Monthly Archives: August 2016
Updated: 10 best full-frame DSLRs in 2016
Best full frame pro DSLR If you look inside any professional photographer’s kit bag, the chances are you’ll find a full-frame DSLR. These are bigger, heavier and more expensive than the consumer DSLRs used by the rest of us, but … Continue reading
Canon Patents EF 28-560mm f/2.8-5.6L USM
According to the Egami Blog, Canon has filed the patent for an EF 28-560mm f/2.8-5.6L USM optical formula. Considering the specs of the lens, “IS” would likely be included (though not precisely specified). Patent Details Patent Publication No. 2016-142795 Published 2016.8.8 … Continue reading
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II Nikkor Lens Tested on D810
Image quality results from the Nikon D810 have been added to the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR II Nikkor Lens page. The 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II is a core piece of kit for Nikon users. B&H has the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S … Continue reading
Review of the Tamron 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD Lens
There has been, and likely always will be, a lingering debate among professional photographers and amateur photo enthusiasts, about whether or not a third party lens can be every bit as good as the native glass produced by your camera’s … Continue reading
CDLC: Capturing Great Family Vacation Photos
From the Canon Digital Learning Center: You’ve planned your family vacation for weeks, months or even longer. You’ve put in a lot of work deciding where you’re staying, what you’re going to eat, and what you’ll do for entertainment. Now … Continue reading
The 8 Worst Habits of Beginning Photographers
A habit is something one does regularly without thinking. There are good habits, such as looking both ways before crossing a street, more or less benign habits, such as biting the ends of pencils, and bad habits, such as being … Continue reading
Why Semi-automatic Mode is the Best Choice for Wildlife Photography
There is a mindset that a lot of photographers seem to have around anything but manual mode is cheating. Not only does this frustrate me as a statement, but it’s just bad advice, that hinders the photographic progress of others. … Continue reading
Lighting 102: Distance
Just like your focus, light has depth of field. For this layer of control, we are going to look at two different pictures. Everything will be the same except for one thing: The distance from our light to our subject … Continue reading
Win an LG 34″ 21:9 UltraWide Thunderbolt Curved LED Monitor from B&H
Through August 19, you can enter to win an LG 34" 21:9 UltraWide Thunderbolt Curved LED Monitor at B&H. Simply click the “Enter Now” button beside “Win a Free 21:9 Monitor of Your Own,” fill out the information and submit … Continue reading
Limelite Mosaic Daylight LED Panel (Demo) – $299.95 Shipped
B&H has a Limelite Mosaic Daylight LED Panel in demo condition available for $ 299.95 with free standard shipping. To put the discount in perspective, the next version of this light panel (Mosaic2) costs $ 839.99 new. Product Highlights 5600K Daylight … Continue reading
Using a Flat Picture Style for Better Finished Images
During my career in photography, I’ve continued to evolve, both my shooting and editing styles, to achieve the results I wanted. Several years ago, while working with film editors on a cinema project, I came across a concept that I … Continue reading
How-to: Photographing a Meteor Shower
How To Head for the country and point your camera toward the sky. Want to capture some meteors with your camera? Here’s how to do it… Popular Photography