Monthly Archives: August 2016
How to Overcome 6 Common Newbie Photography Fears
For the majority of new photographers, one of the biggest hurdles to overcome is fear. This often leads to people missing a perfect photo opportunity or even, over time, falling out of the practice of actually taking photos. But it’s … Continue reading
Hands-on review: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon’s 5D series of cameras has a rich heritage – the original EOS 5D bought full-frame photography to the masses, the Mark II unleashed Full HD video capture for the first time on a DSLR, and while the Mark III … Continue reading
The Fujifilm X-A3 is the retro camera for selfie lovers
Fujifilm has taken the wraps of their entry-level mirrorless X-series camera, the X-A3. With a revised, retro-inspired design that’s intended to appeal to a younger generation of photographers, the X-A3 features a newly developed 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor. While the … Continue reading
Expectations: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, 16-35mm f/2.8 L III, 24-105mm f/4L IS II
As we anxiously await the arrival of the awesome just-announced Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and L lenses, I am assembling my expectations for the new gear along with a lot of product information, images and comparisons. There remains much … Continue reading
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR: 30.4-Megapixels, 4K Video, And Wireless Connectivity
Gear The long-awaited DSLR is makes its debut Canon adds a new sensor, improved AF, and 4K video to the EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR camera. Popular Photography
The #1 Reason Why New Photographers Struggle with Camera Settings
You have spent a lot of time studying photography and how to use your camera. You feel confident that you’re starting to figure things out. You understand camera settings like: shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation. Brooklyn Weeds, New York Can … Continue reading
Moto Z could get a Hasselblad point-and-shoot MotoMod soon
The modular MotoMods available for the Moto Z today are nothing short of awesome. And, if there’s any truth in a recent leak, there could be another stellar addition to the lineup in the form of a 10x optical zoom … Continue reading
Manfrotto Resolves Patent Infringement Lawsuit with MAC Group/Benro
From Digital Imaging Reporter: August 23, 2016—Upper Saddle River, NJ—Manfrotto Distribution Inc., Lino Manfrotto +Co S.p.A., Mamiya America Corporation (MAC Group) and Benro Precision Industrial Co., Ltd., announced that they have resolved Manfrotto’s patent infringement lawsuit. The lawsuit had been pending in … Continue reading
How to Photograph a City From a Helicopter
If you’ve ever dreamed of photographing your city from high above it, you’ll enjoy this perspective from photographer Vincent Laforet. Here, he talks about his passion for shooting from the sky, what drives him to take the aerial route, and … Continue reading
Photographing People: To do Styled Portraits or Not?
When I was a senior in high school, there was one local photographer that nearly everyone went to for their portraits. Part of her process included each person bringing in a bag of clothing to model for her. She would … Continue reading
How I used prime lenses on a tour of Japan
The versatility of a zoom or the light-gathering capabilities of a prime? Here’s why Michael Topham chose the latter for a once-in-a-lifetime tour of Japan When I purchased my original Canon EOS 5D in 2008, I did what many photographers … Continue reading
You can now make artworks offline with Prisma
Good news, Prisma, the image-editing app that lets you turn your smartphone pics into mini works of art thanks to its collection of excellent filters, has been updated to allow you to continue work offline. At the moment the update … Continue reading