Monthly Archives: August 2018
Tamron Announces SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens
From Tamron: August 31, 2018, Commack, New York – Tamron announces the launch of a new high-speed ultra-wide-angle zoom lens, the SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A041), for full-frame DSLR cameras. The new model will be … Continue reading
Real World Test: Using the Sony A7R III with Canon Lenses
Here’s a review from Julia Trotti who has been testing the Sony A7R III mirrorless camera alongside Canon lenses. With mirrorless technology coming to the forefront, but the number of native Sony lenses available being limited, using third-party lenses like this is … Continue reading
Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 confirmed
Four years after the release of its popular SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD optic, Tamron has given wide-angle aficionados a new object of desire with a Mark II update. The SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (Model A041) … Continue reading
The Polaroid OneStep+ is an instant analog camera with bluetooth and a dedicated app
Gear The newest offering from Polaroid Originals. The integrated Polaroid app offers analog shooters more control over their instant camera. Popular Photography
5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting Nature Photography
How do you, as a beginning nature photographer, go about improving? How do you ensure that you gain useful skills as rapidly as possible so that you can start shooting professional quality nature photography? In reality, it’s often difficult for … Continue reading
How to Choose Between High ISO and Slow Shutter Speed
When you find yourself caught in low light conditions, do you prefer bumping up the ISO or slowing down the shutter speed? Each of these options has a benefit and a trade off of its own. High ISO introduces more … Continue reading
Sony’s new travel compacts pack a huge zoom in a svelte shell
Sony has given its Cyber-shot travel-zoom compact line a revamp with the introduction of two new models. The 18.2MP HX99 and HX95 are each furnished with ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* optics, whose focal range equates to 24-720mm in 35mm terms. Thankfully, … Continue reading
4 Tips for Photographing Fog to Create Mystical Images
There’s nothing that I’ve seen so far that compares to the ethereal and mystical beauty of capturing long exposure and photographing fog. There’s something so compelling about the soft silky texture that results from it. So much so, that photographers … Continue reading
DJI Mavic 2 Zoom In Stock at B&H
B&H has the DJI Mavic 2 Zoom in stock with free expedited shipping. Product Highlights 12MP 1/2.3″ CMOS Sensor 2x 24-48mm Optical Zoom + Dolly Zoom 48MP Super Resolution Photos OcuSync 2.0 Transmission Technology Up to 31 Minutes … Continue reading
You once again have to register your drone—yes, even the little ones
How To The 2015 rules about drone registration are back in action after suspension earlier this year. If you want to fly your drone outside, you’re going to need to register with the FAA. Popular Photography
Nikon’s D3500 is a complete redesign of its entry-level DSLR
Where Nikon’s Z6 and Z7 full-frame mirrorless cameras were the Japanese company’s worst kept secrets, the manufacturer has successfully managed to keep the news of its newest DSLR pretty much under wraps. The Nikon D3500 was announced today without much … Continue reading
8 Tips to Help Find the Subject for Your Composition
Do you find it difficult to take photos which hold people’s attention? In our digital societies where image sharing is prolific, it is challenging to have people really take time to look at your prized photos. Image composition is key … Continue reading