Monthly Archives: October 2018
Sony Cyber-shot WX220 review
Compact cameras such as the Sony Cyber-shot WX220 are designed to appeal to those who still want to carry a dedicated camera device, or aren't quite satisfied with what their smartphone can do. The Cyber-shot WX220 is a simple compact … Continue reading
Tips For Using a Grid in Off-Camera Flash Photography
An off-camera flash lets you create your own light, giving you new and powerful options for bringing your vision to life. But one of the biggest challenges of striking out as an off-camera flash specialist isn’t getting the necessary equipment, … Continue reading
Black Friday cameras: what to expect and how to get the best deals
Whether you're looking for a better camera than the one on your smartphone or want to push your creativity further, there's no better time to pick up a great camera than on Black Friday. Just under two months away, it's … Continue reading
Thoughts and Field Test: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 for Sony E-Mount
Sigma recently announced nine prime lenses coming to their Art lens lineup for Sony E-mount shooters. We got to test out the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, an update to the previous … Continue reading
Panasonic Lumix ZS70 / TZ90
Back in 2006, Panasonic launched what it claimed to be the world’s smallest compact with a 10x optical zoom, the Lumix ZS1 / TZ1. This was arguably the camera that started the now-popular travel zoom compact category, and Panasonic has … Continue reading
Luminosity Masks: What They Are and How to Use Them
Post-processing can make or break an image. It doesn’t matter how much you change in your photo editor of choice, even a small adjustment can damage your image if it isn’t applied correctly. A common mistake I see with post-processing … Continue reading
Winners of Landscape Photographer of the Year 2018 announced
The winners of the Landscape Photographer of the Year 2018 have been announced. This international contest is designed to showcase the beauty and diverse nature of the British landscape, although the competition is open to photographers around the world. Pete … Continue reading
ACDSee Photo Studio Ultimate 2019 Review: Face Detection and Recognition
A question seen frequently on photography groups is “What software do I get to process my images in?”. There is the usual flurry of recommendations for the familiar choices and a few random ones thrown in. One option that doesn’t … Continue reading
Photo Editing is No Substitute for Photography Technique
Photography has entered a whole new world, with remarkable changes in technology in just a few short years. One thing has not changed, however; the camera—not the computer—is still a good photographer’s most important tool. photo by Nasser .. In … Continue reading
Looking Through One Eye and Looking Through Two
Most of us look at the world through both eyes. But whenever we take a photo, we close one. I want to encourage you to reverse this practice. © Pansa Landwer-Johan Why Look at the World Through One Eye? With … Continue reading
Adobe confirms full version of Photoshop is coming to iPad
Adobe has just swung open the doors to its annual Adobe MAX conference in Los Angeles, and the event’s most significant announcement for photographers is confirmation that Photoshop is finally coming to the iPad. Rumors that Adobe has been working … Continue reading
How to pick the perfect camera for kids
As a parent, one of the most enjoyable aspects of photography for me is sharing my love of photo-taking with my two kids. My wife and I enjoy taking pictures of our two boys, looking through old family photos with … Continue reading