Monthly Archives: October 2018
How to Reverse-Engineer a Photo
Although it sounds like a highly technical term, ‘reverse engineering’ is something you’ve done many times. Any time you’ve asked questions like “What camera did you take that with?”, “What settings did you use?” or “Where was this taken?”, you’ve … Continue reading
Insta360 launches 5.7K 360 action camera
Insta360 has taken the wraps off the One X, an all-new 5.7K, 360-degree action camera. Capable of capturing spherical video at up to 30fps in 5.7K, the One X can also capture footage in 4K at 50fps and 3K movies at … Continue reading
Preserving Your Digital Memories
Photography is now more accessible than ever. You can document your life on the go with just a tap on a smartphone screen or a quick snap on a digital camera. Whether it’s treasured photos of your children, your latest holiday … Continue reading
Best waterproof camera 2018: 5 go anywhere rugged compact cameras
If you're off on holiday, the chances are you're going to get close to some water, whether it's a hotel pool or the deep blue sea. It's also likely you'll want to capture some snaps of your aquatic adventures – … Continue reading
How To Feel Confident About Having Your Photos Critiqued
We all like other people seeing our photographs, but not many photographers like to hear what other people really think of their photos. Getting a ‘thumbs up’ on Facebook or a ‘heart’ on Instagram is okay. Even a few emoticons … Continue reading
Texture Photography Essentials and Tips
A photographic image is successful when it successfully grabs the attention of the viewers. Images can do this in a variety of ways. Eye-catching color is often used for this purpose. Leading curves can also be used. On the other … Continue reading
Review: Evecase Canvas DSLR Backpack
Awesome highlights of this wild career: taking photographs, hanging out with cool clients, and producing stunning imagery. The not-so-fun part: transporting all the cameras, lenses and bits and bobs we need from point A to point B. If you’re like … Continue reading
Sigma says its lenses are fully compatible with the Nikon Z7
If you're a Nikon user who's been tempted by the company's wonderful Z7, you might be wondering if you're existing lenses are compatible. The good news is that if you've got a current Sigma lens, you'll get full functionality of … Continue reading
How to Sync Your Develop Presets to Lightroom Mobile
Better. Faster. More efficient. That’s what we photographers demand from our gear as we keep pushing them to perform at levels that were unheard of a few years ago. Even the means to post-process our digital images has been ramped … Continue reading
Why Goal Planning Is the Key to Growing as a Landscape Photographer
“I invest so much time in my landscape photography, but can’t tell how much I’m improving or even where I’ll be in a year. I think I’m getting better, but slowly and haphazardly.” Do you have a strategy for becoming … Continue reading
Ted’s Cameras experimental new store aims to *really* let you try before you buy
Ted’s Cameras has been a fixture of the Australia photography scene for a long time. The family-owned retailer opened its first store in Melbourne way back in 1970, but the company's expanded significantly since those halcyon days of film, and … Continue reading
Interesting Photo of the Day: Neil Armstrong After First Setting Foot on the Moon
Here’s a twist on an old story: On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first man to ever walk on the moon, cementing the United States as a global powerhouse and exploding the minds of Star Trek fans everywhere. … Continue reading