Category Archives: Photo Equipment
Mirror Image Studio Portraits
From the Adorama YouTube Channel: Every studio needs a mirror but to avoid accidental light bounce it’s usually kept well away from the shooting area . However if used carefully, a mirror can make a great prop. In … Continue reading
Baby Mountain Goat on a Rock, Mount Evans, Colorado
Untimely was that Mount Evans and the other high peaks in the Colorado Rockies were the recipients of a summer snowstorm that dumped up-to-2′ (that’s right, feet, not inches — 0.6m) of snow the weekend just prior to my Monday … Continue reading
Back-Button Focussing on your Canon Camera
I switched to using back button focusing about a year ago and now I never want to go back. [Sean] From the Canon Austalia YouTube Channel: Learn how to back button focus with this step-by-step video guide … Continue reading
Hot Deal: Canon EOS 5Ds R DSLR Camera – $1,703.63 Shipped (Compare at $3,699.00)
Hot Deal: eBay (via 6ave – 99.6% Positive Feedback) has the Canon EOS 5Ds R DSLR Camera available for $ 1,703.63 with free shipping. Compare at $ 3,699.00 afer $ 200.00 instant savings. Note: This is likely a grey … Continue reading
Used Really Right Stuff BH-55 Ball Head with Full-Size Lever-Release Clamp (9) – $366.50 Shipped (Compare at $489.00 New)
B&H has a Used Really Right Stuff BH-55 Ball Head with Full-Size Lever-Release Clamp (Condition: 9) available for $ 366.50 with free shipping. Compare at $ 489.00 new. Product Highlights 50 lb Load Capacity Max Height: 3.7″ Dual … Continue reading
In the USA, it is Time to Photograph Fireworks!
For those residing in the USA, Independence Day (aka, the 4th of July) is often celebrated with freinds, family, grilled food and fireworks. With so many fireworks displays occurring this evening (either in a city center or in your own … Continue reading
Alone in the Meadow, Bull Elk, Rocky Mountain National Park
If you are a bull elk, there comes a time in life when you are mostly alone during the rut. The other bulls your size have become your enemies and the larger bulls are going to beat you up if … Continue reading
Save 15% on My Favorite Camera Backpack Series, the Think Tank Photo BackLight, and Get Free Stuff …
Since it was introduced, I have used the Think Tank Photo (MindShift Gear) Backlight 26L more than any other camera backpack. It has a great design, great build quality, and it is sized just right for a large percentage of … Continue reading
LensRentals Disassembles the Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM
Roger Cicala and the LensRentals team recenlty opened up a Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM and came away quite impressed (even though the lens was returned with a serious issue). This is a very well made lens. It IS built … Continue reading
Tamron Announces 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens for Sony E
If it is similar to the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens, the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens is going to be a huge hit. From Tamron: Tamron Announces Launch of Large Aperture, Ultra Wide-Angle … Continue reading
Canon Fined $31.8 million for Violating EU Merger Rules in Toshiba Corp’s Medical Unit Acquisition
From Reuters: BRUSSELS – Japanese camera and printer maker Canon was hit with a 28-million-euro ($ 31.8 million) fine on Thursday for jumping the gun in its acquisition of Toshiba Corp’s medical unit three years ago before securing EU … Continue reading
How to Get Perfect Color with White Balance in Photoshop
In this video, Aaron Nace demonstrates how to get perfect white balance and colors in Photoshop. B&H carries Adobe Photography Plan subscriptions, and for a limited time, you can get a $ 25.00 gift card with a 12-month … Continue reading