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Have you ever seen a new product, and thought ” Yeah, why didn’t I think of that?” Well, you are about to have that happen again. I recently came across an ad for what was being billed as a “Universal Lens Cap” You know, like you could reach into your camera bag and always have […]
This year I realized with the shoots I had planned I needed to add an “Ultra-Telephoto” to my gear. Like most photographers, I have the standard 70-200mm, and even a 70-300mm, but there are times that it’s just not enough. Being a Canon shooter, I know that Canon makes an excellent 600mm f4L lens, …….but………ummm, …..Yeah, […]
Okay, . . . Pop Quiz: You are about to travel roughly 8,300 miles with this, and a few other little things. Here’s what this is: 3 Full frame DSLRs 70-300 lens 150-600 lens 12mm lens 24-105mm […]
What is the end game of photography? To make a photo, right? Not always a print but nonetheless an image of some kind is the final goal of most photographers. The tools needed to complete what can sometimes be a world altering task are simple. At their minimum, you’ll require some type of otherwise light-proof […]
Often times I open my photo gear reviews by talking about what a great time it is to be a photographer. Really, I should specify that it’s an excellent time to be a buyer of photography products. There’s just simply so many choices out there these days than there was even ten years ago for […]
In this article the IDAS LPS-D1 Light Pollution Suppression Filter will be reviewed and test images provided. The goal is to help people venturing into astrophotography decide what equipment will best suit their needs especially if they are in an area affected by light pollution. Methodology / Equipment: Canon’s 5DSr body was used for all […]
Born in 1908, Minor White was something different in terms of how and why he photographed. He incorporated as much of his own beliefs and philosophies into his work as he did photographic technique. His work is a mix of his mentality and the emotion he felt towards a scene or subject. He injected a […]
Introduction In June of 2016, I decided to expand my photography hobby – moving into deep sky photography (astrophotography). This required that I purchase a telescope (serving as the camera lens) and a German Equatorial mount to position the telescope. I decided that I would continue using my Nikon D7200 camera. (I have a complete […]
Intro This article is based on my personal way of shooting and may not be compatible to yours. Everyone is different and everyone prefers different types of gear and we all know Mirrorless is the future, but it’s not as mainstream as Bloggers/Vloggers say it is. Eventually the old mirror box cameras will fade away […]
Neutral density filters(ND) are one of the staple components of virtually every serious landscape photographers gear bag(read some outdoor photography tips). The great thing ND filters allow us to do is shoot longer exposures in bright light without overexposure. A good analogy I always like to use is that ND filters are light sunglasses for […]
The purpose of this article is to provide technical how to advice, for people who are looking to create an artificial rainbow. Some of the reasons for creating an artificial rainbow are: The rainbow can be added to images in post processing. The rainbow can be used on its own in photographs or products. It […]
The purpose of this article is to provide technical how to advice, as a starting point, for people who are looking to set up remote control of their DSLR. The advantages of shooting with a tethered system are: Increased screen size. The ability to share real-time live view with clients. Increased functionality, including an interval […]
The purpose of this article is to compare photographs taken with a Canon 100 – 400mm 4.5-5.6 L IS II lens with and without the Canon Extender EF 2X III. The goal is to help people decide if the Canon Extender EF 2X III will prove a useful tool in your camera bag. […]
The purpose of this article is to provide a brief overview of solar photography. Additionally, two solar filters will be compared. Equipment Used: Equipment used: Canon 100 – 400mm 4.5-5.6 L IS II lens with the Canon Extender EF 2X III, yielding 800mm. Canon 5DSr body was used for all the photographs. All photographs […]
Armed with a Deep BW IR converted Sony A7, and a Sunpak 622 Super Pro IR Flash, photographer Dan Wagner roamed the streets of New York City in search of opportunities to test his infrared rig. Having looked forward to shooting street photography with invisible flash for years, Dan hoped his research, planning and expenditures […]
When K&F Concept was first brought to my attention I will admit that I had never heard of the company before. The world of camera gear and gadgets is of course, “saturated” to say the least. So, when I took a closer look at K&F, I was pleasantly surprised at the apparent quality of many […]
Photography in the great outdoors is a wonderful experience for any type of photographer. Breaking away from the daily hustle and grind and making photographs out in nature is both relaxing and rejuvenating to your creative spirit. The fresh air, open spaces, and the excitement of the unknown make outdoor photography a great exercise both […]
The purpose of this article is to compare photographs taken with a Canon 100 – 400mm 4.5-5.6 L IS II lens to four different telescopes. The goal is to help people venturing into astrophotography decide what equipment will best suit their needs. Methodology The same Canon 5DS R body was used for all the photographs. […]
YI Technology are most known for their action camera and home camera range, but back in September they released their first mirrorless camera. It’s a competitive market to face, so it was essential that YI offered something that would set them apart from the mirrorless giants, who are already successfully fulfilling the mirrorless thirst that […]
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Are you interested in becoming a wildlife photographer? If the answer is yes, know this: it’s one of the hardest forms of photography to master. In most instances your subject doesn’t want to participate in the shoot, often leaving you with blurred picture of an animal on the run. And even in a best case […]
