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Diffraction of Light – Creating an Artificial Rainbow

Diffraction of Light – Creating an Artificial Rainbow

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 […]

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Remote Control of Your DSLR via Tethered Cable

Remote Control of Your DSLR via Tethered Cable

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 […]

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Canon Extender EF 2X III

Canon Extender EF 2X III

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.     […]

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Solar Photography

Solar Photography

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 […]

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NYC SQUEEZED: Street Photography with Infrared Flash

NYC SQUEEZED: Street Photography with Infrared Flash

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 […]

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First Look at K&F Concept Large Professional Camera Backpack

First Look at K&F Concept Large Professional Camera Backpack

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 […]

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Outdoor Photography 101: Tips for Photography in the Great Outdoors

Outdoor Photography 101: Tips for Photography in the Great Outdoors

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 […]

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Telephoto vs Telescope

Telephoto vs Telescope

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. […]

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Mirrorless Camera In-depth Review: YI M1

Mirrorless Camera In-depth Review: YI M1

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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Wildlife Photography – Everything You’ll Need [Infographic]

Wildlife Photography – Everything You’ll Need [Infographic]

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 […]

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Short Sticks

Short Sticks

Do you use a tripod?  I do for almost every shot.  The way I shoot IR necessitates the use of a tripod.  Could I hand-hold my IR shots?  Probably.  But I love to shoot panoramas and in poor weather.  I’m also a sort of a purist when it comes to getting the most out of […]

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Review: Vanguard VEO 235AB Travel Tripod

Review: Vanguard VEO 235AB Travel Tripod

The Vanguard VEO 235AB tripod is a great travel sized option for those on the go who need a lightweight tripod without compromising strength or durability. I’ve been able to evaluate this offering from Vanguard for a couple weeks. In that time I’ve been impressed not only by it’s flawless function and portability but also […]

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VR Cam Build

VR Cam Build

So recently all the tech talk has been about Virtual Reality and VR cam builds, and the future of the entertainment really is VR. The idea of virtual reality isn’t anything new, it’s actually a concept that has been referenced in science fiction since as early as 1935, but only now is it becoming, well, […]

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DSLR Cameras: Why Their Days Are Numbered (…And It’s Not What You Think!)

DSLR Cameras: Why Their Days Are Numbered (…And It’s Not What You Think!)

There is a murmuring in the photographic industry, the winds of change have been blowing for some time, and soon what we knew to be a beacon of integrity and reliability will be swept aside the DSLR. In the noughties the SLR, made a happy transition into the DSLR and we all understood that to […]

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The 4 Best Canon UV Conversion Set-Ups for All Budgets

The 4 Best Canon UV Conversion Set-Ups for All Budgets

Here is a guide to the 4 best Canon UV Conversion Set-Ups. WARNING: This guide is strictly for those who are thinking of purchasing a brand new camera and having it converted to UV. Older models are still great and convert over to UV very well. If you already have a camera body in hand that you […]

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My First Infrared Conversion – LifePixel Super Color Filter 590nm

My First Infrared Conversion – LifePixel Super Color Filter 590nm

The purpose of this article is to help people through the process of filter selection. A few years ago I upgraded my Canon G12 cameras to a newer model, the G1X. At the same time I decided to convert the now G12 camera to infrared. After reading a number of online reviews I decided on […]

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Medium Format Lenses on a DSLR

Medium Format Lenses on a DSLR

It’s no surprise that photography equipment is expensive.  Think of the engineering and workmanship that goes into lenses and DSLR bodies.   As with everything, there are always levels of expense.   Lets examine lenses specifically.  The professional-class lenses tend to have fewer issues.  Yet, trade-off’s always exist with either professional or consumer glass.  So […]

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Review: Think Tank Photo Streetwalker Harddrive

Review: Think Tank Photo Streetwalker Harddrive

Okay, Pop quiz:  You’ve got to get on a plane and travel with “just the essentials” in terms of camera gear. What do you do? This is what I am facing next week.  I need to go to Isla Mujeres, Mexico for the Life Pixel workshop.  I know better than to pack any camera gear […]

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What’s In My Camera Bag?

What’s In My Camera Bag?

The question that I get asked the most is what camera equipment I carry with me when I go on an assignment. My first bit of advice to anyone is to only carry what you need. After all, who wants to walk around all day with an extra 10kg on their back? But at the […]

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The Lensbaby Twist 60

The Lensbaby Twist 60

It’s Golden This morning, Lensbaby announced a new lens, the Twist 60.  But how will it perform?  I can tell you.  I was lucky enough to get my hands on a Twist 60 last week and give it a run thru. First off, straight to the point  . . . .  it works well with […]

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