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There are lots of misconceptions about memory cards, and frankly, a lot of no longer useful information marked all over them. Let’s see if we can make some sense of this.
Read MoreApple will announce at their Worldwide Developer Conference that this fall we will see the availability of macOS 10.15.
This is a pretty big deal, so let’s examine why.
Read MoreThis article started its life as being specific for lighting video and was initially written for Henry’s in Canada for their blog site. Because the secrets are not video specific, I’ve extended and enhanced the article to cover both stills and videos.
Read MoreHello everyone. As mirrorless bodies continue to gain market share, there remain a number of misunderstandings and misconceptions about them. This time I want to answer the question of how mirrorless bodies can (could) be smaller than a DSLR.
Read MoreIn truth, I don’t know that this question is unique following the Christmas holidays, but the volume of posts on forums and the number of click-bait web sites certainly goes up. Rather than get engaged with all the crapola, let’s examine this question objectively.
Read MoreWith all the reminders to reset clocks for the change to standard time (where daylight savings time was implemented), don’t forget your favourite imaging device buried in your camera bag.
Read MoreHey folks. Let me be clear about something straight up. Street photography is not about technology or a particular brand, it’s a process, an ethos and also a means of interaction with the rest of the world. It has a wide range of approaches, some of which I really despise so I wanted to take the non-voyeuristic approach and also see if the size and shape of the camera I was using had an impact on my ability to make images.
Read MoreIn this and coming articles I focus on the needs of the ladies and gentlemen who want and will pay for better quality, but who are likely independents or have minimal funding. This does not mean that bigger studios will not use Sigma lenses, the smart ones will. It also means that smaller shops can now be shooting with true cinema glass at lower cost than has ever been readily available.
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Read MoreWhen the folks at Profoto asked me if I was willing to do a look at a new product before it hit the streets, I leapt at the opportunity. Join me to learn about the amazing Profoto B10
Read MoreWhile it may not be the biggest question when things come to mirrorless, whether mirrorless is ready for professionals is an increasingly relevant question.
Read MoreBuilding on their position as a leader in digital imaging for both photography and video, the long-rumoured Canon full frame mirrorless camera has been announced. The Canon EOS R is the first in a series of brand-new full frame mirrorless bodies to come from Canon. It is joined on release by four brand new lenses using Canon’s new RF mount.
Read MoreSummer is over and it's new camera season! Fujifilm today (September 6th) announced the next generation X-T3 with availability set for September 20th, 2018.
Read MoreIs it possible that I have finally found the “one” bag to solve the majority of my photographic transport issues? While no one bag solves every problem, it would be very cool to find one that solves most. And I think that I have…
Read MoreMost of the recent Nikon news has been about the Z series of mirrorless bodies and lenses. That said, Nikon is not ignoring the entry level marketplace and has announced the D3500.
Read MoreHey folks. If you were not already clear that I love the stuff from Think Tank Photo, well, now you are. I have bought many bags from the company over the years and have never been disappointed in the usability, build quality or practicality of their products. I have seen many other offerings and none achieve the breadth and scope of what comes out of the company. Read the article for some great news!
Read MoreWe've known for some time that Nikon would announce a new lineup of mirrorless cameras. The announcement was made today August 23, 2018 by Nikon PR globally.
Read MoreChoosing a new camera should not be difficult. The reality is that whether you buy a current Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, Sony, or Panasonic/Lumix, the camera is going to be capable of delivering excellent images if you do your part. I regularly laugh when I see folks get into brand wars. All the makers produce solid products, the key to a great purchase is aligning the camera to your personal use cases.
Read MoreBird photography is challenging. I don't care what kind of bird you are talking about. A successful photographer has to build a workflow to make great images, and this involves time, practice, perhaps some study of the biology of the creature and proper light.
Read MoreThis is a horror story. Complete with monsters, gremlins and misinformation. Be warned, it's quite scary. Not gross and creepy scary, scary in the amount of crap involved.
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