I'm Not Dead Yet - The Call of the DSLR
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While the future of camera development is clearly in the mirrorless space, that doesn’t mean that the DSLR is no longer a valid tool for photography.
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Non-Subscription Lightroom and Photoshop Alternatives
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Not everyone is comfortable with paying an ongoing fee for subscription software. Initially we saw a lot more in the flow updates coming out of subscription models than from traditional license modes. The purpose of this article to to talk to an alternative for Lightroom and an alternative for Photoshop.
Read MoreUseful Tools for New Photographers
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As we become more involved in photography, we might be inclined to wander through camera stores, or read online articles and even <gasp> paper based periodicals that talk about gear. How do we know what is useful and what is not?
Read MoreWhat is Diffraction at Small Apertures? Do I Care?
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Diffraction at small apertures has become a popular topic recently. Diffraction is a real thing, but it’s worth knowing the facts about it, in order to determine if it really matters to you
Read MoreBuying Your First Flash
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Hello neighbours. In this article, I’m going to invite you to invest your time learning why you want a flash, what it gives you and how to select the flash to own.
Read MoreQuick Look : RODE Wireless GO (Tip - you want the GO II)
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The RODE Wireless GO is a great idea for a short range radio microphone. However the II is a better choice providing more flexibility in targets for recording.
Read MoreEncouraging the New Photographer
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How do we encourage the new photographer? Particularly when the teacher has been doing photography for some time. The challenge of course is to facilitate knowledge transfer without boring the new photographer to death or worse make photography sound so complex and tedious that the new photographer decides that it’s the equivalent of TL:DR
Read MoreChoosing a Tripod for Stills Photography
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In this article at thephotovideoguy.ca I want to talk about considerations when choosing a tripod for stills photography. This does not necessarily mean that you could not use such a tripod for video, however serious video requires differences in the head and sometimes in the legs, so I’m going to be stills specific.
Read MoreSensor Sizes and Focal Lengths
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Hey folks. This is our next article in our series to simplify things for newer photographers. This time I am going to tackle two subjects that are related and cause some confusion.
Read MoreThe Exposure "Triangle" Simplified
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This is the second in a series for newer photographers to help clear the air and reduce the miasma of confusion around technical terms. This time we are going to dissect the concept of the exposure triangle.
Read MoreComposition Tips for New Photographers
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Welcome! If you are new to taking ownership of your photographic pursuits, you are probably inundated with sites and articles all designed, ostensibly, to help you be a better photographer.
Read MoreMegapixels or Focal Length?
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If I am going to shoot a distant subject, such as a critter, am I better served with a higher megapixel sensor and a shorter focal length lens, or a lower megapixel sensor and a longer focal length lens.
Read MoreLet's Talk Neutral Density Filters
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A neutral density filter, or ND filter reduces light transmission. That is all. Nothing more. Think of it as plain sunglasses for your camera
Read MoreDo you have a website?
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Every creative should have his or her own website. Let’s talk about that
Read MoreLet's Talk About Computers
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A new computer is a big investment. moreso if a laptop. Before you spend, do you actually need a laptop? It’s a fair question, worth answering for yourself.
Read MoreIs There a Plugin That Provides the Effect of a Polarizer in Post Processing?
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Can you get the effects of using a polarizing filter in post processing? Read the article to find out the reality of polarizing filters and post processing.
Read MoreDisplay Calibration - only the first step
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Those who like editing invariably look at calibration tools. They do a great job but many users aren’t happy with the results especially when printing. Why didn’t the calibration device work?
Read MoreCritiques versus Opinions
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A good critique can make a real difference. Opinions and criticisms do not create value. Unfortunately too many people think that they are all the same thing which is not so. Stop damaging yourself with opinions and criticisms and perhaps learn why a critique properly done could be beneficial
Read MoreTelephoto Lenses for Landscapes
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Has it ever happened that you made a landscape image because you were blown away by what you saw but when you got home, the image felt flat and unimpressive, maybe even forgettable? You aren’t alone and learn how to prevent this from happening
Read MoreDXO Photolab 5 - An editing alternative to Lightroom
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DXO Photolab 5 is an incredible editor and might be your best choice if you are not aligned with subscription software models but don’t want to sacrifice quality and functionality.
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