“Christmas season is just around the corner and I was wondering about taking photos of Christmas lights at night using a DSLR. I attempted it last year with little or no success. What suggestions do you have?”
Now's a good time to revisit the Exposure Triangle as the season has changed into Autumnal equinox, which also means a change in outdoor lighting and sceneries that will entice a l... Read More...
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Originally tripods came with a single head. They usually had two arms, one for panning movements, and one for tilt movements, and the mounting plate would also flip to vertical. We... Read More...
BY Kevin Pepper December 19, 2019 Ask The Expert, Learning
“Christmas season is just around the corner and I was wondering about taking photos of Christmas lights at night using a DSLR. I attempted it last year with little or no success. What suggestions do you have?”
2019 has been a great year for mirrorless cameras. All of the major manufacturers have flagship mirrorless cameras in market, and each is expanding their mirrorless lens offerings. Features- and specs-wise, mirrorless models are on par with their DSLR companions, and in many cases, are driving innovation and new features ahead of DSLRs. Which means the competition for the best model you can buy has only heated up. As we head into 2020, what is the best mirrorless camera to buy? The Sony a7R IV is a great mirrorless camera […]
BY Ross Chevalier December 13, 2019 Learning
Understanding and learning to use depth of field to your advantage will definitely help you improve the quality of your photographic endeavours. When you use depth of field effectively, and add in some out of focus highlights that are soft and round and glowing, you too can have beautiful bokeh.
BY Ross Chevalier December 13, 2019 Gift Guides
We are always looking for gift ideas for the holidays. Photographers like photography related gifts, but sometimes it can be tough to convey the precise information. I’m here to help. Just print this article off and highlight all the things that would make a great gift for yourself.
BY Ross Chevalier December 5, 2019 Video
With optical zoom, high bit rates and enhanced audio features, the dedicated handheld video camera is alive and well and a great versatile option for…
BY Ross Chevalier December 5, 2019 Articles
With the holidays fast approaching, what better time of year to enhance your still life photography skills and share the beauty of the season on a holiday card or photo gift.
Most of today’s top digital cameras are capable of shooting video as well as stills — and for the average user, simply having the option to shoot video is often enough. But there are specific uses for digital video, including a new one — vlogging — and a classic one — filmmaking — that require specific features, specifications and accessories. Finding the best camera for filmmaking or vlogging Let’s take a look at the difference between filmmaking and vlogging, and what to look for in a filmmaking camera — and […]
BY Ross Chevalier November 21, 2019 Articles, Gear, Learning, Quick Tips
Autofocus is a joy. It helps us get sharper images more quickly and is often faster in low light than the human eye can be. This tip takes you beyond full auto, to exercise more creative control as well as to take command of the camera.
BY Ross Chevalier November 21, 2019 Learning
How many times has it happened where you take a shot, using the camera settings and things just don’t look quite right? Probably not all that often, because today’s cameras do an amazing job most of the time. Manufacturers have analyzed millions of images to develop automatic and semi-automatic modes that do a great job for you. But let’s talk about two situations where the automation may not do what is needed.
Whether you’re just stepping outside on a snowy day, shooting zebra on a dusty plain or climbing to the top of an icy mountaintop for the perfect panorama, if you like taking photos outdoors, you’re going to have to face a variety of weather. And you don’t want that weather to affect your shots, or worse — the lifespan of your camera. That’s why ruggedness and durablity of both the body and lenses you choose should be top of mind when you think about investing in a camera for travel […]