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Exploring the Cosmos: A Guide to Astrophotography

BY February 16, 2024 Astro, Astrophotography

Astrophotography is an enchanting hobby that blends the infinite mysteries of the night sky with the art of photography. Whether you’re aiming to capture the Milky Way’s vast expanse or the Northern Lights, having the right equipment is paramount. In this comprehensive guide to astrophotography, we’ll explore an array of camera bodies and lenses suited for every level of astrophotography enthusiast. We’ll also discuss how to make the most of your backyard for celestial photography, find the perfect dark sky location, and how astrophotography can complement your outdoor adventures. You […]

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Landscape Photography with the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Camera Lens

BY January 18, 2024 Landscapes

The All New Sigma 28-70mm F.28 DG DN Camera Lens The Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary is a versatile lens for L-Mount cameras, offering a wide-angle to portrait-length range with a consistent f/2.8 aperture. Ideal for various shooting scenarios, it ensures sharp images with minimal aberrations, thanks to its advanced optical design. The lens features a smooth and quiet autofocus, suitable for both photography and video. Compact and durable, it’s an excellent choice for everyday use, appealing to both professionals and enthusiasts seeking quality and versatility in their photography […]

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The New SIGMA 70-200MM f/2.8 Sport Camera Lens Review

BY December 7, 2023 Lenses

Elevate your photography experience with the latest addition to the SIGMA lineup: the Sigma 70-200MM f/2.8 Sport camera lens, designed specifically for Sony, Panasonic and Sigma Full Frame Mirrorless Cameras. Renowned for its exceptional build and superior performance, this lens is a must-have for professional and aspiring photographers alike. Shop now for the new Sigma 70-200MM f/2,8 Sport Camera Lens. Robust Build and Ergonomic Design Experience the pinnacle of lens construction with the SIGMA 70-200MM f/2.8 Sport DG DN OS. Meticulously crafted with high-quality materials, this lens offers a durable […]

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Exposure Compensation

BY July 19, 2019 Articles, Learning

Exposure Compensation: Snowbirds

What is exposure compensation and how do you use it? There are plenty of situations where using exposure compensation can improve your photos – at weddings, around a campfire, at air shows, taking shots of a nighttime skyline, etc. Exposure compensation exists on your camera so you can add brightness to images that come out too dark, or to remove brightness in images that are too bright to begin with. That’s it, plain and simple. Here are some tips on how and when to use exposure compensation.

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Top 10 Tips for Spring Wildflower Photography

BY April 18, 2019 Spring

A Path Through a Forest Blanketed With Trilliums

For about three weeks in early Spring, great swathes of elegant White Trilliums carpet the floors of forests, before trees’ leaves fully develop and block out the sunlight. It’s a great opportunity to get out and photograph the abundance of wildflowers that can’t be seen at any other time of year.

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How To Shoot Panoramas

BY November 7, 2018 Learning

Have you ever felt that your landscape shot didn’t really capture the scope and breadth of the story you wanted to tell, but when you tried an ultra wide angle lens, everything looked really far away and seemed diminished? You aren’t alone. In the olden days (self jab there), we had dedicated cameras like the amazing Widelux that only shot panoramas. With our digital cameras, things got a whole lot easier. You may have already made some panoramas using your smartphone. Despite the micro sensors and the fact that they […]

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Filter Systems for JPEG Shooters

BY May 30, 2017 Articles, Gear

Figure 5: Sunset Graduated Filter

For those photographers who shoot JPEGs only and are not interested in a lot of post-processing work, a creative filter system is ideal for more creativity in-camera. Cokin’s filter system, for example, is an easy-to-use, flexible option that offers a variety of creative opportunities.

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What is a Teleconverter?

BY May 9, 2017 Articles, Gear

Teleconverters

Spring is a great time of year to start thinking about teleconverters. Useful for bird, wildlife & sports photography, teleconverters are viable alternatives to spending thousands of dollars on a long lens. A teleconverter, paired with a decent zoom lens of reasonable speed, is a fine choice. This article dispels common myths about teleconverters, and explains just how useful they can be.

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