Monthly Archives: December 2015

Portrait Lighting Tips: How to Shoot Pro Portraits

Extraordinary portraits do not require extraordinary gear. In fact, just one off camera flash can work wonders. A properly executed portrait, with an interesting expression, good composition and lighting has more power, more magic, and more allure to more people … Continue reading

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PNY Elite Performance 256 GB Class 10 UHS-I U3 95MB/s SDXC Memory Card – $74.99 (Compare at $89.99)

Amazon has the PNY Elite Performance 256 GB Class 10 UHS-I U3 95MB/s SDXC Memory Card available for $ 74.99. Compare at $ 89.99. Canon and Nikon News, Deals and What’s New at The-Digital-Picture.com

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Canon Files Patent for 16-40mm f/4 Lens Design

According to the Egami Blog, Canon has filed a patent for a 16-40mm f/4 lens design. Might the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM‘s successor be in the works with an even wider focal length? Only time will tell. From the Egami Blog (Google … Continue reading

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Best of the brands 2015

Andy Westlake takes a look at what each of the main camera and lens makers has produced in the past year Andy Westlake takes a look at what each of the main camera and lens makers has produced in the … Continue reading

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Pro Tip: When Photographing Hockey, Leave the Lens Hood in the Bag

 In this video, a photographer’s detached lens hood is mistaken for a “second puck” in a game between the Ontario Reign and Bakersfield Condors hockey teams. Warning: If you plan on sticking your lens out of the photography port, be sure … Continue reading

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The Top Gear Related Articles from 2015

As much as we hate to admit it, we photographers love gear. We want the latest greatest lens, camera, bags, and gadgets. While we can’t always afford new things, nor do we need them, it’s nice to know what’s available … Continue reading

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Laurent Memmi – “Asylum Benefits EP”

I’m happy to announce that my snowflake photo was chosen as cover for music disk “Asylum Benefits EP” by Laurent Memmi, a French drone / ambient music producer. This genre of ambient music is one of my favorites, and i … Continue reading

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How to Establish Your Photographic Style

OK, you’ve bought all the right camera equipment. You have three camera bodies, 10 lenses, a stack of lighting gear, all the filters and attachments you can think of. You’ve read the manual and gained some experience in taking different … Continue reading

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Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Lens Tested on the EOS 5Ds R

Image quality results from the EOS 5Ds R have been added to the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Lens Review. With the Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 Lens in my hands right now, this is the comparison I wanted to see. B&H … Continue reading

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Get 10% Rewards with Select Zeiss, Sigma, Tamron & Rokinon Lenses

Adorama is offering 10% Rewards on select Zeiss, Sigma, Tamron & Rokinon lenses. Canon and Nikon News, Deals and What’s New at The-Digital-Picture.com

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Sony raw files: advanced technology guide

Professor Bob Newman looks at Sony’s new uncompressed raw file format In this example, shot using the RX1R II, extreme manipulation of Sony’s compressed raw gives artefacts at high-contrast edges that are absent when using uncompressed raw files instead Professor … Continue reading

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Most Popular Landscape Photography Articles on dPS in 2015

Landscape photography is a passion many photographers share. You don’t need a lot of special gear like lighting equipment, and you can do it anywhere.   The challenge is to make your photos a cut above the rest, so they … Continue reading

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