Monthly Archives: July 2016

Pop Quiz: July 28th, 2016

News Test your photography knowledge with our weekly trivia challenge This week’s photography trivial challenge on everything from technical nerdiness to photo history. Popular Photography

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More Ways to Create Better Images Without Buying More Gear

Jay Maisel has to be one of the most interesting photographers alive today. He is 85 years old and he still makes a point of carrying his camera with him every day, everywhere he goes. I recently watched a few … Continue reading

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Buying Guide: Best compact travel camera 2016

When you’re going on vacation you’re going to want to take a camera too, and the one in your smartphone probably won’t cut it because it doesn’t have a decent zoom. In fact zooming is the key, because you won’t … Continue reading

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Still Live: DJI Phantom 3 4K Quadcopter- $598.00 (Reg. $798.00)

Still Live: B&H has the DJI Phantom 3 4K Quadcopter available for $ 598.00. Regularly $ 798.00. Product Highlights  24 fps DCI 4K / 30 fps UHD 4K Camera Takes 12MP Still Photos Wi-Fi Extender with 3900′ Range DJI Go App … Continue reading

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7 Travel Photography Mistakes to Avoid

Travel photography has been captivating people for years. But capturing unique travel photos isn’t easy, and often people who are starting out make the same mistakes several times. There’s no doubt that a well composed, and well lit travel photograph, … Continue reading

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Prime lenses for your Fuji X-series camera

If you’re new to the Fuji system, you’ll want to make sure you choose the best glass available. Here, Andrew Gibson reveasl three of his favourite optics The 18mm f/2 lens mounted on a Fujifilm X-T1 camera during a landscape … Continue reading

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Nikon Announces AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED Prime Lens

Gear The fastest 105mm lens in the land Nikon’s AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED Lens puts a heavy emphasis on bokeh. Popular Photography

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Canon Releases EOS C300 II Firmware v.1.0.4.1.00

From Canon: Firmware Version 1.0.4.1.00 incorporates the following update:  Adds Canon Log 3. Reduces Canon Log 2 noise in dark areas. Enables magnification to be used even during recording. The following features are enabled when these lenses are attached: CN7x17 KAS … Continue reading

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Types of Lenses and How They Are Used

Lenses are one of the most important considerations in photography. The lens you choose for each shot can dramatically change your results; its best to know how all the types work so you can make more informed decisions as a … Continue reading

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Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Lens Tested on the EOS 5Ds R

Image quality results from the Canon EOS 5Ds R have been added to the Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM Lens Review. This lens is looking sharp. Let’s look at some comparisons: Canon 400mm f/5.6L vs Canon 300mm f/4L IS with 1.4xCanon 400mm … Continue reading

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Tips for Taking Candid Portraits of People

Get Andrew’s ebook The Candid Portrait at 43% off, now over at Snapndeals, for a limited time only (August 9, 2016 AUS time). A candid portrait is often defined as one which you take without the subject being aware that … Continue reading

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Microsoft Pix App Tries to Put the iPhone Camera in Easy Mode

News The app is meant to automatically improve and enhance photos Microsoft’s new camera app wants to help people shoot the photos they want without the learning part. Popular Photography

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