Monthly Archives: November 2017
Weekly Photography Challenge – Backlighting
Light is the key to photography – without it, we’d be pretty hard pressed to make any images at all. They are also many kinds of light – hard light, soft light, front light, side light, overhead lighting and one … Continue reading
Best drones 2017: DJI, Parrot and more for pros and beginners
Once the stuff of a madman's dreams, drones are now very much a reality – so much so that it's possible to own one of these flying technological wonders for a surprisingly small amount of cash. As the general public's … Continue reading
Dracast LED500 Silver Series Bi-Color LED Light with Dual NP-F Battery Plate – $109.95 Shipped (Reg. $499.00)
Through 5pm Eastern Time, B&H has the Dracast LED500 Silver Series Bi-Color LED Light with Dual NP-F Battery Plate available for $ 109.95 with free shipping. Regularly $ 499.00. Product Highlights 3200-5600K Variable Color Temperature Works with NP-F … Continue reading
Canon EOS Rebel T5i / EOS 700D
Although the Canon EOS 650D was the first DSLR to have a touchscreen, Canon sensibly decided that the touch controls should be in addition to rather than instead of the button and dial controls. [Update: The EOS Rebel T5i (known … Continue reading
10 must-have accessories for every Nikon DSLR owner
Whether you're thinking about getting a Nikon DSLR, you've just got one or are a long time user, there's a wealth of accessories out there to help transform your photography. That's not to say you can't use it straight out … Continue reading
The 19 Most Popular DSLRs Among our Readers
Every few months we like to report back to the dPS community which cameras (and other gear) are most popular with our readers. Today we’re going to take a look at the highest selling DSLRs among our readers over the … Continue reading
Canon IXUS 265
Whenever someone asks me to recommend a compact camera that is sleek, stylish, feature-packed and offers great quality, those from the Canon IXUS range usually spring to mind. The 265 sits at the top of Canon’s current line-up of its … Continue reading
Canon EOS Rebel T6i w/ 18-55 IS STM, RODE VideoMic GO & PIXMA PRO-100 Printer – $499.00 Shipped AR (Reg. $1,199.00)
Adorama has a Canon EOS Rebel T6i w/ 18-55 IS STM, RODE VideoMic GO & PIXMA PRO-100 Printer Bundle available for $ 499.00 with free expedited shipping after $ 350.00 instant savings and $ 350.00 mail-in rebate. Regularly $ 1,199.00. … Continue reading
How to Use the Background to Create More Storytelling Images
Sometimes you’re so focused on capturing the moment that you forget to pay attention to what’s in the background of your photo. When you look at your photos later, you realize that there are all sorts of distractions in the … Continue reading
The 10 best Sony E-mount lenses
Sony's Alpha A7 full-frame mirrorless cameras became an instant hit when they were launched back in 2013. However, a limiting factor of any star-quality system camera is the depth and breadth of lenses and accessories to back it up. Initially, … Continue reading
Going the Extra Mile For a Great Photo
Nature photography classes have taught me a lot as a teacher. They have helped me to evaluate how much emphasis in nature photography should be on technology—and how much on creativity. photo by Chase Lindberg Half my time spent teaching … Continue reading