Monthly Archives: September 2018
Sigma full-frame mirrorless camera is coming
As well as the five new lenses announced at its press conference, Sigma's also revealed plans for its niche camera line-up. Sigma plans to produce a full-frame mirrorless camera based around its unique Foveon technology. So far, the largest Foveon … Continue reading
Pros and Cons of Upgrading from a Phone to a Real Camera
You may have guessed from my use of the phrase real camera in the title that this article may contain some bias. Everything I write does to some degree, that’s normal. Hopefully, though my experience is helpful to you when … Continue reading
Interesting Photo of the Day: Night and Day in Portland, ME
You’ve most likely seen timelapse videos that show the transition from day to night or the other way around. But imagine how cool would it be to see the night stars and the rising sun in the same frame. Night … Continue reading
Photokina 2018: all the news from the world’s biggest photography show
Photokina 2018 is the photo industry's biggest show. Taking place in Cologne, Germany, this huge photography expo fills the vast Koelnmesse exhibition center, and it's where all the major manufacturers showcase their latest products, taking the wraps off new cameras, … Continue reading
How to Simulate a Swirly Bokeh in Photoshop
Hailing from Russia, I give you…the Helios and its swirly bokeh. Image by Markus Spiske I know, it’s kind of an ugly duckling right? At the very least, Helios lenses are certainly not the shining example of classical grace and … Continue reading
How to Make Your Location Portraits Even Better
In photography, portraits are an art form to themselves. There are many ways to make portraits, but one of the main divisions is between portraits made in a studio and on location portraits. The end results look very different, so … Continue reading
Ricoh GR III to be exhibited at Photokina 2018
Ricoh Imaging has confirmed that it will be exhibiting its GR III model at this year's Photokina event in Cologne. The company had already confirmed that it would be working on a follow-up to 2015's GR II model earlier in … Continue reading
Five Ways to Take Stunningly Sharp Images
You can take sharp images. You can take them consistently, quickly, efficiently. However, you just may not realize it yet. The Problem The thing is, getting acceptably sharp images is a common problem among photographers. It’s something that I myself … Continue reading
Tokina announces premium 50mm f/1.4 standard prime
Tokina has announced a new 50mm f/1.4 fast prime lens, the first of a new line of premium lenses designed for high-end DSLRs. The lenses in the series will have an 'Opera' designation, and, according to Tokina, are designed to … Continue reading
How ISO Works in Digital Photography
ISO is one of the important settings that you can manipulate in your camera. Understanding how ISO works in digital photography can save you from many difficult low light situations, which is primarily what this setting is used for. “Silhouette … Continue reading
12 Tips for Overcoming Common Wedding Day Setbacks
Weddings are filled with love, laughter, and a lot of pressure. Brides and grooms put a lot of thought into every detail of their day and even the most perfectly planned wedding can encounter problems that can affect you, the … Continue reading
Review: Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L
If you’re on the hunt for a stylish camera backpack, look no further than the Peak Design Everyday Backpack. Peak Design is well known for supplying photography accessories that not only look good but function extraordinarily well. The Everyday Backpack is … Continue reading