Tag Archives: Field

First Look and Field Test of the Canon 80D

Recently Canon released their latest upgrade in the EOS line, the 80D. It’s a direct update of its predecessor the 70D but it competes well in many areas when compared to the older 5D Mark III, and the 7D Mark … Continue reading

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NBC Olympics Selects Canon to Provide Field and Studio Equipment for its Production of 2016 Olympic Games in Rio

From Canon USA: Canon to Enable Providing Viewers with Outstanding HDTV Picture Quality and Long-Zoom Image Detail MELVILLE, N.Y., April 13, 2016 – NBC Olympics, a division of the NBC Sports Group, has selected Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging … Continue reading

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The Lytro Cinema Camera Shoots 755-Megapixel Light Field Images at Up to 300 FPS

Gear Lytro’s latest pivot is a fascinating one The Lytro Cinema camera is built to make high-end movie production look a lot different… Popular Photography

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An Exercise For You to Practice Depth of Field Without Going Outside

Many photographers, especially when starting out, have a difficult time understanding depth of field. I also hear quite often that photographers are waiting for nice weather to get out and shoot. So, here’s a fun exercise you can do at … Continue reading

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Sony Alpha 7R II field test

Professional motorsport photographer Nick Dungan tests the Sony Alpha 7R II at the 6 Hours of Bahrain World Endurance Championship race. The Alpha 7R II can use Canon lenses with full electronic control via the Metabones Smart Adapter. This striking … Continue reading

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Nikon D5100 field test

When Matt Golowczynski decided to travel around the world, he ditched his pro gear and opted for a modest second-hand Nikon D5100. Here’s what he made of it When Matt Golowczynski decided to travel around the world, he ditched his … Continue reading

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Here’s What You Need to Know About Aperture, F-Stops, and Depth of Field

A lot has been said and written about aperture, f-stops and depth of field on PictureCorrect and elsewhere on the Internet. But rarely do you get a comprehensive breakdown of everything that you need to know about these elements of … Continue reading

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Lytro Immerge Is the Evolution of Light Field Photography

When Lytro first introduced their camera in 2011, the idea of light field photography was new and pretty exciting. The promise of shooting a photo and then deciding on the focus point later was novel if nothing else. But, Lytro’s … Continue reading

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Shallow Depth of Field for Portraits

We’ve all seen stunning portrait photos that have a blurred background while the subject of the photo is perfectly focused. When done correctly, these photos can be very dramatic. However, it might seem hard to accomplish, especially if you’re not … Continue reading

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Tripod Review: Gorillapod Focus Field Test

I personally have one of these guys and find it extremely handy for travel and using in places where you either aren’t allowed to have a tripod, or don’t want to haul a big heavy one around. Check out what … Continue reading

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Stamen of Field Scabious (Knautia L) with pollen

2048 * 1536 This flower have so small pollen grains that they are beyond capabilities of my current optics: at this photo, we cannot see exact shape of grains (maybe, something like erytrocyt cells?). But pink color of grains is … Continue reading

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lens field test

We may all dream of owning one, but what’s the new Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lens like in the type of sporting environment it’s designed for? Curious to find out, Michael Topham put it to the … Continue reading

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