Photoshoot and Beyond
With proper technique and the right camera, it is possible to get good HDR images even though you aren’t using a tripod or other camera support. Here are ten tips for handholding your camera: Use a camera that has an automatic bracket function, so that when you push the shutter release your camera automatically and quickly…
Ever since high speed sync was introduced to speedlights, I’ve seen questions about metering it. Up until now, it’s pretty much been impossible to judge with a handheld meter. You basically have to just go off your histogram. Now, that’s all changed. Originally announced at Photokina in September, Sekonic’s L-858D light meter is now getting […]
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When you’re a teacher, all the knowledge you have is not of too much use if you’re not creative. Mark Zimmerman, an associate professor at the University of Central Oklahoma, is exactly the kind of teacher I admire. In order to explain to his students how a pinhole camera works, he didn’t just bring one to the […]
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Nikon’s 105mm f/1.4 lens made a big splash when it was announced last year. Being the world’s fastest 105mm prime lens, it’s not much of a surprise. Having been in the hands of photographers for a few months now, it’s done nothing but impress. It’s a top quality lens, with a price tag to match. But what […]
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Using ND filters is a great way to get creative with your photography, creating motion in your images with long exposures, being able to shoot wide open in full sun, producing smooth silky waters are just a few ways to have fun with them. In this blog I show you how I used a cheap […]
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After Kai and Lok, another member of DigitalRev TV has decided to leave. Warren Ng is not the member whose face you would see often, but he was behind filming, editing, producing and directing the DigitalRev material. He began working for them in January 2016, and after a year, he decided to follow Kai and […]
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It has been speculated for a while now what could come as a replacement of Nikon D810. One of the possible scenarios is that it might be Nikon D820. It could be the latest upgrade to its predecessor Nikon D800. And one of the most prominent features of this camera could be the 46MP sensor. […]
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B&H has the Rokinon 24mm T1.5 Cine ED AS IF UMC lens for Canon EF mount for $449 (reg. $649) as one of its Deal Zone deals for today only. Check it out while it lasts here at B&H Photo. You can also find some solid discounts for today on Benro carbon fiber tripods at […]
It’s amazing how far sensor technology’s come in the last few years. We’ve had dual pixel autofocus, ultra high ISOs, and a whole bunch of other cool features show up. Phones and bigger camera sensors get more and more powerful with each new generation. This sensor from Sony, though, might be one of the most exciting […]
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You just got to the top of the waiting list on a DJI Mavic Pro drone, congrats! It’s small and fun and you can take it everywhere. But what if you wanted a small hard bag to use when you throw the Mavic Pro in your day travel bag and keep it safe. Turns out the […]
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