Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Review

The Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM is an ultra-zoom lens for Nikon and Canon APS-C DSLR cameras. Crucially offering built-in image stabilisation, the Sigma 18-200mm offers an effective focal range of 28-300mm and a minimum focusing distance o…

An occasional bus stop can be the perfect studio for a head shot

Here is a fun little trick that photographer Andrew Tihi (facebook) sent us. If you are looking for a pure white backdrop, why not walk down the street till you stumble upon a bus stop. The light coming from the illuminated sign is (almost) perfect for a quick portrait. The secret is over exposing the sign, until […]

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A Client-Centric Approach to Lightroom Folders

Just this week, I took on the tedious task of completely re-organizing my Lightroom catalog. Not to say that I was using Lightroom wrong, or even organizing my photos incorrectly…I knew I needed a new system that fit my workflow better. Defining the Problem Up until this point, I had used the default import options…

How to build a super-strong light for a phone that needs no batteries

Raise your hand if you’ve been in this situation before. You are out at night. No camera, just a phone. You want to take a photo of something more than a meter away, and the light is just not there. Even if you turn on the tiny phone light. I know that phones are always […]

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Nikon Coolpix B500 Review

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The Nikon Coolpix B500 is a new super-zoom compact camera with a 40x zoom lens. Retailing for around $299 / £219, the 20 megapixel Nikon B500 comes complete with built-in wi-fi connectivity, a 3-inch tilting screen and 1080p HD movie recording. Read our Nikon Coolpix B500 review to find out if this super-zoom camera is worth considering…

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This GoPro Karma vs DJI Mavic review is incredibly painful for GoPro

GoPro Karma vs DJI Mavic has been a heated discussion. But I think that this review will end the debate. Forever. Youtuber iPhonedo took the Karma for a test drive. (or rather a crash-test drive). In a 40 minutes review he finds just about every possible bug, blip and glitch with the system. And frankly it […]

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2016 Camera & Photo Gear Gift Guide

Welcome to the 2016 edition of Photography Bay’s Photo Gear Holiday Gift Guide. This guide is set up in categories that describe the general type of cameras and accessories – be it a price range or general features.  You can scan the headings until you find the right category for you and your special photographer. […]