ShareIf there is one piece of equipment often overlooked by many photographers, it is the monitor. Whilst we may spend thousands on cameras, lenses and upgraded computers, we often “make do” with our computer’s screen or buy a cheap one to get a larger size. For anyone that is serious about their images, and let’s [...]

ShareSo, when did you last experience “gear lust” and how did you alleviate yourself of the condition? Don’t act like you don’t know what I’m talking about. You’ve looked at that new camera for a total of 8 hours and counting; you’ve studied the spec sheet like you were preparing for an exam; you’ve ogled [...]

ShareIf you’re in the market for a new lens and don’t know where to start on your quest to upgrade your gear, I would suggest reading Jason Row’s excellent article for advice on choosing which type of lens to buy next, where he addresses issues such as primes vs. zooms, focal length, and lens speed. [...]

ShareWhen you bought your first DSLR, the chances are it came with what is known as a kit lens. This is usual a fairly cheap zoom lens that goes from a moderate wide angle to moderate telephoto. As you learn the craft of photography you probably want dabble in using different lenses. In this guide [...]

ShareThe recent release of the Nikon D800 has thrown into sharp relief the fact that the megapixel war is most definitely not over. In the last few years, there has been a brief lull in the battle, a sort of phony war where the major manufacturers had been quietly suggesting that they had reached the [...]

ShareIn the days of film, photography was regarded as an expensive hobby – on top of the cost of cameras, lenses and other assorted pieces of equipment, there was the cost of buying film, processing and printing. It all added up. Digital photography does not seem to attract this stigma, mainly because you no longer [...]

ShareEver looked at the photographers at a major sports event? Most commonly you will see a barrage of massive lenses, often 300-600mm in focal length and with massive front elements. The photographer at a wedding may have a 24-70 f2.8 and a 70-200 f2.8 lens, again both much bigger than the lenses found on most [...]

ShareSo you have been taking pictures for some while now, your photography has grown to a point where you feel your camera no longer offers all the facilities that you are capable of using. It’s time to step up to the next level and buy a more advanced camera. In this guide, we are going [...]

ShareThey say getting there is half the fun but only if your photo gear gets there safely, and isn’t bothersome to transport.  Along the same lines, I’m a fan of the saying use the proper product to get the job done because there isn’t one good all-around solution for every photographer in every situation.  Because [...]

ShareWith the digital age truly here and here to stay, today we are going to take a brief but nostalgic look down memory lane at the history of film, from the earliest days to the current state of the art. The Rise of Daguerreotype In common with modern digital sensors, film is just a way [...]