In today’s marketplace, it’s easy to find cameras with rugged, durable bodies constructed of magnesium alloy frames and polycarbonate exteriors; with state of the art sensors and so many advanced features that you may never get around to using. Even many point and shoot cameras pack a pretty hefty punch in terms of feature set […]
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It’s spring again — in the Northern Hemisphere, anyway. Which means it’s around that time of year when people like to start fresh; you change the batteries in your smoke detectors, sweep up those mutated dust bunnies hiding behind the sofa, finally throw out the Christmas leftovers. The usual. Amongst all the unsavory tasks on […]
Too many photography subjects get muddled in argument: this brand vs. that brand; one technique vs. another. Yours vs. mine. Better vs. best. Certainly, one could argue credibly that their current pro level dSLR is better in every way than the point and shoot camera they started out with and no one would even challenge […]
Back in 2011, Lightstalking writer and photographer Mike Panic wrote an excellent article on how to shoot tethered. For the uninitiated, tethering allows you to connect your camera directly to a computer, in turn allowing you to control most main elements of the camera from the computer, and download the files directly to a preset […]
So, 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 […]
If 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. […]
