This is the exciting time of year when camera manufacturers start to make significant announcements. As a Nikon user, the new Nikon 850 has definitely piqued my interest and that of many others too. That’s an understatement. by Sheen Watkins Sure, it is exciting to get a new lens, camera or accessory. There are […]
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Female Photographers Can’t Be Nikon D850 Ambassadors? Controversy Ensues After Nikon Asia Omits Women
Legendary and respected Japanese camera manufacturer Nikon finds itself at the heart of a scandal following its selection of an all-male cast of photographers to be “Ambassadors” in a marketing campaign for the new Nikon D850 DSLR in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East according to Petapixel. The cadre of photographers, 32 in total, focuses […]
This is the Kit This Pro Uses for Travel Photography And Why He Chose It
The dilemma for the travelling photographer is a tough one. What to take, what not to take. Can this lens cover all these situations? Will I need flash? As someone that travels a lot shooting both stills and 4K video, I often struggle to know what equipment to take with me. This is often compounded […]
The Complexities of a Street Photographer’s Clockwork
Although I am a street photographer, I’m obviously not centered on doing photographs on a daily basis. I am more in a state of awareness in which I’m always alert to situations that really deserve to be photographed. Over the years I have also come to realize that I’m not unique and special to be […]
Why You Shouldn’t Keep A Camera On You At All Times
How many times have you heard this? You should carry your camera at all times. The rationale, of course, is sound. You never know when something amazing is going to happen right in front of your eyes. You may well miss the shot of a lifetime because your beloved camera is sitting on a desk […]
How Creative Writing Can Improve Your Photography Portfolio
During any shoot, I succumb to my creative flow and swim away with spontaneity. However, writing stories for my images (or for photography in general) inspires me greatly.
A Quick Look At The Philosophy Of “f8 And Be There”
I suspect that just about everyone reading this has heard the phrase “f/8 and be there” bandied about at some point, most likely in the context of photojournalism, documentary photography or street photography. Like the Sunny 16 rule, “f/8 and be there” is a ideological holdover from the film era that remains relevant in the […]
The 2-Year-Old Sony A7r II’s Dynamic Range Is Higher Than Nikon’s Newest D850?
Rumours are swirling over on SonyAlphaRumours that the much-hyped Nikon D850 has struggled in dynamic range tests compared to the high-vaunted, but slightly aging Sony A7r II. Estimations created by William Claff Photons to Photos show a surprising difference between the dynamic range in the newly announced Nikon D850 and the older Sony A7r II with […]
10 Reasons Photography Will Lose You All Your Loved Ones
This may sound funny, but when we pursue a photographic career, we gradually slip out of certain social circles into a more intimate space. Photography starts with a slight tickle in our life, and it gives us two options. The first one is to be delighted by it, but quickly drop it after realizing that […]
The ES-2 Gadget Turns a D850 into a 45.7 MP Digital Film Scanner for $149
When Nikon announced their impressive 45.7 megapixel camera – the Nikon D850 – the photography world started buzzing with excitement. However, it’s not only the camera’s specs that are catching photographers’ attention. The newest addition to the Nikon family will serve as not only a powerful camera, but also a useful film scanner. Film photographers, […]