Maybe I've been watching too many horror movies, but if you look at Nathan Wirth's latest series Among Giants just the right way it can appeal super spooky. The series is a number of infrared photos shot of some of the giant redwood trees here in the US.
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We're still actively testing the new Canon RF 24-105mm f4 L IS USM for the Canon RF camera system. On the Canon EOS R, it seems to be a great walkaround lens. Is it big? Yes. But it's also highly capable in most situations.
Looking to up your game in post? We've got you covered with some outstanding Lightroom presets, and Photoshop actions. Perhaps you are needing a new camera bag or tripod? We have found some deals on those too that won't break the bank.
We search high and low to find the cheapest deals in photography so that you don't have to.
We have all been there, not just with photography but with many things in today’s fast-paced world. You buy a brand new product and before you can blink an eye a newer version of it is released that has some amazing new features that make your still basically new product feel a little less special.
New to the world of photography? Here's a look at the best entry level cameras for aspiring photographers in 2018.
The Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) has recently announced the winners of the EISA Awards 2018 - 2019, with Sony, Canon, and Nikon garnering several major awards, and Fujifilm and Panasonic winning in some key camera categories.
While many of us have seen how and why mirrorless cameras will take over the bigger and bulkier DSLRs, the pros have remained a tough nut to crack for the mirrorless market. Many of the pros still prefer holding on to the big investments they made in their DSLR gear, but some have started to jump into the mirrorless side.
Though Canon may be #1 in Japan for mirrorless cameras, Sony has taken the #1 spot when it comes to full frame cameras overall in the US. The news comes to us via a press release delivered by Sony today.
Though Canon may be #1 in Japan for mirrorless cameras, Sony has taken the #1 spot when it comes to full frame cameras overall in the US. The news comes to us via a press release delivered by Sony today.
The ongoing battle over camera supremacy between Canon, Nikon, and Sony is receiving more mainstream attention in the business world. Bloomberg has published a report on the rise of Sony through its mirrorless cameras and states that Sony is now winning over professional photographers.
Too much coffee or too many years behinds us, our hands can sometimes fail us. Shaky hands can make what should be a sharp photo and make it slightly soft or worse. Below, we cover some of the best lenses with IS built in which also happen to be some of the better lenses available for DSLR or mirrorless systems.
Too much coffee or too many years behinds us, our hands can sometimes fail us. Shaky hands can make what should be a sharp photo and make it slightly soft or worse. Below, we cover some of the best lenses with IS built in which also happen to be some of the better lenses available for DSLR or mirrorless systems.
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Canon and Nikon are absolutely doing what they can to win back customers after slowly losing ground to both Sony and Fujifilm over the years. While the latter two have been doing all that they can to gain market share and continue to push forward, we can say with absolute certainty that Canon and Nikon have done little to nothing to give customers what they want and to adapt with the times.
One of the easy answers to this question is because it isn't sexy and marketers don't know how to market it. High ISOs, details, and measurbations are all sexy--and since they're done in a lab everyone can talk about them and adore them.
Just because you are shooting on a smaller sensor doesn't mean that you aren't taking portraits. So what if you're wanting to do some environmental portraiture with something like a 35mm equivilent, what lenses should you be looking into as a crop sensor shooter? Lucky for you that is exactly what we are going to be talking about today.
There has long been this stigma against ‘crop sensor’ cameras in the photography community; likely dating back to the crop vs full frame marketing campaigns that went on back when the differences in performance between them was, in fact, significant.
There has long been this stigma against ‘crop sensor’ cameras in the photography community; likely dating back to the crop vs full frame marketing campaigns that went on back when the differences in performance between them was, in fact, significant.
In portraiture, it is common for people to think of longer focal lengths, such as an 85mm or 135mm. But the reality is that these days many portraits and hybrid photographer are choosing wider focal lengths for their portraits, focal lengths such as 50mm and 35mm.
We need to talk about something, something that is usually glossed over when people talk about switching to mirrorless and using DSLR lenses. The performance is simply not great, it is usable sure, but you simply can’t get the performance out of them that you are used to on your DSLR, nor that you could enjoy if you used native mirrorless lenses.
We need to talk about something, something that is usually glossed over when people talk about switching to mirrorless and using DSLR lenses. The performance is simply not great, it is usable sure, but you simply can’t get the performance out of them that you are used to on your DSLR, nor that you could enjoy if you used native mirrorless lenses.
In the world of digital photography there is one technology that has eluded camera makers for years, yet still gets brought up over and over again by photographers as a fix to many issues we all have with how current cameras capture a scene, and that technology is the Global Shutter.
We have definitely had a lot deals lately from the Mirrorless market but that doesn't mean that there are not still some excellent deals to be had on your standard DSLR cameras from big brands such as Canon and Nikon.
We have definitely had a lot deals lately from the Mirrorless market but that doesn't mean that there are not still some excellent deals to be had on your standard DSLR cameras from big brands such as Canon and Nikon.
Who doesn't love to save some hard earned cash on the new toys and gear that we want to add to our kits? In this quick midweek Cheap Photo update we are featuring nine deals for you that we think you could take advantage of. Want more? Keep scrolling for even more savings.
Who doesn't love to save some money on photography gear here and there? For those of your Father's out there that happened to get some money or gift cards this Father's Day this is actually an excellent time to save some much needed money on some of the gear from Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm that you have been keeping your eyes on.
While testing out the Rokinon 50mm f1. 4 AF for the Sony a7r III and the Fujifilm X-H1, I was shooting with f1. 4 lenses on both cameras. When exposing scenes at ISO 6400 and shooting wide open at f1.
Today we are highlighting 10 of our favorite deals currently available right now over on Photowhoa. If you add up all the savings on these 10 deals right now you would be saving yourself over $7300 on these products vs if you just went out an purchased them elsewhere.
Father’s Day, In case you were not yet aware, the big day (June 17th) is coming up fast and furious. So now is as good of a time as any to start thinking about what you want to get your dad; something that says I love you and I appreciate your efforts molding me into the person that I have become.
Lightroom is still by far the most used photo processing suite right now and as such Lightroom presets remain one of htemost powerful ways that photographers can quickly and effortlessly change up their style.
This style of Cheap Photo seemed to be a hit the last time that we gave it a try so here we are again with a look at the current top deals that we were able to find for this week. But also make sure to check down after the break to see even more great deals to save your wallet some money and you some piece of mind.
Most photographers seem to reach for 85mm lenses when it comes to their choice amongst portrait lenses. But some photographers genuinely need something longer or shorter at times and also much prefer prime lenses to many others out there.
Those of you who are into fashion photography or are interested in learning more about it and how those looks are achieved are going to like this deal today. Photowhoa is currently offering 50% off an advanced fashion photography lighting tutorial series and this is going to be a great resource for anyone who is looking to improve their fashion photography.
When the reports of a brand new Nikon Full Frame Mirrorless Camera were hitting the newswires, I became very excited at the possibilities. It means that Nikon is once again doing something incredibly brave since the creation of their 1 Series cameras and even with making all their newest lenses part of their new E moniker.
Landscape photography is great; just get in your car, or hop on your bike, and just drive out to the nature nearest your home and do your thing. Ok, OK, It's not that simple, but it really can be and that is what is so great about it.
Canon is used to being the top dog in the photography industry; but increasingly Sony has been the company impressing of late; thanks in large part to their sensors. We;;, now it looks as if Canon is looking to cash in on some of their sensors; selling them through a distributor called Phase 1.
Sony has been working on their Mirrorless technologies now for almost a decade; and really, they are only now truly beginning to reap the rewards of that labor. A shift is beginning to happen in the photography industry, and everyone sees it coming; a shift away from the mirror boxes of the past, to the future that is Mirrorless.
Photographers who want better metering of their scene should know that Sony has a bit more science to their camera metering system than you'd think. Besides the more traditional center weighted, spot metering (which can be linked to the focusing point) and evaluative metering modes there is another another option called "Entire Screen Average.
It is like Dr. Malcom says in Jurassic Park (and I am paraphrasing here) “Everyone was so caught up in whether or not you could do it, no one stopped to wonder if you should do it. ” I think that is where a lot of people are making the mistake with all of this hubbub about the new Meyer-Optik Nocturnus 75mm 0.
If you are a Sony photographer right now, or you are one of the many DSLR owners out there seriously considering jumping into the Sony Mirrorless ecosystem then you will want to have a look at the list below, which includes deal on a vast array of cameras and lenses within the Sony ecosystem.
Often, once you invest into a camera system bundle deals make little sense. But thanks to the enormous success of the Sony mirrorless sytem, and in particular with their A7 III, more and more of you DSLR people are coming to see mirrorless as a potential upgrade path; either in the near or intermediate future.
Chances are that most of you shoot portraiture of some kind, be that families, weddings, kids, boudoir, pets, etc. But one niche of portraiture that is often overlooked is the whole idea of candid portraiture, which to some extent could also probably be classified as lifestyle in some scenarios.
Tamron's SP 45mm F1. 8 VC is one of our favorite prime lenses for Canon and Nikon shooters right now. It is a nice focal length for those who like a little more width than a 50mm, but need more reach than a 35mm can provide.
Canon and Nikon were, for the longest time, the ‘big two’ of the photography industry. In many ways that is still the case, by default, but that tide has been turning. In large part due to the rise of mirrorless camera systems, primarily Sony’s full frame E Mount, but also from Fujifilm’s X-Series and the Panasonic/Olympus Micro Four Thirds partnership.
It’s been years now since Samsung released a dedicated camera, despite their NX1 still holding up quite well even by today’s standards in many ways. So you would not be out of line for assuming that Samsung’s gaze had moved away from imaging and imaging sensors – but you would be mistaken.
It’s been years now since Samsung released a dedicated camera, despite their NX1 still holding up quite well even by today’s standards in many ways. So you would not be out of line for assuming that Samsung’s gaze had moved away from imaging and imaging sensors – but you would be mistaken.
There has been a lot of stories over the last year or so from people that have left Canon for Sony, only to return later. A few of the big reasons we’ve seen for the return to Canon center around support, reliability, professional services and repair times.
The camera has become the paintbrush but unlike a paintbrush to the painter, the camera is a very personal choice for the modern photographer. The number of camera choices for visual artists today is confusing and can slow down creative growth which is what happened to me.