We always ask how can I improve my photograph? Where should I start with? These are common questions from novice photographers; even for experienced photographers they would ask how do I know my work is acceptable to meet the taste of the market? In other words, wondering if the photograph can generate sales instead of [...]
So the new Nikon being teased on Nikon sites around the world is, according to popular reports, the new D80. The important factor will be price, with 10.2mp it will be strong competition for the Canon 30d (approx US$1250) and Nikon will be looking to keep the price low to compete with the Sony A100 [...]
by puddle jumper Hummingbird photography is addictive!! Stimulates your creativity, not only challenges you but takes you to great places, and hopefully rewards you with some great pics. Almost everyone likes Hummingbirds. They're so small and fast moving, it's hard to get a good look at them. When you show pictures of hummingbirds, people are [...]
by GoldenHammer Why Canon EF 24-105/4L IS USM? This is an interesting lens, I find it a great lens for portrait and outdoor works, in particular, it is sharp wide open at f/4 which I find the best aperture for portrait. Some people would prefer the 24-70/2.8, a faster lens in similar range. For my [...]
by Mark Garbers The viewfinder frame is the most important part of a camera. Taking a photo is as simple as aiming this frame and clicking. Ok, there are some other steps involved, but arguably the most difficult part is getting the framing right. With a single subject, you have many choices- you can move [...]
by Ron – Netherlands There is lots of confusion about image noise. The noise that is produced by image sensors when used at high ISO (amplified output). Bottomline is, that nature sets the limits of the perfomance of sensors that use the same basic technology. And all current sensors do. Meaning, that they will all [...]
by GoldenHammer While most people is expecting the next FF body from Canon as replacement to Canon EOS 5D FF digital camera, Canon announced the 50D a year after the arrival of the EOS 40D. It incorporable the latest technologies and MP that is originally expected to be in the FF replacement body. Now, the [...]
By Liz Masoner Taking child portraits when going back to school is a ritual repeated across the world. Kids are ready to reluctantly return to school when the parents suddenly decide they need a photo of the event. Kids who were reluctant to go to school just seconds earlier suddenly can?t wait to get out [...]
$4k for a Underwater Camera Housing? Screw That. Most people are feeling the effects of the current economic crisis; certainly all the major manufacturers are feeling the pinch. However lust for new gear is ever present. Yesterday I was looking at the new underwater housing from Sea & Sea for the Nikon D700 and Canon [...]
Review of Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens The Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens is by far, a favorite all round lens. If you're out on a photography trip and only have room for one lens, this is the one to take. This article won't be re-hashing the technical details of this [...]
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