Along with all the new Canon mirrorless announcements today, the company also released three new lenses - one wide aperture prime for their crop-sensor mirrorless EF-M mount and two EF mount telephoto lenses for their DSLRs. First is the EF-M 32mm f/1.4, the widest aperture lens currently available for this...
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35 Abstract Photography Tips and Ideas
What if the most interesting subjects to photograph aren’t subjects at all - or, at least, not ones you can recognize easily? I’m referring to abstract photography, the “grand unifying genre” of photography, relevant to everything from landscapes to portraiture. Sometimes, taking an abstract photo is the best way to...
Nikon D3500 Announcement
Nikon just announced the D3500 DSLR, the most recent in their popular line of entry-level D3X00 cameras, with a starting price of just $499 with the 18-55mm AF-P kit lens. It has been two years since the prior model, the D3400, was released, and the new D3500 comes with a...
What Is an IPS Monitor? A Beginner’s Guide
Everyone who buys a new computer monitor needs to decide on the best display technology for their uses. This doesn't just mean the size or resolution of the screen - you also need to decide on the panel type you want to get. That’s especially true for photographers, graphic designers, and...
Nikon 500mm f/5.6E PF Lens Announcement
In all the whirlwind Nikon mirrorless announcements yesterday, what normally would have been a top-tier headline - Nikon's announcement of a new 500mm f/5.6E PF lens with a phase-fresnel element, selling for $3600 - almost became a footnote! That's a shame, because this lens brings a lot to the table....
Missing Features on the Z6 and Z7 – Which Ones Matter?
Continuing our coverage of the newly-announced Nikon Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras, let's take a step back from the excitement and interest surrounding these two releases and examine the most important features Nikon did not include. As a first-generation release, some compromises were inevitable, but post-announcement chatter has gravitated toward...
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4, 35mm f/1.8 and 50mm f/1.8 Announcements
Along with announcing the Nikon Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras, Nikon just released three mirrorless lenses as well! The Nikon 35mm f/1.8, 50mm f/1.8, and 24-70mm f/4 are branded as "Nikkor S" lenses, which signals them as Nikon's high-end mirrorless offerings. These are the most fundamental of lenses for a...
Understanding IBIS in the Nikon Mirrorless Cameras
One of the most interesting features in the full-frame Nikon Z-series cameras such as the Z6, Z7, Z8, and Z9, is the in-body image stabilization—a feature not present in any Nikon DSLR. Although other brands have had IBIS for years, including Sony, Olympus, and Pentax, the two big DSLR manufacturers...
What to Expect from the Nikon Mirrorless Cameras: Trailer Roundup
We’re about 24 hours away from one of Nikon’s largest camera announcements in years: the full-frame mirrorless Z6 and Z7 cameras, plus three Z-mount lenses. As the rumors and teasers continue rolling in, here’s a quick recap of Nikon’s official trailers for this camera lineup so far, as well as...
Best Camera Settings for Astrophotography
Anyone who has ever tried to take pictures of the night sky knows that it can be a challenge. If your camera settings aren’t optimal, you may end up with a dark photo, motion blur, or unsharp corners. Things get even more difficult if you want a sharp foreground, or...