It’s the middle of the night and still bright outside. I’m in Iceland a few weeks after the summer solstice, and I just finished the longest hike of my life - a nine-day version of the Laugavegur. I'll have several photos and articles to publish now that it's done, including...
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Five Advanced Landscape Photography Tips
Often, landscape photography tips are meant for people who are just starting out and trying to get the hang of things. That's great in many ways, but it does carry a problem - it says to advanced photographers that there is nothing new to discover. But landscape photography is incredibly complex,...
When to Use a Lens Hood for the Best Results
One of the most common photography accessories is a lens hood - a piece of plastic or metal that attaches to the front of your camera lens and makes it look more professional. But lens hoods are about more than looks. Just to name one benefit, they can make a...
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Review
One of the smallest and lightest Canon DSLRs is the Rebel SL2, announced in June of 2017 and retailing for $549, body only. The SL2 also goes by the names “EOS 200D” and “Kiss X9” outside the US market. Despite the camera’s small size, Canon packed a lot into the...
Recommended Canon SL2 Settings
The Canon Rebel SL2 is one of the lightest and most versatile entry-level DSLRs on the market. However, if you've just bought this camera, you might have realized that its menu settings are less than optimal by default. In this article, I'll go through every important menu setting and tell...
Nikon Developing a 500mm f/5.6 with Phase Fresnel Element
Nikon just announced that it is developing a 500mm f/5.6 lens with a Phase Fresnel element, which would make it only the second lens in Nikon's lineup to have such a specialized component, the other being the 300mm f/4 PF. This indicates that Nikon is prioritizing low weight for the...
Nikon D3400 Review
The D3400 is Nikon's entry-level DSLR announced in August of 2016 to replace the D3300. The D3400 uses a top-of-the-line 24-megapixel DX sensor, which is capable of capturing very detailed and high-quality photos. But it isn’t all perfect - the camera has noticeable compromises, especially in its handling and menu...
Recommended Nikon D3400 Settings
In this article, I will cover every camera setting on the Nikon D3400 and explain my recommendations on how to set this camera optimally. Keep in mind that these are just my personal camera settings that work well for me. They are far from the only good camera settings with...
Canon EOS Rebel T7i / 800D Review
The Rebel T7i, also known as the EOS 800D and the Kiss X9i, was introduced by Canon in February of 2017 as part of a long line of Rebel DSLRs. These cameras have been a staple of Canon's system for years, starting with the original "EOS Digital Rebel" in 2003....
Telephotos: The Ideal Landscape Photography Lenses?
It’s no secret that landscape photographers love ultra-wides. If your lens isn’t equivalent to at least 16mm, you just aren’t part of the club. And if you really want to prove your worth, you’re definitely using a 14mm lens, or a 12mm, or, for the truly dedicated, a fisheye. (You...