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...
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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...
Recommended Nikon D5600 Settings
Although the Nikon D5600 has a more streamlined menu than some other cameras in Nikon's lineup, there are still a huge number of camera settings and options that you need to know about. In this article, I will cover everything you need to know about menu settings for the Nikon...
Recommended Canon 80D Settings
The Canon 80D has a complex menu that can easily confuse photographers, especially first-time Canon users. In this article, I'll cover every camera setting on the Canon 80D and explain how to set each one properly. Although these are just my personal recommendations, the settings below are a much better...
Recommended Canon T7i Settings
A lot of photographers who use Canon Rebel cameras like the Canon T7i (AKA the Canon 800D) worry about setting their camera correctly. Even though these are "entry level" DSLRs, they still have a complex menu system for photographers who have never seen it before. So, in this article, I have...
Tripods and Heads: A Landscape Photographer’s Guide
Say that the sun just set, and you’re trying to take photos of the blue glow that now sits on the horizon. Seems like the perfect backdrop for a beautiful landscape, doesn’t it? But in order to capture the photo you want as well as possible, there's one piece of...
Nikon D5600 Review
The Nikon D5600 is the newest of Nikon’s upper entry-level DSLR cameras. It packs a lot of impressive features and settings into what is meant to be a “consumer” DSLR, and the result is quite good - but not without flaws. Do the benefits outweigh the problems? In this review,...
Everything You Need to Know About Macro Photography
Many photographers today want to know how to take macro pictures, thanks to a growing number of beautiful images online of small plants, animals, and insects. Macro photography is not always easy, especially for beginners, but it is one of the most rewarding genres of photography you can do. With the...