One of the big releases from Apple last year was the iPad Pro 2018 that comes with an insanely fast A12X Bionic chip that is capable of outperforming even some of Apple's own laptops in performance. With up to to 1 TB of storage, a USB Type-C port that allows…
The Smartphone vs The Camera Industry
If you have not had a chance to see my iPhone X review, I recommend that you start there first. This post is a continuation of my thoughts on the photography market, computational photography and the use of artificial intelligence in photography. It is not a review of the iPhone…
Desert Travels in Namibia with the Nikon Z7
Five years ago my wife and I travelled to Namibia. Like many others I marveled at the beauty of - and photographed - the Sossusvlei sand dunes. Simple shapes set against an impossibly blue sky. Sossusvlei DunesNIKON D800E + 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 @ 180mm, ISO 400, 1/1250, f/8.0 As it then…
The Case for f/16
NIKON D800E + 24mm f/1.4 @ 24mm, ISO 100, 0.6 seconds, f/16.0 As photographers, it’s easy to get in our own heads and overthink which aperture to use. On one hand, there’s the classic saying - “f/8 and be there.” On the other, modern lens reviews almost always conclude that…
Understanding Luminosity Masks in Photoshop
There are many ways to select an area of an image. In this article, we will take a detailed look at what luminosity masks are, how to create them and how to use them effectively in Photoshop. Luminosity masks are one of the most powerful tools when it comes to…
It’s Time for More Pancake Lenses
Camera manufacturers have gone all-in on the idea of lightweight cameras. That’s almost entirely how mirrorless got its start, and it remains a major reason why photographers switch from their bulky DSLRs today. So, why haven’t lighter lenses caught on, too? In an earlier article, I analyzed every lens released…
Photographing Myanmar – Insider Insights
Several years ago National Geographic photographer Catherine Karnow said, “Myanmar is the most photogenic place that I have ever photographed.” (more…)
How to Improve Your Camera Battery Life
Sooner or later, every photographer runs into their camera’s dreaded low battery warning. The eighth law of photography states that the charge left on your battery decreases as the scene in front of you grows more interesting. But never fear - that’s where the tips in this article come in.…
Understanding Aspect Ratios in Photography
Many modern smartphones have a native aspect ratio of 4:3 on their camerasImage captured with the iPhone X @ 4mm, ISO 40, 1/15, f/1.8 Although aspect ratio might sound confusing for beginners at first, it is a relatively simple subject to understand. In this article, we will explore aspect ratios…
ioSafe Solo Hawk Rugged SSD Review
The ioSafe Solo Hawk is an external SSD drive that is built to withstand some of the harshest conditions a storage device could endure. Build to military standards, the drive is waterproof (up to 10 feet for 72 hours), crush-proof (up to 2500 pounds), drop-proof (up to 10 feet) and…