We wrote this recommended settings for Sony A6300 guide for those who are confused by the camera buttons and the long list of menu options in the camera. The Sony A6300 is an advanced interchangeable lens mirrorless camera designed for enthusiasts and professionals, so it has many complex functions and...
Recommended Nikon D3500 Settings
For many photographers, especially first-time DSLR users, the camera menu on the Nikon D3500 can be confusing and overwhelming. Even though the D3500 is easier to understand than some cameras, it still has dozens of menu options to choose from. How do you even begin to set everything correctly?
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S Announcement
The highly anticipated portrait lens for the Nikon Z mount, the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S has finally been announced, and it already looks amazing.
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S Review
Introduction Nikon released its first portrait lens for the Z mount with the announcement of the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct, but it was more of a "show off" lens to demonstrate the possibilities of the new system more than anything, especially considering its exorbitant $8K price-tag. The portrait...
Nikon D3500 Review
When Nikon announced the D3500, photographers complained that nothing had really changed from the D3400. (Akin to complaints when the D3400 had so many D3300 similarities.) I’ve now tested the D3500 extensively – and I disagree. It has its flaws, no doubt. But this camera is better than the D3400.
Swarup Chatterjee: From Painter to Photographer
Why does a successful painter and graphic artist suddenly decide to toss his paints and brushes and take up photography? Well in the case of Swarup Chatterjee of Mumbai, it was two things – the challenge of expressing his imagination through a light capturing contraption, and pure laziness! (more…)
8 Months in South America with a Camera and a Pack
Two years ago, my dad asked if I wanted to go to Patagonia with him, his spouse, and my brother. They planned to stay for three weeks. I said yes – and then some. I’m currently staying in South America for eight months, doing nature photography nonstop along the way.
What to Bring on a Landscape Photography Trip
Photographers always talk about the best equipment for certain photographic purposes – lenses, cameras, accessories, and so on. But what about packing and carrying your equipment in the first place? For something like landscape photography, you’ll often need to pack the most versatile possible kit given very limited space.
Blue Hour Photography Guide
The “blue hour” is one of the most interesting and emotive times of day to capture photos. I’ve taken many of my favorite pictures at blue hour – even more than at sunrise or sunset. But what is blue hour, and how can you make the most of it?
Sony A7R IV Announcement
The megapixel race is still on and this time Sony is leading the pack with its new full-frame mirrorless offering. The company has just released its fourth iteration of the A7R camera and the specs look impressive. The new Sony A7R IV features a super high-resolution 61 MP full-frame BSI...