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Sony A7R IV Announcement

July 16, 2019 By Nasim Mansurov 54 Comments

Sony A7R IV

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...

How to Take Better Reflection Photos

July 14, 2019 By Madhu Manickam 11 Comments

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In this article, we will go through everything you need to know to capture beautiful reflections. We will go over equipment considerations, camera settings, on-location tips and considerations, as well as post-processing tips to make your reflection shots stand out.

Recommended Sony A6400 Settings

July 13, 2019 By Nasim Mansurov 13 Comments

Sony A6400

If you are confused by all the camera buttons and the long list of menu options in your Sony A6400, you are not the only one struggling with it. The Sony A6400 is an advanced mirrorless camera designed for both enthusiasts and professionals, so it has many complex functions and...

What Is Bulb Mode in Photography?

July 12, 2019 By Spencer Cox 24 Comments

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Photographers often feel frustrated by the 30-second shutter speed limit on many cameras. What they may not realize is that there is an easy way around this limitation – if you know how to use it. The solution is known as bulb mode.

Five Basic Rules of Post-Processing Your Photos

July 10, 2019 By Nasim Mansurov 27 Comments

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Many beginner and intermediate-level photographers struggle with post-processing their images, especially once they switch from shooting JPEG to RAW. In this article, I will share five basic rules of post-processing with our readers, which will hopefully make it easier to understand how to properly post-process images.

Take Better Night Sky Photos with Image Stacking

July 8, 2019 By Spencer Cox 55 Comments

Star Stacking Final Image

The night sky is one of the most alluring subjects for landscape photographers. It’s also one of the most frustrating. If you’ve ever tried to do star photography, you’ve probably run into all sorts of issues: blurred stars, high ISO noise, and shallow depth of field.

8 Zoo Photography Tips

July 6, 2019 By Meg Faehl 25 Comments

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Today we’re going to look at eight useful tips for photographing animals at the zoo. The first question we need to answer when it comes to zoo photography is probably “why would I want to photograph at the zoo?” Zoo photography tends to be fairly controversial among photographers.

Mechanical vs Electronic Shutter vs EFCS

July 2, 2019 By Spencer Cox 71 Comments

Mechanical Shutter Sunstar Flare Example

Many cameras today, especially mirrorless cameras, let you pick between a mechanical and electronic shutter. Others – including a lot of DSLRs – have a third option called “electronic front curtain shutter” (EFCS) which is a blend between the other two types.

21 Tips for Bird Photography

June 24, 2019 By Madhu Manickam 86 Comments

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In this article, 21 Tips for Bird Photography, I have penned down what matters most to me for photographing birds in the field. Nasim & Elizabeth already have great articles on the most common tips. So, the thoughts below are simply a way to gather the most useful tips I've...

Profoto B10 Review

June 22, 2019 By Nasim Mansurov 39 Comments

Profoto B10

This is a review of the Profoto B10 AirTTL OCF Flash Head, a lightweight, portable and battery-powered flash designed for professional portrait photographers. Although Profoto had previously released battery-powered flash heads for on-location work such as the B1 (see our Profoto B1 Review), B1X and B2, they were all either...

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