It has been less than two weeks since Nikon announced its new Z mirrorless camera system, and today, Canon has also released their own much-anticipated Canon RF mirrorless system. With this release, Canon has announced its first camera in this category, the Canon EOS R. The camera is basically a...
Canon RF Lens Announcements
Along with the EOS R mirrorless camera, Canon just announced four full-frame mirrorless "RF" lenses. Two of them are relatively standard for a new system launch - a 24-105mm f/4L and a 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro - but Canon also announced two very surprising lenses as well. The 28-70mm f/2L...
Canon EF-M 32mm f/1.4, EF 400mm f/2.8L IS III and EF 600mm f/4L IS III Announcements
Along with all the new Canon mirrorless announcements today, the company also released three new lenses - one wide aperture prime for their crop-sensor mirrorless EF-M mount and two EF mount telephoto lenses for their DSLRs. First is the EF-M 32mm f/1.4, the widest aperture lens currently available for this...
35 Abstract Photography Tips and Ideas
What if the most interesting subjects to photograph aren’t subjects at all - or, at least, not ones you can recognize easily? I’m referring to abstract photography, the “grand unifying genre” of photography, relevant to everything from landscapes to portraiture. Sometimes, taking an abstract photo is the best way to...
Everything You Need to Know About Nikon Z Lenses
The Nikon Z system created quite a bit of interest among many photographers. As a result, there are many questions related to the Nikon Z lenses that have been announced now and will be revealed in the future. Unfortunately, there are lots of misconceptions and misunderstandings that are getting spread...
Nikon 50mm f/1.2 Ai-S as a Walk-Around Lens
This past week Nikon announced two new full-frame mirrorless cameras, the Z6 and Z7, as well as the development of a new flagship lens, the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct. The press release carried much fanfare about the future of Nikon photography and nostalgia regarding the famous Noct-NIKKOR 58mm...
Everything You Need to Know About Nikon Z Cameras
Now that Nikon has announced both the Nikon Z6 and the Z7 mirrorless cameras, it is time for us to take a closer look at these cameras in and go through some of the most important features. Without a doubt, the Nikon mirrorless system is one of the most highly...
Nikon D3500 Announcement
Nikon just announced the D3500 DSLR, the most recent in their popular line of entry-level D3X00 cameras, with a starting price of just $499 with the 18-55mm AF-P kit lens. It has been two years since the prior model, the D3400, was released, and the new D3500 comes with a...
What Is an IPS Monitor? A Beginner’s Guide
Everyone who buys a new computer monitor needs to decide on the best display technology for their uses. This doesn't just mean the size or resolution of the screen - you also need to decide on the panel type you want to get. That’s especially true for photographers, graphic designers, and...
Recommended Sony A9 Settings
Sony’s first professional-grade sports-oriented camera, the A9, has created quite a stir ever since its introduction last year. It's a 24MP, full-frame mirrorless camera that takes up to 20 frames per second with no viewfinder blackout, native 4K video recording, silent operation, and a price that massively undercuts the competition. The...