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Sony RX100 VI Review

December 5, 2018 By Dvir Barkay 7 Comments

Sony RX100 VI

Announced in June 2018, the RX100 VI is yet another iteration of Sony's RX100 series of pocketable high-end compact cameras. The last few years haven't been kind on point-and-shoot cameras with smartphone cameras now the tool of choice for most casual photographic situations. This has nearly eradicated the point-and-shoot camera...

The 10 Elements of Composition in Photography

December 1, 2018 By Spencer Cox 29 Comments

Great Sand Dunes National Park

Sometimes, it helps to take a step back from broader discussions on creativity to look at the truly fundamental elements of composition. Although there are countless elements of composition in art as a whole, this article covers the ten most important that are specific to photography - critical parts of...

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM Review

November 24, 2018 By Dvir Barkay 7 Comments

Canon 70-200mm f2.8 II

The 70-200mm focal length f/2.8 lens has become a staple in the photography world with each camera manufacturer offering their variant on this now-classic design. The history of the autofocus-capable 70-200mm f/2.8 lens within the Canon universe stretches all the way back to 1989 with the introduction of the Canon...

21 Photography Tips for Intermediate Photographers

November 21, 2018 By Spencer Cox 28 Comments

Low angle composition

In this article, I want to share some of the most important tips I have learned as a photographer over the years - the bits of knowledge that I try to keep in mind for every photo captured, and the things I wish I knew early on. Almost all these...

The Three Elements of a Good Photo

November 17, 2018 By Spencer Cox 28 Comments

Sand dunes photography

Every successful photo has three things in common, and they’re not particularly surprising. The proper aperture, exposure, and focusing distance? The right camera, lens, and tripod? Successful use of hyperfocal distance, ISO invariance, and ETTR? No! The three variables that matter the most in photography are simple: light, subject, and...

Double the Distance Method Explained

November 15, 2018 By Spencer Cox 42 Comments

Double the Distance Method

One tricky part of landscape photography, along with other genres such as architecture, is making sure that your nearest and farthest subjects are both as sharp as possible. We’ve written before about a few techniques to maximize front-to-back sharpness, and I thought it would be worth emphasizing one of the...

Best Entry-Level DSLRs of 2025 for Beginners, Ranked

November 13, 2018 By Spencer Cox 106 Comments

Best Entry-Level DSLR

Over the years of working for Photography Life, I've had the chance to test almost every entry-level DSLR out there and review which ones are the best. Today, I’d like to circle back and rank these cameras for photographers who are trying to decide on a DSLR, either for yourself...

Shooting With The Kolari Vision 720nm and 850nm Anti-Reflective External Infrared Filters

November 9, 2018 By Bob Vishneski 21 Comments

720nm Filter

I upgraded from an infrared-converted Nikon D7200/720nm to a Nikon D750/550nm combination this past spring. Although I suspected the D750/550nm filter would suffice for most of my infrared needs, I was hesitant to forego the bright whites produced by the 720nm filter. As such, I decided to test two of...

Tokina 300mm f/4 ATX Review

November 7, 2018 By Dvir Barkay 8 Comments

1. Tokina 300AF

The Tokina 300mm f/4 ATX lens is a budget lens option for DSLR shooters. Its design dates to the early 90’s and this lens has received rave user reviews on camera forums for its sharpness and durability. Its all-metal design and f/4 max aperture make it stand out from other...

How to Update Firmware on Fujifilm Cameras

November 5, 2018 By Meg Faehl 6 Comments

fujigear

If you own a Fuji X-Series camera and you aren't regularly upgrading the firmware you may be missing out on a number of features that your camera has to offer. Firmware is the software that is operating your camera, and it is responsible for a surprising percentage of your camera's...

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