I am notorious for starting my blog posts like I would start a letter. So, I hope that is fine with you guys. I hope everyone is doing great this fine Wednesday! The second issue of our Photography News will cover some fresh photographers you may have not noticed before...
Samyang 50mm f/1.4 UMC Lens Announcement
With us moving closer and closer to the announcement madness that is Photokina, we are working on bringing our readers (and ourselves) up to speed. This time we will be taking a closer look at a new lens by (a rather well known by now) South Korean manufacturer, a classic...
Fujifilm X30 Announcement
We've fallen behind with announcements and it's time we caught up! Firstly, let's talk about the new Fujifilm X30 compact camera. Fujifilm has actually been a lot in the news lately. They've been spurring up the market with innovative approach to product design and functionality. But if you glance at...
Photographing Waterfalls with Nikon 1 Cameras
As an owner of a Nikon 1 V2 and a selection of Nikon 1 lenses I’m always looking for ways to extend the use of this compact-sized camera system. I thought it would be an interesting challenge to try and photograph a waterfall with the Nikon 1 system. When many...
Is YouTube for You?
If you reside on planet earth, own a computer, and have ever searched the internet, you already know that the number one search engine in the world is Google. What you may not realize is that YouTube is number two. Here are a few interesting statistics about YouTube: Over 6...
Shooting with a 35mm Prime on APS-C
So, my poor little 35mm lens was looking a little despondent after I had finished extolling the virtues of my 50mm. The 35mm just sat on the shelf looking at me, forlorn and with a glint of sorrow in its glass. Had I forgotten how much I liked using it?...
Nikon Group-Area AF Mode
Nikon's latest DSLRs come with a "Group-area Autofocus" mode. When compared to the regular Single-Point AF Mode, Group-area AF activates five focus points to track subjects. This focus mode is great for initial focus acquisition and tracking of subjects when compared to a Single-Point or Dynamic AF, especially when dealing...
How I Stepped in Front of the Line to Get my Tamron 150-600mm
My post about my one night stand with the Tamron 150-600mm generated a lot of comments. A lot of people bemoaned the fact that they couldn’t get one because it was backordered at B&H, Adorama and the like. In 10 days, I’m departing on an exciting 18-day raft trip down...
Nikon D810 Review
After more than two years since the successful launch of the Nikon D800 and D800E cameras, which shook up the photography industry with the high resolution 36.3 MP full-frame sensor, Nikon introduced an update that combined the two into a single camera body. Although the new Nikon D810 has the...
Sideline Photography Tips
As a dedicated sports photographer I have shot many different sports, mostly concentrating on the action. However, some sports require more attention than others, and all of them have “dead” or non-action time. During such time you can either review the shots you recently took, or look for “opportunity” shots;...