In the previous Mastering Lightroom series article, "Lightroom Grid View Options", we learned how to set-up Cells in Grid View so that they display the information of your choice. Grid View options are only available in Library Module, but that is not the only view mode available in Lightroom. In...
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Review
This is an in-depth review of the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens, world's first constant f/1.8 zoom lens for DSLR cameras that was announced in April of 2013. Despite the recent trend of manufacturers to move their customer base to full-frame format, Sigma took a bold move and...
Lightroom Grid View Options
In Lightroom, image information, such as Metadata, can be overlaid on a photograph in some Modules. It helps you find out information you might need at a glance, such as aperture and shutter speed at which that particular photograph was taken. Such information can be overlaid in Grid and Loupe...
Hejnar Photo Accessory Review
About 3 weeks ago, I decided to make some changes to my tripod setup in my lens testing lab, in order to make it easier, more consistent and fluid to test lenses. My decision was based on the fact that I found myself moving the tripod a bit too much...
Arca-Swiss Quick Release System Explained
Many photographers who are new to super-telephoto lenses quickly discover that tripod feet supplied by all manufacturers on modern lenses are simply not suitable to be mounted on regular tripod heads. Unfortunately, with the exception of the supertelephoto zooms from Sigma, Tamron, and Olympus, most manufacturers such as Canon, Sony,...
Popular Lens Combinations for Wedding Photography
When asked what gear I use most for my work, I will first of all give tribute to the classic fifty and talk about how useful and versatile it is for my style of shooting. And yet I would never willingly rely on that lens alone, no matter how much...
Adobe’s Silent Exposure Compensation
When using Lightroom, you might be wondering why the highlight recovery between different camera models allows for different room. Given the "color of light" (light source color temperature and tint) is the same, the highlight recovery difference depends primarily on baseline exposure compensation applied to a raw file when it...
Official Fujinon XF 10-24mm F/4 Image Samples
The rate at which Fujifilm X-mount compact camera system is growing is simply remarkable. I admit, I am very drawn to the system and really like what Fujifilm is doing (thus pardon any subjectivity that might creep in at times). To think that it was launched such a little while...
Camera Pollution
With the proliferation of all kinds of gadgetry not only for everyday needs, but also for needs we thought we would never have, the camera market sadly seems to be moving in the same direction. Actually, it is already half way there. New cameras, lenses and accessories keep popping up...
Nikon 58mm f/1.4G Review
This is an in-depth review of Nikon 58mm f/1.4G professional prime lens that was announced on October 17, 2013 along with the Nikon D5300 DSLR. Similar to the legendary classic, the NOCT Nikkor 58mm f/1.2, the AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G is a specialized lens for such needs as portraiture, street,...