Canon has just announced the successor to their popular EOS R5 mirrorless camera, the EOS R5 Mark II. The new $4300 camera adds eye-control autofocus, a higher FPS burst rate, and a faster electronic shutter, among other improvements. Here’s what you need to know.
Tips for Duck and Goose Photography
Ducks and geese form the family Anatidae, and there are 174 of them in total! Moreover, they are large birds that are easy to see - and thus make good photographic subjects. But like all animals, ducks and geese have their own sort of behavior, and that means there are...
Photography News: Sony ZV-E10 II Announced, Canon EOS R1 Arriving Wednesday
This week I spent a few days exploring the picturesque corners of the Czech Republic. Actually, I didn't plan to take any pictures, but you know how that goes. I made it two days without pulling out the camera, but on the third day I gave in. To make it...
Photography Life 2024-25 Workshop Announcements
I’m excited to announce today our next two workshops, with the return of our Colorado Fall Colors workshop this October and Death Valley National Park in January! We look forward to welcoming you to two of the most beautiful destinations in the world for photography at the best times of year.
My Most and Least Favorite Nikon Z Lenses
There aren't a lot of photographers who have used every Nikon Z lens. And actually, I'm not one of them - I still need to test two, the Nikon Z 58mm f/0.95 Noct and the newest Z 35mm f/1.4. But I have tested 38 of the 40 (plus both TCs),...
The Power of Humor in Wildlife Photography
At times, wildlife photography can feel strictly descriptive: a bird on a stick, a giraffe on the savannah, a butterfly on a flower, and so on. Nothing wrong with that - most of the photos I take fall into that category. Still, when I can, I try to find moments...
Photography News: Pixii’s Full-Frame Camera, Panasonic Sales
Photography is like farming. You can't just enjoy the sweet fruits - if you want to harvest, you have to sow. For a wildlife photographer, this means getting to know the habits of nearby animals. One way to learn about them is to use a photo trap to study their...
How to Work with Plants in Wildlife Photography
“To hills of green and shadows cool,” wrote Rudyard Kipling in his poem A Coming May. And although green vegetation is always welcome after harsh winters, lively plants can complicate bird photography. Grass and leaves can sometimes be overpowering in their distracting randomness and in their crazy effects on background blur.
Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 vs Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7
The Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 and the Tamron Z 150-500mm f/5-6.7 are currently the two longest telephoto zoom lenses available natively for the Z mount. Because of this, they will likely appeal to a similar type of photographer, and it’s easy to wonder which one is right for you.
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Review
The Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 is a budget supertelephoto zoom lens currently available for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Fuji X mirrorless cameras. Despite the substantial 500mm focal length, the lens is relatively lightweight and small.