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The Easiest Way to Improve Your Wildlife Photos? Remember the Background!

December 18, 2023 By Libor Vaicenbacher 16 Comments

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There are many reasons why wildlife photos can turn out poorly, but there's one that I see more than anything else. Is it bad focus? Not any more - subject detection has really minimized that problem. What about high ISO noise? Nope, a few clicks and the photo looks clean....

Photography News: First Nikon Z6 III Rumors, Fujifilm Sales

December 17, 2023 By Libor Vaicenbacher 11 Comments

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Today's Photography News will begin and end a bit unconventionally with a little reflection on the topic of health. Art therapy is a proven method for diagnosing and improving an individual's mental health. Personally, I occasionally prescribe myself "photo therapy." This is not light therapy, as you could read about...

Exascend Explorer Portable SSD Review

December 14, 2023 By Libor Vaicenbacher 8 Comments

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Gone are the days when storage drives were fragile, temperamental things that would die after a small shock or a bit of humidity. Rugged drives, especially with the magic acronym SSD, have changed our expectations for carrying storage with us during long trips.

Recommended Third-Party NP-FZ100 Batteries & Chargers for Sony

December 13, 2023 By Alex Coleman 5 Comments

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If you’re shooting with a recent Sony camera, odds are you’re using NP-FZ100 style batteries. Sony’s OEM battery is quite expensive, but is it worth it? In this guide, I’ll take a look at some of the battery options for cameras like the a7R V, FX3, FX30, a7S III, and a1.

Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Review

December 12, 2023 By Libor Vaicenbacher 166 Comments

Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 Product Photo with Z7

We’ve updated our review of the Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 with full lab tests of sharpness, vignetting, chromatic aberration, and distortion. I’ve also added dozens of new sample photos from my recent trip to Sri Linka. Read on to see how the lens stacks up after these extensive tests!

Photography News: Likely Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 for Nikon, Fuji to Nikon Z Adapter

December 10, 2023 By Libor Vaicenbacher 7 Comments

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A few days ago, I removed the last of the Sri Lankan leeches that were enjoying the exotic delicacy of my Czech blood. The water that had condensed inside my lens has finally found its way out. Now, there is nothing left to do but to start sorting the photos...

Full Frame Cameras: Do We Really Need Them?

December 8, 2023 By Libor Vaicenbacher 65 Comments

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Full frame. There’s a strange magic in that word that makes us feel like anything derived from the sacrosanct 36mm x 24mm format is a mere substitute… not full. But is that really the case? Let me try to shake off this mysterious air and look at full frame with sober eyes.

Zhiyun’s X100 and G60 Review: Mini Lights with Power

December 7, 2023 By Alex Coleman 2 Comments

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There has been a lot of great innovation in the continuous lighting space recently. I recently got the opportunity to check out two of Zhiyun’s newest lights: the G60 (a 60-watt capable cube) and the slightly larger X100. Are these lights worth adding to your kit? In this short review,...

Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM Review

December 5, 2023 By Spencer Cox 30 Comments

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Fast, ultra-wide zoom lenses have long been staples for advanced and professional photographers. The Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L is a recent example, building upon Canon's legacy of 16-35mm f/2.8 glass for their DSLR system. Our in-depth review will tell you everything you need to know about the Canon RF...

Photography News: Nikon Pre-Release RAW Rumor, Holiday Sales

December 3, 2023 By Spencer Cox 9 Comments

8x10 Film Landscape Death Valley Velvia Telephoto

This week, I was excited to get back some of the 8×10 film that I shot in Death Valley last month. One of my favorite parts of landscape photography is seeing my photos come to life on a light table for the first time. (Then again, one of my least favorite parts is if they didn’t turn out…)

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