The Sony A7R IV is the fourth generation high-resolution mirrorless camera designed for landscape, studio and architecture photographers. Thanks to its rich set of features that includes an advanced 61 MP sensor, fast 10 fps shooting, in-body image stabilization and state of the art hybrid focusing system, the Sony A7R…
New Nikon Z6 and Z7 Firmware 2.20 Adds CFexpress Support
Nikon has just released the next big firmware update v2.20 for the Z6 and Z7 cameras that adds CFexpress support. In addition, the company has announced its paid service upgrade to add ProRes RAW video recording to both cameras. For $200 plus shipping, Nikon will upgrade any Z6 or Z7…
What to Photograph in Uzbekistan
Earlier this year, I had a chance to travel and photograph my home country of Uzbekistan for three weeks, as part of a photography job for the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Tourism Development (basically, the Ministry of Tourism). It was a surreal experience for me personally,…
What is Coma?
Coma, also known as "comatic aberration", is a type of optical aberration that results in off-axis points of light appearing comet-shaped. As light rays from the edges of the frame pass through various parts of a spherical surface, they vary in magnification, creating a series of asymmetrical circular shapes of…
What is Moiré and How it Can Ruin Your Photos
When taking pictures, you might have come across strange, rainbow patterns in photographs that contain a lot of fine detail. These patterns are known as "moiré" (pronounced "more-ay") and they can cause plenty of headaches for photographers. In this article, we will take a look at what moiré is, what…
Complete Guide to Winter Photography
Winter is an amazing season for photography, especially nature photography. Conditions may be harsh, but your photos will reflect that - they’ll stand out and convey different emotions than normal. Of course, winter photography also brings with it a number of challenges. This guide covers everything you need to know.…
Fuji GFX 100 Review
It has now been three years since Fujifilm introduced its GFX medium format system to the market. Since then, the company has gained a lot of traction by releasing a number of top-notch lenses for the system, as well as a total of three medium format cameras. The Fujifilm GFX…
The Very Best Black Friday Deals of 2019
Black Friday is here, and the deals are coming in strong from every major manufacturer. In this post, we will cover all the best deals that we were able to find for our readers. Please note that we will update this page continuously, all the way into Cyber Monday. (more…)
One Year Later with the Nikon Z System
NIKON Z7 + NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S @ 50mm, ISO 64, 1/25, f/7.1 It’s now been about a year since I started using the Nikon Z cameras as my main system for photography. This article isn’t a review or a recommendation - instead, simply a bird’s-eye view of how…
The Best Photography Gift Ideas for 2020
Photographers aren't always easy people to shop for, and it doesn't help that most "photo gift guides" are generic copy-pastes from Amazon written by non-photographers. My hope is that this guide is a bit different. Below, I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite gifts for photographers in 2020.…