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Photoshop Smart Objects Explained: Why They’re Helpful for Photography

June 3, 2021 By Spencer Cox 7 Comments

Open Smart Object from Adobe Camera Raw

Adobe Photoshop doesn’t turn layers into smart objects by default, so it can be easy to forget how useful they are. But they have some amazing benefits that you should know about – most of all, the ability to re-edit filters that you’ve applied to a layer.

Nikon Announces Its First Z-Series Macro Lenses: a 50mm and 105mm

June 1, 2021 By Spencer Cox 39 Comments

MC 50mm 2.8 Macro Nikon Z on Z5 3x2

The newest Z-series lenses were announced today: a 50mm f/2.8 and 105mm f/2.8 lens, both of which are capable of 1:1 magnification macro photography. The lenses will cost $650 and $1000 respectively, and Nikon says they’ll ship by late June. Let’s take a look at them below.

What We Know About the Nikon Z Pancakes (Development Announcement)

June 1, 2021 By Spencer Cox 17 Comments

Nikon Z 28mm f2.8 Pancake Lens 3x2

Camera companies have really been fans of development announcements recently! Today, alongside the formal announcement of two Nikon Z macro lenses, Nikon also revealed more details about the upcoming 28mm and 40mm pancake primes that have been on the roadmap for a while.

Used Cameras Are Killing Entry-Level Cameras

May 31, 2021 By Spencer Cox 34 Comments

Best Entry-Level DSLR

Ignoring price, would you rather have the Nikon D750 or the Nikon D5600? It’s probably no contest. Unless you desperately need the D5600’s lighter weight or tilt-flip screen, the full-frame D750 is ahead in every way. Okay, stop ignoring price. The D750 is cheaper.

Recommended Equipment for Macro Photography

May 29, 2021 By Spencer Cox 9 Comments

Bubbles on a pink background with a cool texture

Although it can be tough to take good macro photos, it doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, a full kit of macro photography necessities can cost less than $100. This article covers my recommended equipment for taking great macro photos, from good values to high-end gear.

Nikon Z6 II Review

May 25, 2021 By Nasim Mansurov 61 Comments

Nikon Z6 II Mirrorless Camera

Whether Nikon’s Z-series mirrorless system succeeds or fails depends disproportionately on cameras like the Nikon Z6 II. As a 24-megapixel, $2000, full-frame mirrorless camera, the Z6 II is aimed at many of Nikon’s target photographers: DSLR holdouts, Z6 upgraders, first-time Nikon shooters, and more.

How to Blend Layers in Photoshop: Blend Modes Explained

May 21, 2021 By Madhu Manickam 12 Comments

BlendMode1

Most photographers are aware that layers are one of the most famous, even infamous, features in Photoshop. Layers form the very base of non-destructive editing in Photoshop, and almost all Photoshop workflows involve multiple layers…

How to Edit Milky Way Photos in Lightroom

May 18, 2021 By Spencer Cox 14 Comments

Milky-Way-Photo-Edited-in-Lightroom

There are so many ways to edit a Milky Way photo in Lightroom that it can be tough to know where to start. That’s particularly true if you’re after maximum image quality, because some of Lightroom’s sliders can cause unwanted noise or halos that are difficult to remove.

Nikon FTZ and FTZ II Adapter Lens Compatibility, Explained

May 14, 2021 By Spencer Cox 85 Comments

Tokina 100mm Macro Lens Adapted to Nikon Z7 with FTZ Adapter

If you’re using a Nikon Z camera, it’s important to check before buying any non-Z-series lenses to make sure they’re compatible with Nikon’s FTZ adapter. This comprehensive article goes into the compatibility of various Nikon and third-party lenses when using the FTZ adapter.

Best Apps for Photographers in 2024

May 12, 2021 By Meg Faehl 16 Comments

Best Apps for Photography Illustration

Considering that smartphones have all but replaced point and shoot cameras, it's easy to think of them as simply a device useful for grabbing a quick snapshot. But today's smartphones offer an amazing variety of apps and are an invaluable tool for all photographers. Whether you are photographing with your...

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