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10 Underwater Photography Tips For Beginners

Underwater photo of sharks Nicholas Hess

Underwater photography is a whole new world, where infinite photographic opportunities present themselves. It is also where even experienced photographers struggle at the beginning. Every aspect of photography becomes more complicated underwater. In this article, I will share some of my favorite tips to help you understand the basics of...

What You Should Know About Prime Lenses

Camera lenses can be divided into two broad groups: prime lenses and zoom lenses. Prime lenses, which offer a single focal length and can’t zoom in or out, may seem to be inherently less useful than zoom lenses, but that’s not necessarily the case. Prime lenses can offer a wide...

What Camera Lens Should I Buy? A Beginner’s Guide

Even if cell phone cameras keep improving and reach unimaginable levels of image quality, I'll always carry around a larger, heavier, and more complex camera. Why is that? One word: lenses! An interchangeable lens camera opens up a vast world of photographic visions through a huge variety of optics. Choosing...

Nikon Z9 Announcement: The Peak of Nikon Mirrorless

On March 10, 2021, Nikon announced they were developing a flagship mirrorless camera. More than seven months later - after wild speculation, occasional leaks, and a handful of official teasers - the Z9 has been formally announced. And judging by what we know so far, this is a beast of...

Takeaways from the Sony A7 IV Announcement

This morning, Sony announced the newest camera in their venerable A7 series, the A7 IV. Positioned near the middle of Sony’s camera lineup, the A7 IV tells us a lot about where Sony sees itself - and even the rest of the camera industry - trending over the next few...

ASUS ProArt PA32UCG Monitor Review

With its "ProArt" series, ASUS has been targeting the creative field with all kinds of high-quality computer parts and accessories. Its monitor line-up is quite well-known by now, with everything from beginner-level IPS displays all the way to high-end monitors for color-accurate work. Ever since I reviewed the ASUS ProArt...

Averaged High Dynamic Range Technique (AHDR) Explained

A technique I recently learned allows you to capture lots of dynamic range in photography with better results and fewer downsides than traditional HDRs. I call it “AHDR” for “Averaged High Dynamic Range” photography. AHDR isn’t a popular technique at the moment, but I’ll make a case in this article...

Nikon Z7 II Review

Nikon is going all-in on mirrorless. In just a few years, they've gone from a company focused on F-mount lenses and DSLRs to almost exclusively producing equipment for their ever-expanding Nikon Z system. One of the most advanced of these Z-series cameras is the Nikon Z7 II. Announced in October...

What Lens to Buy? A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Lenses

If there is one 'holy grail' that everyone talks about in photography, it has to be lenses. Beginner or professional, photographers have always been obsessed with glass. At a certain level, there is a valid reason behind the infamous glass obsession. Other than lighting equipment, lenses are the camera gear...

500 Rule vs NPF Rule: Shutter Speed for Astrophotography

When you’re photographing the night sky, it can be a serious challenge to pick the right camera settings. Shutter speed in particular is a difficult one, forcing you to fight between capturing enough light or capturing sharp stars. Two popular rules aim to help - the 500 rule and NPF...