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Does the New DJI Mic Have a Noise Problem?
I finally received my DJI Mic after pre-ordering it more than a month ago, and at first, I was disappointed. When I did the initial test with the DJI Receiver connected to my Canon R5, the audio I recorded was much noisier than what I was used to from my old setup, for which I… Continue reading Does the New DJI Mic Have a Noise Problem?
Five Reasons the Canon EOS R5 Is Still King in 2022
When I upgraded to a Canon EOS R5 last year, I knew it was going to be an excellent camera and quite a step up from my DSLR, but I was completely unprepared for just how monumental a leap forward it would be. As companies continue to push the technological boundaries and announce new mirrorless… Continue reading Five Reasons the Canon EOS R5 Is Still King in 2022
Mastering the Sony Menu System and Custom Controls for Photography
New cameras deserve a bit of time for initial setup and customization. This guide should help you with your new Sony camera. [ Read More ]
How to Create Hard Shadows and Soft Shadows in Your Photography
Did you know studies have shown that viewers form an opinion of people within 1/10th of a second of seeing them? In a similar way, viewers judge brands with a cursory glance. Brands rely on design elements such as color, shape, line, and font to communicate their identity and values. [ Read More ]
No, New Laws Preventing Photographs of Breastfeeding Are Not an Assault on Photography
The U.K. government has announced that it will soon be a crime to photograph mothers breastfeeding their children in public. Limiting the right to photograph in public places could be seen as an attack on freedom of expression, so is this law justified? [ Read More ]
We Review the Haida M10 Generation II Filter Holder
I started using the Haida M10 filter system in January 2020, and I liked it a lot. Since that time I have been using the M10 filter system exclusively. Now, Haida released a second generation with many improvements. I was provided with an M10 generation II filter holder for review. [ Read More ]
Last Chance: Win a Premium Fstoppers Tutorial by Helping to Pick Our Photographer of the Year
Want to start the new year with a free tutorial from Fstoppers? All you have to do is help us choose our Photographer of the Year! [ Read More ]
How to Create Dramatic Headshots With Three Lights, One Light at a Time
Creating dramatic headshots using multiple lights doesn’t have to be difficult. One of the best ways to become proficient at using a three-light setup is by building it one light at a time. In this article and the accompanying video, I will demonstrate how you can easily create dramatic headshots and portraits using a key… Continue reading How to Create Dramatic Headshots With Three Lights, One Light at a Time
The One Technique Everyone Should Be Talking About
Edward Weston began his career making soft, almost out-of-focus images that emphasized patterns and light. After a trip to Mexico in the 1920s, he decided that photography was really about details and realistic depictions of the world. He made a complete turnaround in his work and began making work that was simple and focused on… Continue reading The One Technique Everyone Should Be Talking About