At the end of the year, when the nights are long, and the days dark and weary, photographing can become less interesting. Some may even lose inspiration during these days. I have some ideas for you to get through the dark winter months in the Northern hemisphere. [ Read More ]
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3 Deep Sky Winter Targets for Astrophotographers
For Northern Hemisphere astrophotographers wanting to try getting into the deep sky (outside our solar system) targets, here are three suggestions to start the Winter season, with the bonus that a stock (unmodified) DSLR or mirrorless camera can be used. [ Read More ]
8K Video, 480 Frames per Second, and an Internal Gimbal: All in a Phone?
Prefer traveling with a smartphone only but still want to take perfect shots? With the latest imaging system co-engineered with ZEISS, the vivo X70 Pro+ shoots high-quality videos and fits inside your pocket, so you can easily take pictures of any moment. [ Read More ]
10 Reasons to Love a 10-Year-Old Fujifilm Camera
The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has become something of a cult classic. Released in March of 2012, the camera was an immediate hit with photographers due to its aesthetics and outstanding image quality. I picked one up used a few years ago, and it quickly became my favorite take-along camera. As it nears one decade on the… Continue reading 10 Reasons to Love a 10-Year-Old Fujifilm Camera
The Nikon Z 9 Has Arrived: Here Are My First Impressions
It has arrived! I’ve got my hands on a production unit of the new Nikon Z 9 flagship mirrorless camera, and here are my initial thoughts. [ Read More ]
Fstoppers Reviews the Tourbox Elite
It’s a device that can get your hands off the keyboard and mouse. It switches between every application automatically and has presets that you can modify to set you up exactly for how you use your software. [ Read More ]
Why The Leica M11 Might Have a Touchscreen-Only Interface
Leica has always tried to maintain a balance between their reverence for the past and their willingness to embrace the future through innovative camera releases that shoot black and white only or cameras that don’t have a rear LCD. I believe their next flagship release, expected to be unveiled on January 13, 2022, will take… Continue reading Why The Leica M11 Might Have a Touchscreen-Only Interface
When It Comes to Photography, Be a Shark, Not a Jet
A brief story to round out the year and launch us into the next. [ Read More ]
The Five Best Beginner Targets for Astrophotography
Astrophotography has become more popular than ever, in no small part due to the global pandemic, but also due to the availability of inexpensive portable tracking mounts. [ Read More ]
Your Virtual Studio Just Got an Upgrade
If you are unfamiliar with 3D studio software, it’s maybe something worth checking out. Ellixxier software produces a 3D pre-vis studio that hits the mark in terms of time-saving when in the studio, and the software has just received another upgrade, allowing more freedom when planning your shoots. [ Read More ]