Taking the Guesswork out of Exposure Triangle
The Exposure Triangle is the first (and main) step in mastering the dreaded Manual mode of the interchangeable lens camera mode dial. There are three interrelated principles I need to…
Camera Comparison: Sony a7 vs a7R
Sony a7 features Sensor specifications: 24-megapixel full-frame sensor sized 36.00mm x 24.0mm Special features: full frame sensor, 117 autofocus points, articulating LCD screen, environmental sealing, Current Retail Pricing: $798.00 body-only…
Camera Comparison: Canon EOS 80D vs Sony a6300
Canon EOS 80D features Sensor specifications: 24.0-megapixel APS-C sensor sized 22.50mm x 15.00mm Special features: touchscreen LCD panel, 7.0 fps continuous shooting, optical (pentaprism) viewfinder Current Retail Pricing: $999.00 body-only…
Camera Comparison: Olympus M10 Mark III vs Sony a6300
Olympus OM–D E–M10 Mark III Specs Sensor specifications: 16.0-megapixel Micro 4/3rds sensor sized 17.00mm x 13.00mm Special features: sensor-based image stabilization, 4k video resolution, UHS-II memory card support, touchscreen LCD…
Tutorial for using Leading Lines in Photography
Leading lines are an aspect of photography that sometimes gets overlooked in favor of the Rule of Thirds and the Golden Ratio. Fortunately, the concept is simple and easily applied…
How to Take Amazing Cityscape Photos – Tips and Tricks Tutorial
When given an expansive view of a lively city, nearly anyone will take out their camera and do their best to capture the vista. Cityscapes are dynamic, beautiful entities and…
Camera Comparison: Sony a6000 vs a3000
Sony a6000 features Sensor specifications: 24.0 megapixel APS-C sensor sized 23.60 x 15.60mm Special features: 11 fps continuous shooting, a hybrid autofocus system with 179 AF points, electronic viewfinder Current…
Camera Comparison: Panasonic LUMIX G7 vs G85
Panasonic LUMIX G7 Specs Sensor specifications: 16-megapixel Micro 4/3rds sized 17.00mm x 13.00mm. Special features: 3” fully articulating touch screen, 7.0 fps continuous shooting, 4K video recording (3840 x 2160p),…
Zhongyi Mitakon 25mm f/0.95 Lens Review
The Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster Mark II f/0.95 is a newer lens that’s been more and more in demand lately. Despite having the twin “disadvantages” of being a prime and manual…
Documentary Photography Basics: A Crash Course
Documentary photography is meant to provide an accurate representation of people, places, and events. The key word here is accurate. While documentary photographs are often impactful and emotion generating they…
Sony A7III Review
The new Sony A7III is Sony’s most exciting offering yet for the world of mirrorless cameras. This camera builds on the legacy of the incredibly successful Alpha series of full-frame…
How to Capture Beautiful Skies in your Landscape Photos
Wide angle lenses are a big deal When it comes to lenses that are good for sky photography I really need as expansive a view as possible. And the best…