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Occasionally things go awry with your camera. Not faulty, just unexpected or strange. It’s possible that you fiddled around with one too many settings. Or you changed things and can’t
How you pack and organize your belongings for hiking or travel directly impacts your experience. This is true of all forms of photography, but perhaps especially night photography. After all,
For years, I’ve photographed with a battery grip on my cameras. It no longer feels “normal” to hold my camera without one! But why do I insist on having a
Are you delivering digital photos and/or selling prints? Then having accurate colors is essential! Make sure to know when your white is really white by using grey cards and calibrating
Nearly every photographer has a need for a good tripod. But how do you know which one to go with? Should you go lightweight or heavy-duty? Should you get a
When I first heard the news about Olympus’ intentions to sell its imaging division, I was pretty caught off-guard. Leading up to COVID-19, it was thought that the company was
Looking to upgrade your Nikon or Sony camera system? Our friends over at B&H have some amazing deals! Nikon savings Nikon has made some huge savings available on some of
As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc across the country and world, a lot of us are probably wondering when things can return to normal, and when we can take portraits,
Well, there are some buzz words for you — focus stacking, macro rail … but what does it all mean? In layman’s terms, it is a guide that sits on
The SpyderCUBE — a smart alternative to the gray card — measures white balance, exposure, black level and brightness … Can YOUR gray card do this? Let’s compare from a little closer!
Here at Photofocus, we’re huge fans of printing your work to hang on a wall. It’s much more meaningful than sharing on social media — it’s a true work of
Whether you’re a videographer or photographer, accurate colors matter. That’s why I use a color-managed workflow with the Datacolor SpyderX Photo Kit. The kit includes the SpyderX Elite monitor calibration
When people first get started into photography, they undoubtedly have a lot of questions. And whether it be YouTube videos, camera manuals or our Photography 101 series on Photofocus, there
Looking to create a huge wall-art impression? Here’s a simple five-step guide to help you prepare a large multi-panel print! 1. Target your client’s needs A large multi-panel print requires
Today is National Camera Day, so I thought it’d be great to look back on the cameras released this year so far! While we’re waiting on new mirrorless cameras from
What are extension tubes you ask? They sit between your lens and your camera body, reducing the minimum focus distance of your lens and magnify your images. Long story short,
I do long exposure photography almost exclusively, so I look for specific qualities in ball heads. If I am adjusting the ball head in the dark for a series of
I do long exposure photography almost exclusively, so I look for specific qualities in tripods. If I photograph a series of photos for stacking for Milky Way photos or two-hour
With Father’s Day quickly approaching, now’s the perfect time to invest in some prints for Dad to hang on Father’s Day! The Xpozer system offers a quick and easy way
Intervalometers are inexpensive and invaluable, so why not throw one or two of these in your bag? But what is it? A intervalometer is basically a remote shutter release that
The Platypod Ultra is a thing of beauty. It is engineered to give you options, and options are the best friends of any photographer or videographer. I took the Ultra
