I know many photographers (pros and amateurs alike) who need a special occasion like a vacation, a wedding or a sports event to take their camera out in their free time. When I ask them “why only for big occasions?”, I often get the reply that everyday life is not
After a lifelong career in photography, I no longer own a DSLR camera. Wow. I never thought I’d say that. How about you? Do you think DSLRs are doomed? I have used single-lens reflex cameras for, well, ever. Eight retired Nikon F, F2, F3, and F5 35mm film cameras decorate
Want to easily improve your photos instantly? Read about these easy, simple tips that you can do right away to improve your images. Squeeze instead of tap Don’t tap. Don’t push. Squeeze. Gently squeeze. This is true whether using a “big” camera like a mirrorless or DSLR, a point-and-shoot, or
DSLR cameras seem on their way out. Like the dodo bird and the buggy whip. Will they really go away? Will it one day be cool to sport a legacy DSLR? How did SLRs evolve? Single lens reflex cameras — film or digital — have been the favorite choices of
Over the past year, I’ve been forced to get a bit outside my comfort zone when it comes to photography. So how did I face my fears and quickly adapt to street photography during the Covid-19 pandemic? Some background I’m used to capturing corporate and community events, taking photos of
There are many photographers and internet critics out there who will tell you that DSLRs are dead. However, they’re wrong. Sure, DSLRs may have taken more of a back seat thanks to mirrorless cameras, but there are still plenty of incredible DSLRs out there. In fact, I would say that
Mirrorless cameras are all the rage these days. While it started with Sony, Olympus, Panasonic and Fuji, Canon and Nikon finally joined the game in late 2018. But with its popularity, there is still some confusion about the bones of a mirrorless camera. Namely, whether or not things like shutter
It’s been over two years since Nikon last introduced a DSLR camera model, with the flagship D6. But now, rumors are swirling that Nikon is exiting the DSLR market for good. Nikon had previously shared its plans to all but abandon the DSLR market by 2025. So while we can’t
All-in-one lenses get a bad rap. They’re often looked at as “cheap” lenses, with sub-par image quality. They’re for amateurs, right? Wrong. With the latest lens technologies, all-in-ones are becoming more and more professional-grade. Such is the case with Tamron’s 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3, available for Sony E mount and Fuji XF
There are very few lenses in a professional wedding or portrait photographer’s bag as venerable as a 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom. When Nikon initially launched the Z6 and Z7, the photography community reacted with a decided ho-hum of disappointment. With Sony and Canon locked in a tit-for-tat battle, loyal Nikonians were
Tonight, Canon announced two new RF lenses — the RF800mm f/5.6 L IS USM and the RF1200mm f/8 L IS USM, which is the longest focal length RF lens yet. The company also announced its celebration of 35 years of the EOS System in March 2022. Both super-telephoto lenses feature
When I first entered into the Sony ecosystem, I was excited to pair my a7 III with a successor, whenever it was announced. That took a lot longer than most people thought, but I finally received my very own a7 IV in late December 2021. And while it’s not a
