Some months ago, I was excited enough to place a preorder upon hearing of the announcement of Sky-Watcher’s Star Adventurer GTi, the latest in their Star Adventurer series of star trackers. In September, I finally received it and have been checking it out. Let’s see if it has indeed met my expectations. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

Canon makes some spectacular portrait lenses, but they tend to command equally spectacular prices, and many photographers might not wish to shell out several thousands dollars for one. At $499, that makes the RF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STM a breath of fresh air, and when you add in the versatility of 1:2 macro capabilities, it looks like a very intriguing option. This excellent video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it in usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

If you’re in need of a versatile telephoto zoom lens, there aren’t many choices for the RF mount. Unless you use the EF-RF adapter, there are only two options available, the RF 100-500mm or the RF 100-400mm. Is the much cheaper RF 100-400mm a wise choice? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Nando Harmsen)

Photo By Jill Matyuch Today’s Photo of the Day is “Convicted Fall” by Jill Matyuch. Location: Mammoth Lakes, California. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Jill Matyuch appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Perhaps no piece of photographic equipment is more crucial to your work and image quality than the lens you put on your camera, and as such, when it comes time to purchase one, it is something you should consider carefully. If you are ready to purchase your next lens, check out this great video tutorial that will give you seven steps to follow to ensure you get the right lens for your needs and budget. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

At an affordable price and with impressive magnification, the Venus Optics Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO looks like an intriguing lens. What kind of image quality and performance can you expect from it? This excellent video review takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

There are a lot of popular locations out there, and while they can look enticing, you sometimes get there and realize you are just creating the same images that thousands of photographers before you made. So, is there any point in investing the time, effort, and money to photograph such places? This excellent video features an experienced landscape photographer discussing the topic. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Skylum has revealed another Extension that will soon be added to the Luminar Neo editing platform for Pro plan subscribers and owners of the 2022 Extensions Pack. Five Extensions have already been revealed, and today, another has been announced for next month: Supersharp AI, a tool for sharpening details in an image. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mel Martin)

Peter Hurley is one of the industry's best headshot photographers. For the next few days, you can get Peter's tutorial, Perfecting the Headshot, along with dozens of other photography resources for 97% off. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Strauss)

The post Weekly Photography Challenge – Golden Triangle appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime. This week is technical composition challenge week here at dPS HQ, and thanks to Kevin, we’re going with the Golden Triangle! (See Kev’s work here) This week use your hashtag #dPSWeeklyChallenge and #dPSGoldenTriangle in your post if you share on social media. Remember, this challenge is to push you to go out and shoot something new, not to dig into your archive and share something old – do your best! Oh and please try to keep it to a single image per challenge, two if you realllllly can’t decide. Stealing a little from Kevin’s article below, click through and read the article,...

Passion: I was raised in a generation that was spoon-fed it three square meals a day. My parents' generation, who were raised by the survivors of World War II, had a more tempered outlook. Then came my generation. We were systematically told we could be anything we wanted. The phrases, "live passionately" and "follow your passion" summoned us out of bed with ardor and launch full force into our dreams. My generation flocks by the millions to Burning Man and Tony Robins' conferences hoping to get another hit of zeal to keep going. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Michelle VanTine)

Congratulations to Philip Kuntz for winning the recent Stormy Weather Assignment with the image, “Storm Over the Hells Canyon.” See more of Kuntz’s photography at www.philipkuntzphotography.com. View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! The post Stormy Weather Assignment Winner Philip Kuntz appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The post Sony Launches the ZV-1F, an Affordable Camera for Vloggers appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Earlier this week, Sony announced the ZV-1F, a reasonably priced, easy-to-use camera geared toward vloggers – but also boasting plenty of features to satisfy beginner and enthusiast photographers. The ZV-1F is impressively compact thanks to a smaller (one-inch) 20 MP sensor and a fixed 20mm lens; you can easily stow the camera in a bag, a purse, or even a pocket, then bring it out at a moment’s notice. The diminutive design is perfect for on-the-go vloggers, street photographers, travel photographers, and casual walkaround photographers, while the 20mm focal length is well-placed for content creators looking to capture...

At half the price of the Nikon equivalent, how does the Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 AF Lens for Nikon Z fair? Pretty darned good in my opinion. Third-party lenses can be a hit-or-miss affair with a lack of sharpness, and cheap construction, Viltrox, however, is certainly not guilty of that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Gary McIntyre)

Photo By Christopher Baker Today’s Photo of the Day is “Swamp Sunset” by Christopher Baker. Location: Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Alabama. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Christopher Baker appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

The professional photography space is crowded, and if you are trying to carve out your spot in it, it can feel like a very competitive pursuit. And while it is true that establishing and maintaining your business can be a very competitive thing, it can actually be detrimental to think of it that way. This excellent video details why that is and what a better approach might be. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The Sony ZV-1F is here, and it brings with it a lot of great features in a small package and at an affordable price. This excellent video review takes a look at everything you can expect from the new camera. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

It’s not from the fancy new iPhone 14 Pro. It’s not even from a 13. It’s from an old iPhone 12 Pro. I shot it last week while recording a KelbyOne online course on shooting travel with your iPhone. I’m still amazed the camera on my phone can do what it does. I did edit the image in Lightroom (yes, those are the real clouds that were there that morning – no sky replacement), and that editing in Lightroom part is covered in Part 2 of my class – editing the images I shot in Part 1, all on Lightroom mobile on my phone and tablet. Here’s what Canon, Sony and Nikon need to do The low end of the camera market...

The post Levitation Photography: A Comprehensive Guide (+ Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Danielle Ness. Want to capture some magical levitation images? Levitation photography might seem difficult, but it’s actually pretty easy. As long as you know the simple, step-by-step process, you can create beautiful levitation photos of your very own, the kind that shock viewers and look consistently incredible. Now, I’ll be the first to admit it: When I started out with levitation photography, I struggled. But over time, I made tweaks and improvements to my approach and capturing good levitation shots got easier and easier. Today, I’m ready to share that approach with you – so you can skip past my mistakes and...

Cameras are constantly improving. Keeping up with the latest model and its arguably better performance can instill a need for a perpetual upgrade and a bad case of G.A.S. Well, I'm here to turn back the clocks and look at a 20-year-old compact digital camera that is a lot more capable than we might give it credit for. Read on to remember, reflect, and be surprised by this forgotten gem. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Lucy Lumen)