Nikon, perhaps copying Tamron's strategy, has released a surprisingly affordable 28-75mm f/2.8 lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Anyone who owns a home with trees around it will tell you what a pain cleaning the roof and gutters is; it is probably one of the most universally hated but necessary household chores. Wouldn't it be great if you had a flying leaf blower that could take care of things? It turns out you kind of do — if you own a drone. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post The 10 Best Lenses for Food Photography (in 2021) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Ana Mireles. Struggling to find the best lens for food photography? You’re not alone. Food photography is an expansive genre, and picking the right lens depends on a range of factors. After all, you might shoot in a kitchen or a controlled studio setting, you might do wide-angle food photography, or you might like extreme close-ups. And each scenario requires a completely different set of lens features! That’s where this article comes in handy. I’m going to share my favorite 10 lenses for photographing food, including options for all major brands and at every price point. By the time you’re finished...

Photo By James Day Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Taft Point” by James Day. Location: Yosemite National Park, California. Nikon D610, Nikon 24-120 mm f4 lens, Manfrotto tripod and ballhead. 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 James Day appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

Nikon today introduced the NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8, a new standard zoom for its full-frame mirrorless Z cameras. The company also announced development of the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S. NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 The new zoom is an alternative to two existing zooms in the Nikon Z system—the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S and the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S—with a few key differentiations. From a size and weight perspective, the new NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 falls between the two current lenses. At 1.2 pounds, it weighs about 30 percent less than the 24-70mm f/2.8 (1.8 pounds) and just a bit more than the 24-70mm f/4 (1.1 pounds). It’s much closer in size to the 24-70mm f/2.8 at 4.8...

In my opinion, the Samsung Portable SSD T7 and Portable SSD T7 Touch are some of the best SSDs available. While that sounds like a bold claim, it is based on using these drives daily for the past month. Let’s see what makes these particular models so great and why you may want to get one for the holidays. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Illya Ovchar)

Have you seen this trick for adding a bit more intensity to a portrait's eyes? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

When it comes to landscape photography, you can create a multitude of images using an identical composition simply by varying your settings. If you are newer to the genre and wondering how to choose the right shutter speed, aperture, and ISO values for a given image, this fantastic video tutorial will walk you through several real-life examples to help you gain more confidence in your abilities. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Fujifilm has a relationship with its customers that’s a little different from every other camera brand. Having carved a definite niche within the world of photography, what does the manufacturer need to do in order to ensure that it maintains — or even expands — its market share? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Few cameras were more hotly anticipated than the Sony a7 IV, the long-awaited update to the popular and highly respected a7 III. Meant to be equally at home in both photo and video scenarios, the a7 IV brings with it a balanced feature set for hybrid shooters, and this excellent video review takes a look at what you can expect from it on both sides of the coin. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Still looking for stocking stuffers or affordable gifts for the photographers on your list? We’ve got some great accessories to help, all priced under $100 and most under $50. Check out these 10 last-minute holiday gift ideas for your favorite photographer—or a “To me, From Santa” gift under the tree. 1. Tamrac Quick Release Shoulder Strap Tamrac Quick Release Shoulder Strap This camera strap is a classic and one of our favorite photo accessories. The suede-like microfiber padding along the neck is very comfortable even during extended use, and we also love the quick release attachments that allow you to easily snap off the strap when shooting on a tripod. Price: $26.{affiliate_box_tamrac} The post 10 Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas For Photographers...

If no one takes notice or takes time to engage more deeply with an image, what does it matter?? Getting control over the viewer’s eyes can be a big game-changer for your fine art photography. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Christian Irmler)

Many of us simply use Lightroom in its default state, and given the program's good organization, that generally works just fine for most applications. However, it can be beneficial to tweak the program a bit to better fit your needs and preferred manner of working, and this helpful video tutorial will show you how to go about doing just that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Laura Schoenbauer Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Foggy Forest” by Laura Schoenbauer. Location: Afton, Minnesota. 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 Laura Schoenbauer appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Fujifilm's GFX series of medium format mirrorless cameras caught the attention of the photography industry by bringing a lot of modern camera features to larger sensors and doing so at impressively modest prices. The GFX 100S epitomizes that by offering a ton of resolution, dynamic range, and image quality, all at a price that sits at the upper end of the full frame spectrum. Is it the ultimate camera for landscape photographers? This excellent video review takes a look. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

The post How to Take Sharp Images (11 Simple Tips) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. If you want to capture sharp images consistently, then you’ve come to the right place. Because while achieving clean, crisp, sharp photos may seem difficult, it’s actually pretty easy – once you know the right techniques. And that’s what I’ll share in this article, today: my top 11 best tips, techniques, and secrets for sharper images. So whether you’re a beginner struggling to deal with blur, or an experienced photographer looking for that extra bit of crispness, read on! 1. Hold your camera correctly What’s the number one most common cause of image blur? Camera shake. When you press...

First, what is the “Sharpening Mask?” It is when you’re applying Sharpening, but you don’t want the sharpening to affect the entire image. For example, if you’re sharpening a bridal portrait and you don’t want her skin sharpened, or you’re sharpening a landscape shot and you don’t want the clouds sharpening. When you use the Masking slider (in the Detail panel), it removes the sharpening from those areas as you drag the slider ot the right. On Lightroom on your desktop or laptop computer, you see a preview of which areas are being masked by holding the Option key and then dragging the slider. The areas that appear in black are no longer be sharpened. It makes it really easy to...

Photography has become so popular, a cookie-cutter look appears in the vast majority of published images. Ponder this scenario—50 photographers line up along one of the pullouts in the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone in the fall. There stands a majestic bull elk in good light grazing on the golden grasses. Each one of the 50 photographers has a 500mm or 600mm lens attached to their camera body, and this setup is attached to a fully extended tripod set to eye level. Simultaneous clicks are heard each time the elk raises its head from the grass. The end result? Fifty extremely similar photos because no one sought out unique vantage points in photography. The purpose of this week’s tip is to hopefully...

Entry-level cameras are the best option for beginners, right? Plus, that popular brand must be the right choice, mustn’t it? As the song goes, it ain’t necessarily so. Here’s why you should consider choosing something better. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

The photography profession at times can be somewhat outdated in its approach, standards, and business practices. Over the years, I continually hear certain bits of bad advice, so let's look a bit deeper into these. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Scott Choucino)