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by Luke Rollins · Posted
Sports photographers are newcomers to the a7R party. Not because they're late to the series, but because until now the camera line simply wasn't well-suited for action, what with its processor-hungry file sizes slowing things down. Sony aims to change all that with the a7R VI Mirrorless Camera, the company's latest 66.8MP full-frame shooter offering unprecedented speed for the series.
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
The a7R series has long been popular among wildlife photographers for the big files and associated crop-ability so to speak. That said, one area where the R could use some improvement is in the speed department. After all, it was never designed to be a wildlife camera; Its bread and butter was always resolution with landscape, portrait and studio photographers making the most use of all the extra detail. But, as tends to happen, Sony bends the rules.
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Since its inception, the a7R series has been a mainstay of portrait photographers, for whom its high-resolution imagery benefitted large-scale prints in fashion, beauty, and art contexts. With the release of the a7R VI Mirrorless Camera, Sony has introduced speed into the portraitist's toolkit, eliminating the tradeoff between resolution and processing and making the act of portraiture one of agility and discovery.
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Wedding photography is a blend of genres, sort of a marriage (pun intended) between portrait, street, and occasionally even landscape photography. There’s always a bit of mystery when it comes to lighting, and we need to be ready for anything. In a reception hall, you may dimly chandeliers, bright LEDs, or even pulsating, colorful strobes from the DJ booth. All of these variables, and you may not be able to use flash! What can you do?
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Today’s mirrorless cameras offer many advanced features that are often overlooked by users. Join Russell Graves as he goes over some of the more obscure features in today’s mirrorless market.
0:00 - Intro
2:15 - Making the switch to mirrorless
6:40 - A short disclaimer
10:37 - View options
15:03 - Bright monitoring
19:14 - The function button / Q button
22:45 - Camera control app
29:10 - Built-in intervalometer
36:53 - Manual focus assist
42:16 - Bulb timer
47:26 - Crop mode
54:44 - Closing thoughts
55:25 - Q&A
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Any place in the world can be a photo destination in the winter, but the general idea is to explore a few locations that offer wonderful photographic possibilities in winter that they might not offer in summer. We want to make use of all that snow and everything else the cold temperatures have to offer. After all, we can enjoy the warmer weather come spring. We can always blend in a bit of that warm escapism we all crave after a few months of short days, snow, and cold.
Lake Reschen and South Tyrol, Italy
The Tyrol region of northern Italy and
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
The most engaging portraits seem to have direct eye contact between subject and viewer, as if the camera were simply a window through which we’re looking. But is it that simple? So much goes into making a good portrait, can success simply come down to eye contact between subject and camera and is it even necessary to concentrate on the eyes for a portrait? There are certainly wonderful portraits that do not focus exclusively on the eyes that illustrate character with other aspects of the body, from posture to hands, but as an introduction to
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
These days, everyone has a camera right in their pocket. Smartphones have long been the go-to camera for quick photos of our friends, family, pets, and of course, ourselves. With features like portrait mode, users can simulate blurry backgrounds and isolate their subject for more eye-catching images. What else could you ever need? What if I told you that with the
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
As you begin to research cameras, you’ll likely hear some technical jargon about sensors. While it’s easy to ignore some elements of any devices, there’s no way to work around sensors. But what is a sensor and what does it do? In this guide, we’re diving into the often confusing world of imaging sensors. By time we’re done, you’ll have a better understanding of the most significant component in our digital camera.
About Sensors
What Is an Imaging Sensor?
At the heart of our digital cameras sits an imaging sensor, which serves as the digital
by Rachel Leathe · Posted
What makes a camera good for landscape photography? In this article, we’ll dive into factors such as megapixel count, sensor size, usability, weather readiness, and design—helping you develop your own personal metric for finding the ideal camera. We’ll help you wade through all the technical mumbo jumbo to figure out what specs really matter, whether you want to capture stunning mountain ranges or shoot star-strewn night skies.
Megapixels
It doesn't get much more basic than megapixels. They're like the atoms of photography. But just how many
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Feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out the settings on your new Sony camera? Let Mahesh Thapa, Sony Alpha Ambassador, make it easy for you. Using his Sony mirrorless cameras, Mahesh will go over the best settings for specific types of photography such as landscape, wildlife, and nature.
0:00 - Intro
3:52 - Going Through the Menu
5:12 - Image Quality
9:14 - Long Exposure Noise Reduction
13:44 - Camera Memory Settings
17:41 - Drive Mode
19:45 - Silent Shutter Mode
21:28 - Image Stabilization
23:27 - Shooting Display
25:30 - Exposure
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Join Sony creator and educator Reza Malayeri as he showcases the powerful AI Subject Detection and Autofocus features of Sony’s a7R V camera. Malayeri explains how to create stunning portraits with these new features and Sony’s latest 50mm f/1.4 G-Master lens.
0:00 - Introduction
2:23 - About Malayeri
3:30 - Key Specs of the Sony a7R
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The Sony a9 III makes it possible to sync your flash at any shutter speed (even up to 1/80000 of a second)! Matt Zefi explains how the a9 III's global shutter allows you to freeze the action.
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Rolling vs. Global Shutter
1:26 - What do you think?
What do you think of the a9 III? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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Including yourself in a landscape shot is a great way to tell a story, add emotion, and give a sense of scale. In this video, Matt Zefi discusses composition, posing, and angle options for your landscape self-portrait to convey the mood of your image.
0:00 - Introduction: Just Find Friends
0:44 - How to Take a Photo of Yourself
1:38 - Posing, Composition, and Storytelling
2:40 - Focal Length
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Should you choose a 50mm, 85mm, or another lens entirely? In this video, Maria Perez explains how certain lenses distort or compress your image. She also discusses the most flattering focal length for your subject’s face, portraiture lenses, and much more.
0:00 - Introduction
0:55 - 24-70mm, 24-105mm
1:44 - 35mm
2:10 - 50mm "Nifty Fifty"
2:42 - 85mm
3:11 - Telephoto Zooms and Primes
4:06 - Supertelephoto