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by John Harris · Posted
An ideal lens for travel photography needs to be compact and versatile. For example, the 70-200mm f/2.8 lens that is made by several manufacturers is a stalwart for pros and enthusiasts alike, and certainly fits into the versatile category, but these lenses are far from compact so they will be left out of this particular discussion. Also left out will be “fast lenses,” which is shorthand for a wide maximum aperture. While certainly an important factor in choosing a lens, we will downplay it for now, given that most fast lenses are either large
by Susan Seubert · Posted
As an assignment photographer for National Geographic Traveler for the last 10 years, I’ve learned that being prepared prior to leaving is the most important thing.
Research, Research, and More Research
The Internet has become my essential tool. I use a Google image search to help identify good locations for making iconic images. I also use it to find locales for an insider’s perspective. Locating a good paper map is also critical, particularly if you are heading to a place where satellite connectivity might be an issue. I also look at as many
by John Harris · Posted
Traveling and photography go hand in hand; the desire to record the places you’ve visited and share your memories with others is an endless fascination that never gets old. The main problem with travel photography is that it’s impractical, if not impossible, to bring all your gear with you, especially if air travel is involved. Most airlines now charge extra to check bags and they typically allow only one carry-on bag. It makes sense to pack as lightly as possible when traveling, but be sure you have just what you can’t do without. Take all
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In this week’s video, FocusEd explains the basics of shutter speed. In no time flat, you will understand the practical uses of shutter speed, and how it interacts with aperture to determine the exposure of your image. The video also offers a few settings tips to get creative shots, by adjusting the duration of the shutter speed. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com.
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In the following video, Allan Weitz brings us the details of Vello FreeWave Aviator Transceivers, extremely capable wireless TTL triggers for Canon and Nikon flash units. The video covers the general operational features of the units, including a long working distance of 300', and what the kit includes. Weitz also discusses working with 16 channels on the 2.4GHz frequency with multiple receivers. Finally, the transceivers offer a variety of advanced settings
by tom kirkman · Posted
The Manfrotto Befree is a 3.0 lb tripod/ball head combo with four leg sections and a rapid column that rises to a combined height of 56.69”, folds down to 15.75” and can support still or video cameras weighing up to 8.8 lb. The Befree is an easy choice for hikers, boaters, bikers, air travelers or anyone else who seeks light
by John R. Harris · Posted
Nikon continues to upgrade their professional telephoto prime lenses, announcing the AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR lens and the AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lens. They have also thrown into the mix a versatile DX lens that’s ideal for travel
by John Harris · Posted
Venus Optics has just announced a new full-frame wide-angle macro lens with 1:1 magnification ratio and 110° angle of view. The Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide-Angle 1:1 Macro Lens is available for Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K,
by John Harris · Posted
Induro has announced a new series of tripods and monopods and is also honing its product line to appeal specifically to the professional still photographer. The company will no longer offer products made for video production nor will it produce aluminum tripods, and the lines of carbon fiber tripods and monopods will feature a new carbon fiber pattern, new matte-finish hardware, and improved cases and packaging. The new Grand Induro
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New York City-based wedding photographer Ryan Brenizer starts this very informative tutorial with a piece of information familiar to any photographer—most of your time working on a job will be spent in front of a computer. Therefore, it is crucial to develop a system to streamline your workflow while guaranteeing the safety of your images. Using Carbon Copy Cloner to back up images, Brenizer then edits with Photo Mechanic and begins to process images in Lightroom, where he provides detailed and nuanced explanations of the tools available
by George Diebold · Posted
In 1963, when my parents took my brother and me on a six-week odyssey, visiting our national parks, they didn’t realize to what extent they were cultivating my love of being on the road in America.
Now, fifty years after that first trip, whether I’m 280 feet below sea level in Death Valley’s Badwater Basin, or at the summit of Mauna Kea, on The Big Island of Hawaii, I have a romantic vision of all things American.
It’s not just me, either! When you’re on the road, you meet people from all walks of life; retired people in RVs, motorcyclists,
by Thomas Simms · Posted
At a photo show in another country, you are bound to see some unique products that aren’t what you normally find in photo stores in the US. This is especially true when you are in one of the most photography and camera-loving countries in the world: Japan. Below are some unique items seen at this year’s CP Plus Expo, in Yokohama.
How about a humidity-controlled storage and display cabinet to preserve your most valued camera bodies and lenses? These cabinets come with either digital or analog hydrometers and maintain a low relative humidity
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Panasonic's new Lumix DMC-CM1 is a smartphone that rivals dedicated point-and-shoot cameras, allowing you to capture high-quality photos and navigate Android's intuitive Android 4.4 operating system. The Lumix DMC-CM1 can capture 4K video with its Venus Engine image processor and 2GB of RAM, all at around the size of an iPhone 6, and uses the same 20.1MP, 1" CMOS sensor found in Sony’s RX100-series point-and-shoots and
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
With a newfound appreciation for older manual-focus glass through the use of adapters on contemporary cameras, users and manufacturers have been seeking ways to make focusing easier through a variety of different techniques. One of these techniques is focus peaking, an aid that has been very common with videographers and filmmakers, but is just now finding its way into photographers' hands. This is, in part, due to the fact that digital cameras are further blurring the lines between still and video formats.
Focus peaking works by
by John Harris · Posted
What makes a camera specifically well suited for street photography? Good question. In a genre that appreciates the gritty, the spontaneous, the accidental, the mistake, you can pretty much use whatever works for you. If you are comfortable with a camera and can operate it with acuity, the resolution, ISO sensitivity, dynamic range, and all the relentlessly discussed quantifiable factors are much less important than the way you interact with people, understand the rhythms of the street, and recognize the qualities of light. However, there are