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by Allan Weitz · Posted
Click here to view our newly updated Film Scanners Roundup article.
If you began your love affair with photography back in the days of film, raise your hand. OK. Now raise your hand if you still have a darkroom in which you still print your slides and negatives. I thought so.*
*For those reading this at home you’ll have to take my word… not too many hands went up for the second request.
If you’ve long since decommissioned
by Allan Weitz · Posted
On the surface, it’s sometimes hard to tell the differences between entry-level and mid-level DSLRs. Though some mid-level DSLRs are physically larger than entry-level models, they’re not always larger—and even when they are it’s often not by much. Not until you pick them up, peer through the finder and fire off a few frames do you begin to appreciate the heftier, more solid feel of the camera, and inevitably the camera’s quicker AF and shutter-response times. In addition to feeling beefier in the hand, mid-level DSLRs are also sealed more
by Don Peters · Posted
Photographs of lightning aren't particularly difficult to take. It's mostly a matter of being prepared to get a good image when lightning appears.My friend Christina Lawrie is much better at photographing lightning than I am. Here's how she does it. PreparationThe problem with many lightning photographs is that although the lightning itself is interesting, what's illuminated on the ground is not. It's too late to start thinking about composition when a
by Chris Gampat · Posted
If you're selling used gear online, there is no reason why you shouldn't have photos that effectively showcase your item. Here are several budget-friendly items, and some tips on how to create professional-quality photos which stand out from the rest.
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The Giottos ST130 is a compact box especially designed for shooting products. This is a
by Jason Geller · Posted
The aperture of the lens controls the amount of light that passes through on its way to the camera's sensor or film plane. A camera's aperture is also commonly called its f-stop, though 'f-stop' technically refers to the diameter of the opening created by internal adjustable blades, rather than the entire mechanism. While a camera can function without the use of a shutter, all cameras must have an opening for light to enter and make an exposure. Early photographers
by Chris Gampat · Posted
Did you ever pick up your camera and think your eyes had suddenly gotten worse? In photography, there's good blur—and there's bad blur. When your diopter isn't calibrated correctly, it's bad blur. This can lead to your shooting photos that aren't in focus, because what you're seeing through the viewfinder is not exactly what the camera is seeing. Here are ways to remedy this problem.
Where is the Diopter?
For those who might not be aware, the diopter is located right
by Chris Gampat · Posted
Think you're hot stuff? Most photographers tend to sing songs about how much their prime lens is better than a zoom lens. But how many people can really tell the difference?
Photo by Mike Pouliot
The Conditions
Both photos were shot with the Canon 5D Mark II at the same ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. The focusing areas were also the same. One photo was taken with the Canon 35mm F/1.4 L at F/5.6 and the other was taken with the 25-105mm F/4 L Is at 35mm with the aperture set to F/5.6
by Chris Gampat · Posted
There is an old saying amongst some photographers that using a UV filter will degrade the quality of your image. But is it really true? We put that to the test recently in the B&H Executive Offices. We'd like to know, in the comments below, if you can tell the difference between the two images, and tell us which one was shot with a filter and which one wasn't.
by Allan Weitz · Posted
With the exception of a few SpongeBob and Hello Kitty point-and-shoot digicams, every digital camera allows you the option of setting the White Balance (WB) to a selection of specific pre-sets (Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten, etc.) or Auto, and for the most part, you’ll get acceptable results regardless of whether you set your camera to Auto or man-up and choose one of the camera’s pre-set modes. But what about getting the best results?
Those who shoot RAW files can rightfully argue it’s a moot point, and in most cases, even
by Chris Gampat · Posted
What if you woke up one morning, and the only way to look clearly into your significant other's eyes was to be about a foot away from them? In fact, imagine that the whole world looked like your lenses when they are out of focus. Though I wear glasses, my eyes are not as great as they used to be, and it has affected my photography.
Almost every photographer has a preference for which eye they use when they look through the viewfinder. Mine used to be the left.
