Shooting Big Scenes Outdoors Canon 24-105mm
How to shoot big scenes with depth. The secret’s of photography continue to unfold. How’d you do that? It’s combination of finding a scene that works, knowing how to engage the right camera functions...
View ArticleWhere Do I Store All These Photos?
Thousands of photos. Storage and back up – where does it all go? You know yourself, a vacation can eat up significant hard drive space. I’ll share with you some strategies that might help you decide...
View ArticleUV Filter – Why Should I?
Imagine if this was your smashed lens. (Previously posted in the Sharing Digital Photography Worldwide Forums) Well, lady luck was with me. Not once but twice. I’ve always advocated the UV filter as a...
View ArticleWider Angle Without Breaking The Bank?
Fabio has a question. “I am looking for a lens that will give me a little more wide range than the 18-55mm lens that came with my EOS T2i…Can you recommend one that will do “wide angle” type of shots...
View ArticleA Better Mouse Trap Shoulder Strap
Real Product Innovation - Having spent a good part of my career in the retail industry, some of it as a buyer for a national chain, I have a good appreciation for innovative products. Just days before...
View ArticleMore On Making Panoramas
Manfrotto 804RC2 Pan Tilt Head with Quick Lock I like the simple ball head mount with quick release for my tripod and monopod because it’s fast. One clamp to release, set, and shoot. The more typical...
View ArticleXi3 4 Inch Cube Computer Starting @ $849
Tip from Carter Apps. Thanks! You just can’t ignore it. It’s cool. With ever changing technology, today it’s an awesome footprint. Starting at $849, you can choose your color too. I’m looking at my PC...
View ArticlePhoto Clam Panning Ball Head PC-40NS
A Panning Head is used to shoot panoramas, a series of photos that overlap to digitally stitch them together for wide dramatic scenes. Just when I thought there wasn’t much out there in the market, a...
View ArticleShooting Panoramas – A Better Ball Panning Head
A while back I was just about to purchase one and canceled. I noticed within the same brand, a notable feature on another model. Key Feature Advantage Pro Gold II Easy PQR If there is a panning head...
View ArticleHow Do I Choose A Macro Lens?
Let’s stay focused and follow a sensible perspective to narrow down what characteristics you’ll look for in a macro lens. Maybe from here, you’ll make a decision and start having some macro fun if you...
View ArticleSigma Updates 12-24mm Ultra Wide Angle Lens -
Not that the previous version was bad, now the updated version is just going to be better. Sigma 12-24mm Ultra Wide Angle Lens Highlights: Image circle large enough for use with 35mm film SLRs and...
View ArticleUltra Wide Nature with Sigma12-24mm F4.5-5.6 DG HSM II
Ultra Wide Fun! Click to enlarge photo >> This lens has turned out to be a ton of fun. Starting at 12mm, it dips into the fish eye range, topping at 24mm. It’s not a really fast lens, nor does...
View ArticlePanasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Review
Micro Four Thirds Systems A whole new and very cool category of digital camera has been emerging for sometime. . Help Me Pick A Camera! I often get asked about camera selection. Some people feel that...
View ArticleREVEIW The Nikon D4 – Available February 2012
New Nikon D4 Pro DSLR Camera Will Retail For 6 Gs Advanced orders are available. Yes, this is one of the big guns. Pro territory. Nicely engineered. Top notch piece of pro gear with full HD Video. Of...
View ArticleREVIEW Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR
Here’s a camera at a great price, lots of focal length and with all the feature buttons nicely laid out. The image quality is excellent and likely due the the combination of the EXR CMOS sensor and...
View ArticleREVIEW Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens
The Big Gun It’s quite large and fairly weighty. That’s why the tripod mount is on the lens for better balance and no undue stress where the lens mount meets the camera. Yes, I’m using a plastic green...
View ArticleMaking Magic Photographing Children
“Laura Lynne Photography” Is Fun Photographing children comes naturally to Laura Lynne with her organic style. Click any photo for a more detailed view. Kids, they light up your life. A few...
View ArticleNikon D800 SLR Digital Camera
Consumer’s win in Nikon versus Canon digital SLR wars While rumors have been circulating forever about a new Canon 5D Mark III (or whatever they might call it), Nikon hits the market with their latest...
View ArticleThe Wait is Over! Canon 5D Mark III Pre-Orders
If you’ve been thinking about going to a full frame sensor, this new release is really sweet. What’s a full frame sensor? The sensor is similarly sized to 35mm film. Full frames have superior image...
View ArticleLake Ice Wide Angle Scenes – 24-105mm Canon L Series
The breaking up of lake ice on a cloudy day made for some decent wide angle shots with lots of texture. With the white ice on lake and the white clouds, these help narrow the dynamic range of light....
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