Tips and Tricks
Shooting RAW provides many advantages over JPEG, but the primary reason cited by most photographers is post-production and editing capabilities. But there is a way to edit JPEGs using the same Adobe Camera Raw plugin filters that are generally used…
Lenses
The Yongnuo 40mm pancake f/2.8 for Nikon F-mount SLRs is lens with a lot going for it specs-wise: wide aperture, small size, upgradeable firmware, and of course very low price (< $100). But the $5k question for cheap gear, as…
Opinion
There’s a lot of hub-bub regarding single versus dual card slots in the world of digital photography these days. But other than more storage space, what is purpose of having dual card slots and who would it benefit?
Cameras
If you’ve been wanting to get a full-frame dSLR, there are some great mid-priced options that are now getting even cheaper as they age, and the Nikon D610 is a prime example. But is it worth getting a Nikon D610…
Tips and Tricks
Articles and videos throw around the term “depth of field” quite casually, as if everyone already knows what it means. Depth of Field (DOF from here on out) could actually also be called “depth of focus” or maybe even “focus…
Accessories
ESDDI Direct has a very value-priced TTL speedlight for both Canon and Nikon that boasts wireless triggering, slave modes, and comes with an impressive set of accessories. But does it perform up to the promises of the marketing copy?
Lenses
It’s a weird focal length, is fast but not ultra-fast, and costs more than twice what a half-decent 50mm prime lens would go for. But it’s also got image stabilization. So is the Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 VC lens for…
Lenses
So you’ve got your shiny-new DSLR with kit lens and you’re loving it. But now you want to explore the dark side of prime lens upgrades. From fast general-use primes to specialty macro lenses, there are many options to upgrade…
Drones
The current market offers a dizzying array of drones ranging in price from around $20 up through several thousand dollars. There are a few key features that separate the toys from the enthusiast models from the pro drones, chief among…