A great grey owl. ISO 1600, 1/200 sec, f/5.6 @ 70mm. Michael Cummings/Getty Images This post on better bird pictures has been updated. It was originally published on June 3, 2015. At once challenging and wondrous subjects, birds are fast, elusive, biologically diverse, and can be stunningly beautiful. “There are about 10,000 species of birds… Continue reading Tips from the pros: 3 keys to taking better bird pictures
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These 10 Nikon lenses will soon cost more
Price increases won’t impact F-mount glass. Nikon Considering picking up a new Nikon lens? Better move fast! The brand says price increases on 10 popular Nikon Z-mount lenses will be hitting the US on August 1, 2022. The reason given? Global supply chain issues. Related: Nikon quietly discontinues 14 more DSLR lenses Hints of rising… Continue reading These 10 Nikon lenses will soon cost more
New gear: Meike 50mm f/0.95 for APS-C mirrorless
Meike It’s proving to be a rather active summer for the folks at Hong Kong’s home-grown lens brand, Meike. We’re barely through telling you about the brand-new Meike 85mm f/1.8 for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras, and the company has already launched another optic, this time for five different sub-frame mirrorless lines. Meet the new Meike… Continue reading New gear: Meike 50mm f/0.95 for APS-C mirrorless
In a self-portrait series, Chinelle Rojas reclaims her identity
One of Rojas’ favorite portraits is this one, which she made with Prisma colored pencils. Chinelle Rojas In an age saturated with selfies, the art of the self-portrait can feel diluted at best, and an indulgence of vanity at worst. But for Florida-based creative Chinelle Rojas, it’s been an avenue for accepting her identity and… Continue reading In a self-portrait series, Chinelle Rojas reclaims her identity
How to shoot better firework photos with your smartphone
Getty Images If you’ve ever tried to snap photos of fireworks with your phone, you probably weren’t very happy with the results. Thankfully, with a bit of care and by using the right tools, you can get much better images. Use the right lens While it’s tempting to zoom in when you’re taking photos of… Continue reading How to shoot better firework photos with your smartphone
Best HP printers for 2022
Stan Horaczek Best HP printer for home use HP DeskJet 3755 Check Price Best HP printer for small business HP Color Laserjet Pro Multifunction M479fdw Check Price Best HP printer for photos HP Envy Inspire 7255e Check Price HP printers are some of the top choices for a variety of applications. It has an expansive… Continue reading Best HP printers for 2022
Best camera sliders for 2022
Neewar Best manual Neewer Carbon Fiber Camera Track Slider Check Price A versatile, professional, manual slider Best motorized Neewer Motorized Camera Slider Check Price Like having a second camera operator Best compact Zeapon Micro 2 Plus Check Price Compact design delivers great moves Camera sliders help you create smooth, dynamic shots that add interest and… Continue reading Best camera sliders for 2022
How to Import Photos to Lightroom Classic Catalogues
No one becomes a photographer to manage image files for a living, but the reality is that importing and organizing your images is a crucial part of the gig. The good news is that once you set up a workflow in Adobe Lightroom, the process runs smoothly: a repeated set of steps protects your images… Continue reading How to Import Photos to Lightroom Classic Catalogues
Gender identity in commercial Licensing
According to research from the Pew Research Center, more than a third of Gen Zers personally know someone who uses gender-neutral pronouns, and 59% say that online profiles and forms should include options beyond the binary “man” and “woman.” Half say that society is not accepting enough of people who don’t identify as either a… Continue reading Gender identity in commercial Licensing
New gear: The Nikon Z30 is a lean, mean 4K video-shooting machine
The new Nikon Z30 is priced at $709.95 for the body only. Nikon Nikon is hoping to appeal to the video content-creating crowd with the launch of its new Nikon Z30 mirrorless camera. Though Nikon mirrorless cameras have long touted impressive video chops—the Nikon Z50 is our favorite camera for Youtubers under $1K—this is the… Continue reading New gear: The Nikon Z30 is a lean, mean 4K video-shooting machine