Ahhh smartphone photography. It’s amazing how far it has come. And the new Google Pixel 4 is a prime example of the exceptional quality coming out of a pocket-sized device. Both the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have been available for just over a month, but already some fantastic photography is being made with both devices. Investing in a $900 smartphone can feel like a risk, especially when your primary motivation is to get a good phone camera. So if you’re still on the fence about whether or not you should put your hand in your pocket, these photographs will show you that the new Google Pixel 4 range is worth every penny.
When it comes to third party lenses, the offerings from Sigma can be tough to beat. Over the last few years, Sigma has improved the quality of the optics so much that they are considered to be some of the best you can buy. Their build quality also matches lenses that are put out by first part companies like Canon, Nikon, and Sony. When it comes to lenses for landscapes and cityscape photography, there are quite a few Sigma lenses that would be ideal. After the break, we will share with you the three Sigma lenses that we would choose to capture stunning landscapes and cityscapes.
With all of the latest and much more affordable entries into the L mount alliance like the Panasonic S1R, the system is starting to look even more attractive. The photographers that still like big, mammoth, DSLR like cameras are going to be very happy with the Panasonic S1R’s latest firmware update. The firmware update is best done on a PC vs a Mac–and when you’re all done you’ll be rewarded with autofocus that’s going to truly astound you. This statement is said in comparison to the previous autofocus performance. The Panasonic S1R wasn’t going to win awards at all when it came to autofocus performance; and it’s still not going to if we’re being completely honest with our readers. But the performance improvement is synonymous to the way that Fujifilm X Pro 1 and Canon EOS R users felt after a few critical firmware updates improved their cameras. In both good lighting and low lighting, the autofocus performance is faster. But it’s still not perfect.
If you’ve been waiting to score excellent deals before the holidays, we’re here to tell you that the clock is ticking. Some of the best deals of the year will come to an end during Cyber Week. Now’s the time to pounce on that new camera, new lens, new lighting gear, or the presets and tutorials you have been wanting. The Canon EOS R is still just $1,799, the Nikon D610 with grip and Wi-Fi adapter is still only $896.95, and the Fujifilm X-T3 is a serious bargain at just $1,299. You can also still get the Sony A7 II with a lens for $998 and the 42 Megapixel A7R II for $1,498 with a lens. The Flashpoint eVOLV two flash kit is a steal at $449 too. There are great lens deals too like the Canon 85mm f1.8 for $269, the Canon RF 35mm f1.8 for $449, the Tamron 45mm f1.8 for just $399, the Sigma 35mm f1.4 for only $649, and the Sigma MC-11 Canon EF to Sony E adapter is just $149. You can get your hands on over 2500 Photoshop overlays for just $29, as well. See all of the Cyber Week deals that you can still get in on after the break.
We recently compiled a list of Sony cameras that are ideal for landscape and cityscape photographers. Sony makes some of the best cameras on the market; they also produce some of the best lenses too. The three Sony lenses that we have listed after the break are the ones that we would always leave home with if we were going out to capture the magnificence of the countryside or the awe-inspiring cities that we live in. Join us after the break to see which lenses we would choose for the job.
When Instagram was first released way back in 2010, it generated excitement like no other app had previously done in the photographic community. Before that, Flickr was the go-to platform that had the sole focus of sharing photographic content. But because of the sheer reach and simplicity that Instagram offered, the tide changed, and with it, millions of people fell in love with the photo-sharing app – a love that would eventually turn sour.
I’ll never forget the 1st time I encountered it after moving to New York City. I was on the train, working for a wedding photographer in Coney Island. An irate man, clearly a lifelong minority resident, made his frustration with my presence quite known. “Go back to Manhattan where you belong, white girl.” I was both deeply saddened and deeply grateful for this exchange. It was horribly uncomfortable but, it’s about time that feeling gets flipped on white folks regularly, we are all overdue on that front. It was also an important wake-up call as the rural hick chick from farm country, Pennsylvania. It was my first exposure to how deeply divided and segregated the city still can be, to how much more complex the issue is than most of us ever realize, especially as photographers. I knew as an emerging photographer, I was no more capable of affording Manhattan rent prices than this man was. But also, my moving to Brooklyn also impacted him by making a neighborhood where he probably spent his whole life, less affordable for him. So how do we bridge this divide?
Indian travel photographer Prathamesh Dixit shares his passion for documenting adventures in the hope that intrepid travelers become inspired to do the same. I am Prathamesh Dixit, a full-time travel photographer based in India with an experience of over five years. The opportunities I had along the journey involved some amazing places such as Venice, …
Instant cameras have made a huge comeback in recent years, and with it, so too has printing photos seen a resurgence in popularity. This is certainly a welcomed trend considering pretty much everyone has a camera in their pockets at all times these days, but the photos we take are seldom printed and instead find themselves stuck in digital limbo, never to be looked at again. The novelty of seeing a physical print come out of an instant camera never gets old, with people instinctively gathering for selfies whenever someone busts out an instant camera. Canon is hoping to tap into this market with the newest product in their IVY product line: the Canon IVY CLIQ+. The IVY CLIQ+ is an easily pocketable instant camera that also doubles as a mobile printer, allowing you to take photos and create prints on the fly using ZINK Zero Ink Technology. To add to the novelty factor, the ZINK prints have a peel-apart back that turns them into stickers as well. Does the Canon IVY CLIQ+ live up to the hype?
When done right, shooting in natural light can yield some gorgeous results, especially for portraits. But the main challenge with it is it’s constant light, so you have to make adjustments and adapt your shooting style and settings to account for that. Today’s photography cheat sheet especially addresses that with some tips on two styles you’ll typically do in natural light portrait photography.