Have you been using your cell phone as your main camera? Are you thinking about buying yourself, or perhaps someone else their first real camera? Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to spend a lot of money in order to really break out into the world of photography. Technology has improved at such a rapid pace that now, even entry level cameras are more than good enough to capture stunning images. Entry level Mirrorless cameras offer so many features, and are so much more capable than any cellphone. After the break we’ll look at three of the best entry level Mirrorless cameras that are feature rich, can capture stunning images, and cost under $600.
Photo composition is one of the very first things what all budding photographers need to get a firm understanding of. You can learn how to shoot in manual mode, but if you never develop the ability to compose a shot, learn about the rule of thirds and other composition skills you’re not going to get far. After a break we have a video that explores the difference between positive and negative space, and why both are so vitally important when it comes to photography and story telling.
Henri Cartier Bresson is a man who needs no introduction, his works being timeless and the basis of most photography doctrines up to the present. As we continue to seek his words of wisdom on how to take better photos, there are still some gems to be uncovered here and there. One we recently found is a snippet of an interview where Bresson answers the question, “Can one learn to look?”
There have been posts and videos online debating whether or not a user should go out and get a Sony a7 III, a Canon EOS R or a Nikon z6. My honest answer: Don’t get any of them. Sony has better products on the higher end, much better! Canon has yet to create a higher end camera. Nikon just needs to fix a whole lot of stuff and consistently is giving the oddest colors that we’ve ever seen. You’re all obviously entitled to your opinions, but I’d like to start stating facts.
If you’ve ever wondered if it’s possible to have a gimbal with a ring light, we now have the answer for you. The creators of GoLapse are back with HOOP, the world’s first ring light and gravity gimbal in one. This tool promises to keep your camera stable and pointed where you want while also lighting up the scene with a powerful LED ring. With many photographers also doubling as videographers or doing some occasional video work, this contraption could just be another nifty tool to add in the arsenal.
It’s quite easy for many photographers to scroll in their Instagram feed and double tap any dance photography that they see. The reason why is because it’s all pretty magical. Like everyone in the photography community says and does though, everyone wants to do it. But how? To figure this out, we talked to photographer Kien Quan and Omar Robles–arguably two of the bigger dance photographers on Instagram. In two separate interviews, we took a look at their work and asked for digestible quotes to help out other photographers.
All forms of photography, whether taken for work or for personal use, are now at risk of being stolen or used without permission — even by established publications. Global publisher Hearst recently learned the consequences of that when they published on Esquire’s website the iPhone snap of Jonathan Otto, showing President Donald Trump crashing a wedding on June 11, 2017. The court decision dropped by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on December 10 ruled against the publisher’s claim of fair use and sided with the copyright infringement case filed by Otto.
If you picked up one of the amazing Canon cameras that have been on sale in recent weeks you’re probably wondering what lenses, and accessories you should buy to go with it. Canon users have access to one of the most robust line ups of lenses, bags, tripods, flashes, and countless other accessories. This can make shopping for new gear quite overwhelming though. We have put together a list of five items that we think every new Canon camera owner should make part of their kit. Join us after the break to see what we recommend.
So, you’re a digital photographer who decided to try your hand on shooting film. Congratulations, you’re in for a ride, beginning with your very first film camera purchase. If that sounds exciting yet daunting, it really is both. But what it doesn’t have to be is stressful or complicated. With these quick tips, you should be able to find the best film camera to begin your film photography journey.
When the Tamron 17-35mm f2.8-4 Di OSD was offered to us for review, I have to say that with all honesty I wasn’t all that excited. Zoom lenses are very useful, but primes are where my heart is. Tamron’s zoom lenses have traditionally been very good since their rework a few years ago to include the silver mount ring, but a zoom lens with a variable aperture and that isn’t a telephoto zoom lens to the nigh equivalent of going on a date with someone that you’re not all that excited about but do instead just to see if you can give it a shot. The first thing that you’re thinking is “Who the hell does that?”