Tips and gear recommendations if you're going to climb Kilimanjaro for the first time. Includes suggestions for choosing a guide, mountain etiquette, and what to expect.
Reviews & Tips
Examples of the Zoom Range of the Sony 18-135mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 E-Mount Lens
The Sony E 18-135mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 is a popular choice for APS-C mirrorless cameras like the new Sony a6400 or the Sony a6000. And it makes for a versatile zoom lens for everyday travel photography. Here are some practical examples of its zoom range.
Sony a6400 SD Card Recommendations
Here are some practical recommendations on which memory cards to get for the Sony a6400 so that you can take advantage of all of the camera's features.
Book Review: Wildlife Photography: From First Principles to Professional Results, by Richard Bernabe
This new book from wildlife photographer Richard Bernabe is crammed with useful and practical information on capturing anything from the most exotic safari animals to the hidden gems in the wildlife in your backyard or local zoo.
Facebook Video Covers - Size, Aspect Ratio, Duration, and Options
You can now use a video as your Facebook cover instead of a photo. Here's a rundown of the requirements and options to make it work.
Hands On with the Manfrotto Befree Advanced Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod
There are a few variants in Manfrotto's Befree carbon fiber travel tripod line. The Befree Advanced adds twist locks and a heavier load rating.
How to Unlock an SD Card that's Write Protected
If your camera is showing an error that the SD card is write protected, there's usually a very simple fix.
Ricoh GR II High ISO Sample Images
Here's a collection of photos I've taken with the Ricoh GR II in an effort to provide some practical examples of how the Ricoh GR II performs in low-lighting shooting conditions.
Photos Taken with a FujiFilm X-T3
Here's a selection of images I've taken with a FujiFilm X-T3 to give a sense of how it performs under different real-world shooting conditions.
Travel Photography
Bruges by Night
The docks and canals of Bruges once bustled at night. Now it's still. And beautiful.
Montreal's Notre Dame Basilica
The interior of Old Montreal's Notre Dame Basilica has to rank it as one of the most stunning churches or cathedrals in North America.
Guatemala City's Zona 1
Guatemala City isn't a popular tourist destination, in large part because of the scourge of violent crime, but there are some things worth seeing in this otherwise crowded and poverty-stricken city.
Luang Prabang's Morning Market
Southeast Asia's morning markets are much more interesting than the night markets. Luang Prabang's morning market is no exception.
North Stradbroke Island, Australia
Known to the locals as "Straddie," North Stradbroke Island near Brisbane separates southern Moreton Bay from the Pacific Ocean. With miles of spectacular ocean beaches and an abundance of local marine life such as whales, sharks, turtles, and dolphins, it's a popular summer holiday destination.
Hue's Citadel
Inside the Citadel walls was once lavish and opulent, with ornate gardens and intricate pagodas. But the Vietnam War was not kind to the Imperial City. Large parts of it are now nothing more than rubble.
The Town that Defied God and the Government
If God and the government had their way, Antigua wouldn't exist. But it's a good thing it does. With charming Spanish colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and a vibrant cultural life, it's a wonderful place to visit.
Oo Hmin Thone Sel Pagoda
Oo Hmin Thone Sel Pagoda is an explosion of color, with almost 50 statues of the Buddha looking out from a cave-like crescent from a hilltop in Sagaing.
GoPro HERO7 Black HyperSmooth vs HERO6 Black In-Camera Stabilization | Side-by-Side Comparisons
GoPro claims that the new HyperSmooth in-camera electronic stabilization of the HERO7 Black is much improved over the previous generation in the HERO6 Black. So I've been putting it to the test. Here are some side-by-side examples.
GoPro Tips
How to Change the Wifi Band Frequency on a GoPro
Some of the newer GoPro cameras allow you to select either 5Ghz or 2.4Ghz wifi bands. Here's how to do it.
How to Reset and Find a GoPro's Wifi Password and Network ID
If you're trying to reset your GoPro's wifi password or just look up what it is so you can connect, here are the steps for recent GoPro models.
How Do You Turn on a GoPro Without Recording?
If your GoPro begins recording as soon as you turn it on, you're probably starting it in QuikCapture mode. Here's how to turn on your GoPro without the recording beginning immediately.
How to Control Multiple GoPros with a Single Remote
GoPro's Smart Remote will let you control up to 50 cameras from a single remote. Here's an overview of how it works.
How to Prevent the GoPro HERO7 Cameras from Filming Vertically by Using Landscape Lock
The HERO7 cameras have sensors that can detect the rotation of the camera. Here's how to lock it in place to prevent automatic rotation.
How to Connect a GoPro Smart Remote or Remo to a HERO6 Black
If you're looking to control your GoPro HERO6 Black with the Smart Remote or Remo, here are some step-by-step guides to pairing the remotes with the camera.
How to Lock the Screen on a GoPro HERO7
If you find that you're accidentally touching the back screen and changing shooting modes when shooting with the HERO7 cameras, here's how to lock the screen.
How to Connect a Remote to the GoPro HERO7 Black
GoPro remote pairing guides for the HERO7 Black with the Smart Remote and Remo.
Lightroom Tips
How to Filter by Image Orientation of Landscape, Portrait, or Square
If you need to filter out just the portrait (vertical), landscape (horizontal), or square images, you can use the Aspect Ratio filter criteria.
How to Change the Color Behind Single Images in Lightroom Classic
You can change the color of the space behind single images in Lightroom. That can be simply a matter of preference or used as a visualization tool
Can Aurora HDR 2019 Salvage Otherwise Unusable Photos?
HDR is traditionally all about the drama. But it doesn't have to be all about overly saturated and uber dramatic images. The tone-mapping tools built into apps like Photomatix and Aurora HDR 2019 can be useful for making otherwise blah photos more interesting and perhaps salvaging them as keepers.
How to Change the Thumbnail Image for a Video in Lightroom
Changing the thumbnail image used for videos in Lightroom can be a handy way to provide a more useful visual reference point when you're trying to find the video you're after. Here's how to do it.
How to Trim Videos in Lightroom
Lightroom doesn't have much in the way of editing tools when working with video files, but it does have the ability to trim the beginning or end of video clips.
How to Customize the Color Labels in Lightroom
Color labels are one of several useful workflow tools in Lightroom. And if you want to customize what text label is paired with which color, you can. Here's how.
How to Switch between Landscape and Portrait Orientations When Cropping Images
Lightroom has a super quick way to switch between landscape and portrait orientations with the crop tool. Here's how to do it.
How to Convert the GPS Coordinates in Lightroom's Map Module to Decimal Format
Lightroom's map module uses GPS coordinates in the degrees, minutes, and seconds format. If you need them in decimal degree format, here's a quick way to convert them.
