Digital photography
Which Image File Formats Are Best for What?
There’s a bunch of different image formats available, some old as well as many new ones. But it’s not always clear which is the best to use. Here’s a quick guide on which image files formats are best, when.
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Zoom Lens Sample Images
Here are some sample images I’ve taken with the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM zoom lens, a versatile zoom for Canon EOS R series mirrorless cameras.
Sony a7R IV Sample Images
Here’s a collection of images shot with the Sony a7R IV full-frame mirrorless camera under different lighting conditions and with different settings to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting.
Best Online Photography Classes & Courses
Whether you’re looking to brush up, dive deeper, or learn a new photographic skill, here’s a roundup of some of the best online classes and courses for photographers.
Sony a7R IV High ISO Image Samples
Here’s a collection of images shot at high ISOs on the Sony a7R IV, Sony’s flagship model with a new and improved 61MP sensor.
Fastest MicroSD Card Speed Tests
Need a fast microSD card? If you’re shooting 4K, 5K, or 8K video, high-speed burst-mode photos, or some other demanding use, speed matters. These are the results from my speed tests of the fastest microSD cards.
Nikon AF-S 8-15mm F/3.5-4.5E ED Fisheye Zoom Lens – Hands-on Review
The Nikon AF-S 8-15mm fisheye zoom lens is optically excellent and opens up some fun creative opportunities. There are also some quirks when shooting with it.
Cloud Storage for Photographers
Storing and backing up photos in the cloud is a great option as part of a broader backup system. But not every cloud storage service is a good fit. Here’s a roundup of some of the best cloud storage for photographers.
Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS Prime Lens Sample Images – Flower & Garden Macro Photos
Here are some practical examples of using the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS lens with some spring flower and garden photography.
Sony FE 20mm ƒ/1.8 G Wide-Angle Prime Lens Sample Images
Here’s a selection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G wide-angle prime lens on a Sony Alpha camera to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting.
Lightroom Alternatives in 2022
Lightroom isn’t for everyone. Here are leading candidates for the best Lightroom alternative in 2021, including full-featured management and processing apps, RAW processing and image management, and the best free Lightroom alternatives.
NextoDI NPS-10 Portable Backup Device Review – Backing up Photos & Videos on Location
The NextoDI NPS-10 is a small, self-contained device for backing up photos and videos from memory cards while you’re traveling or on a location shoot. Here’s my review.
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Nikon D500 Wide-Angle Lens Recommendations
Here are some recommendations for wide-angle lenses for your Nikon D500 DSLR camera that suit the camera’s APS-C DX sensor.
Nikon Fisheye Lenses
There are three fisheye lenses in Nikon’s current lineup. Here’s how they compare.
Lens Hoods for the Nikon AF-S 50mm ƒ/1.4G Prime Lens
The Nikon AF-S 50mm ƒ/1.4G lens comes with a perfectly good lens hood included. But there’s another option I’ve found to work better for me.
Canon EOS R5 Video Bitrates
Here are video bitrate tables for various video shooting setting combinations on the Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera.
Nikon D5600 Wide-Angle Lens Recommendations
Here are some recommendations for wide-angle lenses for your Nikon D5600.
How to Insert Multiple Images at Once in WordPress Gutenberg Block Editor
The image block in the WordPress Gutenberg Block Editor doesn’t support adding multiple images at once. But there’s a useful workaround.
A Free Image Resizer for All Your Social Media Channels
Biteable’s free image resizer generates perfectly sized images for all your social media channels with one click.
What are XMP Files?
You often see XMP files next to photo image files. Here’s an explanation of what they are and why they’re there.
Nikon D3500 Wide-Angle Lens Recommendations
Here are some recommendations for wide-angle lenses for your Nikon D3500.
How to Delete a Property in Google Analytics
Deleting a property from your Google Analytics account isn’t hard, but it’s not as intuitive as it could be. So here’s a quick guide on how to delete a property in Google Analytics.
Canon 90D Memory Card Recommendations
Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards will let you take full advantage of all the Canon EOS 90D’s features.
Canon EOS R6 Memory Card Recommendations
Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards can keep up with the Canon EOS R6’s impressive features.
Twitter Banner Size Guide
Here are the best dimensions and image file types to use when uploading a Twitter banner (header image).
Canon EOS R6 Video Bitrate Tables
These tables show the video bitrates that the Canon EOS R6 encodes video at with the different combinations of settings.
Sony a7 III Memory Card Recommendations
Which SD card should you get for your Sony a7 III? Here are some practical recommendations.
Sony RX100 VII Memory Card Recommendations
Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards will work well in the Sony RX100 VII high-end compact camera.
JPEGmini Pro Can Now Convert HEIC to JPG
A new feature of JPEGmini Pro adds conversion of HEIC image files to JPG.
How to Create a DNS TXT Record on Cloudflare
If a site or service has asked you to set up a TXT DNS record, it’s usually to prove that you own the domain (or at least have authority to update the DNS records). It’s a quick and simple process–here’s how to do it on Cloudflare.
How to Convert JPG to AVIF with Squoosh
Squoosh is a great tool for experimenting with AVIF files and other next-generation image formats.
What are AVIF Images?
AVIF is a new image format that has ambitions to take over the web. Here’s an explanation of what it is and how to work with AVIF image files.
How to Charge Canon Rebel T7
To charge the Canon Rebel T7’s battery, you’ll need to use the battery charger that came with the camera. You can’t charge the battery in the camera.
How to Update Canon Rebel T7 Firmware
There are two methods you can use to update the Canon Rebel T7’s firmware. Here’s hwo to do each of them.
Nikon Z5 Memory Card Recommendations
Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards will work well in the Nikon Z5 mirrorless camera’s dual SD card slots.
Grids – An Instagram Desktop App for Mac | Review
Grids is a third-party Instagram desktop app for Mac that offers a great way to view Instagram feeds as well as tools to upload photos and videos to Instagram directly from your Mac. Here’s how it works.
