Digital photography
Fastest SD Card Speed Tests
With cameras getting improved 4K, 5K, and even 8K video recording and burst shooting features all the time, some of them need the write speeds that only the fastest SD cards provide. So here’s a roundup of the fastest SD cards based on my independent tests.
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.
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens | Sample Images
A collection of high-resolution sample photos taken with the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM E-Mount Lens designed for Sony full-frame cameras.
JPEGmini Pro Review
JPEGmini Pro promises that their proprietary algorithm can dramatically reduce the size of JPGs with no discernible loss in quality. So I put their secret sauce to the test.
Best Waterproof Cameras for the Beach Under $200
If you’re heading to a beach vacation this summer, here are some of my ideas for the best waterproof cameras under $200.
Travel Tripod Reviews
A good tripod can sometimes make or break a great photo. Here are my hands-on reviews of some of the best travel tripods available.
Lexar Professional Workflow Memory Card Readers
Lexar has come up with a new way to streamline the chore of downloading photos from your memory cards to your computer: the Lexar Professional Workflow system.
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 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.
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.
Ricoh GR III Sample Images
I’ve been out shooting with the new Ricoh GR III high-end compact camera. For good reason, the GR cameras have long had a cult following among street photographers and travel photographers. Here’s a collection of high-resolution sample images I’ve taken with it.
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Sigma 14-24mm ƒ/2.8 DG HSM Art Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Lens Hands-on Review
Here’s my hands-on review of the Sigma 14-24mm ƒ/2.8 DG HSM lens for full-frame DSLRs. I’ve found it to be optically excellent and great fun to shoot with.
Sigma 14mm ƒ/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens Sample Images
Here’s a selection of sample images I’ve taken with the Sigma 14mm ƒ/1.8 DG HSM ultra-wide lens.
Sigma 14mm ƒ/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens Hands-on Review
The Sigma 14mm ƒ/1.8 DG HSM Art lens is optically excellent and the only 14mm ultrawide ƒ/1.8 prime lens. But how does it stack up against Sigma’s own 14-24mm ƒ/2.8 zoom?
Sigma 105mm ƒ/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Hands-on Review
The Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art telephoto lens is fast, sharp, and well-made. Here’s my hands-on review.
Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art Wide-Angle Zoom Lens Sample Images
This is a selection of sample images I’ve taken with the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art Lens to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.
Sigma 105mm ƒ/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Sample Images
Here’s a selection of sample photos I’ve taken with the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens, the fastest of Sigma’s 105mm lenses.
Best Free Data Recovery Software for SD Cards
Here’s a rundown of the best free data recovery software to use if you’ve accidentally deleted photos or videos from your SD card.
Zoom Range of the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens
Here are some practical examples of the zoom range of the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art ultra-wide zoom lens.
How to Quickly Rotate Images with a Mac Quick Action
Here’s a quick guide to creating an Automator service (quick action) so that you can quickly rotate images with a simple right-click.
How to Quickly Create Thumbnail Images with a Mac Quick Action
Here’s a quick guide to creating an Automator service (quick action) so that you can quickly batch generate thumbnails images from multiple imae files with a simple right-click.
How to Quickly Resize Images with a Mac Quick Action
Here’s a quick guide to creating an Automator service (quick action) so that you can quickly resize image files with a simple right-click.
Free Lightroom Alternatives
Here are some good options of you’re looking for a free Lightroom alternative to manage and process your photos.
RawTherapee as a Free Lightroom Alternative
RawTherapee is RAW image processing software. It’s powerful and free. Here’s my take on whether it makes for a viable free alternative to Lightroom.
Darktable – An Impressive & Free Lightroom Alternative
Darktable is a free and open-source RAW image editor and manager that’s a viable Lightroom alternative. Here’s a quick overview.
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 D3500 Intervalometer: How to Shoot Timelapse with a Nikon D3500
The Nikon D3500 isn’t compatible with standard external intervalometers. But there is still a way to shoot timelapse with a D3500 using a software intervalometer.
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.
