We've made it to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. 19,341 feet. We're on top of Africa, far above the clouds. And though we're right next to the equator, it's very, very cold and there are thick ice glaciers.
Reviews & Tips
FujiFilm X-T3 SD Card Recommendations
To take full advantage of the power the FujiFilm X-T3 has to offer you'll need SD cards that are fast enough. Here are some practical recommendations.
Nikon D3500 Memory Card Recommendations
Here are some practical recommendations for which SD cards work well in the Nikon D3500 DSLR.
How to Format a Memory Card in the Sony a6500
It's not difficult to format a memory card in the Sony a6500, but the option is a bit buried. Here's where to find it, as well as some other related tips.
A Massive Zoom in a Tiny Camera: The Sony HX99 Compact Superzoom
The Sony HX99 is a tiny camera with a massive zoom range. Here are some examples of what the zoom can do in real-world shooting.
Zoom Range of the Sony E 55-210mm ƒ/4.5-6.3 OSS Lens
Here are some quick practical examples of the zoom range of the Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 lens, a cost-effective and versatile telephoto zoom for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras.
High ISO Photo Examples Shot with a Sony a6500
Here's a selection of photos that I've shot at high ISOs with the Sony a6500 to give a sensor of how useful its high ISO settings are in real-world shooting.
Photos Taken with a Sony E 16mm ƒ/2.8 Lens
The Sony E 16mm ƒ/2.8 lens is fast and tiny, making it a very attractive option for travel photography. Here's a collection of travel photos to give a sense of how it performs under real-world conditions.
Spivo Travel Lens Hands-on Review and Image Samples
I've recently been trying out Spivo's Travel Lens for the iPhone. Here's my hands-on review, along with some example photos I've taken with it.
Travel Photography
Phonsavan's Morning Market
At Phonsavan's morning market you can sit for a tasty bowl of freshly made steaming pho for breakfast or buy some local fruit. You can find much that looks familiar, and quite a lot that doesn't.
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.
Fireworks in Chichicastenango
Guatemalans sure love their fireworks. And Chichicastenango, in the Guatemalan highlands, is not a place that considers fireworks only night-time entertainment.
Highclere Castle
You don't have to be a fan of Downton Abbey to appreciate the beauty of Highclere Castle sitting on a stately hill in the English countryside of Hampshire about two hours west of London.
Soon Oo Pon Nya Shin Pagoda
It's one of the oldest--and from all appearances, richest--of the many pagodas in Sagaing. Sitting high on top of Nga-pha Hill, it was built in 1312.
A Beautiful Underground Oasis at Cenote Dzitnup
Cenote Xkeken, near Valladolid, is one of the prettiest of the 3,000 or so underground cenotes scattered across Mexico's Yucatan peninsula.
Ek Balam, Maya City of the Jaguar
It might not be for the vertigo-challenged, but getting to the top of the Acropolis at Ek Balam is definitely worth the effort. It is, quite literally, a view fit for a king.
Hanoi's Vietnam Military History Museum
The Vietnam Military History Museum in central Hanoi celebrates the Vietnamese victories of the 20th century, first over the French and then the United States. And, of course, it presents a version sanctioned by the Vietnamese Communist Government.
GoPro HERO7 Black vs HERO6 Black
If you're trying to choose between the HERO7 Black and HERO6 Black or deciding whether to upgrade, here's a detailed comparison of how they're similar and how they differ.
GoPro Tips
Do GoPro Files Work in Lightroom?
Wondering whether GoPro photo and video files are compatible with Lightroom? You're in luck. Not only do they work, but Lightroom works especially well with GoPro RAW image files.
GoPro HERO7 Silver vs White
There aren't many differences between the GoPro HERO7 Silver and White, and only one of them is likely to be decisive for most users trying to choose between them. Here's a plain English rundown of the differences.
GoPro HERO7 White vs HERO (2018)
Here's my in-depth, hands-on comparison for the similarities and differences between the HERO7 White and the HERO (2018).
GoPro HERO7 Black vs HERO5 Black
Here's an in-depth, hands-on comparison of how the GoPro HERO5 Black compares with the newer HERO7 Black in terms of specs, features, and performance.
DigiPower Refuel ActionPack Extended Battery for GoPro Cameras
The ReFuel ActionPack is a waterproof extended battery for the GoPro HERO7 Black, HERO6 Black, HERO5 Black, and HERO (2018).
What is GoPro SuperPhoto?
The GoPro HERO7 Black introduced a new feature called SuperPhoto. Here’s a rundown of what it is and when to use it.
Photo Modes of the GoPro HERO7 Black
Here's a rundown of the photo features and options available on the GoPro HERO7 Black, the flagship camera in the new HERO7 lineup.
GoPro HERO7 Black vs HERO6 Black
If you're trying to choose between the HERO7 Black and HERO6 Black or deciding whether to upgrade, here's a detailed comparison of how they're similar and how they differ.
Lightroom Tips
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.
How to Save a Single Frame from a Video as a JPG Using Lightroom
If you're looking to extract a single frame from a video and save it as a JPG, here's how to do it in Lightroom.
How to Enable the Publish Services Panel If It's Hidden
Here's how to enable the Publish Services, Catalog, Folders, or Collections panels in the Library module if they're not visible.