All those photos you took are gone. Before you throw the camera at the wall and fire off a nasty email to the manufacturer, here are some things you can try to recover your photos.
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Adding a Fisheye Lens to the Olympus Tough Waterproof Cameras
If the built-in lens on your Olympus Tough TG-5 or TG-4 isn’t as wide as you’d like, there’s a waterproof fisheye adapter lens that you can snap onto the front that will instantly add a super wide-angle perspective.
EasyCover Silicon Skin for Camera Bodies
EasyCover silicon skins work like a protective glove for a camera body. Here’s what they are and aren’t.
Photos Taken with a Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G Lens
A collection of photos of taken with the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 lens that gives an idea of how it performs under real-world shooting conditions.
A Less Expensive Battery Grip for the Nikon D810 and D800
For the past few months I’ve been shooting a Vello BG-N7 battery grip on a Nikon D810. It retails for only a fraction of the cost of Nikon’s own battery grip. Here’s my hands-on review of the Vello grip.
How to Change WordPress’s Default JPG Compression
By default, Wordpress compresses the versions of images it creates at a JPG quality setting of 82 percent. Here’s how you can change it.
Photos Taken with a Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G DX Zoom Lens
Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G lens for DX cameras to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting.
Adding an Arca-Style Foot to the Sigma 150-600mm Sports Lens
If you have a Sigma 150-600mm Sports and are looking to use it on Arca-style tripods or gimbals, here’s a solution that’s better than simply adding a quick release plate.
How to See the Charge Status of Batteries in a Battery Grip on a Nikon D810 or D800
If you’re using a battery grip on the Nikon D810 or D800, here’s how to see the charge status of both batteries.
GoPro Tips
Using Dome Ports with GoPros for Over/Under Water Split Photos
If you’re looking to get split photos of above and below the water line, a dome port is what you want. Here’s a rundown of how they work with GoPros.
NiteCore UGP5 Charger for GoPro HERO5 Black Batteries
NiteCore is releasing a new charger for GoPro HERO5 Black batteries. It adds a few little nice tweaks to make it stand out from the competition.
Is it Normal for GoPros to Get Hot?
You might have noticed your camera getting very hot to the touch. In general, that’s normal, but there can be some consequences.
How to Format SD Cards in a GoPro
It’s always a good idea to format the SD card in the camera. Here’s a rundown of how to do it with recent GoPro models.
How to Set the Date and Time on a GoPro
GoPros have a couple of different ways of setting the date and time, each with its advantages.
Hands-on Review of the Wasabi Power Clutch for GoPro Cameras
The Wasabi Power Hand Grip is an external USB battery and hand grip in one. It’s a convenient way to add extra battery power to extend your GoPro filming.
Does GoPro Wifi Work Underwater?
Wondering if you can control your GoPro remotely by wifi underwater? An explanation of what’s possible and what isn’t to remotely control GoPros underwater.
Do GoPro Touchscreens Work Underwater?
Wondering if the touchscreen on the back of GoPro HERO5 Black or HERO4 Silver works underwater?
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Photos Taken with a Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens
A collection of photos taken with the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens to give an idea of how it performs in real-world shooting.
Backing up Photos to the Cloud with CloudBerry
There are several different apps that can automate and schedule backups of photo archives to different cloud storage providers. CloudBerry is one of the simplest, and it works with a wide range of cloud services.
Hands-On with the Really Right Stuff TVC-32G Ground Pod
The Really Right Stuff TVC-32G Ground Pod might be short, but don’t let that fool you. It’s an unusually strong and stable shooting platform when using large lenses or heavy gear.
Photos Taken with a Nikon 50mm f/1.4G
A collection of photos I’ve taken with a Nikon 50mm f/1.4G to give an idea of how it performs in real-world shooting.
Adding a Silicone Skin on the Olympus TG-5 Tough Camera
Looking to add a silicone skin to your shiny new Olympus TG-5 camera? Here’s a quick rundown of what the CSCH-126 silicon jacket accessory does and doesn’t do.
Sigma Teleconverters Side-by-Side: TC-1401 1.4x vs TC-2001 2x
I’ve been putting Sigma’s newest teleconverters to the test: the TC-1401 1.4x and the TC-2001 2x. Here’s what I found.
Photos Taken with a Nikon 16mm f/2.8D Fisheye Lens
Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Nikon 16mm f/2.8D Fisheye lens to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting.
Review of the Oben CTM-2500 5-Section Carbon Fiber Monopod
The Oben CTM-2500 is a solid yet light carbon fiber monopod. It stands up to 64 inches tall but collapses small enough to fit in carry-on. It can hold up to 26 pounds but itself weighs just a touch over one pound.
Lightroom Tips
How to Make Image Stack Icons Visible Again
If you can’t see the stack icons on the thumbnails in the grid view, here’s how to make sure that the option to display them is turned on.
How to Change a Stack’s Cover Thumbnail
Here’s how to change the image that’s used as the cover image for an image stack.
How to Filter Virtual Copies or Master Files
Lightroom has a quick way to separate out the virtual copies from the master versions. Here’s how to do it in the Library module.
How to Post to Instagram Directly from Lightroom
There are several different ways to post to Instagram from a desktop or laptop. Here’s an option for posting to Instagram from Lightroom directly.
Using JPEGmini Pro to Make Files Smaller when Exporting from Lightroom
JPEGmini Pro offers a way to make filesizes impressively smaller when you export JPGs from Lightroom or use with a publish service.
How to Export Photos While Maintaining Folder Structure
If you’re looking to export multiple images organized into folders while preserving the folder structure, there’s a plugin that can add that capability to Lightroom.
Revealing Clipped Highlights and Shadows
Lightroom has a very useful feature that shows you precisely the parts of an image where highlights or shadows are getting clipped as you adjust the settings.
How to Export Square Photos from Lightroom
Here’s a method for exporting square photos from Lightroom without having to create virtual copies or use the crop tool.
Search and Replace Plugins for WordPress
Whether you’re moving from HTTP to HTTPS, moving a site to a new domain, or updating links, there are times you might need site-wide search and replace to speed things up. Here are some options for Wordpress.
Hands on with the Oben CT-2391 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod
The Oben CT-2391 is a 3-section carbon fiber tripod that offers support for heavier camera rigs and those times when you need a tall tripod.
How To Schedule Posts to Instagram
Instagram doesn’t offer any built-in way to schedule posts, and it even discourages automated scheduling, but it can be done. Some options play by the rules better than others. Here’s a rundown of the options.
Photos Taken with a Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art Lens
A collection of sample photos taken with the Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art Lens to give an idea of how it performs in real-world shooting.
A Solid Tilt Head for Monopods: Oben VH-R2 Review
Oben’s VH-R2 Tilt Head for monopods is a solidly built tilt head that can handle the weight of most telephoto lenses. Here’s my hands-on review.
Hands-on with the Really Right Stuff TFC-14 Series 1 Carbon Fiber Tripod
The Really Right Stuff TFC-14 Series 1 Carbon Fiber Tripod doesn’t have bells and whistles, but it just might be my new favorite travel tripod.
Photos Taken with a Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-f/5.6G VR ED Zoom Telephoto Lens
A collection of photos taken with the Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G under various conditions to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting.
A Modular System for Charging Camera Batteries
The headline feature of the Watson Duo Charger is that it has swappable charging plates that make it compatible with a very wide range of camera batteries.
Joby Ballhead X Review
While it’s designed to be paired with the Joby GorillaPod Focus flexible tripod, the Joby Ballhead X is very good on its own terms as a small, strong, and affordable ballhead for a travel tripod.
Photos Taken with a Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED Lens
A collection of sample photos taken using the new Nikon 105mm f/1.4 lens with an emphasis on travel photography.
Review of the Oben BC-166 Dual Action Ballhead
The Oben BC-166 heavy-duty ballhead doesn’t try to do fancy. It aims for no-fuss, rock-solid support and easy adjustment. And it succeeds well.
Using Sigma’s USB Dock for Lens Updates and Tweaking
Sigma has a USB dock for its newer lenses that allows you to update the lens’s firmware and customize some of the lens’s core functions like autofocus and optical stabilization. Here’s how the USB dock works and what you can do with it.
My Current Favorite Powerbanks
A rundown of the external USB powerbanks that have earned a regular place in my travel kit for one reason or another.
New Wide-Angle Lenses from Nikon
Nikon has announced three new wide-angle lenses: a 28mm f/1.4 and 8-15mm fisheye zoom for FX sensor cameras and a 10-20mm ultra-wide zoom for DX sensor cameras.
Platypod Ultra Review
The latest Platypod, the Ultra, is another ultra-mobile and super-flexible mount that can be used as a tiny travel tripod or as a secure mounting point in all sorts of ways.
How to Get Screen Captures of Camera Menus
The Magewell USB Capture HDMI captures the HDMI output from a camera and send it to your computer.
How to Archive Photos in Instagram
Instagram has a new feature to archive posts. It makes them private, so only you can see them, without deleting the post and losing the comments and likes.
Chargers and Batteries for the Nikon D3400
A rundown of some of the good options for batteries and chargers that are compatible with the Nikon D3400, including Nikon’s own as well as some good ones from other manufacturers.
NiteCore USB Charger for Nikon Camera Batteries
NiteCore’s new charger for Nikon camera batteries has a few tricks up its sleave that Nikon’s own more expensive chargers don’t offer, like USB charging and a LED display of charging status.
How to Post to Instagram with a Web Browser by Spoofing the User Agent
Here’s a method for posting to Instagram from a desktop or laptop that doesn’t involve any third-party apps or installing plugins. It uses a feature built into several modern web browsers.
How to use Gramblr to Post to Instagram from a Desktop or Laptop
Gramblr is a free app and web service that lets you post photos to Instagram from a desktop or laptop. Here’s how it works.
How to use Uplet to Post Photos to Instagram from a Desktop or Laptop
Uplet is a simple Mac app that let’s you upload photos and videos from your desktop or laptop directly to Instagram.
Remote Shutter for the Ricoh Theta S
The Ricoh CA-3 Remote Shutter Release is a simple, quick remote shutter release that now works with the Theta S and Theta SC 360° cameras.
The New Sony a9 with Fast Everything is Now Available for Pre-order
Sony’s new Alpha a9 mirrorless camera, which brings boatloads of speed, is now available for pre-order.
Nikon D3400: How to Use the Auto ISO Feature
Here’s a rundown of how the Nikon D3400’s Auto ISO feature works.
Best Books on the Nikon D3400 DSLR
If you’ve just bought yourself a Nikon D3400, or even if you’ve had one for a while and are looking to make use of more of its features, here’s a quick rundown of what I think are the best books on using this camera.
Best Books on Taking Photos of Children and Families
One of my unsolicited pieces of advice I give to friends and family who are new parents is to take lots of photos. So here are some of my favorite books on taking photos of children and families.
A Better Way to Post Panoramas to Instagram
There’s a new and better way to share panoramas on Instagram. Here’s how to do it and some ways to prep the tiled images.
Shooting Macro Photos with the iPhone 7 and OlloClip Macro Pro Lens Set
If you’re looking to get in even closer than the iPhone 7’s camera can do, a snap-on lens like those in the OlloClip Macro Pro Lens Set can help.
Photos Taken with the Sony RX100 V Compact Camera
I’ve been shooting with the newest version in Sony’s RX100 compact camera line, the Sony RX100 V. Here’s a collection of high-resolution sample images to go along with my detailed review.
Polarizing Filter Shootout: Tiffen vs Hoya vs B+W vs Nikon
I’ve been putting some of the most popular circular polarizing filters to the test. Here are some side-by-side results.
Your Family in Pictures, by Me Ra Koh | Review
Photos of your kids are likely to be some of your most precious photos. This book aims to help you create better family keepsakes.
Silicone Skin Sleeve Case for the Ricoh Theta S and Theta SC
The distinctive design of the Ricoh Theta S and Theta SC has its benefits, but a silicone skin case improves the camera’s grippiness and adds some protection.
Photos Taken with the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM | Art Lens
A collection of sample images taken with Sigma’s 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens.
Photos Taken with the OlloClip Macro Pro Lens Set
OlloClip has released a set of macro lenses for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. It includes lenses with 7x, 14x, and 21x magnification. Here are some sample images.
Ricoh Theta S and Theta SC Extension Adapter to Make Ports Accessible
Ricoh has produced a simple solution to making the USB and HDMI ports accessible when mounting the Theta S and Theta SC on a tripod or stand for running with external power or doing live streaming.
How to Format the Memory Cards in a Nikon D810, D750, and D610
The Nikon D810, D750, and D610 have two methods for formatting the memory cards. One is obvious. The other is less obvious but is also quicker.
Photos Taken with a Nikon D3400 | Sample Images
A collection of high-resolution photos I’ve taken with a Nikon D3400 under real-world shooting conditions.
New Gear Announcement: Four New Sigma Lenses
Sigma have announced four new lenses for full-frame cameras: from a wide-angle prime to a long telephoto zoom.
New Gear Announcement: Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 4.6K Digital Cinema Camera
Blackmagic Design has announced its newest professional cinema camera, the Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 4.6K Digital Cinema Camera.