Lightroom might be the most popular one-stop image management and image processing app, but it's not the only option. Here are some apps to look at if you're after an alternative to Lightroom.
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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.
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.
Reviews
Nikon 20mm ƒ/1.8G ED Wide-Angle Lens Hands-on Review
Here's my hands-on review of the Nikon 20mm ƒ/1.8G ED fast, wide-angle prime as a travel photography lens.
Photos Taken with a Nikon 20mm ƒ/1.8G ED Wide-Angle Lens
Here's a collection of travel-style images I've taken with the Nikon 20mm ƒ/1.8G ED wide-angle prime lens to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.
Photos Taken with a Sony RX0 Camera
The Sony RX0 is tiny and looks like an action camera that's built for shooting video, but it's a surprisingly capable stills camera as well. Here are some example photos I've taken with it to give a sense of its real-world performance.
Sony RX0 Camera Hands-on Review
The Sony RX0 is tiny, rugged, and waterproof. But while it might look like Sony's answer to GoPro, it packs a surprising amount of high-end features and power.
Hands on with the Spivo Flexible Tripod
Traditional travel tripods are straight and stiff--the stiffer the better. But these small portable tripods take an unconventional approach in being bendy.
Shooting Photos at High ISOs with the Sony RX0 Miniature Camera
The Sony RX0 is a tiny but surprisingly powerful camera. Here's what I've found when shooting photos with it in the ISO 3200 to ISO 12800 range.
Hands-on Review of the Sony FE 16-35mm ƒ/2.8 GM Lens
I've been shooting with the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM zoom lens on a Sony a7 iii full-frame mirrorless camera. Here's my hands-on review.
Sample Photos Taken with a Sony a7iii
Here are some sample photos I've taken with the Sony a7iii mirrorless camera to give a sense of how it performs under real-world shooting conditions.
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.
Hands On with the LensBaby SOL 45
LensBaby have released a new model in their range of special effects lenses. This one, the SOL 45, has a focal length of 45mm and combines selective focus and tilting. Here's my review and some photos taken with it.
Which Battery to Get for the Sony RX0
Battery life isn't one of the Sony RX0's strengths. Whether you're looking for spares, a replacement battery, or external chargers, here's a rundown of the options.
A Grip, Table-Top Tripod, and Shutter Release for the Sony RX0 Camera
The Sony RX0 is compatible with just about any grip that folds out to a table-top tripod. But Sony makes one that adds a built in shutter release.
Hands-on Review of the FujiFilm Finepix XP130 Waterproof Camera
Here's my hands-on review of FujiFilm's XP130 waterproof camera, an affordably priced go-anywhere waterproof compact camera.
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.
Using Burst Modes on FujiFilm Finepix XP120 & XP130 Waterproof Cameras
The FujiFilm Finepix XP120 and XP130 adventure cameras have a number of burst shooting modes available for capturing fast-moving action, but it's not necessarily self-evident what they do. So here's a rundown.
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.
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM E-Mount Lens | Sample Images
A collection of photos taken with the Sony FE 16-35mm ƒ/2.8 GM lens to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.
Sony a7iii High ISO Sample Images
The cameras in Sony's Alpha range are well-known for their superb sensors. I've been shooting with the latest model, the Sony a7iii, at high ISOs to find out how well it performs in real-world shooting in low-light conditions at high ISOs. Here are the results and some examples.
Silent Shooting with the Sony a7iii
Some cameras say they have a silent shutter, but when you go to use it they turn out to just have a very quiet shutter. I've been pleasantly surprised that the one on the Sony a7iii really is silent. Here's how to set it up.
Photos Taken with a Sony Distagon T* 35mm ƒ/1.4 ZA Lens
Here's a selection of sample images I've taken with the Sony 35mm ƒ/1.4 ZA lens, one of Sony's high-end E-mount prime lenses.
Photos Taken with a Sony 50mm ƒ/1.4 ZA Prime Lens on a Sony a7 iii
The Sony 50mm ƒ/1.4 ZA lens is one of Sony's high-end lenses. On full-frame sensors it offers a normal perspective and is especially good for low-light and selective focus shooting. Here are some sample photos I've taken with it.
How Useful are the Fujifilm X-T2's High ISO Settings in Real-World Shooting?
Wondering how useful the Fujifilm X-T2's high-ISO settings are that go all the way up to ISO 51200? I shot some images to find out.
Sigma 105mm ƒ/2.8 Macro Sample Images
A selection of sample images I've shot with the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM macro prime lens.
How to Enable the Fujifilm X-T2's Maximum ISO Settings
How to access all of the extended ISO settings on the Fujifilm X-T2 isn't really self-evident. That's because you need to customize one of the settings. Here's how to do it.
How Useful are the Sony a7r iii's High ISO Settings in Real-World Shooting?
How useful are the Sony a7r iii's high-ISO settings that go all the way up to ISO 102400? I shot some images to find out.
Sony a7r iii Sample Images: ISO Range
The Sony a7r iii has a well-earned reputation for boasting an extraordinarily good sensor, and it has an ISO range from 50 up through 102400. I shot some real-world examples through the ISO range to see how the ISO settings compare side by side.
How to Lock the ISO and Shutter Speed Dials on the Fujifilm X-T2
Locking the X-T2's ISO and shutter speed dials is very simple, but the lock works slightly differently to other cameras I've used. Here's how to do it.
How to Set the Sony a7r iii to Automatically Switch to Memory Card Slot 2 when Slot 1 is Full
By default, the Sony a7r iii doesn't automatically switch to memory card slot 2 when the card in slot 1 is full. So if you're getting an error message that there's no space on the memory card and it's not automatically switching to the card in slot 2, here's how to change that.
Fujifilm X-T2 ISO Range Sample Images
The Fujifilm X-T2 has an ISO range from 100 to 51200. Here's a collection of sample images shot across the full ISO range to give an idea of how to performs in real-world shooting.
Hands-on with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 Mirrorless Camera
The Fujifilm X-Pro2 might not have all the bells and whistles of some other mirrorless cameras out there, but it excels at refined shooting pleasure.
Manfrotto 190Go! M-Series Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod | Review
The Manfrotto 190go! M-Series Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod is a 4-section tripod that's rated for a load capacity of about 15 pounds, stands up to 58 inches tall, and weights under 3 pounds. Here's my hands-on review.
Sirui W-2204 Waterproof Carbon Fiber Tripod | Hands-on Review
The Sirui W-2204 carbon fiber tripod has a distinctive feature: it's waterproof. A happy side-effect of that is that it's also protected against sand and grit.
How to Format a Memory Card in the Sony a6000
A guide on how to format memory cards in the Sony a6000 camera to free up space and to prepare the memory card just the way the camera wants it.
Sony Alpha a6000 Memory Card Recommendations
In some shooting modes, the Sony a6000 can be picky about what memory card you put into it. Here are some recommendations for which memory cards work best in the a6000.
How to Export a Single Frame as a JPG from Premiere Pro
There are two methods for exporting an individual frame from a Premiere Pro project. One is quick and simple but doesn't give you much control. The other involves more steps but gives you more control over things like size and compression amount.
How to Find an Instagram Location ID
Here's the quick way to find Instagram's location ID for any given place. This is useful for some plugins or feeds that can use location ID as a filter.
WD My Passport Wireless Pro Hands-on Review
The WD MyPassport Wireless Pro combines an SD memory card reader, an internal hard drive, and a rechargeable battery into a pack-friendly device for backing up photos from a memory card while traveling.
Nikon D3400 High ISO Image Samples
A collection of images taken across the Nikon D3400's ISO range (ISO 100 through ISO 25600) to provide examples of the D3400's high-ISO performance.
Nikon D7200 Memory Card Recommendations
Here are some practical recommendations for SD cards that work well in the Nikon D7200, focusing on cards that are fast enough, reliable, cost-effective, and readily available.
Spare Battery and Charger Options for the Nikon D7500
A rundown of some of the best options for replacement EN-EL15a batteries for the Nikon D7500.
Photos Taken with a Nikon D7500 DSLR
A collection of sample images I've shot with the D7500 to give a sense of how it performs under real-world shooting conditions.
How to Make Your Twitter Photos Accessible to Visually Impaired Users by Adding Image Descriptions
Twitter has a built-in way to make your photos accessible to visually impaired users by adding image descriptions. Here's how to enable and use the feature.
Nikon D7500 High-ISO Examples
To give a sense of the Nikon D7500's high-ISO performance, I've put together a some example photos shot at a range of ISO settings.
How Do You Change the ISO on a Nikon D7500?
A guide to changing the ISO on a Nikon D7500, including an explanation of the D7500's Auto ISO feature.
Keeping Out the Wrong Kind of Light
We expect light to come in the front of the camera. Shooting with the lens cap on doesn't tend to work so well. But we don't always expect it to come in the back. Here's a real-world example of light leak through the viewfinder.
How to Use the Nikon D7500's Virtual Horizon Tools
The Nikon D7500 has built-in virtual horizon tools that provide a more precise alternative to the old-fashioned bubble level method of making sure you're shooting level. Here's how to use the three different versions of it.
Photos Taken with a Nikon 24mm f/1.4G ED Lens | Sample Images
If I had to pick one lens to take with me to the ends of the earth, it would be this one: Nikon's 24mm ƒ/1.4G. Here are some example photos I've shot with it.
Recommended Memory Cards for the Nikon D7100
Here are some practical recommendations for SD cards that work well in the Nikon D7200, focusing on cards that are fast enough, reliable, cost-effective, and readily available.
How to Extract Preview JPGs from RAW Files
If you're looking to extract the JPG preview that's embedded in a RAW image file, here are two free apps that can help.