Here’s my hands-on review of the Sony Alpha a6400, Sony’s newest addition to its compact mirrorless interchangeable lens range.
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Lumix S1 Mirrorless Camera Review
Here’s my hands-on review of the Lumix S1, a new full-frame mirrorless camera from Panasonic.
Lumix S1 High ISO Range Side-by-Side Examples
Here are some side-by-side comparisons of the Lumix S1’s high ISO performance from ISO 3200 through ISO 204800.
Photos Taken with a Lumix S1 Mirrorless Camera
Here’s a collection of sample images I’ve taken with the new Lumix S1 mirrorless camera from Panasonic.
Lumix S 24-105mm ƒ/4 Macro Zoom Lens Review
Here’s my hands-on review of the Lumix S 24-105mm ƒ/4 macro, a versatile and high-quality zoom lens for Lumix, Sigma, and Leica cameras using the L-mount system.
Lumix S 24-105mm ƒ/4 Zoom Lens Sample Images
I’ve recently been out shooting with the new Lumix S 24-105mm ƒ/4 on the also-new Lumix S1 full-frame mirrorless camera. Here are some images taken with the combination with an emphasis on examples showing how the lens performs in real-world shooting.
Ricoh GR III Sample Images
I’ve recently been out shooting with the new Ricoh GR III high-end compact camera. For good reason, the GR range cameras have a cult following with street photographers and travel photographers. Here’s a collection of high-resolution sample images I’ve taken with it.
Practical Examples of the Zoom Range of the Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm ƒ/4 Zoom Lens
Here are some practical examples taken at each end of the zoom range of the new Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 macro zoom lens.
Hands-on Review of the Olympus OM-D E-M1X Micro Four Thirds Mirrorless Camera
Here’s my hands-on review of the new Olympus OM-D E-M1X mirrorless camera, a high-end Micro Four Thirds camera with speed features especially well-suited to sports and wildlife photographers.
GoPro Tips
GoPro Deals
Here’s a roundup of the best deals on GoPro cameras that have caught my eye.
How to Remove and Replace a DJI Osmo Action’s Lens Port Cover
The lens port cover of your DJI Osmo Action might feel like it’s not going to come off, but it does. Here’s how.
DJI Osmo Action RockSteady vs GoPro HERO7 Black HyperSmooth
Both the DJI Osmo Action and GoPro HERO7 Black have in-camera video stabilization to create smoother video footage out of the camera. GoPro has HyperSmooth. DJI has RockSteady. Here’s how they compare side-by-side.
Video Modes of the DJI Osmo Action
Now that I’ve been out shooting with the new DJI Osmo Action, here’s a detailed rundown of its features and capabilities for shooting video.
Tips for Using GoPros In and Around Water
One of the great things about GoPros is that they’re fearless around water. Here are some tips for getting better results when shooting in and around the water.
Shooting Photos with the DJI Osmo Action
Here’s a detailed rundown of the DJI Osmo Action’s features and capabilities for shooting photos.
How to Change the Wifi Band Frequency on a GoPro
Some of the newer GoPro cameras allow you to select either 5Ghz or 2.4Ghz wifi bands. Here’s how to do it.
How to Reset and Find a GoPro’s Wifi Password and Network ID
If you’re trying to reset your GoPro’s wifi password or just look up what it is so you can connect, here are the steps for recent GoPro models.
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Photos Taken with a Sony 18-135mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 E-Mount Lens
This is a selection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony 18-135mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 E-Mount lens, a highly versatile zoom lens that’s an especially good pairing with cameras in Sony’a Alpha range such as the a6000, a6400, and a6500.
Photos Taken with a Sony a6400
Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony a6400 to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.
Sony a6400 High ISO Sample Images
Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony Alpha a6400 mirrorless camera using high ISOs from ISO 6400 up through ISO 102400.
Photos Taken with an Olympus OM-D E-M1X Micro Four Thirds Mirrorless Camera
Here’s a selection of images I’ve taken in my hands-on testing of the Olympus OM-D E-M1X Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera.
Photos Taken with the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm ƒ/2.8 Pro lens
Here are some photos I’ve taken with the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm ƒ/2.8 Pro lens.
Ricoh GR III High ISO Images
Here are some photos shot at high ISOs with the Ricoh GR III under real-world shooting conditions.
Sony a6400 ISO Range Sample Images
Here are some practical examples of photos shot throughout the Sony a6400’s ISO range from ISO 100 through ISO 102400.
Examples of the Zoom Range of the Sony 18-135mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 E-Mount Lens
The Sony E 18-135mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 is a popular choice for APS-C mirrorless cameras like the new Sony a6400 or the Sony a6000. And it makes for a versatile zoom lens for everyday travel photography. Here are some practical examples of its zoom range.
Lightroom Tips
How to Filter by Image Orientation of Landscape, Portrait, or Square
If you need to filter out just the portrait (vertical), landscape (horizontal), or square images, you can use the Aspect Ratio filter criteria.
How to Change the Color Behind Single Images in Lightroom Classic
You can change the color of the space behind single images in Lightroom. That can be simply a matter of preference or used as a visualization tool
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.
Practical Examples of the ISO Range of the Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Here are some practical examples of the ISO range of the Olympus OM-D E-M1X Micro Four Thirds camera.
Example of the Zoom Range of the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm ƒ/2.8 Pro Zoom Lens
Here’s a quick practical example of the zoom range of the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm ƒ/2.8 Pro zoom lens.
How to Switch Between Autofocus (AF) and Manual Focus (MF) on the Olympus M.Zuiko 12-40mm ƒ/2.8 Zoom Lens
Here’s how to switch between Autofocus (AF) and Manual Focus (MF) modes on the Olympus M.Zuiko 12-40mm ƒ/2.8 zoom lens.
Sony a6400 SD Card Recommendations
Here are some practical recommendations on which memory cards to get for the Sony a6400 so that you can take advantage of all of the camera’s features.
Book Review: Wildlife Photography: From First Principles to Professional Results, by Richard Bernabe
This new book from wildlife photographer Richard Bernabe is crammed with useful and practical information on capturing anything from the most exotic safari animals to the hidden gems in the wildlife in your backyard or local zoo.
Facebook Video Covers – Size, Aspect Ratio, Duration, and Options
You can now use a video as your Facebook cover instead of a photo. Here’s a rundown of the requirements and options to make it work.
Hands On with the Manfrotto Befree Advanced Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod
There are a few variants in Manfrotto’s Befree carbon fiber travel tripod line. The Befree Advanced adds twist locks and a heavier load rating.
How to Unlock an SD Card that’s Write Protected
If your camera is showing an error that the SD card is write protected, there’s usually a very simple fix.
Ricoh GR II High ISO Sample Images
Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Ricoh GR II in an effort to provide some practical examples of how the Ricoh GR II performs in low-lighting shooting conditions.
Photos Taken with a FujiFilm X-T3
Here’s a selection of images I’ve taken with a FujiFilm X-T3 to give a sense of how it performs under different real-world shooting conditions.
Sony HX99 Review
The Sony HX99 is a tiny camera with a massive zoom. It makes for a very good and versatile everyday travel camera that easily fits in your pocket. Here’s my hands-on review.
Photos Taken with a Sony HX99 Compact Camera
The Sony HX99 compact camera packs a massive zoom into a tiny camera as well as including some features you might not expect in a camera of this type. Here are some photos taken with the HX99 to provide some practical examples of how it performs under real-world shooting conditions.
Sony HX99 High ISO Sample Images
Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Sony HX99 focusing specifically on its highest ISO range of 1600 to 6400.
Sony HX99 Recommended SD Cards
Here are some recommendations on which SD cards to get for the Sony HX99 so that you can use all of the camera’s features.
Photos Taken with the FujiFilm XF 18-55mm ƒ/2.8-4 Lens
Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the FujiFilm XF 18-55mm lens to give some practical examples of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.
Practical Examples of the Zoom Range of the FujiFilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 Zoom Lens
The FujiFilm (Fujinon) XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS zoom lens, often included with FujiFilm X-series cameras such as the X-T3 and X-T2, is better than your average kit lens. Here are some practical examples of its zoom range from 18mm to 55mm.
Sirui T-1204SK Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod Review
Hands-on with the Sirui T-1204SK T-S carbon fiber travel tripod.
FujiFilm X-T3 High ISO Sample Images
Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the FujiFilm X-T3 specifically focusing on its high-ISO performance.
Photos Taken with a FujiFilm X-T2
Here’s a collection of travel-type photos I’ve taken with a FujiFilm X-T2 mirrorless camera.
Sony RX0 SD Card Recommendations
Some practical recommendations on which SD cards to get to be able to use all of the Sony RX0’s features.
Gift Ideas for Photographers
Photographers can be hard to buy gifts for. Here are some fun, functional, unusual, and kitschy ideas–something for everyone.
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.
Olympus TG-5 SD Card Recommendations
The Olympus TG-5 doesn’t come with an SD card as standard. So which should you get? Here are some practical recommendations for cards that are fast enough to take advantage of all the TG-5’s features.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 FujiFilm Finepix XP130 Waterproof Camera
Here’s my hands-on review of the FujiFilm Finepix XP130 waterproof camera, an affordably priced go-anywhere waterproof compact camera.
