• What Was Your Worst Photoshoot Ever?

    What Was Your Worst Photoshoot Ever?
    We have all had our fair share of smooth photoshoots where everything goes like a dream and probably a few not-so-smooth shoots where it feels like one never-ending disaster you can't escape. What was your worst photoshoot? This fun video features a photographer discussing his and offering some of the lessons he learned from the experience.
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  • How Big of an Issue Is the Canon EOS R5's Overheating in the Real World?

    How Big of an Issue Is the Canon EOS R5's Overheating in the Real World?
    When the Canon EOS R5 was first announced, one of its marquee features was its 8K raw video, but videographers quickly ran into issues with the camera overheating when recording in both 8K and 4K, leading some to question just how useful the camera actually is for video work. How much is this truly an issue in real-world usage, though? This excellent video review features a cinematographer and director discussing how the camera performs in specific modes after months of usage.
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  • The Nikon 24-70mm f/4 S and the Advantage Of Going Small

    The Nikon 24-70mm f/4 S and the Advantage Of Going Small
    A short walk leads to a short story about how bigger isn’t always better.
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  • Nikon’s Decision to Go Retro Could Be a Stroke of Genius

    Nikon’s Decision to Go Retro Could Be a Stroke of Genius
    According to rumors, Nikon’s next Z-mount camera will feature retro styling with a choice of three different looks. For a manufacturer whose mirrorless cameras have often been overshadowed by releases from Sony and Canon, rediscovering a feature that makes a product distinctive could be a smart move from Nikon.
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  • How to Shoot a Professional Black and White Portrait With Just One Light

    How to Shoot a Professional Black and White Portrait With Just One Light
    If you look at the work of professional portrait photographers, you will probably notice that they frequently use more complex two- or three-light setups. Such setups certainly have their place, as they enable a lot of creative flexibility, but that does not mean you cannot take professional portraits with just a single light. This excellent video tutorial will show you an effective single-light portrait setup for taking compelling images.
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  • How to Focus Stack for Perfect Sharpness From Start to Finish: Part One

    How to Focus Stack for Perfect Sharpness From Start to Finish: Part One
    As you progress in landscape photography, you might find yourself wondering how others get everything in focus within their images. In this article series and video, I'll go over how to focus stack while in the field and what to do once you sit down to process your images.
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  • How to Focus Stack Nighttime Landscapes

    How to Focus Stack Nighttime Landscapes
    Focus stacking is a common technique used by landscape photographers for images in which ultra-deep depth of field and high levels of sharpness are desired. You can use it for nighttime landscapes that incorporate things like the Milky Way as well, though it takes some additional considerations. This excellent video tutorial will show you a workflow for the technique as well as offer some helpful tips to ensure you get the best quality images.
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  • A New Astrophotography Plug-in and Some Thoughts on Topaz Plugins for Astro Work

    A New Astrophotography Plug-in and Some Thoughts on Topaz Plugins for Astro Work
    For astrophotographers who use Photoshop, here's some interesting and some good news. A just-released plug-in called APF-R (Absolute Point of Focus) can do wonders for your images. Astrophotographer Christoph Kaltseis has developed APF-R in order to achieve high-resolution, ultra-sharp images that still look natural. As astro-imagers know, trying to sharpen point sources like stars can result in ugly halos and other unwanted artifacts.
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  • Vanguard VEO HD2 1042M Monocular And Digiscoping Kit Announced

    Vanguard VEO HD2 1042M Monocular And Digiscoping Kit Announced
    Vanguard has announced the new VEO HD2 1042M Monocular and Digiscoping Kit - which includes a universal smartphone adaptor that will allow you to digiscope with almost any phone, and includes a Bluetooth remote control, letting you quickly photograph and share your sighting on the go.
  • The Loupedeck Live Saved My Workflow

    The Loupedeck Live Saved My Workflow
    When it comes to tools designed to help you edit, the main factor for me is time. Yes, I want tools to make things easier and more intuitive, but at the end of the day, those features must help save me time. The Loupedeck Live does all that and more.
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