A Year With the Affordable Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens

Tamron's holy trinity of f/2.8 zoom lenses has been a runaway hit for the company, offering smart compromises that bring professional-level quality and performance at prices that significantly undercut those of first-party options. The 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD is the longest of the trio, offering a versatile focal length range and wide maximum aperture suitable for a wide range of scenarios. This great video review discusses how it holds up after a year of usage. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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Which Fujifilm Medium Format Camera Is Right for You?

Fujifilm has made medium format remarkably affordable compared to the past, bringing it within the realm of full frame prices and making it a viable alternative for many photographers. If you are interested in getting into the system, both the GFX 50S and GFX 50S II are fantastic options at different price levels, and this great video will help you choose which is right for you. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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A Review of the Affordable Yongnuo YN35mm f/2R DF DSM Lens

Yongnuo is well known for making highly affordable speedlights, but in the last few years, the company has branched out into manufacturing lenses that follow in that budget-friendly tradition. One such lens is the YN35mm f/2R DF DSM lens, and this excellent video review takes a look at how it performs in the real world. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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What is the Best Speedlite for Under $100?

If you're new to photography and want to dip your toe in the waters of flash, you could be forgiven for not knowing where to start. There are speedlites ranging from cheap through to expensive by anyone's standards, and it can be difficult to delineate which option is the best value. Here is one photographer's answer to the best low-cost speedlite. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)
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A Fujifilm GFX User's First Impressions of the Hasselblad 907X

Fujifilm has lowered the bar of entry to digital medium format cameras significantly, allowing many to enjoy the larger sensor size without having to spend the price of a new car. However, Hasselblad has options that are now in line with higher-end full frame cameras, so how do they compare? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)
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Which Leica System Is Right for You?

When most people think of Leica cameras, they think of their iconic rangefinders and associated lenses, but the company actually maintains several different camera systems. If you are interested in the Leica aesthetic and experience but are not sure which one is right for you, this excellent video review goes over three distinct full frame options and their differences, pros, and cons. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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Keys to Getting Organized in Lightroom Classic

As I’ve worked with people over the years, I’ve noticed a few common obstacles to getting their Lightroom Classic (LrC) lives more organized, so my approach to this article is to address ways to overcome these issues to help anyone struggling to feel more in control of their growing photo libraries. [Editor’s note, this article originally appeared in the September, 2021 issue of Photoshop User Magazine.] One of the first obstacles to overcome is understanding what all the components of a LrC workflow are so that we can manage them over time. From there, the next hurdle is knowing what organizational tools are available within LrC, and then how to use them. Once people understand the components and the tools, then...
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The Reality of Being a Landscape Photographer

Hop on Instagram, and you will probably get the impression that landscape photography is the sort of thing where you travel from epic place to place, enjoying jaw-dropping views and beautiful weather. The reality is far from that, though, and you can get a greater appreciation for the process by seeing what really happens behind the social media posts, and this awesome video will show you just that. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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Photo Of The Day By Equilibrium

Photo By Equilibrium Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Coombsgate” by Equilibrium. Location: Woolacombe, North Devon, England. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them. The post Photo Of The Day By Equilibrium appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)
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RAW vs JPEG: Which File Type Is Best?

The post RAW vs JPEG: Which File Type Is Best? appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. Which is right for you, RAW vs JPEG? For beginners, it’s one of the toughest questions out there – but I’m here to help you make a confident, informed decision, one that you won’t regret five, ten, or twenty years down the line. Specifically, I’m going to explain: What RAW and JPEG files actually areThe advantages (and disadvantages) of RAW over JPEGThe advantages (and disadvantages) of JPEG over RAWSoftware to consider for RAW and JPEG imagesMuch more! So if you’re ready to determine the perfect file format for your photos – and put this pesky question to bed, once...camera and memory cards
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A Deep Look at the New Canon EOS R3

The Canon EOS R3 is finally here, and it offers some jaw-dropping specs that are sure to have a lot of photographers and filmmakers salivating. How does it hold up in real-world usage? This excellent video review takes a look at the new camera and discusses how it performs. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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5 Helpful Tips for Photographing Landscapes With a Wide Angle Lens

When it comes to landscape photography, a wide angle lens is most often the tool chosen for a given scene, simply because most scenes have a lot to take in. However, wide angle lenses come with their own unique challenges and pitfalls. This great video tutorial will show you five helpful tips for improving your landscape images when working with a wide angle lens. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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What Are These Strange Drone Accessories Used For?

Most drones are pretty simple when it comes down to it: a flying device with a camera attached. Accessories are not really that common in the drone world besides basic things like propeller guards. However, one DJI drone system comes with some bizarre accessories, and this neat video takes a look at them, what they are useful for, and how well they work. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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Astrophotography From Start to Finish: Shooting, Stacking, and Post-Production

Astrophotography is one of the most rewarding but complex genres of photography. There are a lot of steps that go into creating a great image of the night sky and Milky Way, and what better way to learn than to watch somebody do it from start to finish. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)
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This Free Photoshop Clone May Have You Canceling Your Adobe Subscription

A free piece of software that looks and runs like Photoshop sounds too good to be true, right? Here's what you need to know about this potential "Photoshop killer". [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Paul Parker)
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Surprising Results From the Nikon Z 5 With a Kit Lens for Print

In this video, compare the Nikon Z 5 with a kit lens to the Nikon Z 7 with the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 for print results. Is there as much difference as you would think, or would you be happy with the entry-level camera and the kit lens? [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)
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Why Tethering Is So Useful

The majority of photographers simply take their pictures, pop out the memory card, and import their images into their computer. If you are working in a studio, however, tethering can be a real improvement to your workflow, and this great video tutorial will show you why and help you troubleshoot common tethering issues in Lightroom and Capture One. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)
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This Will Forever Change the Way You Digitize Film: We Review the pixl-latr

For the longest time, digitizing film was both the best and worst part of being a film photographer. In walks pixl-latr, and the world of digitization is forever different. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by James Madison)
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Photo Of The Day By Clayton Peoples

Photo By Clayton People Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Awe” by Clayton Peoples. Location: Glacier National Park, Montana. “I recently visited Two Medicine Lake in Glacier National Park on a calm, partly cloudy morning,” explains Peoples. “As the clouds danced and morphed overhead, it created truly awe-inspiring scenes. I clicked away, trying different angles and orientations. For this particular photo, I went for a wide-angle view in portrait orientation to include foreground rocks along the shore and the clouds billowing above. I like the result!” Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the...
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Canon Unveils Two New RF Lenses: 16mm f/2.8 and 100-400mm f/5.6-8

Alongside the much-anticipated EOS R3, Canon has announced the release of two new lenses for its full frame mirrorless cameras: the RF 16mm f/2.8 STM and RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)
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