Although there is a huge variation in lens designs and capabilities, the fundamental mechanism of the modern lens is generally about the same. However, one distinctly different type of lens is the mirror lens, and this neat set of videos takes a look at them and how they perform in practice. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Samyang/Rokinon has announced its latest lens for Sony APS-C cameras: the rectilinear AF 12mm f/2 E, complete with autofocus and weather-sealing for shooting in challenging conditions. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Studying and understanding color helps us become better photographers. In the process, we may discover that some things we believe are true may not be. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ivor Rackham)

People both outside of and inside the industry tend to romanticize the idea of being a professional photographer. But with pressure from technology and increased competition leading to low pay and more demand from clients, burnout is something that many of us either have or will experience in the future. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike O'Leary)

Photo By Jody Partin Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Mono Lake Blues” by Jody Partin. Location: Mono County, California. 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 Jody Partin appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original link(Originally posted by Staff)

The post Tamron Announces the 150-500mm, a Portable Zoom for Sony Mirrorless appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey. Earlier this week, Tamron unveiled the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD for Sony E-mount cameras, a lens that will offer significant power, versatility, and affordability to Sony users. The 150-500mm f/5-6.7 is Tamron’s “first ultra-telephoto zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras that reaches the 500mm focal length.” But despite the super-telephoto range, the 150-500mm is surprisingly compact. At 500mm, the lens reaches 11.1 in (28 cm), and when retracted to 150mm, it clocks in at a portable 8.3 in (21 cm) for a travel-ready package. While the f/6.7 maximum aperture may frustrate professionals, enthusiast sports, wildlife,...

OK, technically there is a way to do what I’m going to propose (but only in Lightroom Classic, and even then, it’s kind of a pain), but this is something so simple and something I’ve had people ask me many times if it’s possible to do in Lightroom. What is this request? An easy way to add white space around our image In Photoshop, this is literally a couple of clicks in the Canvas Size dialog box (shown above). I can add a 1″ border, or 2″ (as seen above) or 10″ to any side or all sides in just a couple of clicks. Why can’t we have something like that in Lightroom? I want to go from this…. (edge to...

Congratulations to Ross Stone for winning the recent Telephoto Landscapes Assignment with the image, “Shine Down On Me.” View the winning image and a selection of submissions in the gallery below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots! [See image gallery at www.outdoorphotographer.com] The post Telephoto Landscapes Assignment Winner Ross Stone appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. Original linkOriginal author: Staff

Sony just announced a lens that will get landscape photographers and astrophotographers excited: the 14mm f/1.8 GM. Check out this review from Gerald Undone and find out how it compares to the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)

Money is a subject that is rarely discussed openly and that can be detrimental to anyone newly trying to make some as a creative. Here is an interesting and open discussion about the topic. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Robert K Baggs)

The standard procedure for photographing a meteor shower is to photograph as wide a swath of the night sky as possible all night long. With modern digital cameras, this usually means setting a camera to shoot 15-30 second exposures at around ISO 1,600, with a 2-5 second pause between frames, resulting in a night’s haul of more than a thousand frames! While this photography can be fully automated, allowing you to sleep overnight, the real work of finding the meteors in your shots starts in the morning! We’ve cast our fishing net out, and now, it’s time to haul it back in to see what we’ve found. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by David Kodama)

Learning how to set your camera and light your subjects often means dealing with objectively measurable quantities, but when it comes to posing, the more nebulous and subjective nature can make it far more difficult to master. Most tutorials focus on posing women, but of course, you will often photograph men as well. This great video tutorial will show you some helpful tips and methods for posing men. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

CIPA recently released February shipment figures for the camera industry, which paint a picture of mixed fortunes and a complex path ahead for manufacturers. This generally looks to be positive news for Sony and Canon but is a warning for Nikon and Pentax. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Mike Smith)

Tamron today introduced two new Di III series zooms for Sony, a super-tele for full-frame cameras and a wide zoom for APS-sensor models. Both will be available in June. Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) The Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) is a relatively compact super-tele that will especially appeal to wildlife and sports photographers. Its closest competitor in Sony’s own lens lineup is arguably the FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS, and though the Tamron’s range is shorter, the lens is more compact even when fully extended to 500mm and priced about $600 less than the Sony. As a full-frame model, the lens can also be used with APS-sensor cameras, providing an equivalent range...

We are often used to very lush, intricate, and multi-layered landscape photos with rich, vibrant colors. There is certainly nothing wrong with that, but it is not the only way to create an image. At the other end of the spectrum is minimalist photography, and it comes with its own unique challenges. This excellent video tutorial will give you a wide variety of helpful tips to improve your minimalist photography and give you some ideas to try yourself. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Almost everyone has a cell phone these days and by extension, a phone camera. This means that anyone with a phone can create a decent enough image. To clarify, I’m not trying to debate whether someone is a “real photographer” or not. Instead, my intention is to persuade you to approach photography in a more considered and intentional way. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Ali Choudhry)

One of the most exciting things about moving into dedicated photo equipment is the ability to use more specialized focal lengths, with telephoto lenses being one of the best way to expand your creative options. This helpful video tutorial will show you how to use a telephoto lens and give you a variety of helpful tips for getting the best possible photos. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Alex Cooke)

Photo By Robert Henderson Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Yellow-Billed Oxpecker Conference” by Robert Henderson. Location: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. “The two juvenile yellow-billed oxpeckers are looking for a handout, but to no avail,” explains Henderson. “They’re going to have to find their own tasty ticks for dinner. Everyone who visits East Africa has pictures of these ubiquitous birds on their favorite animals, but I really like the way the stripes of the zebra swirl and focus attention on the birds.” Canon EOS 7D Mark II, Canon EF 100-400mm f/ 4.5-5.6 IS II USM lens at 560mm, Canon 1.4X III teleconverter. Exposure: 1/1000 sec., f/8, ISO 800. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the...

The post 11 Portrait Photography Ideas to Inspire You appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Kevin Landwer-Johan. Coming up with fresh portrait photography ideas is challenging for many photographers. Whether you take a lot of portraits or are a beginner, it’s always best to have a few good ideas up your sleeve. So here are 11 portrait photography ideas to create great images of whoever is in front of your camera, starting with… 1. Communicate well Let your portrait subjects know what you want from them. Talk to them about what you are doing with the lighting, props, and background. This will build their confidence in you and show them you are serious about taking some great...

Tamron has announced its latest lens for Sony APS-C cameras: the ultra-wide 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A2 RXD — the first APS-C lens of its type to offer such a fast maximum aperture. [ Read More ]Original link(Originally posted by Andy Day)