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Nikon AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G Lens – Featured User Review
The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G prime lens is a great option for photographers who want the traditional angle-of-view, low-light performance and bokeh of a 50mm prime lens for their DX-sensor Nikon digital SLR. I chose this review by havana_joe as a Featured User Review because he gives a very good overview of the […]
Read More »Lensbaby Composer – Featured User Review
The Lensbaby Composer is a unique digital SLR lens. The effect isn’t for everyone and as a result people either love it or hate it. I liked this user review by thecounsel, because he loves the Lensbaby Composer and gives plenty of details about why. If you’ve got a Lensbaby lens, please share your […]
Read More »Sigma 50-500mm OS HSM "Bigma" Lens – Featured User Review
This is our first user review for Sigma’s new “OS” image-stabilized 50-500mm “Bigma” zoom lens. The Bigma is popular with wildlife photographers who want an economical and reasonably sized alternative to big telephoto prime lenses. I’ve been waiting for a review of this lens because the OS image stabilization makes it a much more compelling […]
Read More »Video Tour Of The 2010 PMA Tradeshow
This is a fun “tour” video I made at the 2010 PMA camera and photography tradeshow in the Anaheim Convention Center. I compressed about an hour of walking the show floor looking at cameras, lenses and random accessories into just over five minutes. If you’ve never been to a photography tradeshow, this video will give […]
Read More »The Hot Shoe Diaries
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Accessory Reviews Featured How-To Nikon Photographers Photography Business Photography Tips Studio & Lighting
Do you know how to light an elf or an airplane? Can you do it with small flashes? Photographer Joe McNally has and shares the secrets and the results in this unusual book on photography lighting.
Read More »Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX Lens Review
Nikon designed their new AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX lens so photographers using DX-sensor Nikon digital SLRs like the D90, D5000 and D300 could have the image quality and performance of a classic 50mm prime lens. With a fast f/1.8 maximum aperture and an effective focal length of 52.5mm, the 35mm f/1.8G Nikkor is very […]
Read More »HP Photosmart C6380 All-in-One Printer, Copier, and Scanner Review
Many years ago I used to obsess about inkjet prints. Countless hours, not to mention pints of ink and reams of paper, were spent in search of the perfect print. Perfectionism is a terrible disease! “Why isn’t this easier?” I asked myself as I tossed yet another handful of incorrect work prints into the garbage. […]
Read More »Clik Elite Medium Nature Camera Pack Video Review
Clik Elite was officially introduced to the world at the PMA tradeshow this spring. I was really impressed with the backapcks they had at the show. But I was even more impressed by their genuine interest in what outdoor, action sports photographers like me want. These guys are making the camera packs I’ve been wanting […]
Read More »Datacolor SpyderCube Review
It’s small and unassuming, but Datacolor’s SpyderCube was one of the coolest things I saw at PMA this year. It looks like a small toy – a photographer’s dradle, maybe. But the SpyderCube is actually a sophisticated white balance and exposure tool. I wanted one as soon as I saw it. It’s small enough […]
Read More »Hoodman HoodLoupe And Point-and-Shoot Digital Cameras
My friend Uwe Steinmueller, an excellent fine art photographer who runs OutbackPhoto.com, just called to tell me about something he’s very excited about. He called himself a “happy camper” and said he’s “relieved” that he’s discovered an acceptable method for using point-and-shoot cameras. Uwe is very much a detail-oriented photographer. He’s an expert on the […]
Read More »Lightscoop Flash Accessory Review
I discovered Professor Kobre’s Lightscoop during the Holidays while I was putting together our Cheap Gifts for Photographers guide. It was suggested as a possible fit and when I looked it up on the Web I was impressed enough to include it in the guide. Basically, the Lightscoop allows cameras with pop-up flashes and hot […]
Read More »Products that made me go Hmmmm again
Sometimes I come across a product and wonder what it’s for, or why I’d want to use it even knowing what it’s for. Here’s the second, Dust-Aid’s Dust-Shield, a clear film seal for the mirror chamber of your DSLR.
Read More »X-Rite ColorMunki Photo Review
X-Rite’s ColorMunki line was announced at PMA this spring. A novel design, combined screen and printer calibration, and an affordable $500 price point is plenty to get attention with. I’ve used spectrophotometers to calibrate my computer monitor before and I personally found them to be boring, though essential devices. Sure, I want the photo on […]
Read More »Osprey Talon 22 Backpack Review
Osprey Talon 22 Backpack – The Ultimate Outdoor Photo Backpack? I’m kind of a backpack whore. Those of you who know me or my photography know I spend a lot of time on the mountain bike, skis, or hiking. I have all kinds of backpacks – both camera-specific and hydration packs made for action sports. […]
Read More »Phoxle SpectraSnap White Balance Filter and Flash Matching Filters Review
Phoxle makes two unique products to help you manage your white balance: SpectraSnap white balance filters and flash-matching filters. The SpectraSnap filters even come in a pocket-camera size. A variety of white balance products exist out there from ExpoDiscs to grey cards to do-it-yourself Pringles cans and gels with velcro. If you’re wondering what makes […]
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