Embellish Landscape Photos with Perfect In-Camera Sunstars (VIDEO)
All outdoor photographers look for a creative edge that make their images stand out from the crowd, especially when shooting iconic sites that have been photographed time and time again. Today’s quick tutorial from the KPM YouTube channel demonstrates how to do exactly that by including a perfectly defined sunstar that adds drama and depth when framing up a shot. Perhaps this technique is unfamiliar, or maybe you’ve tried it in the past and your sunstars appeared weak and unimpressive. In either case, all that’s going to change in the next four minutes. Here’s how Instructor Madhaven summarizes this episode: “I break down the art of photographing sunstars—those radiant bursts of…
Canon Commits to Continuing In-House Sensor Development
Image sensor research and development is notoriously costly, which is why so many manufacturers have opted to work with an existing sensor fabrication company, like Sony Semiconductor, rather than develop their own in-house. Canon has been one of the few exceptions and, according to its executives, that will remain the case. [Read More]
OM System’s Strategy Might Box It Into No-Man’s Land
OM System isn’t willing to sacrifice the performance of its computational photography features in order to increase the resolution of its sensors. That strategy leverages one of the company’s competitive advantages, but it also very well makes it difficult for its cameras to appeal to any photographer. [Read More]
Never Lose Your Photos: Protect Memory Cards Like This (VIDEO)
If you’ve ever unwittingly deleted photos from a memory card, the pain of losing hard-earned images is about as bad as can be. In the next four minutes you’ll learn how to void this disaster forever more by safeguarding the memory cards you use. Instructor Anthony Crothers is British pro and a popular instructor with two decades of experience sharing practical knowledge on the latest gear, photographic techniques and technologies, and other real-world tips for elevating your shooting and post-processing skills. Here’s how Crothers describes the goal of today’s episode: “In this short video I share with you a very simple and effective system to keep your SD cards safe…
Novachips’ CFexpress 4.0 Type A and B Cards Promise Incredible Value
South Korean memory company Novachips announced new CFexpress 4.0 memory cards that promise to be as affordable as SD cards. Novachips’ new CFexpress Type A and Type B memory cards come in sizes ranging from 330GB to a whopping 3.2 TB, with prices starting at $199. [Read More]
REVIEW Nikon Z6III — Best All-Round Mirrorless?
The Nikon Z6III sits about in the middle of their Z-series mirrorless camera lineup, but make no mistake! The Z6III is way more than a mid-range camera. Chockfull for high-end photo and video features, the Nikon Z6III is sure to be a favorite, durable creative workhorse for years to come. Nikon Z6III Overview At 24.5 megapixels, the Nikon Z6III falls just below to 45.7-megapixel Z9/Z8/Z7II series and above the APS-C format Z50II/Z30/Z fc models. In terms of value-for-dollar, in many minds it sits at the top. Megapixels do matter, but they are by no means the defining differentiator. Shutterbug had the rare opportunity to borrow a Nikon Z6III and two…
This So-Called Rule Yields Predictable, Uninspired Photos (VIDEO)
To paraphrase Winston Churchill, “There are too many rules of grammar up with which to put.” And the same holds true for photography rules, especially with regard to composition. Instructor Ian Worth admits that a few of these familiar notions can help frame an image, as long as you understand when they’re advisable and when they should be ignored. Worth is a notable landscape photographer based in Wales who posts weekly “laid-back” behind-the scenes adventures that share practical tips to help others emulate his work and capture stunning in the field. The topic of today’s discussion is the validity of a concept known as “Clean Edges” or “Edge Awareness.” According to…
Fix This Invisible Threat That Spoils Wildlife & Landscape Photos (VIDEO)
Do your wildlife, nature, and landscape photos appear blurry or wavy even though you used the “proper” settings and achieved precise focus? The problem may not be a faulty camera or lens, but rather what instructor Matthew Gehly calls an image-killing “invisible threat” that’s easy to avoid. Gehly is a professional wildlife photographer whose behind-the-scenes adventures share powerful techniques that all outdoor shooters can use to avoid common problems. This quick episode describes the concept of “heat haze” (otherwise known as heat shimmer, heat refraction, or heat distortion) that can easily result in unsharp images. In less than seven minutes you’ll learn what causes this dilemma and how to spot…
OM System Says It Prioritizes Computational Features Over Megapixels
The biggest benefit of Micro Four Thirds is size: cameras and lenses can be significantly smaller than APS-C or full-frame options. One perceived downside, however, is lower resolution. OM System says it could look into higher-resolution sensors but wouldn’t select them if it meant sacrificing computational performance. [Read More]
Fujifilm Teases New Camera That Combines X100VI and GFX 100S II
Fujifilm’s X Summit in Prague, Czechia, is just six days away. The event, scheduled to start at 6 AM EDT (3 AM PDT) on March 20, will deliver at least one big surprise: a new camera. [Read More]
