Gear talk is the discussion of the equipment side of photography. This will include which equipment to use and/or how to use it to achieve the best results.
Getting the most out of your camera is something that everyone with a DSLR or mirrorless camera strives for. These cameras are technological marvels. They can do amazing things. However, they do have limitations. The trick is to learn to fully utilize your camera’s full dynamic range and get as much detail at the extremes…
Well, I’ve switched from a DSLR to a mirrorless camera. That’s right after all these years I’ve finally done it. It was never a case of not wanting to learn a new technology or anything like that at all. Rather, for most of this time there’s never been a compelling benefit to me in making…
Most photographers don’t fully understand how ISO affects noise in their camera. That’s because most of us have been taught that we don’t really need to think that much about it. Specifically, we’ve all been taught that noise increases as you increase sensor sensitivity (or ISO) setting. The chart to the right, illustrates this perception….
Happy New Year! The new year represents a new beginning; a chance to start afresh. It’s a good time to set goals for upping your game in photography in the coming year. This can be in the form of trying new genres, learning new techniques, or honing your skills. Maybe it is just going out…
Let’s face it; camera gear is expensive. We all save up for that special piece of gear we wanted until we finally go ahead and make the buy. Then we start wondering, “Did I get the best deal? Did I overpay?” Fortunately, price watch (PW) sites can help us get the best deal and save…
I recently wrote about how I made my decision on whether or not to switch to a mirrorless camera. While writing the article I was struck by the strange mis-branding of mirrorless cameras. I find it very strange that the manufacturers market the camera using the term “mirrorless” as the defining nomenclature. They’ve chosen to…
When talking about mirrorless cameras, facts and hype often get intertwined and confused. It reminds me of the early days of the iPhone. A cult of “fan boys” developed that gushed exuberantly about the iPhone. The cult exclaimed how it changed their life and whenever a new model came out, they dutifully lined up, money…
Neutral density (ND) filters are used extensively in making long exposure photos. They create wonderful images with smooth water and streaky clouds in the sky. However, you might need to do some camera and ND filter math when using them. It’s not overly difficult but can be cumbersome when trying to set up gear while…
There is a frequently used acronym in the military that can also serve as a good reminder for photographers before they go out shooting. The acronym is RTB which means “return to base”. Come back to where you started; come back home. Metaphorically we need to return to base before we use our camera; something…
