Ten things to consider when setting up your new Sony a7R series camera
admin Congrats! Getting a new camera is exciting, but there are a few things you should consider setting up first on your new Sony, before you go out to take on…
Pros and cons of third-party batteries for your camera
I've had pretty good luck with third party batteries for my consumer level cameras. I tend to go with OEM batteries for my pro bodies.
Photography 101: What is Program mode on a camera?
Have you ever picked up your camera and wondered what that “P” meant? You know, that mode you tried once and never again? Program mode can be a powerful tool,…
What’s the best full-frame stills camera?
With the Canon EOS R5 released this year, there’s been a lot of comparisons made between Canon and Sony, in terms of the future of mirrorless. In the video above…
You got your very first camera; what do you need to learn?
You received your very first camera, now what? Here is a list of things to do and what you should learn as you start to use your new camera.
Why knowing camera settings are helpful
I am an administrator for two Facebook groups — Long Exposure Photography and Long Exposure Creativity. Every once in a while, I see people asking, “What are your camera settings?”…
How to hold your camera correctly
The first lesson in photography that most people overlook is how to hold a camera. "For God's sake, hold your camera correctly" is a short article teaching you how to…
Long exposure tricks: Use a low camera angle
While there has yet to be a true “dump” of snow in West Michigan, I went back and looked at some older photos recently, pulling up this photograph from Fallasburg…
Answering the question, which mirrorless camera should I buy?
If you’re just getting into photography, there are several things to consider when buying a camera. Why do you want a camera in the first place, and what’s drawing you…
Five tips for exploring history with your camera
Exploring history with your camera, I have found that I often learn and see more when I have it in my hands, really seeing what is before me.