Safari Diary, Sabi Sands, Day 2 Afternoon drive ((Excuse the quality of the photographs. I’m still on safari and not able to process photos properly on my old Toshiba Portege. I’ll re-do them all when I get back home)) The skies showed no sign of clearing as we headed out for our afternoon game drive. In search of leopards We’d[…]
Read moreRecently I was looking at bird photographs posted on Birdphotographers.net and saw a really beautiful image of two crowned cranes in a courtship dance. (click here to see the photo) As usual, I looked at the technical info to see what lens the photographer had been using and was very surprised to see that it was a Sigma 300mm-800mm zoom[…]
Read moreIf you’re in the market for a new DSLR then this review of the Canon EOS70D from photographyblog.com will make interesting reading. A good in depth review of Canon’s latest DSLR together with a look at some of its main rivals.
Read moreMy purchase of a Tamrac Expedition 6x photo backpack marks a transitions for me. After 2 decades of Billingham bags and 5 years of Domke, I’ve decided that it’s time to try out a different style of camera bag. Ever since I started getting paid for taking photographs I’ve only ever owned 2 camera bags. (strictly speaking 3, but my[…]
Read moreIt weighs more than 4.5 kg and costs around £15,500 so Nikon’s 800mm f5.6 6E telephoto lens is not something that is within reach of every photographer. But for those of you out there who happen to have the odd £15,000 burning a hole in your pocket, here are a few user reviews of this substantial piece of glass. First[…]
Read moreThe AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is Nikon’s long awaited successor to the venerable and now 13-year-old AF 80-400/4.5-5.6D VR. It covers a 5x zoom-range and has an improved optical design with quicker and quieter focusing and better image stabilization. Nikon’s 80mm-400mm lens has long been a favourite of wildlife photographers and this upgrade will be very welcome. Unfortunately[…]
Read moreCanon’s new EF 200-400mm f/4 L IS USM Extender 1.4x Lens is causing quite a stir. It certainly looks as though it could be a dream lens for wildlife photographers. As a Nikon user I am unlikely to ever get my hands on one so I can only look on enviously, but to help those Canon users out there who[…]
Read moreI’ve become so used to travelling with about 12kg of cameras and lenses that it feels quite strange to be without them and have only my Fujifilm X10 compact camera for company. Getting along with a Compact Camera I’ve never been a fan of compact cameras. It has nothing to do with their capabilities it’s just that I love the[…]
Read moreOld or new, getting hold of a quality digital camera still requires you to put down a decent chunk of change. In this article the highly regarded DPReview.com take a look at ten of the best DSLRs and ILCs available for under $1,000 £780. If you’re are looking to make the leap to an interchangeable lens camera this should give you[…]
Read moreDoes the smallest and lightest DSLR currently in production, the 18-million-pixel Canon EOS 100D, have what it takes to meet the demands of the enthusiast photographer? If you think this pint sized DSLR might be what you are looking for check out the full review on ePHOTOzine.com.
Read moreThe Nikon D600 and Canon EOS 6D are two of the most affordable full-frame sensor (ie the same size as 35mm film) cameras available. Here we compare the two cameras in our quick comparison review. If you are in the market for a full frame DSLR then this head to head comparison from ePHOTOzine.com should be useful.
Read moreTo the beginner, there’s a bewildering array of cameras out there these days. They advertise a multitude of features often wrapped up in technical jargon and sales-speak. How do you sift through it all to find the camera that’s right for you? If you don’t know how to choose between Nikon or Canon, Sony or Pentax this article from PhotoTuts+[…]
Read moreIf you’re using a Nikon D600, or are thinking of buying one, you should check out this useful page at Photography Bay
Read moreYour kids will get a lot more from their holiday if thay can share the fun of taking photos, not just watch Mum & Dad taking them. To ensure that the next wave of young photographers understand the performance and ergonomic advantages of using a real camera, you’ll need to get one into their hands as soon as possible. Here’s[…]
Read moreMost wildlife photographers, be they professional or amateur, will have a telephoto or zoom lens in their camera bag; there are so many occasions when you need to be able to bring your subject closer but you can’t get yourself physically closer. Unfortunately good telephoto lenses longer than 300mm are seriously expensive – thousands of pounds/dollars – so it is[…]
Read moreThere are two different sizes of DSLR: Crop-frame and full-frame. While the sensor size in crop-frame versions vary from brand to brand, they are typically 1.5x smaller than their full-frame counterparts. The sensor in a full-frame camera is the same size as a photo produced on 35mm film. But what’s the advantage to having a bigger sensor? This article from Photography Talk looks[…]
Read moreUndecided on whether to buy the Canon EOS 100D or Canon EOS 700D? Click here to read about the similarities and differences between Canon’s latest DSLRs, as revealed by What Digital Camera.
Read moreYou’ve done it. You’ve made the jump and replaced your compact camera with a Digital Single Lens Reflex camera (DSLR) and in doing so you’ve embarked on a new adventure that will both inspire and frustrate you, but you’ll never stop learning. You’re excited and you’re itching to get out there and start snapping with your new gear; but maybe[…]
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