Photography’s popularity is always growing. And photography’s accessibility is also growing as camera technology simultaneously advances and becomes more affordable. So it’s no big leap of faith to figure that more people are looking to photography as a means of generating income.
However, even though camera technology is becoming more affordable, DSLRs still aren’t cheap.
… Continue reading 5 of the Best Prosumer DSLRs for Budding Professional Photographers
Micro four-thirds cameras, otherwise known as mirrorless cameras, have been around for a little while now. And during the time they’ve been on the market, the companies that make them have been steadily improving on these pint-sized wonders.
Many professional photographers in different fields are beginning to make the switch to mirrorless cameras, opting for something smaller than bulky DSLRs. And many other photographers who still need the high image quality of a pro-level DSLR are adding mirrorless cameras to their go-bags.
The Nikon D800 is a professional full frame camera from Nikon that features a whopping 36,3 megapixels, the autofocus system from the D4, and dual card slots.
But is Nikon’s lightest full-frame DSLR capable of delivering the image quality and dynamic range that Nikon promises? Let’s find out…
… Continue reading Nikon D800 Review- The King Of Full Frame?
Most university students will have lots of new adventures to record while in college; but let’s face it, these days, young people want to take excellent photos of their dorm room parties and campus life and appear cool while they’re doing it. A contemporary camera in hand not only helps folks save their college memories, but it also can make users look like experts among their colleague while recording.
Students can effortlessly stash today’s digital cameras in book bags or pockets while strolling around campus. They can even buy models with built-in wi-fi; which promotes regular image sharing for relatives back home; particularly useful considering that many universities provide no-cost WiFi throughout campus.
… Continue reading Fantastic Digital Cameras Made for College Students
The goliaths of the digital SLR world are Canon, Sony and Nikon. When progressing to this photographic level of awesome picture taking, deciding on your first Professional DSLR is a very important decision. And due to all the varying DSLR camera reviews available on the internet it can prove to be a somewhat daunting one!
It’s All About The Loyalty
Chances are, you’ll remain loyal to to your chosen brand for your entire picture taking career; building a vast and impressive collection of that particular brands accessories. But before you start counting your hard earned penny’s, you need to ask yourself:
… Continue reading DSLR Camera Reviews 2013: Which DSLR To Buy?
Do you remember your first photo camera? I do remember mine. To be honest, it was my parents’ camera – Polaroid. I was ecstatic that the photo appears in no time. Something I saw around became a cute neat picture in a few minutes. There was great magic for me in this process, but when I grew older it was lost. The technical progress goes on. When I was a kid I couldn’t even dream of the digital cameras for kids that are available today.
… Continue reading 20 Digital Cameras for a Kid or How to Become a Photographer from an Early Age
Rejoice, Canon fans, for we have a new Canon EOS 6D coming.
Preorders are already available at Adorama, Amazon and B&H Photo at the price of $2099 for body only, $2899 for kit with EF24-105mm f4L IS USM Lens.
… Continue reading The New Canon EOS 6D – Welcome to the Full-Frame Club!
Having a digital camera is a necessity in this day and age. You never know when you’ll have to take clear, high-quality digital photos, so having a digital camera is a must. If you need to take pictures of a vehicle after a car accident for car insurance claims, the digital camera is a godsend. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on a digital camera, either. Here are five of the best digital cameras for under $200.
I was browsing through The Official White House Photostream on Flickr today. The photographs are excellent. Pete Souza is the Chief Official White House Photographer for President Obama and Director of the White House photo office.
I noticed that the EXIF data was available for just about every photo and it contained lens information. Naturally, being a programmer/photography geek, I decided to download the EXIF data for all 1,433 photos (as of today) and find out which lenses the White House photography staff likes best. Here are the results:
| Camera | # of photos |
| Canon EOS 5D Mark II | 1074 |
| Canon EOS 1DS Mark III | 31 |
| Canon EOS 5D | 23 |
| Canon EOS 1DS Mark II | 2 |
| Unknown | 303 |
| Lens | # of photos |
| EF35mm f/1.4L USM | 439 |
| EF50mm f/1.2L USM | 179 |
| EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM | 166 |
| EF135mm f/2L USM | 136 |
| EF24mm f/1.4L II USM | 69 |
| EF85mm f/1.2L II USM | 34 |
| EF70-200mm f/4L USM | 16 |
| EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM | 27 |
| EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM | 20 |
| EF28mm f/1.8 USM | 10 |
| EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM | 5 |
| EF135mm f/2L USM +1.4x | 3 |
| EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM | 3 |
| EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM | 3 |
| EF24mm f/1.4L USM | 3 |
| EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM | 2 |
| EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM +1.4x | 2 |
| 70.0-200.0 mm | 2 |
| EF20mm f/2.8 USM | 1 |
| EF35mm f/2 | 1 |
| EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x | 1 |
| EF200mm f/1.8L USM | 1 |
| Unknown | 310 |
… Continue reading Top cameras and lenses used by the White House photography staff
On semi-impulse I bought a Nikon D90 kit last Thursday from Amazon after nearly four years with my trusty D70. I sat down with the manual over the weekend and got to know it a little better. There are plenty of great in-depth reviews of the D90 out there with tech comparisons and sample photos. This is not one of those. I’m just going to give you my first impressions of the D90, especially things about it that made me smile, from the perspective of a D70 upgrader:
