Sony A7 V Overview: The Hybrid Camera Perfected?
Four years in the making, Sony's fifth-generation full-frame workhorse delivers flagship performance at an enthusiast price
Photography for the Serious Amateur
Photography for the Serious Amateur
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Why Silica Gel Sucks! What To Use Instead For Camera Storage
Using Silica Gel for camera & lens storage is tedious. Use a Dry Cabinet instead!
Canon EOS R5 Mark II Specs
Canon announced their update to the EOS R5, the EOS R5 Mark II today. As expected, the specs are a step up from the original R5. The sensor size is the same, though it is a new sensor with higher…
Sony A9 III: Game-changing Full-Frame Global Shutter, 120FPS 24.6MPx Camera
Sony announced the Sony A9 iii on 07 November 2023, a 24.6 Megapixel Full-frame mirrorless camera with the world’s first global shutter full-frame stacked CMOS image sensor capable of shooting at 120 frames per second. The camera also boasts a…
Sony a7R V Launched Officially
Sony announced their latest high-resolution full-frame mirrorless camera, the a7R V on October 26th. The camera is the long-awaited upgrade to the Sony Alpha 7R IV, which was announced over 3 years ago, in July 2019. The Sony Alpha 7R…
Canon Announces EOS R5 C Cinema Hybrid Camera
Canon announced its latest Cinema-line camera, the EOS R5 C earlier this month. The camera is Canon’s smallest Cinema EOS camera and seems to be an evolution of the acclaimed EOS R5. In contrast, the R5 C has a few…
How To Prevent Rubber From Becoming Sticky & Remove Sticky Rubber
Every camera starts to degrade after years of use. Among the many things that happen when cameras are stored away for a long time, is that the camera’s rubber parts start to degrade. Rubber degradation is inevitable. However, there are…
The Camera Platform Debate: Canon Vs Nikon
In many ways, this photographic debate is very much like the Mac Vs. PC debate. In many ways, it’s not. The debate has always been fuelled by passionate fans of each camera system, with each group saying that their choice…
What Camera Should a Beginner Buy? – Tiny Tips 21
Choosing a camera for beginners can have two compounding issues. 1. They don’t don’t what they need 2. They don’t know how to find out what they need. Most first-time camera buyers ask around a lot, and do a lot…
Light Metering Modes, and When to Use Them
Mirrorless, DSLR, and Film cameras have multiple light metering modes. Each mode is designed to work in a specific lighting situation so that the photographer is completely in control of every frame that they photograph. So, how does one know…
A Compact Wedding
Back in May I finally treated myself to a Canon G12, a piece of kit that I’ve wanted since it was released the previous year, and I set myself a challenge: use it to photograph a friend’s wedding.
Prevent Lens Fungus – the Ideal Humidity for Camera Storage
You already know that moisture and dust are your cameras’ and lenses’ worst enemies. Prolonged storage in high humidity areas (65-70% rH or higher) can damage your lenses and certain parts of your camera body, through fungal growth (lens fungus)…