Photography

When you read the title of this article, you might have said to yourself “neither” – and I wouldn’t blame you! After all, who wants to carry extra weight in the field? Modern image stabilization systems allow us to handhold the camera at shutter speeds that were once unthinkable. But camera support isn’t just about overcoming technical limitations; it’s also …

Imposter syndrome is a common psychological phenomenon that causes people to doubt their abilities and feel fake, despite their successes and skills. It can profoundly impact a photographer’s journey and progress. Today, I’ll explore practical strategies to deal with impostor syndrome and improve your confidence as a photographer. Recognizing Impostor Syndrome The first step in overcoming impostor syndrome is to …

I don’t know about you, but here outside my window at the 50th parallel north, spring has arrived in full force. At least, that’s what the Nuthatch outside my window has been persistently announcing since early morning. If you’ve been in a deep winter’s photographic slumber, it’s time to charge your batteries, blow the dust off your lenses, and format …

One truly fundamental idea in composition is that you should exclude anything from your photo that doesn’t add to your message. An errant branch, footprints on the ground, whatever harms your story – leave them out of the composition, and you’ll get a stronger photo. But… what if you can’t exclude them completely? Often in landscape photography, or many other …

Some principles apply to every genre of photography, including many of the creative and compositional techniques that you use. However, I find that each genre has its own nuances and differences. Today, I’d like to share five compositional techniques that are especially relevant in bird photography. These aren’t rules – instead, they are ideas that encourage you to experiment and flex …

Full-Frame E-Mount Lens Designed for Birding, Wildlife, and Sports Professionals SAN DIEGO, Feb. 26, 2025 — Sony Electronics introduces the 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS (SEL400800G), its longest-range full-frame E-Mount lens to datei, setting a new benchmark in focal length reach for the Sony mirrorless system. The Sony E-Mount lens lineup previously peaked at 600mm, but the 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS extends the focal …

Newark, N.J. (February 25, 2025) – Panasonic is proud to introduce the new LUMIX S1RII – the latest high-resolution model of the Full-Frame mirrorless LUMIX S Series. The LUMIX S1RII features a newly developed 44.3MP BSI CMOS sensor and high-performance engine with L2 Technology that work together to deliver impressive stills and videos with LUMIX’s esteemed natural color science. The high-resolution …

Zeiss announced their newest lenses for digital photographers today – and that’s a sentence I haven’t been able to write for six years! It’s no secret that Zeiss took a long hiatus from the photography world, but now they’re back with a pair of Otus lenses: the 50mm f/1.4 and 85mm f/1.4. Both of these lenses get Zeiss’s new “ML” …

It’s announcement season, and Sigma made waves yesterday with the unveiling of one of the most radically designed cameras that we’ve seen in a long time: the Sigma BF. This full-frame camera is minimalist to the extreme – although the two lenses that Sigma announced alongside it are the opposite of minimalist! In total, yesterday’s product announcements are as follows: …

A lightweight macro lens capable of 1:1 magnification – but how does it perform? By Spencer Cox 5 CommentsPublished On February 24, 2025 «1. Introduction & Build Quality2. Optical Performance3. Lens Comparisons4. Verdict5. More Image Samples6. Reader Comments» Introduction This hands-on review covers everything you need to know about the Nikon Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Macro, a lightweight macro lens …