My camera bag has done it’s dash and I have decided I want the best waterproof camera bag on the planet. I live in New Zealand where it rains constantly and in any one day we can have all four seasons (and sometimes twice a day!) I do have to be realistic and watch the … [Read the full post…]
Let’s face it the straps that come with cameras are horribly uncomfortable, often too short and, after a very short time, feel like they are cutting into your neck. In this post I review the Bosstrap shoulder sling strap system – the one I have used for the past 4 years, and the one I … [Read the full post…]
With so much advice and so many models to choose from the newbie photographer will no doubt struggle to decide what is the best camera for a beginner photographer. In this post I will cut out all the hype and focus on what’s important by getting straight to the point of what I believe is … [Read the full post…]
The Best Nikon Cameras for 2018 With such a wide variety of Nikon cameras on offer deciding which is the best Nikon camera can be daunting (and often pointless) – in this post I discuss Nikon cameras available in 2018 in Full Frame, mid-range and entry level models. Table 1: Nikon Full Frame Cameras … [Read the full post…]
In this post I will give you a couple of ideas on how to make money in photography – nothing spectacular here, just things that each of us can do to make money from what we love doing. We all love photography and it is said “Do what you love and the money will follow” … [Read the full post…]
If, like me, you have hundreds or even thousands of photos on your hard drive you may be wondering how you can capitalize on them. In this post I want to discuss the many options around selling your photos and in particular how to sell your photos online. There are a number of ways of … [Read the full post…]
To understand the definition of ISO in photography I think it is important to clear a small misconception about the origin of the term ISO. The following may sound a bit pedantic but bear with me as it has an important bearing on the pronunciation of ISO and is interesting. It is widely, and incorrectly, … [Read the full post…]
I was recently involved in a camera club discussion where the topic was “What is Street Photography?” The ensuing discussion was emotional, informative and at times contradictory. A few of those present became emotional, and visibly aggressive, as they themselves had been photographed ‘without their consent’ in public places or at public events. This sort … [Read the full post…]
In this post I will be explaining how to correctly expose for high contrast lighting conditions to provide a well exposed photo. By that I mean overcoming, rather than utilising, contrast lighting. Utilising contrast produces either high-key or low-key photography where the lighting is optimised to create drama. My intention with this post is t … [Read the full post…]
Camera f Stops Explained? Strictly speaking there is no such thing as “camera f stops”; f stops refer to the aperture of lenses and not the camera itself. As f stops seem to cause some confusion I will endeavour to explain what is meant by f stops and what other type of “stops” there are in photography. You shouldn’t really … [Read the full post…]