Another great review from imaging-resource.com. This one on the new Nikon AWI Nikon 1 Mount 1-inch type size sensor Nikon AW1 Preview If you’re in the market for a weather-sealed, interchangeable-lens camera, there are plenty of options out there. Many of them will handle quite a beating, as well. (We’ve often joked about hammering in […]
Nikon 18-55mm VR
March 28, 2014 By
This $180 Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens is a winner. It works . There isn’t much it can’t do well. For under $200, this could be the only lens you’d ever need. In some very subtle ways its optics can outperform the more expensive This 18-55mm VR focuses closer than either of the more expensive […]
Low-key lighting: how to shut out ambient light and plunge into shadows
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Using low-key lighting for portraits and still life photography can be one of the most effective photo effects you can use for creating a moody image. In this low-key lighting tutorial we’ll show you how to use a single flashgun to light your subjects for truly atmospheric images. Low-key lighting makes the most of dark tones […]
Nikon D3300 vs D5300: which DSLR should you choose?
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On paper, the entry-level Nikon D3300 is very similar to its bigger brother, the Nikon D5300, making it a tough buying decision. Our careful Nikon D3300 vs D5300 comparison helps you choose wisely. Buying an entry-level DSLR from Nikon is not as straightforward as it sounds. Should aspiring enthusiast photographers stepping up from a compact […]
6 hidden tricks and shortcuts in the Adobe Lightroom Tools panel
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In our latest Adobe Lightroom tutorial we delve deeper into Lightroom’s Tools panel and uncover a host of hidden tricks and shortcuts. Lightroom 5 is fast becoming the go-to software for many photo-editing tasks. The ability to work with raw files, take your image in numerous non-destructive directions, and process multiple files at once makes […]