Summary: Tamron lenses are popular third-party options for photographers looking for high-quality lenses without breaking the bank. The best Tamron lenses currently on the market are the Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2, Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD, Tamron 11-20MM F/2.8 DI III-A RXD, Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2,…
Summary: MPB was founded in 2011 to make photography gear more accessible and affordable. They are a leading platform for buying, selling, and trading used camera equipment. A recent survey from MPB found that over half of participants had gear in their camera bags that they hadn’t used in over two years. Informal polling at…
Summary: Photographer Peter van Ham used a high megapixel camera to preserve the relics of the Alchi, an old monastery in India that holds ancient paintings and scriptures. Van Ham used a Phase One XT with an IQ back to capture the images, and minimal digital editing was required due to the fantastic quality of…
Summary: Photographer Johan Kropp uses a process called Trichrome photography to create surreal film photos. He started photography as a hobby and enjoyed the simplicity and creativity it offered. Kropp uses a Fujica 690 camera and a set of filters to capture his images. One of his photos was shot using the trichrome approach, which…
Summary: Nighttime street photography captures the energy and contrasts of urban nightlife. Experts recommend finding diverse locations, preparing for challenging conditions, and using artificial light sources. There is debate on whether or not to use a flash, but it ultimately depends on personal preference. Camera settings must account for low light and fast-moving subjects. Techniques…
Summary: Canon is discussing adding a mechanically actuated ND (Neutral Density) filter internally to their cameras to address the issue of using ultra-fast lenses in bright sunlight. The patents describe the mechanical operation of the ND filter, with one version controlled by a motor and another version using linear motor-driven rails. Another patent discusses having…
Summary: Photographer Nigel Danson provides a tutorial video discussing common mistakes photographers make when printing their photos and how to fix them. One of the most common mistakes is editing images in an incorrect environment or with an improperly calibrated monitor, resulting in inaccurate prints. Controlling every step of the printing process is crucial for…
Summary: In this video tutorial from Adorama TV, experienced creative Lindsay Adler shares three common posing mistakes that portrait photographers make and provides tips on how to fix them. One of the mistakes Adler discusses is bad posture. Many people have poor posture, but it becomes even more noticeable in photos where the subject is…
Summary: The author finally gives in to his curiosity and decides to use a 1940’s Leica IIIC camera that he had been avoiding due to its multiple issues. The rangefinder is unusable, making the camera a zone focusing one, but the lens mount and helical are operating fine. The film advance and shutter cocking work,…
Summary: Large format cameras have a unique characteristic where the image on the ground glass is upside down and backwards. This can make composition more difficult, as beginners may struggle to adjust the composition quickly while looking through the ground glass. The inversion happens because lenses always invert the image, and DSLR cameras un-flip the…