Extensive Hands-On Field Review of the Sony A99
In this extensive hands-on review, I take a look at the Sony A99 full-frame DSLT camera. It is a very competitive, full-featured camera that has the sensor performance, noise control, color rendition, and more. This is the strongest camera yet from Sony.
Understanding Your Camera’s Drive Modes
Usually, when you press the shutter button on your camera, you take one photo. If you want take another photo, you just press the shutter button again. This is what is known as Single Shot drive mode and it is the default drive mode for all cameras. While this is great when you want to take your time between each shot, but there are also other drive modes that are more specialized for different scenarios.
How to Get an Awesome Panoramic Photo
Taking panoramic photos is a fun and popular way to take widescreen photos of scenic landscape and architecture. The most important aspect of panoramic photo, however, is getting the best shots on camera. If you don’t take your time to set up your shots right, it will be difficult and sometimes almost impossible to fix it in post. Here is a checklist of what you should do in order to get the best panoramic shots.
New Metz Mecablitz 52 AF-1 Speedlight has Touchscreen. New Trend?
The German electronic company Metz has just announced the new 52 AF-1 Flash Unit. What sets this speedlight apart from the others is that this is the first flash that incorporates a touchscreen panel.
New Panasonic GH3: Heavyweight Mirrorless Hybrid Stills & Motion Camera in Lightweight, Weather Sealed Body
The Panasonic GH3 is the flagship stills and video camera for the micro 4/3 eco-system. Boasting weather sealing, up to 1080p 60p, 3 command wheels, many direct buttons, optional battery grips, and wifi tethering, the GH3 is a very capable alternative to pro-spec DSLRs and has what it takes to meet the demanding needs of professional photographers and filmmakers.
The Best AA Battery for Flash – The Ultimate Practical Review of AA Batteries for Photography – Part I
In this SLR Lounge Original Editorial, we review and test to see just which AA battery is best for photographers and their flashes!
Light Writing | Get Creative with Long Exposures
The first thing you learn about photography is how it is all about the light. A good photograph starts with…
The Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 Point & Shoot with Nikon 1-Sized Sensor
Cameras are all about compromises. Higher image quality tends to come from larger sensors which tend to be housed in…