In this article, we will talk about what aperture is primarily used for in photography, which is to control depth of field (DOF). Depth of field is the front-to-back zone in a photograph where objects appear acceptably sharp. We will cover both the shallow and deep depth of field, as well as the other factors that affect depth of field, aperture, distance between you and the subject, focal length, and the sensor size.
This environmental portrait is part of an editorial assignment that I had for Sabrina Claudio, an up-and-coming young singer-songwriter from Florida. In an environmental portrait, the surrounding tells just as much of the visual story as the subject. The client also wanted the lighting to look natural, so the trick here is to add just enough ambient lighting to balance out the three Einstein monolight strobes that I used to light this image.
In this SLR Lounge Original Editorial, we review and test to see just which AA battery is best for photographers and their flashes!
Well, here it is everyone. Just as expected, Canon officially unveiled their first ever foray in to the mirrorless camera with their 18 MP Canon EOS M Mirrorless Camera. It is designed to target novices and enthusiasts who wants to dSLR performance in a compact-camera body without the complexity of a dSLR. The Canon mirrorless … Read more
Every camera reads color differently. Whether it’s because of that camera’s color signature sensor readout or its white balance algorithm, there will be variations from one camera to another, even if it’s the same model. Different lenses will also affect the color differently. That is why color management should be an important part of any … Read more
All photos except the Evolution Roller by Joe Gunawan | fotosiamo.com for SLRLounge.com A proper storage and transport unit is essential for any photographers who are looking to carry multiple lenses and accessories such as flash, filter, flash triggers, and battery grips. While you can go be pretty minimalistic with just a satchel bag or … Read more
Basic Information Product Name: Prodigy and Insight Company: Graslon Cost: $89.95 and $62.95 Website/Purchase: www.graslon.com Subject: Speedlight modifier Speedlights are great when you want to have a mobile source of lighting. The problem is that they are a small, hard source of light and really need a good modifier to soften and spread the … Read more
Along with the release of Photoshop CS6 today, Adobe Camera Raw 7.1 release candidate is also available to download from Adobe Labs. Camera Raw 7.1 adds support for the following cameras: Canon EOS 1D X Canon EOS 5D Mark III Canon EOS 60Da Canon PowerShot G1 X Fuji FinePix F505EXR Fuji FinePix F605EXR Fuji FinePix … Read more
Well folks, looks like EOSHD.com got the scoop on the upcoming Cinema cameras that Canon is going to reveal at NAB 2012. Update: Canon just announced the EOS-1D C! $25,000 (est.) Canon C500 With the capability of recording 4K EOS RAW format at a staggering 120 fps (10bit) to an external recorder, the C500 is … Read more
As professional photographers, I think the question we get the most from budding amateur photographers is, “Which camera system should I buy, Canon or Nikon?” While there is no clear cut answer, this article will assist you in coming to a decision of which system and brand better suits you.
