As with any art form, photography contains its fair share of “controversial” topics, when artists feel particularly passionate about the camp they’ve settled in and adamantly argue right versus wrong. One discussion that has become…
Freelensing is a technique used by photographers when they want to think “outside of the box” when it comes to getting creative shots. It isn’t everyone’s taste, but if you want to explore this unique…
Photography is an exciting hobby/profession for many different reasons. One of them is there’s always some new and impressive camera being released or rumored. It’s a competitive industry, so the companies that make cameras are…
Photographers invest a lot on their equipment and gear. So when it’s time to buy or upgrade a camera or lens, it is always best to allocate some time for research if the aim is…
Quite a number of photographers, especially those just starting out, use pocket cameras. Popularly known as point-and-shoot or compact cameras, these are the ones that are usually more affordable, easier, and simpler to use. While…
Action cameras are increasingly popular these days and not only for extreme sports aficionados. Even if you are not an extreme sports’ fan or adventurer, an action camera is one of the coolest gadgets to…
Come October, the photography industry will be gathering in Cologne, Germany for Photokina. If you haven’t heard of it, Photokina comes round every two years and is the photography industry’s biggest trade fair. It’s also…
There are so many new cameras appearing on the market these days, but some are undoubtedly more interesting than others! With both mirrorless and DSLR cameras being produced in droves, it can be difficult for…
Back when I first started in photography, I got a part time job in a professional camera shop. This was mainly, it must be said, because of the hefty discount we were offered on second-hand…
When you look at the current digital camera market, there are a baffling array of choices available. From simple compacts, through bridge and micro four-thirds, and all the way up through crop and full frame…
Over the years, DSLRs have become important companions of photographers all over the world. It does not matter if one was an amateur trying to learn the ropes, a hobbyist taking pictures of flowers or…
The rumour mill started a few months ago. Reputedly, Sony was creating some kind of smartphone lens which had its own integrated sensor. An exciting idea for sure, but had Sony really invented something new?…