When they came to the scene with the a7 series, Sony set the camera industry on fire by bringing a range of innovative designs and features and an aggressive upgrade cycle that kept the likes of Canon and Nikon on their toes. After almost a decade on the market with their full frame cameras, the company’s gear is now in the hands of countless photographers. So, how do they compare to other major brands after all this time? This great video features an experienced photographer discussing his thoughts after eight years.
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Shooting Street on a Toy Camera: A Subtle Reminder Pixel Power Isn’t Everything
Street photography is one of those wonderful genres that encourages us to break convention and what we know to be “right” in the big bad, world of the still image. It’s one of the few genres, I feel at least, that can encompass all manner of emotions, from humor and lightheartedness to tone, shape, ambiguity, surrealism, and hard-hitting realism at any time.
How Good Is the Affordable Canon EOS R8 Full Frame Mirrorless Camera?
The Canon EOS R8 is a relatively affordable entry point into Canon’s full frame mirrorless system, making it an intriguing option for a wide variety of users, whether as a main or backup body. This great video review takes a look at the camera and the performance and image quality you can expect from it in practice.
How Diffraction Robs Your Photos of Sharpness
Diffraction is a fundamental physical property, and no matter how expensive your lenses are or how advanced their designs might be, there is no hiding from it. If you are unfamiliar with diffraction, this fantastic video tutorial will show you why it happens and why you should be aware of it in your own work.
Comparing the Canon R5 With the Sony a1 for Sports, Portraits and Wildlife (and What About Nikon?)
While the Canon EOS R5 and the Sony Alpha 1 may represent different classes of cameras in their respective company hierarchies, there’s a lot more that’s similar about the two than initially meets the eye. It’s with that in mind that Tony and Chelsea Northrup put the two cameras through the gauntlet to see how they compare on the big stuff.
What Are Stops and How Do Photographers Use Them?
If you are new to photography, you might have heard other photographers using the term “stops” quite a lot when it comes to camera and light settings. If you are not quite sure what the term means and how photographers use it, this excellent video tutorial will show you everything you need to know.























