The film community is a pretty friendly place. I’ve made a lot of good mates all over the world since launching my film photography podcast, “Matt Loves Cameras,” three years ago.
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The Brand New Fujifilm XF 33mm f/1.4 Lens: A Worthwhile Upgrade?
Among the lot of new releases from Fuji over the last week is the XF 33mm f/1.4 prime lens, effectively a successor to the much-loved XF 35mm f/1.4 R. What improvements does this new lens offer?
A Beginner’s Guide to Planetary Astrophotography
As we transition from summer to fall, two of the most photogenic planets, Jupiter and Saturn, have passed the point of closest approach (opposition) to the Earth for the year. Yet, they still make great targets for planetary astrophotography, especially since they are now high in the sky soon after sunset. As another bonus, photographing these planets does not require traveling to a dark sky site. This kind of astrophotography can be done from our backyards.
Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Manual Focus
Modern cameras are ludicrously good at focusing automatically, able to lock on small targets and track them precisely and accurately through many challenging situations. These autofocus systems are not totally infallible, however, and there are times during which it is actually a better choice to switch to using manual focus. This great video tutorial discusses why you practice using manual focus and why it can be useful for your work.
