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I'm gutted. Truly gutted. Earlier this week I read the article titled "Amazon kills DPReview, the best camera review site on the web" and it hurt. DPReview has been the absolute BEST source of information about cameras and lenses for photographers for a decade or more. They have 8 page reviews of cameras, going into details... Continue Reading →
Every day I read photo news. It's not usually new camera gear, though that's fun stuff. I'm usually researching changes in laws, trends in media, copyright application, photography ethics in real time; I post about some of it here, but this article by Art Technical but Ashley Belanger brought together two issues I've been following.... Continue Reading →
The holiday season is a great time of year to find deals on equipment. It's also the time that a lot of students who started in the 305 digital class consider upgrading their gear; they've taken a class and have a better idea what they'd like to explore further--if it's architecture, that could be a... Continue Reading →
Should you buy a camera on Amazon? Or should you buy from a more niche site like B&H or Adorama? An article by Henry Phillips at Gear Patrol breaks down a lot of the things you should be considering this holiday season when you go out buying stuff. (Honestly, when it comes to some cheaper... Continue Reading →
In my Intermediate class this week, I was showing macro lenses and someone used the phrase "microphotography". I corrected them, because there is a different between macro and micro. It comes down to the amount of magnification; in macro, they are things you can still see with the naked eye, but micro has a 20x... Continue Reading →
While getting the latest, shiny Canon or Nikon gear is nice, it's not always needed, especially for students who are still trying to figure out their style and what they'll use gear-wise. There's a few good brands like Neewer or Yongnuo that can give you a lot of bang for your buck, especially when it... Continue Reading →
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