PSA: You Can Charge Some Cameras Using Your USB-C iPhone
USB-C ports on the latest iPhone models open up a world of possibilities. If done correctly, one new option is charging your camera. Here’s how to get it to work.
Tutorials
Digital photography tips and tutorials on everything from sports photography to wildlife and fashion photography.
How to Recover Your Data From a Failed SanDisk Extreme SSD – For Free
Here’s how I recovered all the photos and data from my failed Sandisk Extreme SSD.
10 Top Tips for Photographing Wildlife from a Boat
In this article, we will look at wildlife photography from a boat. I cover everything from the best gear, how to stabilize your shots, the kind of boats you should use, and techniques to help you bring back sharper photos.
Fujifilm GFX Crop Factor and GF Lens 35mm Full Frame Equivalent Focal Lengths
The Fujifilm GFX mirrorless medium format system has gone from strength to strength in recent years. What was once a limited lens selection has now been filled out with focal lengths from 23mm up to 500mm, with few gaps along the way. What’s more, there are now specialist lenses in the Fuji GF lens lineup, such as the GF 120mm macro, the GF 30mm f/5.6 Tilt-Shift lens, the GF 500mm f/5.6, and the stunning GF 80mm f/1.7. The launch of the original 50MP GFX 50S was a revolution in the industry. Never had there been a more affordable way to …
Which Canon DSLR Cameras Maintain Autofocus with Extenders at f/8 Max Aperture?
Some of Canon’s DSLR cameras allow autofocus with lenses with a max f/8 aperture. Here’s how to tell which ones.
How to Photograph A Lunar Eclipse – Includes Photoshop Tutorial
A detailed tutorial on how to photograph a lunar eclipse – from capturing the images to processing them in Photoshop using Smart Objetcs.
50 Great Quotes to Inspire the Photographer in You
Sometimes you just need a little inspiration to climb out of a creative rut. I’ve kept a number of quotes in a folder on my phone for a while and I thought it was about time I shared them with you. Hopefully, you find them useful! If you’ve got a favourite quote that’s not on the list, leave it in the comments at the bottom. Of course, many of these are specifically related to photography, but others are more about general creativity and exploration. These are the things that resonate with me for my style of work. 1. “You don’t …
What Is Crop Factor, and How Do You Calculate It?
The term crop factor refers to the ratio of a specific sensor to a 35mm full-frame sensor. This factor determines the equivalent field of view of a lens when used on a camera with a sensor that is either smaller or larger than our reference full-frame sensor. Many people are familiar with the two common APS-C crop factors: 1.6x for Canon, and 1.5x for Nikon, Fuji, Sony, etc. But how do we get to this number, and how do you calculate the crop factor for other sensor sizes? Digital Sensor Sizes and Their Crop Factor These are the most common …
What Is a 3-2-1 Backup Strategy and How Should Photographers Use It?
The topic of backing up your photos is always a popular one. I often refer to a 3-2-1 backup strategy as an absolute minimum strategy to protect your images. In this post, I’ll explain the 3-2-1 backup rule and include examples of correct and incorrect setups.
How to Make a Vintage Camera Lamp for $50
Step-by-step instructions for making your own vintage camera lamp. All for $50. No experience is necessary.