50 Great Quotes to Inspire the Photographer in You

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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 take a photograph, …

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What Is Crop Factor, and How Do You Calculate It?

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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? Table of Contents Digital Sensor Sizes and Their Crop Factor Crop Factor Calculation …

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Best Monopod Heads in 2022

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A monopod is a useful piece of gear on its own, but adding the right monopod head can increase stability and ease of use. These are the best monopod heads on the market right now.