Don’t forget to use your flash outdoors!
I’m working on an outdoor flash article which isn’t ready right now, but the image below offers a glimpse at the content. Although you don’t need three flashes like I used here, using just one will noticeably improve your images.
I wanted to use the warm, setting sunlight along with some appropriate …
Odds and ends.
The Vivitar shutter controller is so useful and fun, I’ve decided to add it to the recommended accessories list. Also, If you don’t have an APS-C super wide-angle zoom, I’d recommend the Sigma 10-20mm F/3.5 (reviewed below) over the similar, but less expensive Sigma, and the Tokina 11-16mm F/2.8. I’m polishing the Tokina review …
Sigma 10-20mm F/3.5 HSM review.
I’ve finally finished the Sigma 10-20mm F/3.5 review, this is a newer design than the one I reviewed a few years ago. If you’re wondering what the differences are between the two, you’re in luck, I’m working on a comparison involving the two Sigma lenses, and the Tokina 11-16mm F/2.8, that’s the …
New “miscellaneous” page on nav bar.
I forgot to mention in previous posts that I consolidated several pages to form a miscellaneous page on the nav bar. You’ll find the Minolta and Sony brochures and manuals, Homepage archives, the now defunct Reader’s Digest, useful links, the Photo Gallery and more. I did this to clean up the nav bar, …
Sigma has QC issues at more than one level.
I’m putting the finishing touches on the Sigma 10-20mm F/3.5 review, which should be ready in a few days. This lens has a very good build quality, and it appears Sigma is now applying a new, and much nicer satin black finish to its newer lenses, (similar in color to …
Samples using Vivitar wireless shutter.
While I was watching a bunch of hillbillies on Sunday, I took a moment to hook up the Vivitar wireless shutter controller and snapped off a few shots of some birds at the fountain from the comfort of an easy chair and air conditioning.
The camera was placed about 20-25′ (7-8m) away from the …
Sony prefers Canon for lifestyle shots…..and Phase one for product shots. When I’m looking at new product images in the Sony press center media gallery I always download the full size image if available.
It seems most product shots are taken with a Phase one camera based on the EXIF data. In the lifestyle shot below, (and two others), …
New arrivals, and choices.
The Rokinon 35mm F/1.4 lens is now in stock. Full frame users may want to look closely at this item, it’s probably similar in quality to the 85mm F/1.4. For APS-C users; skip this lens, and go directly to the almost perfect Sony 35/1.8 (review here) for way less money, I …