Let me tell you something first: There’s no need to get the best camera you can afford, especially when you’re a beginner. DSLR technology has advanced a lot recently, and that technology is now being incorporated even in the entry level DSLRs, so even the cheapest DSLRs are fully capable of taking great photos. Also, [...]
Unfortunately, to take event photography to the “next level”, you probably have to buy a DSLR. Event photography depends more on gear than fine-art photography since speed and versatility is crucial. Therefore, the equipment tends to be more expensive. It’s difficult to use a P&S (point-and-shoot) camera to get good event photography photos for several [...]
Fine art photography is hard to talk about, simply because it’s art and there’s no right or wrong. You never know, people like to make their photos technically imperfect because they think it adds an effect. In any case, I’ll try to guide you so that you’ll get something you want. “The Best Camera is [...]
So, you want to take photos now? Welcome to the world of photography. Shoot photos, share them, and most of all, have fun! Photographers are usually pretty nice, so feel free to ask around if you have any questions. In Photo 101, I’ll help you sort out the very basic things like gear; but its [...]
I just saw this press release online: “TOKYO, August 24, 2010—Canon Inc. announced today that it has successfully developed an APS-H-size CMOS image sensor that delivers an image resolution of approximately 120 megapixels (13,280 x 9,184 pixels), the world’s highest level of resolution for its size.” – Canon Oh my, what would people do with so many [...]
I’ve had the Sigmalux (SIGMA 50mm ƒ/1.4 EX DG HSM) for a couple of months, so I suppose its a good time for a review. I know that there are a bunch of technical reviews with a numbers and test charts out there, so let me share my own love-hate relationship I had with this beauty. [...]
