Vibration Reduction (VR) or Image Stabilisation (IS) has become a standard feature on modern zoom and telephoto lenses. They are lauded by many for allowing photographers to keep shooting in poorer light conditions by using technology to reduce the image blur caused by camera shake. If used correctly this feature can undoubtedly be a great help, but used incorrectly it[…]
Read moreBy popular demand, 2014 sees Wildlife Photography Africa re-introduce a small selection escorted group departures designed for wildlife and photography enthusiasts. Offering photographers the chance to travel with a small group of like-minded individuals our groups have a maximum of 6 participants and are escorted by Africa expert and experienced wildlife photographer Martin Dunn. Working closely with our Tanzanian guides[…]
Read more3 great safari itineraries for 2015 with Wildlife Photography Africa and Lemala Camps Lemala Camps operate some of Tanzania’s premier camps in the best locations for viewing wildlife. We’ve worked closely with Lemala to create 3 safari itineraries for 2015 – each designed to put you in the right camp at the right time. Our dates have been chosen to[…]
Read moreThe recent release of Tamron’s SP150-600 zoom lens has got tongues wagging. When the lens with the massive 4x focal range was announced not everyone was excited. Tamron have made some good lenses in the past but they’ve also made some average ones. The big question being asked about the SP150-600 was whether it would perform well enough to be[…]
Read moreAfter it became a popular trend a few years ago, many were left asking “what is HDR photography?” HDR is an acronym which stands for high dynamic range. This is a photographic imaging technique that is used to create images which showcase a wider range of brightness or what is often called luminosity. The result is a photograph that should[…]
Read moreWhite Balance It sounds like an advertisement for soap powder but if your whites are not white then all the other colours in your photographs will not be true either. The tool you use to make sure your whites are really white is called White Balance and one of the first things I do when getting a photo ready for[…]
Read moreOn my latest safari I took along my AF-S Nikkon 70-300mm lens instead of my usual Sigma 120-400mm. It was just a question of weight; I would be doing a lot of carrying and I wanted to keep my gear as light as possible. It still tipped the scales at 11kg! I almost never use the VR on the Sigma[…]
Read moreDepth of Field Depth of Field (or DoF) is one of the most commonly used terms in photography and luckily it’s one that is fairly easy to explain. Quite simply it refers to the amount of your photograph, from front to back, that is in focus. It is a decision you need to make when considering how your photograph will[…]
Read moreOld or new, getting hold of a quality digital camera still requires you to put down a decent chunk of change. In this article the highly regarded DPReview.com take a look at ten of the best DSLRs and ILCs available for under $1,000 £780. If you’re are looking to make the leap to an interchangeable lens camera this should give you[…]
Read moreThe Nikon D600 and Canon EOS 6D are two of the most affordable full-frame sensor (ie the same size as 35mm film) cameras available. Here we compare the two cameras in our quick comparison review. If you are in the market for a full frame DSLR then this head to head comparison from ePHOTOzine.com should be useful.
Read moreTo the beginner, there’s a bewildering array of cameras out there these days. They advertise a multitude of features often wrapped up in technical jargon and sales-speak. How do you sift through it all to find the camera that’s right for you? If you don’t know how to choose between Nikon or Canon, Sony or Pentax this article from PhotoTuts+[…]
Read moreIf you’re using a Nikon D600, or are thinking of buying one, you should check out this useful page at Photography Bay
Read moreYour kids will get a lot more from their holiday if thay can share the fun of taking photos, not just watch Mum & Dad taking them. To ensure that the next wave of young photographers understand the performance and ergonomic advantages of using a real camera, you’ll need to get one into their hands as soon as possible. Here’s[…]
Read moreMost wildlife photographers, be they professional or amateur, will have a telephoto or zoom lens in their camera bag; there are so many occasions when you need to be able to bring your subject closer but you can’t get yourself physically closer. Unfortunately good telephoto lenses longer than 300mm are seriously expensive – thousands of pounds/dollars – so it is[…]
Read moreIn a previous post we mentioned that exposure is a combination of three variables: Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO. Here we take a quick look at ISO. What is ISO? In digital photography, setting the ISO determines how sensitive your camera’s image sensor is to the light that is reaching it through the lens opening. The lower the number[…]
Read moreThere are two different sizes of DSLR: Crop-frame and full-frame. While the sensor size in crop-frame versions vary from brand to brand, they are typically 1.5x smaller than their full-frame counterparts. The sensor in a full-frame camera is the same size as a photo produced on 35mm film. But what’s the advantage to having a bigger sensor? This article from Photography Talk looks[…]
Read moreUndecided on whether to buy the Canon EOS 100D or Canon EOS 700D? Click here to read about the similarities and differences between Canon’s latest DSLRs, as revealed by What Digital Camera.
Read moreYou’ve done it. You’ve made the jump and replaced your compact camera with a Digital Single Lens Reflex camera (DSLR) and in doing so you’ve embarked on a new adventure that will both inspire and frustrate you, but you’ll never stop learning. You’re excited and you’re itching to get out there and start snapping with your new gear; but maybe[…]
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