Samsung NX1: tips and tricks
Samsung NX1: tips and tricks Introduction The Samsung NX1 is the company’s first assault on the Pro and Semi-Pro photography market. As always with a newcomer in this market (think Sony), there is much debate...
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Bulb Exposure with the Sony A5100 and A7s
Bulb Exposure with the Sony A5100 and A7s Bulb exposure is a shutter speed setting on your Sony Alpha camera that allows for long exposure times under the direct control of the photographer. With this...
better focussing with the Sony A7r
Better focusing with the Sony A7r You might have experienced some focusing problems with the Sony A7r. It’s a known fact that the 36MP full-frame camera is not the easiest of the A7 series to...
Sony A5100: settings, tips and tricks
Sony A5100: settings, tips and tricks Introduction The Sony A5100 has the same APS-C sensor and dual on-sensor phase/contrast detection AF as the highly regarded A6000. In fact, one of the few differences is...
taking photographs of the supermoon
Taking photographs of the supermoon with the Sony A7r There is a supermoon tonight, when a full moon coincides with the closest approach to the Earth on its elliptical orbit. The size of the lunar disk is...
Sony A7R light leak fix images and test
Sony A7r light leak fix images Introduction The Sony A7r light leak issue, where light ‘leaked” in through the lens mount to the sensor at long exposures and high ISO settings, caused some concern amongst...
Sony A77 II advanced features guide
Sony A77 II advanced features guide Besides the advanced customizable autofocus functions (find the guide here), The Sony A77 II has some more hidden features and functions that you might want to familiarize yourself...
2014 tips and best cameras for street photography
2014 best cameras for street photography Introduction Before the new releases at Photokina in September 2014, I thought it was time for my current top 5 street photography cameras. First I’ll start with some general...
Full Moon: 8 tips to get great shots
Full Moon: 8 tips to get great shots Taking pictures of the full moon isn’t an easy task. You’ll need some good equipment to get a nice close-up. Here are some tips: You...
Sony A77II autofocus tips and tricks
Sony A77II autofocus tips and tricks The new Sony A77II autofocus capabilities are probably one of the significant improvements over the A77. Its advanced AF system has 79 phase detection AF points and includes 15 cross points within the central...
