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Most people buying a mirrorless camera these days will be switching from a DSLR. Using a mirrorless is a little bit different, so here’s my guide to help you make the transition.
There are a few key differences, and I’ve divided them up into which camera to buy, how to customise it, which settings to use, plus sections on shooting mode, the EVF and custom buttons.
Read MoreI’ve just come back from a week in Arviat, Canada, for the polar bear migration. I had a very good trip—apart from all the waiting around and BA losing my rucksack! - and I was particularly pleased with my new camera, the Sony ⍺1. Here's a complete set-up guide.
Read MoreI bet against England winning Euro 2020, and I won enough money to buy a new camera - but which one?
Up until recently, I just assumed it would be the latest DSLR in Nikon’s range, which is likely to be named the D880, but now I’m not so sure.
Read MoreThis article considers mid-range zooms, lenses that I’d consider to be your ‘workhorse’.
For wildlife photography, I’d recommend getting a long lens that is at least 400mm, and these three are roughly equivalent, depending on whether you have a Canon, Nikon or Sony camera body.
Read MoreCanon, Nikon and Sony are the three premier brands in photography equipment. I opted for Nikon, and I’ve been regretting it ever since!
No, not really, but I’m sick to death of the low frame rates. My D850 only manages 7 fps, and even with a battery pack it’s only 9 fps, which is pitiful compared to the 20 fps offered by the top-of-the-line Canon and Sony cameras.
Read MoreWhen I bought my first DSLR camera and lenses, I asked a friend of mine which brand to get. He just said, “Canon or Nikon.”
As I didn’t want to buy my camera from a manufacturer of photocopiers, I ended up with Nikon…!
Read MoreIn recent years, becoming a professional photographer has never been easier as photography gear and education have become more accessible and affordable. For this reason, local photography markets have been overly saturated, and competition is stiff.
In order to get ahead of your competition, you should think innovatively and incorporate new tools that can boost your career and improve your portfolio. One such tool is a photography drone.
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