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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Binoculars are a birdwatcher's best friend. They allow you to get close-up views of distant objects without having to actually get close. Some birders use spotting scopes and others use cameras with telephoto lenses, but you may be hard-pressed to find a serious birder without a pair of binoculars at the
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Winter brings with it some of the best photographic opportunities imaginable. As the temperatures begin to drop, our approach to photography changes a bit. Cooler weather brings with it snow, stunningly colorful evening skies, wintering birds, and an assortment of beautiful weather conditions. Some of the best photographic opportunities present themselves in these unfortunately cold times. That being said, if we prep ourselves and our gear appropriately, we can capture stunning images.
Before You Head Out
First, some safety precautions. Cold
by Rachel Leathe · Posted
What makes a camera good for landscape photography? In this article, we’ll dive into factors such as megapixel count, sensor size, usability, weather readiness, and design—helping you develop your own personal metric for finding the ideal camera. We’ll help you wade through all the technical mumbo jumbo to figure out what specs really matter, whether you want to capture stunning mountain ranges or shoot star-strewn night skies.
Megapixels
It doesn't get much more basic than megapixels. They're like the atoms of photography. But just how many
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“Do I really replace lenses or just buy more of them? That’s the major question,” says Kevin Rickert, B&H Photo’s Senior Sales Trainer for cameras and lighting, in the heat of discussion for our Notable Lens Releases of 2022 and 2023 episode.
Listen in as we assess the latest crop of optics from Canon, FUJIFILM,
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
When it comes to capturing the world’s scenic vistas, there is nothing quite like photographing natural or urban beauty with a premium high-end landscape lens. The traditional “landscape lens” for generations of photographers has been the wide-angle prime lens. While the modern prime lens cannot be beat for its optical quality and performance,
by Bjorn Petersen · Posted
As wintertime approaches and temperatures begin to drop, certain precautions and preparations should be taken in to improve your photographing experience during this most beautiful time of the year. Wintertime provides a unique opportunity to photograph your surroundings, either nearby or whilst traveling, in a manner unlike any other time of the year.
The quality of light and activities taking place during this season are undeniably special, as are the weather-related conditions that bring an extra challenge to your everyday shooting. Unlike
by Allan Weitz · Posted
Despite its greatly reported demise, film is proving to be alive and well among a small yet loyal pool of photo enthusiasts, hipsters, and Luddites. Judging by the bump in price of used film cameras over the past few years, the numbers of this pool are growing.
That’s the good news. The not-so-good news is traveling with film—especially flying with film—which requires more pre-planning on your part than in the days when hassle-free boarding, leg room, free meals, and piano bars on Boeing 747s were the norm.
How to Keep Your Film Happy
When it
by Todd Vorenkamp · Posted
Photographing the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, is one phenomenon that is on the bucket list of many night and landscape photographers around the world. If you are lucky enough to live in areas where the auroras are consistently active, you have likely gotten to enjoy the light show in the skies night after night. Most of us, however, have to trek to find the lights.
The Aurora Australis, or Southern Lights, appear in the opposite hemisphere, so as to not play favorites with hemispheric politics.
Accomplished night photographer, author
by Blake Gordon · Posted
Bike touring is one of the most rewarding modes of travel. It puts you out there in the spaces between the tourist destination and guidebook recommendations. It’s raw and authentic where the miles are earned one pedal stroke at a time. The terrain and memories stack up slowly into a deeply satisfying narrative.
I’ve seen many places from a bike saddle, but the one trip that stands astride the top are the large slices of Central and South America I rode with Mike and John Logsdon on their tour of the Pan-American Highway, from Prudhoe Bay,
by Shawn C. Steiner · Posted
Sand and water: these can be two formidable enemies for a camera and a photographer. Water can instantly and irreparably damage electronic components, and sand can cause physical damage—and insidiously manages to get everywhere. These are fair reasons for leaving your brand-new camera at home when you take a trip to the beach, but there are options that allow you to protect your equipment and get those photos you've always missed.
Option 1: Tough Cameras
For those with the resources, the best option is to obtain one of the numerous "tough"
by John Paul Capo… · Posted
Share Experience / Share Vision
John Paul Caponigro
It was December 2005. We had just made the long crossing of the Drake Passage to Antarctica. On the horizon were enormous icebergs. It was our first view of big ice. We all rushed to the deck and began to photograph. I found myself standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Seth Resnick. He was using a long 300mm lens. I was using a wide 28mm lens. We both looked at each other and then looked again. Our approach was so different we were astonished. "Let me see your camera!" we both said