Monthly Archives: November 2023

Photography News: Canon Lenses, Upcoming Sony Announcements

pay per click advertising Recently, I was thinking about what I consider to be the greatest evolution in photographic technology in recent years, and I can’t decide. Automatic eye detection across the entire viewfinder ranks very high. A blackout-free viewfinder … Continue reading

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Beach Photography Using Manual Mode

This is a short essay for photographers who are new to manual mode. Beaches present some unique challenges for getting good quality photos, but they are also very rewarding subjects. Here’s what you should know if you’re excited to photograph … Continue reading

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Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 Announced: A Zoom with New Reach

Canon has just announced the Canon RF 200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM, a supertelephoto zoom lens for Canon mirrorless cameras that offers a unique maximum focal length of 800mm in a package the size of most lenses that just go to … Continue reading

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When the Stars Align: The 2023 Solar Eclipse and the Role of Luck in Photography

Well, perhaps a better title for this article would be “when the Sun, the Moon, and some clouds align” as I will be sharing my experience photographing the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse! It’s a story of luck and coincidence, but … Continue reading

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Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L Announced: The Holy Grail Midrange Zoom

One of my favorite long-running gags in the photography world is that, whenever someone wishes for an unrealistic lens, another photographer will chime in sarcastically asking for a lightweight 14-200mm f/2.8 with perfect optics, or something just as impossible. Apparently … Continue reading

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