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The Importance of the Perch in Bird Photography

pay per click advertising Perhaps the most common mistake of a bird photographer (and not just beginners) is focusing too much on the feathered subject itself. It’s much like the tunnel vision of a hunter, and in fact, photographing animals … Continue reading

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Photography News: Sony 16-28mm f/2 Rumor, Holiday Lens Sales

This week, while testing a new tripod in the dark aviary at Prague Zoo, I recalled the words that once slipped out of my mouth when I refused to leave a photo spot and admit that the day was over. … Continue reading

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K&F Concept RGB Video Light Review

Few things improve video quality more than good, continuous light sources. Although traditional video lights are bulky, recently there’s been a rise of small, portable devices that can provide light for video pretty much anywhere. In this review, I’ll be … Continue reading

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Wildlife Photography: Feast or Famine

Few genres of photography are as unpredictable as wildlife photography. You can spend days in the most biodiverse place on the planet, like Amazon rainforest, and come home without a single decent photo. On the other hand, you may find … Continue reading

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The Sony a7 V Is Familiar But Better

Yesterday, Sony announced the a7 V – faster and smarter than the a7 IV, while still sharing much of its DNA. The Sony a7 V features a 33 megapixel partially-stacked sensor, a new BIONZ XR2 processor, pre-capture RAW, and more. … Continue reading

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