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 can be compared to hunting in many ways. Well… at least right up until the final moment.
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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. I said it as a joke, but it pretty much sums up why some of us lug around heavy and clumsy telephoto lenses. “Do you know what the advantage of f/2.8 aperture is?” I asked my friends, who were slowly packing up their slower lenses. “That you can use it.” A few turns of the aperture, and you can keep shooting where a slower lens can’t. However, we pay a hefty price for those few minutes at the end of the day! But enough philosophizing – it’s time to take a look at this week’s photography news.
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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 telling you about the K&F Concept RGB Video Light.
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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 yourself making a random stop while driving home from work and end up with one of your favorite photos. It has to be said, moments resembling the first scenario tend to outnumber the latter. But every now and then, instead of the usual famine, a genuine feast arrives.
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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. Here’s what you should know!
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