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Kayaking With a Camera

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When I was a boy scout we built kayaks one summer and would take them out on lakes to paddle and fish. Ever since then I have enjoyed still water kayaking, but have been without a kayak for far too many years. I recently purchased a 10-foot kayak made by Sun Dolphin and took it out on it’s maiden voyage. I decided to visit Causey Resevoir in Northern Utah this past weekend. This lake has always captivated me and I have dreamed of exploring it by kayak for years. I imagined the photo opportunities in the 2 main forks on the eastern edges are amazing, so of course I took a camera: my Sony A6000 with the 18-55mm and 55-210mm lenses.  This will recount my adventure of kayaking with a camera. Read more Kayaking With a Camera ›

5 “Must Have” Photo Accessories

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Many photographers buy their first camera and then go out to shoot and find that they need other accessories to go with their camera to help improve their photography. Here is a list of 5 photo accessories I strongly recommend all photographers should own: Read more 5 “Must Have” Photo Accessories ›

Nikon 200-500 vs Tamron 150-600 Lens Comparison

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Now that Nikon is shipping their new 200-500mm f/5.6e VR lens, one common question I am asked is how does it compare with the Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 VC USD. The lenses are similar enough that I decided to do a side-by-side test with the differences between the lenses noted. Read more Nikon 200-500 vs Tamron 150-600 Lens Comparison ›

Canon Announces Speedlight 600EX II-RT Flash

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Canon has announced a new version of the Speedlight 600EX RT flash unit: the Speedlight 600EX II-RT Flash. The original Speedlight 600EX RT Flash was the first to offer built-in radio triggering by a camera manufacturer. I have used the original version for a location photo shoot and came away VERY impressed with the technology. It took us a little while to figure it all out, but once it was set we could concentrate o the photos and not have to worry about the flash and camera settings. The new version just announced promises faster recycling times and should be every bit as good as the original. The improved recycle time of the Speedlight 600EX II-RT Flash should be a great benefit, especially for portrait and wedding photographers. Read more Canon Announces Speedlight 600EX II-RT Flash ›

Firmware Version 3.10 Updates for Sony mirrorless cameras

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Sony has released Firmware Version 3.10 Updates for Sony a7RII, a7R, a7S, a7II, a7 and a6000 mirrorless cameras. The firmware updates appear to be mostly for support for new lenses that were recently introduced (the 24-70 f/2.8 G, the 85mm f/1.4 G and likely the 70-200mm f/2.8 G) as well as phase-detection autofocus and few other minor updates. Read more Firmware Version 3.10 Updates for Sony mirrorless cameras ›

New Lithium-Ion Battery Airline Restrictions

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New Lithium-Ion Battery Airline Restrictions have been announced and need to be understood by photographers who travel by air. Lithium Ion batteries (Li-Ion) are used in most digital cameras and the recent changes introduced by the airlines ensure that photographers are transporting them safely when flying. Full details of the restrictions can be found by going to http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dgr/Pages/lithium-batteries.aspx or checking with your specific airline directly. Read more New Lithium-Ion Battery Airline Restrictions ›