What to look for when you’re testing a new lens

When you get a new lens, do you test it out? Should you test it out? This week, we’re discussing what to look for when you get a new camera lens, and how to make sure you’re testing it properly. We’ll also give you another Lightroom tip, part of our weekly series on Adobe Lightroom Classic.

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Alternatives to traditional tripods

This week, we’re talking about camera support and stabilization accessories that go beyond the traditional tripod. Whether it’s a tabletop tripod, beanbag, or a DIY strap, we discuss how you can get creative with stabilizing your camera in the field, and which of these accessories we use the most. We’ve also started a segment on Lightroom tips; this week we’ll tell you about how to set Levels using the Lr Classic Curves Tool.

Sony Alpha A1; Creating a Photo Book

This week, we’ll discuss the big announcement from Sony for their new flagship Alpha A1 mirrorless camera, followed by a creative discussion about photo books. While photo books are easy to create, shooting images for a photo book can be very challenging, and that’s why it can be a great project to help you with your photography.

Is Aerial Drone Photography Right for You?

Should you get an aerial drone for photography? This week, Rick asks Jason about his experiences using aerial drones. Over the years, drone technology has grown as they continue to become more affordable. If you are interested in an aerial drone, we discuss some of the restrictions and limitations of their use, as well as proper drone safety measures.

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Learning from our mistakes

Digital photography is a fantastic learning tool because it provides us with immediate feedback on our photos. This week, we’re discussing all those times where we learned from our mistakes in the field and at the computer, and we share situations where we’ve struggled to improve our shots.

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A little night shooting with Nikon Z cameras

This week, we took a short field trip to do some evening/night sky photography here in Colorado. It was a great refresher for both of us, as we had to make some pretty important changes to our camera settings for night photography. We also tested the new Nikon 20mm f/1.8S lens for night sky shooting.

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The night sky in Colorado, January 4, 2020 (Nikon Z7 with 20mm f/1.8S Nikkor lens)

Finding inspiration for 2021

The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it”–Ansel Adams

Happy New Year! We’ve made it to 2021, and we hope all of our listeners are safe and healthy. This week, Rick and Jason look to draw inspiration from the quotes of famous photographers, and discuss their resolutions for the new year.

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Nikon 50mm f/1.2S Hands-On Review

This week, we got our hands on the newly released 50mm f/1.2S Nikkor Z lens. We both had the opportunity to test this lens and compare it to our other 50mm Nikon lenses. In addition to our impressions on optical performance, we’ll discuss what kind of photographer would benefit from this impressive lens.

Many thanks to our friends at B&H Photo for loaning us a production copy of this lens to evaluate.

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Having fun with alternative cameras and processing

Sometimes, a change of pace can do you good. Whether it’s using a different style of camera (think digital rangefinders), or just changing up the way you approach your subject, we’ll take a look at the things we do to stay creative in our photography.

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Creative Compositional Elements

You’ve probably heard that the “rules” of composition are made to be broken. This week, Jason and Rick discuss some of these rules and how you can incorporate them into your photographic routine to improve your photos.

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