The Supermoon and how to photograph it
Monday 14th November will see the largest supermoon since 1948, and the largest supermoon we will see until 2034. It will appear around 14% larger than normal, and brighter too. This is due to...
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Canon 6D MkII – Rumoured
People have been speculating about a 6D MkII for some time now. 2012 seems like a long time ago since the 6D was first released, filling the gap in Canon’s lineup as an entry...
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 Art – Review
Third party lenses always used to be a bit of a gamble. A cheaper alternative to main brand products, with a lot of the same features but built with slightly lower quality materials and...
JPG vs RAW – What’s best?
One question I hear quite a lot is “should I be taking photos in JPG or RAW?” It is quite a debate, with some convincing (and some less convincing) arguments for and against shooting...
Yongnuo 50mm f/1.8 – Is it the new “nifty fifty”?
Without sounding too much like Tom Jones, it’s not unusual for companies to release alternative versions of well-known lenses. The Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 for example is a fantastic lens at a fraction of the...
UV or not UV
UV or not UV; that is the question… I’ve been putting off posting this for some time now as if I am not careful, I am going to open myself up for a massive...
Canon 5D MkIV Rant – But not what you think
Opinions are like arses; everyone has one and it’s good to show it off occasionally, but you don’t need to go stuffing it in people’s faces all the time. Unfortunately, with the modern age...
Sigma 150-600mm DG OS HSM Sport – Review
Picking a new lens these days can be a bit of a minefield. There are so many to choose from, it is difficult to know where to start. Different focal lengths, speeds, sizes, weights,...
The Photo Album
Name and Location: Andy Green; Poole, Dorset What gear did you use: “Canon 5D MkIII with Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L USM II” What settings did you use: “70mm – 1/100th – f/2.8 – ISO6400”...
“It’s like stepping back in time…”
One of the most memorable photography experiences for me was an experiment I took part in, run by one of the magazines I shot for at the time. Myself and 11 other contributors were...