Photographer in Perth, Western Australia
A few days ago, I suggested a method for choosing a new DSLR body for low light action photography. I then outlined the current mainstream Canon and Nikon DSLR models, and made a few recommendations within each of those ranges. But how do Canon and Nikon currently fare against each other in this arena? A general point that most photographic writers… Continue reading Canon and Nikon DSLRs head to head
Nikon currently has the second-largest DSLR market share worldwide, after Canon. These two companies are far ahead of the rest of the field, and they have the most complete systems, in this particular market. Below, I describe what I consider to be the current mainstream Nikon DSLRs. There are other Nikon bodies available, such as the D4S (flagship professional body), but… Continue reading Choosing Nikon DSLRs
Canon currently has the largest DSLR market share worldwide, ahead of Nikon. These two companies are far ahead of the rest of the field, and they have the most complete systems, in this particular market. Below, I describe what I consider to be the current mainstream Canon DSLRs. There are other Canon bodies available, such as the EOS-1D X (flagship… Continue reading Choosing Canon DSLRs
For low light action photography, having the right equipment is very important—but what is the ‘right’ equipment? Some years ago, my recommendation was that a DSLR and prime lens be the minimum level of equipment used for this kind of shooting. Mirrorless camera technology has advanced significantly since then, but practical functionality (particularly viewfinder and autofocus)… Continue reading Choosing a DSLR
In today’s issue of The West Australian, Camera Electronic has advertised the Nikon D610 full frame body and Nikkor AF-S 50 mm f/1.8 prime lens for $1,786. This is a few hundred dollars less than I see at most other Perth retailers on-line, and is a very good price if you’re looking to get into full frame photography.… Continue reading Nikon D610 on special
One of the most important tools for any digital photographer is a high quality computer monitor. There are many capable ‘standard monitors’ out there (the kinds we can buy for less than $200), but then there are the professional-quality monitors designed for imaging work—these range from several hundred dollars to thousands of dollars in price. It’s immediately clear… Continue reading Monitors for high quality imaging work
Daylight makes a world of difference, even in a dimly lit gymnasium with relatively small windows. Shooting under even a heavily overcast sky is almost always better than shooting indoors; as the saying goes, “you can’t hold a candle to the sun.” Earlier this month, I mentioned what is possibly the worst lit gymnasium in Perth. What does the same… Continue reading May 2015 action
The Rhee Tae Kwon-Do Perth Region now has a presence on Instagram as well as Facebook. Commendations to the many photographers (whether part of the RTKD Perth Region Photography Group or not) and videographers whose work appears on those two websites!
I recently came across some beautiful images by Andy Ilachinski (published at Luminous Landscape, which was established by Michael Reichmann). It seems they’re from his book Synesthetic Landscapes: Glimpses of Surrealities (which is the reason I’ve used American rather than British spelling in this post’s title—it refers to a specific entity, rather than being used in a general sense). I’m not familiar… Continue reading Synesthetic Landscapes
Neil Guy, more widely known as N. K. Guy or NK Guy, maintains a comprehensive set of frequently asked questions and answers for new photographers using the Canon DSLR system. He covers: General questions; Cameras; Lenses; Flashguns; and Filters and other items. Unless you’re a veteran photographer, I’d highly recommend a read through these documents. For those of you who’ve… Continue reading Canon EOS FAQ for beginners