With today’s ultra-low noise dSLR cameras, every one is tempted to use high-ISO values to maintain decent shutter speeds in lower light conditions. Although this might be perfectly fine as people can now take shots that were not possible a few years ago, the art of “dragging the shutter” (using slow shutter speeds) should not be forgotten as it can produce very artistic and dramatic results, unique to this particular technique. (more…)

Looking to upgrade your point and shoot camera? Consider these 2 top choices:

 

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So you’re starting to amass a hefty collection of photos and wonder what’s the “best” and “simplest” way to back them up. This is actually a loaded question as the answer really depends on how much risk you’re willing to take in your photographic workflow.

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Guess what I got for Christmas? No, not the 5D Mark II,  but probably the best value upgrade I’ve made in recent years. I got BlackRapid’s new RS-4 camera strap, a model that falls between the RS-1 and RS-2 in terms of size and functionality. (more…)