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The Last Photography Planning App You Will Ever Need
I use my iPhone for planning and scouting my photography locations a LOT. Over the years I have found a variety of apps that help
Review of Oben CT-2491 Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs
When B&H asked me to review an Oben tripod I was skeptical to say the least, who’s even heard of this brand and how could it possibly compare to my trusty Gitzo’s? I decided to give it a try, and let me tell you, I was pleasantly surprised.
Nikon D7100 – Cropped Sensor for Night Photography?
After my previous test The Best Nikon for Night Photography I was bombarded with requests to test the new contender in the APS-C sensor arena; the
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower & How to Create a Layered Composite Meteor Shower Image
The annual meteor shower Eta Aquarids is this coming weekend (the night of May 4th and morning of May 5th) this is an above average
Focusing at Night
Over the years I’ve dabbled with many different techniques to achieve proper focus at night
Hyperfocal
This has become my go-to method that is quick, easy and accurate for prime lenses, which is all I shoot with at night now. On prime lenses you’ll find markings that coincide with your aperture. To set hyperfocal simply set the infinity mark to align with your selected aperture. Below is an example of the Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 set to the hyperfocal distance for f/4. There are no markings below f/4 so you have to eyeball it between f/4 and the center white line.
Flashlight to Retain Night Vision
Maintaining your night vision is an important factor for night photography. If you want to fully take in the natural scene before you and be able to identify faint stars and the milky way, you will want to maintain your low light capability. The cones in your eyes quickly adapt for basic night vision, fully adapted in as little as 5 minutes. The rods on the other hand can take up to 45 minutes to fully adapt, and these are the key to seeing faint detail in the night sky.
Ten Steps to Photograph the Milky Way
A camera body with high ISO capabilities, preferably a full frame sensor. I have a review of Nikon full frame cameras for more info. While it
Nikon Night Photography Shootout
Ever since Nikon released their new camera bodies last year I have been debating which body to upgrade to. I am an avid night photographer
Fog Filter Effect for Stars in Photoshop
Advances in digital photography allow us to capture incredibly detailed photos of the night sky. In fact, what the camera can capture goes beyond what
Lens Profile for Rokinon Samyang 14mm 2.8
I’ve been recommending the Rokinon 14mm 2.8 (a.k.a. Samyang, Bower) lens for night photography where it excels as one of the best lenses out there. If
Night Photography Gear for any Budget
I’ve had a lot of inquiries about selecting camera gear to do the type night photography I do. This is a very hard question to answer,
How to avoid Star Trails with the ‘500 Rule’
Due to the rotation of the earth it appears as though the stars are moving through the sky in long exposures. Star trails can be