Simplest Portrait Lighting
You can use any camera to create beautiful portraits like this. And you don’t need fancy lighting gear to do it.
The most comfortable camera strap for hiking and birding
In this video I test out the new PGYTECH Camera Strap Pro and the Beetle Clip V2, as well as the Action Camera Quick Release Plate.
This simple tool makes your night photos look amazing
Move Shoot Move Star Tracker setup tips and sample photos. Get longer exposure times in your Milky Way photos without blurring the stars.
NEW 18-40mm lens for LUMIX S cameras
The LUMIX S 18-40mm lens makes the S9 a truly pocketable camera.
LUMIX S9 - Compact Full Frame camera
LUMIX S9 Full Frame camera and the 20-60mm lens
Portable full-featured LED light - NEEWER HB80C
If you’ve ever wanted to shoot on-location portraits, and need some extra light, or some gel-coloured light, this portable battery-operated LED light from NEEWER might do the trick for you. HB80C RGB Light for photos and videos.
Focus on the Stars
LUMIX Cameras have a hidden feature that helps you FOCUS on STARS. If you're new to astro photography, this feature will help you get started.
Scan your 8mm Film
If you have old 8mm film kicking around, you can scan it yourself using the Kodak Reels 8mm Film Digitizer.
Cheat your way to better bird photos
If you’ve got too much noise in your photos, especially your bird photos, then you should try a deNoise app like Topaz.
Using Flash Outdoors
I didn't think I needed to use flash outdoors until I worked with some professional photographers who shot skateboarding events and they taught me a thing or two about using fill flash.
More Birding with the Leica 100-400mm lens
Birding with the Leica 100-400mm lens
I tested the 100-400mm Lumix-Leica telephoto lens. Read my first impressions.
Lumix 100-300mm Lens Review
I’m new to birding so I started off with the 100-300mm Lumix lens. Here’s my review.
Take a photowalk for your mental health
I take a photo walk every couple of months. It’s my way of honouring my mental health. It allows me to concentrate on one thing.
Lumix G9 – Auto White Balance
How to Test your Camera ISO
If you ISO is too high you will get noise artifacts in your photos. Too low and you might be underexposed. This post explains how to test your ISO and find where your sweet spot is for your camera.
What to do after un-boxing your new camera
Should you shoot jpg or raw?
Which camera should you buy?