Tips & Tutorials

40 Creative Travel Photography Ideas

October 23, 2017

Nick Vinken

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Anybody can take a cool travel photo these days. We have camera phones, GoPros, affordable quality cameras, apps, Snapchat, and the list goes on and on. If you want your photos to stand out in the crowd, you have to get more creative than your average Instagrammer. Whether you’re a photoblogger or a vacationing parent, [...]

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Bags & Cases

The Best Camera Backpacks for DSLR Cameras

October 3, 2017

Nick Vinken

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Every photographer has got their preferences when it comes to camera bags, but the camera backpack has drastically gained popularity over the years. This is no surprise, as a backpack is generally more comfortable to wear for longer periods of time. If you move around a lot with your gear, a camera backpack is definitely [...]

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Lenses & Filters

A Look at the Best Lenses for the Panasonic Lumix G85 / G80

February 1, 2017

Nick Vinken

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Shortly after launching the Lumix GX85 mirrorless camera in April 2016, Panasonic is back with the (also known as the G80, G81 or G8, depending on the market you’re in). This successor of the popular Panasonic G7 comes with a weather-sealed body, and almost all the features that were available in the G7. Some of [...]

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Tips & Tutorials

Careful Cleaning: How To Clean Your DSLR Lenses and Filters

January 3, 2017

Nick Vinken

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A camera is a fantastic tool for artistic expression. Anyone can learn to take wonderful pictures with enough practice, and over time, many people find it turn from a passing hobby to an artistic addiction. Your camera is your ‘baby’ and you’ll want to take good care of it. After all, a decent camera is [...]

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Accesories

The 6 Best Motorized Camera Sliders

December 28, 2016

Nick Vinken

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Over the recent years, tracking or ‘sliding’ movements have become a popular technique in both video production and time-lapse photography. Every videographer that has worked with a slider will know that it requires a lot of practice to get smooth sliding movements manually. And for time-lapsers, it is virtually impossible to use a manual slider. [...]

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Lenses & Filters

Best Lenses for the Nikon D3300

December 10, 2016

Nick Vinken

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Launched in early 2014, the Nikon D3300 has replaced the D3200 at the start of the Nikon DSLR line of products, positioning itself as the beginner camera of choice for amateur and beginner photographers. While offering a low budget option, the Nikon D3300 incorporates some of the latest and best technologies from Nikon, including the [...]

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Tips & Tutorials

Analog Photography: 5 reasons why you should try it

November 12, 2016

Nick Vinken

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This article is a guest contribution by Kasia Górska My analog journey began while searching for the perfect methods of post-processing my photographs. I was never satisfied with the outcome. I would browse photo galleries endlessly, now and then finding a photograph, which was particularly pleasing to my eyes. They often turned out to be shot [...]

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Tripods & Rigs

Best Travel Tripod of 2016 – 8 Portable & Lightweight Tripods

September 13, 2016

Nick Vinken

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A tripod is an indispensable piece of equipment for every serious DSLR photographer. But if you’re a photographer that travels a lot, you’ll often have second thoughts about taking a heavy, bulky tripod with you. Especially if you’re traveling by plane, where every ounce of baggage counts, you’ll want to pack your camera bag as [...]

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Cameras

Best Digital Camera Under 300 Dollars: Top 4

August 23, 2016

Nick Vinken

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Are you in the market for an affordable camera to record those precious moments? High quality cameras and photography doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, for under $300 you can buy yourself a camera that can produce great images, works well in most situations and can last for a long time. Camera technology [...]

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