They’re about more than squeezing more into the frame. — For landscape photographers, there is just no substitute for a wide-angle lens when it comes to getting a lot of scenery into a single frame. In fact, the very mention of such a lens often conjures up images of sprawling vistas that just can’t be captured any other way. The…

For newbies, knowing who to ask and trust is critical. For experienced photographers, being a responsible advisor is equally important. — For many people testing the waters of photography as a new hobby, the excellent cameras in our smartphones replaced the once-popular point-and-shoot or entry-level interchangeable lens camera. But from time to time, people who know I am a lifelong photographer will still ask, “What kind of camera should I buy?”…

My Journey Back to Micro Four Thirds — In the summer of 2013, my company sent me packing on a trip to Thailand to work with a colleague who lived there. I’d never been there before and wasn’t sure I’d ever have the chance to go back, so I did a classic over-pack job and took every piece…

Despite the oft-repeated mantra that “gear doesn’t matter,” if you spend time on any of the top photography websites, peruse the photo forums, or subscribe to any photo-focused YouTube channels or podcasts, you’ll quickly realize that new gear announcements are a big deal. …

When Fujifilm announced the X-S10, I was horrified to see it had a PASM dial for setting Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode. Between that, the unmarked front and rear dials, the missing D-Pad, and the growing trend among all camera manufacturers away from a tilting rear LCD…

I used to be afraid of shadows. Not the kind created by harsh street lights in dark, deserted alleyways, though those can be pretty spooky. I’m talking about the darkest areas of a photograph, where detail disappears and the underexposure warning flashes ominously in Lightroom. THOSE shadows. In my defense…

When buying a new camera, professional photographers and serious hobbyists usually opt for an interchangeable lens model. Most DSLRs and mirrorless cameras fall into this category, meaning you can swap out a fast prime for a wide-angle lens or a telephoto zoom depending on the situation. But there is another…

In the autumn of 2013, having just returned from a trip to Thailand with my Nikon D7000 and an assortment of lenses, I visited my local camera store ready to say goodbye to the bulk and weight of a DSLR and move to a lighter and more nimble mirrorless kit. …