A formula that is easier (for me at least) to calculate in my head is to divide the focal length by 100 and multiply by 2. Just move the decimal point two places to the left and multiply by 2. … Continue reading →

The 55-250 is a telephoto, usually used for subjects at a distance (the soccer players, for example, or wildlife you can’t get close to). What is a 55mm 250mm lens good for? Taking you closer to the action, the EF-S … Continue reading →

None of the TC-14E series of teleconverters will even mount on a 70-300mm lens. Can you use a teleconverter on any lens? Yes, not all lenses can be used with a teleconverter. In general wide angle lenses or wide angle … Continue reading →

The Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6 are the first Canon cameras with 5-axis in-body Image Stabilization (IBIS), and can deliver an industry-leading 8-stops of IS* when the cameras are paired with certain lenses. Does Canon EOS 70D have … Continue reading →

And while Oben isn’t the most prestigious brand out there, it’s heavily practical. The Oben brand stresses field use over clever designs, and ensures that all of its products are field-ready through extensive testing in rigorous environments. Are Oben tripods … Continue reading →

To get everything in focus, you will need to narrow your aperture and use a technique called “deep focus”. Most professional photographers will recommend using f/11 as a rule-of-thumb. This should effectively ensure that the elements from the middle ground … Continue reading →

A fast shutter speed lets in less light and gives the effect of freezing an object in motion. Fast shutter speeds (such as 1/2000th of a second) are especially useful in bright light or when trying to capture photos of … Continue reading →

The 18-55 isn’t going to be wide enough, but possibly you’d need something wider than 16mm, as well. What are the expectations of the wedding party? They might be fine with some amount of grainy look, or they might want … Continue reading →

Note: The Sony A6000 mirrorless camera uses the Sony E-mount and has an APS-C sensor, which means that any lens with a Sony or third-party E-mount is compatible with this camera. What lens does Sony a6000 come with? 16-50mm F3The … Continue reading →

The 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS is best suited to outdoor sports and wildlife photography, where there’s plenty of light. The Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS is far better suited to outdoor sports and wildlife photography, where there’s plenty of light and you … Continue reading →

What is the best image quality setting for Nikon D7000? 1920×1280 pixelsThe Nikon D7000 can record Full HD video in the MOV format. This is a sample movie at the highest quality setting of 1920×1280 pixels at 24 frames per … Continue reading →

Because the exposure stays the same when zooming to longer focal lengths, as long as your shutter speed and ISO stay consistent, a fixed aperture lens is considered a better choice for video. Are constant aperture lenses better? These lenses … Continue reading →

If you need a slightly faster shutter speed, go with something closer to f/5.6; if you want to be sure most things will be in focus, go with something nearer f/11. If you’re not sure what aperture to use, between … Continue reading →

Or, use an app designed just for that! The AstroAid app for iOS lets you select from preloaded commercial telescopes, eyepieces and accessories. Then, it can calculate all of the values, and even generate previews for many of the major … Continue reading →

In a straight trifecta, you simply nominate one horse to win, one horse to finish second, and one horse to finish third. The cost for a straight trifecta is $1, and your flexi percentage is 100%. If you were to … Continue reading →