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A Deep Dive Into Manually Focusing MILCs

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This post is of interest to any user of a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC). I’ve illustrated it with images from the Fujifilm GFX 100. Here’s the Cliff Notes version: Use as much magnification as you can subject to 2, below Use a low peaking sensitivity to produce visible peaking at the chosen magnification. The […]

Equipment

Should I Buy a Medium-Format Digital Camera?

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I get asked this question a lot; so often, I will write a general response. This doesn’t replace the personalized advice that I have given and will continue to give, but it will add to it. For whom is this article intended? I’m thinking of someone who already owns an interchangeable lens full frame (FF, […]

Equipment

Best Travel Cameras for 2024

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Travel offers the chance to witness unforgettable sights and experiences, and having a good camera is an ideal way to capture those moments. But the best camera in the world doesn’t always make the best travel camera. You want something relatively easy to use, compact, and feature-rich. Given these standards, most photographers and videographers (myself […]

Lighting

Grids, Flags, Snoots & Fresnels (Oh My)

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When you start diving into the world of lighting, you will likely run into several questions regarding products that are seemingly the same thing – or at least achieving the same thing. How does a snoot differ from a Fresnel? What’s the difference between using a grid, and using a black flag to control a […]

How To's

A Conversation About Color Calibration

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I recently worked with a retoucher, as I needed help with some pesky skin texture that my normal retouching techniques weren’t working on. Following that help, the retoucher asked how I was able to get great skin tones straight from the camera (she’s one of the few who actually sees the RAW images from my […]

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