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 Sunday, February 16, 2025

Check out today's B&H Deal Zone for big savings on:

  • Samsung The Frame QN55LS03D 55" 4K HDR Smart QLED TV – only $797.99 after $700.00 instant savings
  • 19 x 19" Padded Equipment Wraps (Black, Gray, Blue, Red, Yellow) – only $9.95 after $4.00 instant savings (free shipping without minimum)
  • More!

Worth browsing: Deals of the Week at B&H.

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Post Date: 2/16/2025 8:37:47 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Friday, February 14, 2025

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I want your name on the list, and today, I have another reason sign up:

Take your photography business to the next level! On Fri, 2/28, a randomly-selected newsletter subscriber will receive a not-so-random 1-year SmugMug Pro account, a $384.00 Value!

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  • A stunning portfolio website
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  • Apps to speed up workflow
  • And more!

This offer is limited to new customers, and the selected subscriber must reply to the winning email notice within a week to receive the SmugMug-provided account (void where prohibited).

Note that the subscriber list is kept tightly trimmed in attempt to limit distribution to only those opening it. If you haven't opened a newsletter recently (the last was sent on 1/8) and want to receive it (and have a chance to win the SmugMug Pro account), sign up again.

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Post Date: 2/14/2025 11:19:24 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan

Check out today's B&H Deal Zone for big savings on:

  • Xcellon CFexpress Type A and UHS-II SD Card Reader (what I use) – only $19.99 after $49.00 instant savings
  • Studio 26 SOLETOTE/26 Tote Bag (Khaki/Saddle) – only $49.00 after $130.00 instant savings
  • Sirui K-10x Ball Head – only $59.90 after $70.00 instant savings
  • RucPac Photographer's Winter Apparel Package Extreme – only $ after $ instant savings
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Post Date: 2/14/2025 12:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Thursday, February 13, 2025

I can't think of anything that saturates the landscape like rain, which, in this case, exaggerated the fall foliage color. Fall foliage arrives during the summer in Denali National Park, but I suppose the meaning supersedes that technicality.

The big ram alone makes a great subject, but the background takes the image to the next level, making it stand out for selection over a vast number of alternative choices.

As often happens these days, the Canon EOS R5 Mark II and RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens made it in the pack, and this combination left no regrets.


A larger version of this image is available here.

 
Camera and Lens Settings
300mm  f/5.6  1/320s
ISO 500
8192 x 5464px
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Post Date: 2/13/2025 9:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan

Zeiss posted a teaser on their Instagram page, hinting at a new Otus lens.

"Get ready for owlsome news! ZEISS Otus 1.4/85"

Get your Zeiss lenses at B&H.

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Post Date: 2/13/2025 10:32:02 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan

Check out today's B&H Deal Zone for big savings on:

  • Gitzo GT2545T Series 2 Traveler Carbon Fiber Tripod with Center Ball Head & GM2542 Carbon Fiber Monopod (Special 50th Anniversary Kit) – only $469.95 after $480.00 instant savings
  • GVM SD600D Bi-Color LED Monolight – only $499.00 after $1,000.00 instant savings
  • H&R Block 2024 Deluxe + State Tax Software (Download) – only $29.99 after $30.00 instant savings
  • VERTIV Liebert PST5-850MT120 8-Outlet UPS – only $49.99 after $45.00 instant savings
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Post Date: 2/13/2025 12:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Wednesday, February 12, 2025

In the recently shared Bull Elk Among the Pines image, I suggested that thinking like a landscape photographer should be a top priority, seeing and capturing the environmental wildlife photo option when the right scenario unfolds. Still, I can't resist the in-your-face shot when it is availed.

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II and RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens teamed for this image. The compact size and light weight of this combination made it ideal for the long hike required to get to this enormous bull, the focal length range enabled fast adjustment to quickly capture a wide range of compositions, and the delivered image quality is outstanding.


A larger version of this image is available here.

 
Camera and Lens Settings
324mm  f/5.6  1/500s
ISO 1000
8192 x 5464px
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Post Date: 2/12/2025 9:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Monday, February 10, 2025

Check out today's B&H Deal Zone for big savings on:

  • Datacolor Spyder Essential Colorimeter – only $129.00 after $40.00 instant savings
  • Datacolor SpyderPro Advanced Colorimeter – only $209.00 after $60.00 instant savings
  • Fotopro X-Aircross 3 Lite Video Carbon Fiber Tripod (Slate Gray) – only $149.00 after $90.00 instant savings
  • ONA Bowery Leather Camera Bags – only $199.00 after $150.00 instant savings
  • GVM Pro SD650B Bi-Color LED Monolight (650W) – only $679.00 after $320.00 instant savings
  • FotodioX Pro LED P60 1x1 Bi-Color LED Light Panel – only $159.95 after $90.00 instant savings
  • Sony WF-L900 LinkBuds True Wireless Open Earbuds – only $99.99 after $80.00 instant savings

Worth browsing: Deals of the Week at B&H.

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Post Date: 2/10/2025 12:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Saturday, February 8, 2025

Tamron shared the Full Year 2024 Financial Results.

The report shows strong numbers and a positive outlook. However, the "Photographics Products (Own-Brand)" increases are not coming from America or Europe.

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Post Date: 2/8/2025 2:58:47 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan

Highlighting some just-arriving gear in the B&H Used Department. Be the first to check out tonight at 6:45 PM ET to score these deals.

CategoryIn Stock at the Moment
Canon EOS CamerasR3, R5, R5 C
Canon RF Lenses14-35, 24-70, 28-70 F2.8, 70-200 F2.8, 100-400, 100-500, 100 F2.8 Macro, 2x
Sony Alpha Camerasa9 III, a7R V, a7C R, a7C II, a6700
Sony FE Lenses24-70 F2.8 II, 28-70 F2, 200-600, 135 F1.8
Really Right StuffTVC-34 L Mk2, TVC-24 L, BH-40 with LR, PC-LR Round Panning Clamp with LR
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Post Date: 2/8/2025 9:47:17 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Just posted: Kondor Blue 501 Arca-Type Pivot Camera Plate Review.

John Reilly shares the solution to his fluid head mounting problem.

Support this site by ordering the Kondor Blue 501 Arca-Type Pivot Camera Plate (or anything else) from B&H | Adorama | Amazon (all available countries)

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Post Date: 2/5/2025 9:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan

"Your Ultimate Camera Companion" [Lowepro]

Learn more about the Lowepro ProTactic Lite SLX 120 AW III Sling Bag (Black, 5L) at B&H (in stock, used model available at huge savings).

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Post Date: 2/5/2025 9:35:06 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan

Check out today's B&H Deal Zone for big savings on:

  • Peak Design Travel Camera Cubes – save up to $35.00
  • More!
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Post Date: 2/5/2025 12:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Entire careers are made around photographing vehicles, so most of us will not go beyond dabbling in this genre. Still, dabbling is great fun (and could generate a profit if you get good at it).

To get started, you need a vehicle subject. Fortunately, these are plentiful and available nearly everywhere. Find something old, new, special (such as because you own it), or just for sale. The car can be yours, a friend's, a client's, or someone willing to trade car time for pictures.

Next, you need a place to put the car, and the background matters. Even with the car filling the width of the image (with some breathing room on both sides and the bottom), the background (and some foreground) is often a huge percentage of the image. A supportive background will minimally be nondistracting, especially void of strongly contrasting lines intersecting the perimeter of the vehicle that compete for attention. Even if blurred, the background should be void of clashing colors. Mow the grass and remove leaves and other distractions/detractions.

Even small cars are large, so a large space is optimal, and that option is often outdoors, including in yards, parking lots, etc. For inside shoots, find a large garage (including a commercial parking garage), warehouse, airplane hanger, etc.

Clean the car. Of course, one of Bryan's Laws of Photography is that if you wash the car, it will rain. Still, give it a go.

Show love to the wheels and tires as they are the car's soul and have a primary role to play. Tire shine will give the tires a deep, rich, better-than-new look, but understand the penalty. The tire shine I've used holds dirt and makes the tires virtually uncleanable, creating an always-dirty look. The easiest way to get them clean is to replace them.

In some locations and times of the year, insects landing on the vehicle can be problematic, and they seem to be attracted to a clean vehicle. Usually, they are easy to remove in post-processing, but when they start accumulating in greater numbers or land on features that are not easily replaced by the healing or cloning brush tools, chasing them away is a better idea.

Cars (most, at least) are reflective, so consider what is reflecting in the body and windows. A large open space often works well, leaving primarily the sky to reflect. Also, consider using a circular polarizer filter.

Lighting a large subject is challenging. The easiest high-quality lighting is a broad sky immediately after the sun sets or, for those preferring to get started early, before the sun rises. A cloudy day and a low sun at your back also work well. Light painting the exterior at night provides a different look and, potentially, a different look to every image.

Especially if shooting at dawn or dusk, turn on the car lights to add life to the vehicle. Adding a touch of interior light can work well.

Camera selection is easy. Unless the car is in motion, even entry-level cameras can perform this job well.

Lens selection is more critical, but there are many good options depending on the desired look.

The basics always apply, and perspective plays an especially big role for big subjects that are easy to get close to. 2x farther from the camera means 2x smaller in appearance. If the camera is close to the front of the car, the back of the car will be rendered considerably smaller. That size difference is OK if that is the look you want.

Shooting from a high position, such as from a ladder, enables a top view with reduced perspective distortion (and a different looks at the vehicle's shape). Shooting at car level from the front, back, or side and not too close can reduce visible perspective distortion, and moving back is always certain to reduce perspective distortion.

Select the focal length or focal length range that supports the desired perspective and composition within the working space. Select the aperture for thedesired depth of field and background blur.

This BMW image was captured just after sunset on a clear day, with the car strategically positioned to show only sky reflection in the windows. The 85mm f/1.2 combination yielded a strong background blur despite the relatively distant subject. The slightly forward of straight on camera position meant that most of the visible portion of the car was within the plane of sharp focus.


A larger version of this image is available here.

 
Camera and Lens Settings
85mm  f/1.2  1/250s
ISO 100
8192 x 5464px
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Post Date: 2/4/2025 9:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan

Check out today's B&H Deal Zone for big savings on:

  • Lexar 128GB Professional 1800x UHS-II SDXC Memory Card (GOLD Series, 2-Pack) – only $54.99 after $40.00 instant savings
  • More!

Worth browsing: Deals of the Week at B&H.

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Post Date: 2/4/2025 12:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Monday, February 3, 2025

The massive Imaging USA Show Sale at B&H is worth browsing.

Now is a great time to upgrade your kit's capabilities. What items would improve your capture and post-processing?

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Post Date: 2/3/2025 12:50:41 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan

Just posted: Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Lens Review.

This lens is a great addition to the RF lineup.

Support this site by ordering the Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Lens (or anything else) from B&H | Adorama | Canon USA | WEX | Camera Canada

Rent the Canon RF 16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Lens from Lensrentals.

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Post Date: 2/3/2025 12:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan

Learn more about the new Benro GH2FL Folding Gimbal Head at B&H.

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Post Date: 2/3/2025 12:02:40 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
 Sunday, February 2, 2025

High quality Robus brand products are great values at regular price and outstanding values during the B&H sale.

Reviews:
Robus RC-5570 Vantage Carbon Fiber Tripod
Robus RC-8860 Vantage Carbon Fiber Tripod
Robus RCM-439 Carbon Fiber Monopod

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Post Date: 2/2/2025 5:18:31 PM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan

Check out today's B&H Deal Zone for big savings on:

  • Ruggard 15 x 15" Padded Equipment Wrap (many colors available) – only $7.95 after $4.00 instant savings
  • Exascend 1TB Essential Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type A Memory Card – only $589.00 after $110.00 instant savings
  • Sirui T-1205 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with K-10 II Ball Head – only $99.95 after $150.00 instant savings
  • GVM LED Video Soft Light (Daylight-Balanced) LS-p80s LED 2-Light Kit with Filters – only $158.00 after $90.00 instant savings
  • Studio 26 Solecarry /26 Duffel Bag (Stone/Black) – only $49.00 after $130.00 instant savings
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Post Date: 2/2/2025 12:00:00 AM ET   Posted By: Bryan Carnathan
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