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Best Infrared Cameras You Can Buy
Once a rather specific niche item, infrared cameras are quickly becoming commonplace for the serious photographer. When it comes to thermal imaging, temperature, and night vision, few other types of cameras compare. Depending on the quality and tech of the camera, the field of vision and digital imaging of the infrared camera will vary, but as with most thermal imaging cameras, you get what you pay for. There are some diamonds in the rough here, so we’ve done the legwork for you and provided a list of various cameras for you to pick and choose, whatever your needs are!
James LizowskiPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyOwning It
As I walk into class on the first day of high school, I am so nervous! I’ve got to find a seat in the front row. The other students are smiling and waving at each other as they rush around hoping to find seats close together. I stand alone just hoping to find a seat close to the teacher. I become distracted when I sense people snickering behind me. I’m not sure if the snickering is about me or someone else, so I just turn to them with a smile and a nod only pretending to know what they are saying.
Dana KolderupPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyBucking the Trend of Shooting in RAW
For the last several years now, photographers ranging from the serious amateur to the seasoned professional have been advocating for the use of the RAW photo format as the industry standard. But even so, there are still many good reasons to shoot in JPEG format. In fact, some of these are enticing RAW users to take a second look at and even revert to using the old file type.
Jason APublished 6 years ago in PhotographyThese 10 iPhone X Photographs Prove Why You Need to Try Moment's Attachment Lenses
It's no secret that the iPhone X is now one of the most affordable (and commonplace) ways to take amazing photographs. Would-be photographers are now using iPhones in order to take shots while they save up for one of the best DSLR cameras on the market.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyAdvantages of a Mirrorless Camera and the Best Cameras for Beginners
Photography may be one of the most expensive and complex hobbies out there. It's one of the very few hobbies where the gear you have will make all the difference in how well your finished product will be. Well-made cameras, as well as well-made lenses, can have a huge impact on how well your shots turn out.
Cato ConroyPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyTop 4K Action Cameras in 2018
It's always exciting to capture the most thrilling elements of an adventure. Whether you're skateboarding, snowboarding, snorkeling, or driving, action cameras make it easy to document your excursions. Now with 4K technology available in action cameras, you're able to film your actions with a clear and smooth picture. Never before has there been such high quality video, where we're able to see every detail, especially in such a small lens. Here are the top 4K action cameras in 2018.
Claudia JerroPublished 6 years ago in Photography'Looks Photoshopped'
"Looks Photoshopped." Two words you see every day on social media (if you frequent any pages or groups that encourage photo sharing). Two words that annoy the hell out of me and probably any photographers/artists/graphic designers who sees them. It's such a nondescript, passive aggressive attack on someone's work and it does nothing but flag up the commenter's inability to understand or constructively address something that is beyond their capability.
john harrisonPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyUrban Exploration (Urbex): The 'Why'
Urban exploration, simply put, is the exploration of buildings and places that have been "left behind" or abandoned, and are now in a state of dereliction and disrepair or ruin. Buildings visited range from stately homes to lowly farmhouses, hospitals and asylums, to factories and mills. Also popular are churches or other places of worship, hotels, schools, and even prisons—however, any built infrastructure lends potential.
Juliet WilkinsonPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyTips for Shooting iPhone X Portraits in Low Light
We all know that even if you've committed every tip for iPhone X photography to memory, smartphones still can't always be reliable for producing the best quality photographs. This is especially true in low light. But if you're an iPhone X user, you're in luck. As one of the best phone cameras on the market, the iPhone X has a feature designed specifically for capturing portraits: their innovative "portrait mode."
Kelsey LangePublished 6 years ago in PhotographyFamous Photographers That Use Hasselblads
In photography, there are photographers who capture the greatest photos ever with their preferred camera. While some photographers use a wide variety of cameras to take certain photos, there are also photographers who use one specific camera to take all of there photos. Since they're so experienced with that one camera, they can still take a diverse, wide variety of photos with that camera. And since they've mastered the ways to use that camera, why use other cameras? Plus, there are cameras out there that can perform amazingly at taking the ideal photos.
Jennifer VioletPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyAre Your Photographs CRAP?
A few months ago, I attended a presentation on photography for websites and articles. The presenter made us all sit up and take notice from the start by saying we should all produce CRAP images for our content. Then he explained that he meant all accompanying images should be Clear, Relevant, and Aesthetically Pleasing.
Sandra PiddockPublished 6 years ago in PhotographyCreative Mediums to Print Your Photos On
Paper isn't the only thing that you can print your photos on. There is a wide variety of surfaces and mediums where you can show off your best photos on. When you print your photos on paper, the only thing you can do with it is simply hanging it in a frame. And honestly, just how many paper photos can you hang around your house? Don't you want to print your photos on other cool objects to really make use of them?
Penny NewtonPublished 6 years ago in Photography