The Canon EOS R has been out for a couple of months now, and while some people aren’t overly impressed with it, there’s no doubt that it’s a step in the right direction for Canon.
After all, along with Nikon, Canon was very, very late to the high-end mirrorless party, so the EOS R was a long time coming.
Though the Canon EOS R specs are no secret, there are a few things about this camera that you might not know. ZY Productions outlines them in the video below.
Most people do not understand lighting, frequency separation, or color grading. Here are some things to consider to make your next image even more engaging.
Working with a skeleton crew with only a few lights doesn’t mean you can’t light your films and music videos cinematically.
What’s in your bag?
Weddings are vibrant and full of emotions, making it all too easy to have a purely romantic view of the day. For the couple and guests, that is very true. However, if you are a supplier on the day, it can be a very different experience. All the more if you are the wedding photographer! The pressure is on, and you have a huge responsibility to capture the day.
The difference between prime lenses and zoom lenses can often be a source of confusion for photographers who are picking up a camera for the first time.
I remember when I first started with photography, wondering why someone would choose a lens with a fixed focal length over one with a whole range of focal lengths built into one.
Are you heading out on a road trip anytime soon? Packing up the car and hitting the road with friends, family, or even running solo can make for a great adventure. Here’s 5 tips for better road trip photos.
Making the jump from amateur to professional photographer can be both an exciting and scary thing, and it’s important to know how to do everything correctly. Make sure you do all these things before you open for business.
Need a chuckle? Alex over at I did a thing made this 4.5-minute tongue-in-cheek video showing 5 creative camera tricks you can use… if you’re a cheapskate.
“Can’t afford to buy expensive camera gear or you would prefer to spend it on beverages?” Alex says. “Don’t worry, I have your back! And your legs, feet and head.”
Using a graduated neutral density (GND) filter is fairly easy and doesn’t require any advanced techniques in post-production, but the easiest option isn’t always the best choice; due to the filter’s transition being horizontal, anything above the distinction will be darkened and anything below will be left alone.
This is a good solution when there’s a flat horizon, but what do we do when there are mountains projecting above it? What do we do when there are large trees in the image? Using a GND filter means that they’ll be darkened as well. That’s something we want to avoid.
After years of owning a near 100% share of the full-frame mirrorless camera market in Japan, Sony’s monopoly is finally under attack. The latest sales numbers show that Canon has already jumped to a 22% share after the launch of its EOS R system.
