by Reed Hoffmann | Jun 12, 2013 | Action, Camera Gear, Intermediate
Whenever I get a new camera, I try to put it through its paces to see how it performs. Sometimes that means making it do things it wasn’t necessarily designed for. I’ve had my Nikon D7100 for about two months now, and been very pleased. It’s a mid-level camera that’s...
by Reed Hoffmann | May 30, 2013 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Education, Intermediate, Technology
We all know numbers can be misleading. That’s one reason people usually think the more pixels a camera has, the better its pictures. But that’s not necessarily true. Lots of things affect the quality of pictures, including the design of the sensor, the data processing...
by Reed Hoffmann | May 20, 2013 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Technology
In the past, when we talked about instant photos, we were talking about Polaroids. Today we mean pictures shot with a cell phone and shared instantly. But I just got some nifty (and inexpensive) adapters that let me share better pictures than anyone’s going to get...
by Reed Hoffmann | May 10, 2013 | Beginner, Exposure, Intermediate, Light, Wildlife
Zoos are great places, particularly for photographers. Anytime I’m visiting a city and have time, I try to visit the zoo. Earlier this week, I dropped by ours here in Kansas City, to shoot some examples I need for upcoming workshops. It can be a challenge if crowded,...
by Reed Hoffmann | Apr 19, 2013 | Advanced, Camera Gear, Flash, Intermediate, Travel
I love it when I find a new gadget that’s inexpensive ($25) and fits a need perfectly. That’s just what I found when I learned about the TekCharger. Let’s face it, without power, our devices are useless. That’s why everybody buys extended batteries for cell...
by Reed Hoffmann | Apr 12, 2013 | Archiving, Beginner, Computers, Intermediate, Travel
Ever feel like you’ve never got enough room for your photos? We’re shooting more pictures with ever higher resolution cameras, and that’s creating a problem. Here are some of the solutions I use to deal with that problem. When traveling, I like to carry one or...
