Is there still use for a 50 mm?
The not so young among us still know it: the prime lens with 50 mm focal length. Virtually all photographers [...]
A super zoom for travelling?
No one likes to carry heavy photo equipment. Especially not on a trip. So what could be more obvious than [...]
When to use the flash on the second curtain – and when not
For many participants in our flash courses, flashing on the second curtain is always a big issue. I have never [...]
Out of cam?
A current trend in digital photography is "Out of cam" or OOC for short. Never heard of it? It's the [...]
Auto ISO
If you buy a new camera today, the Auto ISO is usually already activated. This also applies to the exposure [...]
What to do with photos for the trash can?
There are situations where you just can't take a really convincing photo. The picture of the little boy at a [...]
Teleconverter? Can you really use them?
Converters or extenders, as they are called at Canon, do not necessarily enjoy the best reputation. But they are a [...]
Reality and photographic illusion
A forest path at dusk and two hikers. In itself a rather trivial subject. But photographed with a hand-held camera [...]
Tripod – the awkward creature
The tripod is not necessarily one of the most popular accessories. Unwieldy, heavy, awkward to handle, simply annoying. And that's [...]