As soon as the Sony a7S was announced, I knew I had to try it for astrophotography. With a full frame sensor and ISO 409600, is it the best low light camera out there?
Expert Shield Screen Protector Review
I recently received a request from Oliver of Expert Shield UK to do a review on their Expert Shield screen protector line for digital cameras.
Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye II Review
My thoughts on using the new Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 UMC Fisheye II lens, particularly for landscape astrophotography.
The Best Method of Defishing a Fisheye Photo
This article and video tutorial will show you my favorite way to defish a fisheye photo and how to use your fisheye lens as a serious landscape tool.
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Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Review
Can the new Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS compete with the Zeiss Touit 12mm f/2.8? Here are my thoughts on this unique lens.
List of Large Sensor Cameras with Built In Intervalometers
Timelapse photography complements night photography well since we’re typically dealing with long shutter speeds and using techniques that require lots of exposures, such as image stacking. The easiest way to make a timelapse is to buy an accessory intervalometer for your camera but I don’t always like carrying a bunch of gear around and an intervalometer is just an extra piece of equipment. So if possible, I prefer a camera that has the interval timer built-in. I’ve scoured the internet to find all the large sensor cameras that have built in intervalometers in their software / firmware. Here’s the list so far:
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Milky Way Exposure Calculator
Use this simple calculator to determine the best exposure to start with for photographing the Milky Way.