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Photography is really about lighting, composition, and subject, but in this episode we throw the creative stuff to the wind and spend some time nerding out on photo gear.
What's in this episode
- Recommendations for low cost wide angle lenses for Canon
- What are the REAL differences between Canon and Nikon cameras?
- If Canon photographers should use the Magic Lantern firmware
- Information about choosing a tripod collar for your lens
- Suggestions on whether it's better to upgrade a camera or buy a new lens
- and more!
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Jim's doodad of the week: The Light Blaster (You'll be entered to win a Light Blaster just by leaving any comment below!)
- The new Canon 16-35mm f/4 IS USM lens which was announced this week (inexpensive wide angle lens for Canon full frame cameras)
- The new Canon 10-18mm lens which was announced this week (landscape lens for crop sensor cameras) at only $300!
- The Tokina 16-28mm lens is a great option for extremely sharp results for a wide angle lens. See the Canon version here and the Nikon version here.
- Join the Improve Photography Travel Group specific to the Oregon trip here, or join the group for the Iceland trip here. Photography workshops are really expensive, so I'm going on these trips with readers of Improve Photography all around the world to give you a workshop-like experience for free! It doesn't cost anything to go on a trip with the travel group–just pay for your own travel expenses and come join us.
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Hey Jim, hope you’re having a great day! 😉
Hope your day is great! Also, what super cool doodad to play with. 😉
Thanks for another great episode! Always enjoy listening!
Been listening for well over a year. Great reference for various types of gear. Thanks.
On que and ready to listen to this.
Great show, informative as always. Keep up the great work.
I heard all podcasts. Fantastic. Keep up the good work Jim.
Great show as always!
I am in love with this podcast! I have loved photography my whole life, but I’m fairly new to listening to podcasts. Now that I have found this podcast, I am an addict! I was in the process of buying a new car when I found this podcast and I told my husband that I didn’t care about make, model or color, I just needed Bluetooth so that I could listen to “my” podcast! Keep up the awesome work! Your research is so appreciated!
Hey Jim, I love the way you explain photography in plain english!
Pick me! Pick me!
Love the podcast! Finally caught up!
Great show!
Congratulations on the move.
I hope you can find all your gear in the boxes
I was eagerly anticipating the next episode. I’m glad you got moved into your new place. Congratulations! Thanks for your commitment to Improve Photography!
Good stuff Jim. I appreciate your recomended gear. I have used it several time. My latest was the monoprice monitor. Thank you. Chuck
Hi Jim
Love the show.
Thanks for your podcasts, and I still enjoy listening to them each week. The light blaster is a great idea, thanks for letting your listeners know about such a great device. I can see it being a handy item in the bags of many people, myself included
Hey Jim,
I am just getting started in photography and stumbled onto your podcast recently. Love the show! I have already listened to about 35 of your shows and have learn so much! I am going to purchase the Canon 70D at the end of this month and can’t wait to apply what I have learned from your show.
Thanks for all the great knowledge you are sharing with us!
Love the podcast- keep it up!
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog!