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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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Love the podcast. First time I’ve listened to it. Will be back.
Great show as usual! My fingers are crossed!
Hey Jim,
SAVE MY MARRIAGE TOO!! Lol…
Just kidding, love the podcast keep up the great work!
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Love the podcast!
I enjoyed the podcast on gear, especially the wide angle discussion for Canon Mark3. I will look into the Tokina, but wanted to know if you had any experience with:
– Rokinon FE14M-C 14mm F2.8 Ultra Wide Lens for Canon (Black)
Thanks for any feedback as this seems to have good ratings even though it is manual focus.
Love the podcast. Keep up the good work.
Enjoy your podcast! Thanks!
Thank you for a great show.
I really look forward to listening to the Improve Photography podcast. Great show!
I really enjoy your podcast and look forward to it every week. Thanks for all the great info!
So there is another great Tokina wide angle for crop sensors: Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X116 Pro DX II. Granted, it’s got some chromatic aberration issues but overall the lens is great ESPECIALLY for video!
Hi Jim,
I am just a photography enthusiast but your podcasts make me want to go and shoot photos every day ! Inspirational and educational! Keep it coming! Thanks!
Hey Jim,
Love the podcast and have listened since day 1. My train journey to work goes a lot faster with some Improve Photography and you’ve taught me a lot more than you probably realise! (and not just because I’d love a Light Blaster by the way!… Genuinely am grateful for all the effort you put in).
Cheers!
I just discovered your podcasts. I look forward to many more.
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Hey Jim – Love your podcast, and thanks for the chance to win the Light Blaster!
Good job, love your work.
Love you, love your show.