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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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Thanks for your Podcast Jim! Keep up the great work.
I just checked out the Light Blaster at http://www.light-blaster.com — talk about a cool product. You’ve got to see the videos to “get it.”
And thanks for fielding my question about using video lights for shooting portraits (a few episodes ago). For those who didn’t hear the response. Constant video lights are going to throw too much light at the subject and make them squint, resulting in a less-desirable portrait.
Keep up the great work!
Brent
hey was looking for a photography podcast and got lucky and found your podcast, good job with the eps but what do you think of getting the wifey a Sony RX100 ? too complicated or just right ?
Love the podcast, just checked out the Light Blaster looks cool.
Keep up the good work.
Some good stuff to think about!
This podcast came just in time. I was about to buy a wide angle lens, but now I am going to hold out and see how the Canon lens turn out. Thanks for all your work!!!
Love the show! Please keep it going!!
Really enjoy your podcast. Great job!
I’ve heard good things about the Light Blaster! I hope you get a chance to demo it in a future podcast. Thanks for all your podcasts!
Hey Jim, love the podcast – I have a box-o-slides waiting for that Light Blaster!
Love the podcast. I’ve been an avid listener since the beginning. A few years ago I got thrown a high school photography class. I have since replaced myself with a far more highly qualified teacher but we share equipment ( I now teach film). I would love to share a light blaster too. Really cool stuff.
Jim,
Thanks so much for your podcast! I just found it a couple of months ago and have been gorging on past episodes.
Also, thanks for the “heads up” on the Canon 10-18mm lens (I shoot with a 60D). And your doodad this week seems pretty cool! I just might have to get me one of those…
Best,
S.
Hi Jim!
Thanks for the great podcast! It has been wery educational for listengin you while working (and no, i’m not a photographer, i’m an electrician).
But the question that i have wondering is, what is the differents between speedlights guidenumber and studiostrobes WS-number?
Is there some way to compare those number?
Once again, thank you and sorry about my english 🙂
Hey Jim, thanks for an entertaining ‘cast as always. I just purchased a Yongnuo flash (although I got the TTL version, sorry!) and the Cowboy Studio stand at your recommendation. Another new technique to learn!
Hey Jim!
Thanks for all that you do to help out with learning photography. Love the podcast and love that you always sound so happy on the podcast and you can hear how much you enjoy photography and teaching! Keep up the great work!
Hey Jim,
I’m from Gainesville Florida and I found your podcast on iTunes about 3 months ago. You have been extremely helpful to my wife and me. She has always liked taking photos and there are tons of portraits, landscapes, and flowers covering our walls. we like to take trips (especially to the smokies) and It has been obvious to me that the #1 thing “holding her back” was that she has always used a point and shoot. At the same time she loathes learning new technical skills and is easily frustrated by gadgets so I was always afraid of trying to get her to switch to DSLR. I bought a Canon Rebel on craigslist and started listening to your podcast and visiting your website with hopes that we could ease our way in and eventually she would know how and only want to use DSLRs. So far it is working out pretty well. I have really enjoyed all that you have taught me about the technical side of photography and I look forward to taking your lightroom class and hopefully some other good ones. Stefanie is enjoying taking lots of pictures and experimenting. We go out often to look for a shot or just cycle around off the beaten path and see what we see. It is clear that there is a lot to learn (and buy lol) and we have a long road ahead of us, but without knowing it you have been a valued companion. Thanks for enhancing this treasured hobby; I don’t think we would have been able to make the transition without you!
Best Regards
PS We love your photos and Stef says she hopes you were using a VERY long lens and generous cropping for your smug mug shot of that bear!
Great podcast, Jim! I’ve learned so much this past year just by listening to your tips and advice. Episode 49 about sports photography has been really inspirational and one of my favorite ones ever.
Keep up the great work, and I really appreciate and enjoy your podcast. There are so many out there and yours is one of the best!
Great Episode. The comparison between Nikon and Canon is very useful.
keep up the great work and looking forward to more podcasts
I found your podcast a few months ago. I love all of the ones I’ve heard almost got thru all. Anyway love the podcast and all the tips and camera news. The doo dads are great way to find and keep up with what’s new like the light-blaster. Keep up the great work! Mark