The Photography Gear Episode [IP65]

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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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182 thoughts on “The Photography Gear Episode [IP65]”

  1. Pat B

    Jim, you do a great job in encouraging all of us fledgling photo nerds to keep moving forward. Your advice and helpful demeanor is as invaluable as it is honest. Thank you.
    Pat B brooklyn ny

  5. John K

    great episode.always good information. I need an ef-s wide angle and hadn’t really started to research it. Now I must wait for the 10-20 to come out. I do head shots for a living and that light blaster looks like a blast. I usually just use white paper. I MUST have a light blaster.

  6. Ashley

    Hey Jim,
    I love the Podcasts! Your work is amazing and inspirational! Keep up the great work.

  10. Andrew

    Love the podcast and the website! I’ve been a regular visitor on this site for well over a year now and really enjoy the conversations, insights, and especially the enthusiasm you bring to the world of photography and photo gadgets. Keep up the great work, Jim!

  12. Rich Baker

    Jim,
    Great podcast. Kudos to the depth on most everything; it’s deep enough to help people along the way and make good purchasing decisions, yet pulls back on the scientific info where most people’s eyes glass over and interest would be lost. I miss the banter you had with Dusty O; we all hope he is doing well.

    I did have a question about the Lensbaby special effects lenses. I see them on BHPhoto.

    Thanks Again,
    Rich Baker
    photo enthusiast

  14. Rich Baker

    So here’s the question about the Lensbaby: Have you ever used one? And secondly, can’t the same effect be achieved in post processing?

    Thanks,
    Rich

  19. Eric Brown

    Thanks for all these podcasts, they are truly a jump start for a novice like myself. I especially was interested in your inserted info on the new Canon ultra-wide angle 10-18mm. I am looking forward to when it is available.

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