A few months ago, our reader Alfredo suggested an idea for an article. Since we test the autofocus performance of many cameras at the same red kite feeding station, why not publish a list of all the cameras we used with their keeper rate score for birds in flight? I …
Memory cards are the most important accessory you can buy for your camera for a simple reason: they save all the photos you record. This means that having a little bit of knowledge about memory cards is not a bad idea.
SD cards come with a lot of specifications and there is often confusion surrounding them. The truth is that you don’t always need the most powerful or fastest SD card on the market to get the best performance from your cameras.
Wide-angle lenses can be a lot of fun because they allow you to play with perspective and geometry like no other type of lens. They are great companions for landscapes, architecture and astro-photography, but also work well for events and other genres where a wide angle of view can enrich your work and vision.
The term “full frame” has become extremely popular within the mirrorless sector, starting with the release of the Sony A7 and A7R in late 2013. Leica followed a few years later but it was really between 2018 and 2019 that the segment took off, with Nikon, Canon, Panasonic and Sigma all hopping on the bandwagon, racing to grow their respective systems as quickly as possible.
Because of this, there is an awful lot of choice in the full-frame mirrorless range these days. If you’re already acquainted with one or more of the brands, it might be easier to choose between them, but otherwise selection can be overwhelming.
A quick look inside the camera bag of most photographers will usually reveal at least one wide-angle prime or zoom. Wide-angle lenses make it possible to include much more of the scene in your composition, making them an excellent choice for landscapes, as well as other genres such as architecture (both indoors and out), group shots, and astrophotography.
