Author: Zan
Zan
Started my journey into photography/video over 15 years ago and have worked independently with various styles/companies. I'm a big tech enthusiast and enjoy working with the latest gear.
Have you ever wondered how your camera knows the right settings for any situation? The answer is, it’s always looking at the brightest and darkest light reflections in your scene and aiming for somewhere in the middle. To be precise, it aims for exactly 18% light reflectivity (also known as 18% gray). What in the world is that? What is Metering in Photography? See that 18% in the middle? It’s the perfect balance between absolute black and white values, at least to our eyes. Everything we see is basically light reflecting from that object, but some things are a lot more…
Most mirrorless cameras and DSLRs have these 5 modes: Program (P) Aperture Priority (A) Shutter Priority (S) Manual (M) What’s the difference? Some allow you to have complete control over your settings, while others will let you focus on 1 setting only. If you’re a complete beginner, let’s see which ones would be best for you to start with. As you get better and better, you can slowly move into semi-manual or even fully manual camera modes. 1. Program Mode Program Mode will automatically select the aperture and shutter speed for any given situation. You can control everything else; this…
If you want to take better photos with the Canon Rebel T7, this guide is for you. Photography should be fun, even though DSLR cameras may look a bit scary. It’s easy to get lost in the amount of tutorials and guides, so I wrote these 10 tips that you can instantly apply to improve your photos. I assume you recently got the Canon Rebel T7 and have spent a little bit of time shooting with it, messing with different buttons and reading the manual. 1. Switch to Manual Focus in Low-Light The Canon Rebel T7 is a beginner friendly DSLR,…
The Canon Rebel T7 needs an SD memory card to record photos and images. When it comes to getting a memory card, you need to check the following: Speed: Is the card fast enough for your camera? Size: How many images can you store? Brand: Is the card even reliable? In this guide, I’m going to share everything you need to know about SD cards, as well as my 2 top picks for the T7 in 2024. The Best SD Cards for Canon Rebel T7: SanDisk Extreme Pro V30 UHS-I SanDisk Ultra Class 10 UHS-I Both cards are fully compatible…
The Sony ZV-E10 can record high quality 4K videos and excellent RAW photos. However, none of that matters if you buy the wrong memory card. What speed? Is V30 enough? SDHC or SDXC? The Best Sony ZV-E10 SD Cards: SanDisk Extreme Pro V30 UHS-I – Our number one choice Lexar Professional 1066x V30 UHS-I Summary: The Sony ZV-E10 needs an SD card with a V30 or U3 rating. This speed rating is fast enough for writing 4K videos at its maximum bit rate (100Mbps) as well as RAW image files. Storage wise, you should go with 64GB or 128GB. Sony ZV-E10 Card…
The Sony A6700 has 1 x SD card slot that supports UHS-II. If you want to get the most out of your Sony A6700, you need the right memory card. For Best 4K Video: The Sony A6700 can record 4K videos with bit rates between 200Mbps and 600Mbps. V60: You can record 4K up to 280Mbps V90: You can record 4K at 600Mbps V90: You can record in S&Q Modes (4K at 120p) If you want the highest possible quality or want to try 4K at 120p, stick with the more expensive V90 cards. For 90% of hobby videographers and bloggers, V60 cards…
The DJI Mini 4 Pro is capable of high quality 4K videos and excellent RAW photos. However, none of that matters if you buy the wrong memory card. What speed? Is V30 enough? What size? 64GB or bigger? Which brand is the best? I have also included my 2 favorite cards that I’ve been using in DJI drones for many years. The Best Mini 4 Pro SD Cards: SanDisk Extreme Pro V30 – Best for maximum speed in video & photo Samsung EVO Select V30 – Same performance but less storage options Summary: The DJI Mini 4 Pro needs a microSD…
A collection of inspiring photographs taken with the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS, a telephoto APS-C lens released in 2019. Each photograph features the camera and settings used, alongside the name of the original photographer. Our gallery’s primary objective is to showcase a variety of styles achievable with different camera equipment. You can see our full review of the Sony 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS here. DVDel | Sony A6400 – (1/640 – f/6.3 – ISO 125) Klaus Funke | Sony A6400 – (1/640 – f/6.3 – ISO 100) Michael Larrson | Sony A6600 – (1/400 – f/4.5 – ISO 100) Georg…
The Sony 70-350mm is my favorite telephoto lens when I don’t want to carry around too much weight. It’s equivalent to a 105-525mm lens (on full-frame) which makes it ideal for wildlife and bird photography. I’m a big fan of third-party lenses, but if you’re looking for the best wildlife, sports and bird lens, this is it. It’s long enough to capture small birds, let alone bigger animals that are quite far away. Here’s my summary of the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 with the most important information. Pros: Super light and easy to carry around Excellent image quality and colors…
What’s the quickest way to take better pictures? Aperture. Trust me, it’s the setting you need to know to get amazing images. It’s how professional photographers blur the background in portraits, or how landscape shooters make everything sharp. I know aperture can be confusing. That’s why I wrote this guide for complete beginners who just want to know what’s most important. Let’s go through everything you need to know about aperture; what is it, and how to get better shots by understanding it. You should also read my shutter speed and ISO guides after finishing this one, and you’ll be…