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Canon introduces the EOS R8 Mark II

Canon introduces the EOS R8 Mark II

| Nando Harmsen | 141 views | 0 comments

The Canon EOS R8 Mark II is a compact full-frame camera. The camera has an entirely new design. Many improvements have been made, providing a significant upgrade over its predecessor.

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The Plan

The Plan

| Michiel Heijmans | 133 views | 0 comments

In part one of this column, I discovered that much of his street archive is interchangeable, and that with the eyes he has now, he hardly makes anything anymore. In this second part: how he returns to the streets, but with the patience he learned in the studio. And an assignment for you.

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6 Tips for Photographing in the Dark

6 Tips for Photographing in the Dark

| Nando Harmsen | 1,402 views | 4 comments

Night photography is an appealing form of photography. There are a number of things to consider to make your night photo work. These six tips should help you take that successful photo.

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Using flash outdoors in 3 steps

Using flash outdoors in 3 steps

| Elja Trum | 674 views | 0 comments

If a photo already looks good outdoors on a sunny day, what can a flash add? In this article, I show you what flash can do and how to achieve it yourself in 3 simple steps.

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Higher ISO instead of a longer shutter speed

Higher ISO instead of a longer shutter speed

| Nando Harmsen | 670 views | 0 comments

When photographing in the dark, a long shutter speed is necessary. This gives you enough light on the sensor for a correct exposure. Yet sometimes you need to choose a higher ISO. I explain why.

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Using Daylight for a Natural Effect

Using Daylight for a Natural Effect

| Anniek Snoeijs | 416 views | 0 comments

Working with daylight gives your photos a natural, pure look. What makes daylight so interesting is that it constantly changes.

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Variable ND filter, or not?

Variable ND filter, or not?

| Nando Harmsen | 549 views | 0 comments

A variable ND filter allows you to vary its strength. That can be useful. However, it has limitations. As a result, it cannot replace proper ND filters. Not always.

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Sony FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G lens

Sony FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G lens

| Elja Trum | 332 views | 0 comments

Sony has announced a new lens: the Sony FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G. It is Sony's first fisheye for full-frame E-mount and also the first full-frame fisheye with a Sony logo in around twenty years.

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Would you like to take better photos and keep up with what is happening in photography? Photofacts publishes articles that teach you something about photography — from a product announcement to a practical shooting tip or a look at a website. Photofacts covers photography every day and is a hobby project of Elja Trum's that got out of hand. The articles are written by a team of volunteer authors. If you would enjoy writing one or more articles for Photofacts, do get in touch.More about Photofacts

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