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December 2024

Photo information that makes you think Fun
What came of my New Year's resolution? Inspiration
Why Asking for EXIF Data Is Pointless Personal
Amaran Go video light for smartphones Product announcements
Choose how to frame lines Landscape photography
The extra costs of buying a new camera Tips and tricks
Photographing Raindrops Inspiration
How high can your camera go in ISO? Tips and tricks
Do you chimp? Other
An impression of the DxO PureRAW4 plugin for Lightroom Software
Holiday Photos with Tourists in the Frame Personal
Reversing the Front Lens Element of a Vintage Lens Tips and tricks
Review: SmallRig x Potato Jet Tribex video tripod Reviews
Grey weather? Turn it into a black-and-white photo Landscape photography
A Camera for Every Occasion Personal
Let your focal length ranges overlap Tips and tricks

November 2024

Are manufacturers relying more and more on digital image correction? Oddities
Delete separate photos for HDR and panoramas, or not? Personal
What do I find most difficult about creating a composition? Personal
Sony announces the FE 28-70mm f/2 GM Product announcements
Sony announces the A1 Mark II, a new flagship camera Product announcements
A day photographing from a photography hide Inspiration
Review: DigiEra external SSD for iPhone video Reviews
Choose DSLR lenses for your mirrorless camera Personal
Review: Sony A6700 APS-C mirrorless camera Reviews
Nikon introduces the Z50II DX-format mirrorless camera Product announcements
Paying Attention to Timelapse Photography Tips and tricks
Review: Eizo ColorEdge CG 2700S monitor Reviews

October 2024

Canon introduces new 24mm, 50mm, 70-200mm and VR lenses Product announcements
Long Exposures on the Opal Coast Inspiration
Don’t always choose the lowest viewpoint for your landscape photo Tips and tricks
The influence of position and perspective on composition Tips and tricks
Photographing with a vintage lens, or a manual lens Tips and tricks
Amaran introduces the Ace 25x and 25c with the Ace Lock Ecosystem Product announcements
Play with perspective to influence lines Tips and tricks
Don't Let the Weather Influence You Too Much Landscape photography
Review: Amaran app for controlling lights Reviews
The annual major update for Lightroom and Photoshop News
10 tips for photographing mushrooms Tips and tricks
Review: Fujifilm X-T50 Reviews

September 2024

Beware of Well-Meaning Photography Advice Fun
SmallRig launches the RC 100B COB LED video light Product announcements
Different Metering Methods Don't Make Better Photos Tips and tricks
A central and symmetrical composition matters more than you think Tips and tricks
Review: SmallRig RC 60B COB LED video light Reviews
Stupid mistakes you can make as a photographer Fun
Don't buy pointless camera gear Personal
Don't Be Afraid of the Failed Photo Tips and tricks
Canon introduces the RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Product announcements
Thinking for yourself instead of using the ready-made solution Column
Photographing a Timelapse by the Waal Tips and tricks
Canon introduces the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 Product announcements
Review: Haida Greystone UV filter, 10-stop ND filter and polarising filter Reviews
Sigma introduces the 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art lens Product announcements
Considering composition when you have no time Tips and tricks

August 2024

Review: Sony FE 1.4/85mm GM II Reviews
Sony introduces the new FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II Product announcements
Playing with light and white balance during a portrait session Photo recipes
Review: SmallRig VB99 Pro mini V-mount battery Reviews
What do you do with all those shooting star photos without a shooting star? Tips and tricks
Extending shutter speed with multiple exposures Photo recipes
Review: Haida Premium Brass and Bluestone UV filters Reviews
Pay attention to lines. Make them go in the right direction. Tips and tricks
Try Putting Your Camera in a Different Position Tips and tricks
The Orton effect without Photoshop Tips and tricks

July 2024

Are you a species hunter or a wildlife photographer? Personal
Review: Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D autofocus Reviews
Having someone take a photo? Make sure everything is set up Photo tips
Does AI generative removal make you a lazy photographer? Personal
Black and white photography tip: all types of photography work in black and white Black and white photography
Make a raw file 90% smaller with lossy DNG Tips and tricks
Aperty for portrait photography by Skylum Software
How far do you dare to crop your photo? Other
5 tips for taking your camera on holiday with peace of mind Tips and tricks
Black and white photography tip: Choose hard light Black and white photography
Adobe and the cost of AI generative fill Other
Why is a landscape photo disappointing? Landscape photography

June 2024

Graphic black and white for bright summer light situations Inspiration
Photographing the Full Moon creatively Tips and tricks
Nikon introduces the Z 35mm f/1.4 Product announcements
Photographing noctilucent clouds Personal
Black and white photography tip: High-key black and white Black and white photography
Nikon introduces the Z6 III mirrorless camera Product announcements
A sunrise thanks to Photopills Landscape photography
Review: Sony FE 16-25mm and FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G lenses Reviews
Canon announces the RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM Product announcements
Create your own reusable photo frame in Photoshop Photoshop tips
How do you get started with Lightroom Classic? Lightroom tips
Choosing between continuous light or flash for portraits Flash photography

May 2024

First impressions of the Fujifilm X-T50 Reviews
5 Beginner Tips for Better Photos Basics
A 3,200-megapixel camera Oddities
Panasonic introduces the LUMIX S9 Product announcements
Lightroom update with generative AI Lightroom tips
Fujifilm announces new cameras and lenses Product announcements
Choose white balance to suit your taste and create the right mood Tips and tricks
Do not use a variable grey filter for photography Landscape photography
Is Adobe Photoshop still focused on photography? Personal
The Lowest ISO Setting Is Not the Best ISO Setting Tutorials
How many shots do you need for an HDR? Tips and tricks

April 2024

10 tips for photographing a waterfall Landscape photography
Photoshop beta update April 2024 Software
A high ISO value? Or corrected underexposure? Tutorials
Sigma and Tamron launch RF lenses Product announcements
Black and white photography tip: Black and white is not old-fashioned Black and white photography
Review: Sony A9 mark III Reviews
Light painting: a creative form of photography Inspiration
Review: Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8L IS USM Z Reviews
Using an external monitor for photography on a camera Inspiration
New Canon firmware for the EOS R3 and EOS R5 Firmware
Sigma introduces a 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art for L and E-mount Product announcements
What should you use, spot, matrix, or one of the other metering modes? Basics

March 2024

Godox introduces a new radio trigger, the X3 TTL Product announcements
Nikon introduces the Nikkor Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Product announcements
How do you deal with photos on a photography trip Tutorials
An inspiring trip to Lofoten, Norway Inspiration
Rotate your preview on your computer, not in the camera Tips and tricks
The Entire Starry Sky in One Photo Oddities
The Sony A9 mark III with global shutter and flash Flash photography
Review: The Zhiyun Molus X100 COB continuous light Reviews

February 2024

Zoomlens met constant diafragma voor filmen Video
Putting together a triptych Tips and tricks
Sony announces the FE 24-50mm f/2.8 G standard zoom lens Product announcements
Sigma announces a 500mm lens for E and L mount Product announcements
Panasonic announces compact LUMIX S 28-200mm F4-7.1 MACRO Product announcements
Fujifilm announces the X100 VI Product announcements
Sensible or silly? A camera for your hobby and holidays Personal
Would you consider a camera with an M43 sensor? Personal
A tip for using telephoto lenses on a ball head Tips and tricks
Review: Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM Reviews
Lens calibration, is it necessary or not? Tips and tricks
Healthy scepticism about manufacturers' promises Personal
Canon introduces new large-format imagePROGRAF printers Product announcements
Review: Sony A7C II and A7C R Reviews

January 2024

The new OM-Systems OM-1 Mark II and the 150-600mm super-telephoto zoom Product announcements
The three directions of light Tips and tricks
Setting exposure for video recording Basics
My 10-step Lightroom Classic workflow Lightroom tips
What do you think is most important in a camera? Personal
Review: Canon RF 10-20mm f/4L IS STM Reviews
What does Adobe ending its cloud services mean for Lightroom? Rumors
HELP. Lightroom, Photoshop or Adobe Camera Raw is not working properly Other
Automate your Lightroom Classic imports Lightroom tips
What is your photography resolution for 2024? Personal
Sometimes a black-and-white photo needs to be grey Black and white photography
Adding keywords, do you do it consistently? Lightroom tips

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