TL:DR? Of all the cameras I’ve tested, the Sony A6300 becomes the best for sports photography at its price point, whether DSLR or mirrorless; indeed you’d need to spend comfortably more on a DSLR to match its confidence. But the earlier Sony A6000 comes close in many regards, making it a bargain for budget action…
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Sometimes you just have to go for the money shot. Here’s the story behind my dual-attempt to photograph Venice’s Rialto Bridge.…
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Long exposures are a great technique for seascapes. My favourite time is the blue hour following sunset. Here’s Brighton’s West Pier.…
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Over the past three years I’ve photographed the Mountain stages of the Tour de France with mirrorless cameras. In my article I’ll share my experience of visiting and shooting the Tour, including researching the routes, planning locations, choosing the best angles and what kind of gear and settings work well at these kind of events. Most importantly you’ll see how well a $550 consumer camera can capture pro sports action.…
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Everyone loves sunsets, but often the blue hour afterwards can yield better results. Here’s a before and after sunset comparison from Manarola.…
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Avoid acres of empty sky when shooting tall towers by retreating into an over-looking alley. The walls act as a frame. Here’s two shots from Sienna.…
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The Victorian Bandstand in Hove, near Brighton, delivers a perfect window of the UK’s South Coast, framing the old pier.…
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If you want a big view of Paris, it’s hard to beat Montparnasse Tower. But if you’re shooting at night, make sure you have a tall tripod!…
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Can mirrorless cameras really be used for pro sports photography? I found out by shooting several stages at the Tour de France!…
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On July 8 2011, NASA plans to launch the last of its Space Shuttle missions: STS-135. This will be the 135th Shuttle mission, the final launch of Atlantis, and the last of the entire Space Shuttle program, which started three decades ago. Once Atlantis returns to Earth 12 days later, it will join the remaining…
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