The Gran Hotel Cuidad de Mexico is an Art Nouveau gem in the heart of Mexico City's historic district.
Reviews & Tips
Best Waterproof Cameras for the Beach Under $200
If you're heading to a beach vacation this summer, here are some of my ideas for the best waterproof cameras under $200.
Using Burst Modes on FujiFilm Finepix XP120 & XP130 Waterproof Cameras
The FujiFilm Finepix XP120 and XP130 adventure cameras have a number of burst shooting modes available for capturing fast-moving action, but it's not necessarily self-evident what they do. So here's a rundown.
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens | Sample Images
A collection of high-resolution sample photos taken with the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM E-Mount Lens designed for Sony full-frame cameras.
Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM E-Mount Lens | Sample Images
A collection of photos taken with the Sony FE 16-35mm ƒ/2.8 GM lens to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.
Sony a7iii High ISO Sample Images
The cameras in Sony's Alpha range are well-known for their superb sensors. I've been shooting with the latest model, the Sony a7iii, at high ISOs to find out how well it performs in real-world shooting in low-light conditions at high ISOs. Here are the results and some examples.
Silent Shooting with the Sony a7iii
Some cameras say they have a silent shutter, but when you go to use it they turn out to just have a very quiet shutter. I've been pleasantly surprised that the one on the Sony a7iii really is silent. Here's how to set it up.
Photos Taken with a Sony Distagon T* 35mm ƒ/1.4 ZA Lens
Here's a selection of sample images I've taken with the Sony 35mm ƒ/1.4 ZA lens, one of Sony's high-end E-mount prime lenses.
Photos Taken with a Sony 50mm ƒ/1.4 ZA Prime Lens on a Sony a7 iii
The Sony 50mm ƒ/1.4 ZA lens is one of Sony's high-end lenses. On full-frame sensors it offers a normal perspective and is especially good for low-light and selective focus shooting. Here are some sample photos I've taken with it.
Travel Photography
The Buddha Statue Workshops of Mandalay
Covered from head to toe with thick white dust, crouching low on their launches, the young men and boys use angle grinders to carve statues of the Buddha out of solid blocks of white marble.
Waterloo Panorama Virtual Tour
This 360° panorama captures the entire painting inside the Panorama of the Battle of Waterloo.
Guatemala City's Zona 1
Guatemala City isn't a popular tourist destination, in large part because of the scourge of violent crime, but there are some things worth seeing in this otherwise crowded and poverty-stricken city.
Zihuatanejo’s Fish Market
There's much to love about Zihuatanejo on Mexico's Pacific coast, and the beach fish market is one of the town's gems.
The Lakes of Hanoi
Hanoi has a lot of lakes. They provide a respite from the crushing traffic and incessant bustle in other parts of the city.
Granada's Market
Granada's market is especially good. It's large and colorful, pungent and bustling. And it's the only show in town, so everything is concentrated here.
Istanbul's Grand "New" Mosque
In Istanbul, new is relative. The New Mosque might be newer than the Blue Mosque or Hagia Sophia, but having been completed in 1665 it is historic in its own right. And it's also stunningly beautiful.
Hue's Citadel
Inside the Citadel walls was once lavish and opulent, with ornate gardens and intricate pagodas. But the Vietnam War was not kind to the Imperial City. Large parts of it are now nothing more than rubble.
Recommended SD Cards for the GoPro HERO (2018)
Here are some SD card recommendations for the GoPro HERO (2018).
GoPro Tips
GoPro HERO5 Session vs HERO (2018)
Here's a detailed breakdown of how the GoPro HERO5 Session compares with the new HERO (2018), including video and photo capabilities.
How to Control the HERO (2018) Remotely
Although the GoPro HERO (2018) isn't compatible with the Remo or Smart Remotes, there are still a couple of ways to control the camera remotely out of the box.
GoPro HERO (2018) Photo Resolution, Modes, and Settings
Here's a rundown of the relevant modes and settings of the photo mode on the GoPro HERO (2018), including file types, fields of view, and enhanced dynamic range.
JPG vs RAW on the GoPro HERO6 Black and HERO5 Black
On the GoPro HERO6 Black and HERO5 Black, you can choose between two image formats for still photos: JPG and RAW. Here's a quick overview of what the difference is and when to use which.
How to Use GoPro's QuickCapture to Power On and Start Filming with a Single Press
GoPro's QuickCapture feature is designed as a one-press way to power the camera up and start shooting immediately. There are a few tricks to using it, though.
GoPro HERO5 Black vs HERO (2018)
Here's a detailed side-by-side comparison of the GoPro HERO (2018) and the HERO5 Black.
GoPro HERO (2018) vs HERO6 Black
The new HERO (2018) and the HERO6 Black look the same, but there are lots of differences in features and capabilities. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how they compare.
GoPro HERO (2018) Video Resolution, Framerates, and Modes
Here's a rundown of the video resolution, framerates, fields of view, and modes that are available on the GoPro HERO (2018).
Lightroom Tips
How to Enable the Publish Services Panel If It's Hidden
Here's how to enable the Publish Services, Catalog, Folders, or Collections panels in the Library module if they're not visible.
Can Lightroom Find Duplicates?
By itself, Lightroom can't find duplicate photos. But here are a couple of plugins available that can add that functionality.
How to Delete Rejected Photos in Lightroom
Here's how to quickly delete rejected photos in Lightroom to help speed up the culling part of the workflow.
How to Select Multiple Photos in Lightroom
A guide to selecting multiple photos in Lightroom.
Comparing the AI Auto Processing of Lightroom Classic CC and Luminar 2018
Both Lightroom Classic CC and Luminar 2018 now offer processing using AI, or artificial intelligence. Here's a side-by-side comparison of their initial automatic one-click processing options.
How to Install and Use Luminar 2018 as a Lightroom Plugin
Luminar 2018 is designed as a standalone app, but you can also use it alongside Lightroom. Here's how to install and use Luminar as a plugin in Lightroom Classic CC.
Lightroom Classic CC 7.1's New AI Auto Function | Real-World Examples
The Auto tone function has been given a major overhaul in the latest update to Lightroom Classic CC (7.1) to use Adobe's artificial intelligence network, Sensei, in an effort to improve the effectiveness of Auto tone. Here's how it works in practice.
How to Use Lightroom's White Balance Sliders
Lightroom's white balance tools help reduce color casts. They can be used to neutralized any casts or break the rules and create an entirely new look.