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Photos Taken with a Sony RX0 Camera

The Sony RX0 is tiny and looks like an action camera that's built for shooting video, but it's a surprisingly capable stills camera as well. Here are some example photos I've taken with it to give a sense of its real-world performance.

Sony RX0 Camera Hands-on Review

The Sony RX0 is tiny, rugged, and waterproof. But while it might look like Sony's answer to GoPro, it packs a surprising amount of high-end features and power.

A Grip, Table-Top Tripod, and Shutter Release for the Sony RX0 Camera

The Sony RX0 is compatible with just about any grip that folds out to a table-top tripod. But Sony makes one that adds a built in shutter release.

Hands on with the Spivo Flexible Tripod

Traditional travel tripods are straight and stiff--the stiffer the better. But these small portable tripods take an unconventional approach in being bendy.

Shooting Photos at High ISOs with the Sony RX0 Miniature Camera

The Sony RX0 is a tiny but surprisingly powerful camera. Here's what I've found when shooting photos with it in the ISO 3200 to ISO 12800 range.

Hands-on Review of the FujiFilm Finepix XP130 Waterproof Camera

Here's my hands-on review of FujiFilm's XP130 waterproof camera, an affordably priced go-anywhere waterproof compact camera.

Hands-on Review of the Sony FE 16-35mm ƒ/2.8 GM Lens

I've been shooting with the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM zoom lens on a Sony a7 iii full-frame mirrorless camera. Here's my hands-on review.

Sample Photos Taken with a Sony a7iii

Here are some sample photos I've taken with the Sony a7iii mirrorless camera to give a sense of how it performs under real-world shooting conditions.

Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico

The Gran Hotel Cuidad de Mexico is an Art Nouveau gem in the heart of Mexico City's historic district.

Waterloo Panorama Virtual Tour

This 360° panorama captures the entire painting inside the Panorama of the Battle of Waterloo.

Carving Marble Statues of the Buddha in Mandalay, Myanmar

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.

Mt Kilimanjaro Stars and Camp at Lava Tower

Climbing Kilimanjaro: Tips, Gear Recommendations, and What to Expect

Tips and gear recommendations if you're going to climb Kilimanjaro for the first time. Includes suggestions for choosing a guide, mountain etiquette, and what to expect.

Myanmar's Scenic U Bein Bridge

U Bein Bridge has become one of Myanmar's iconic landmarks. Spanning 3/4 of a mile, the foot bridge is reputed to be the longest teak bridge in the world.

Reflections in the Lemaire Channel Antarctica

Gliding Through the Glassy Calm Waters of Antarctica's Kodak Gap

That the Lemaire Channel is nicknamed "Kodak Gap" is a pretty good indication that it's reliably scenic. When the conditions are right, it's spectacular.

The Rugged Charm of the Top of the Land of a Million Elephants

The rugged, mountainous terrain of northern Laos is beautiful. While well off the beaten track and not really on the road to anywhere else, Luang Namtha and Oudomxai provinces are well worth seeing.

Imperial City Hue Vietnam Ngo Mon Gate and Bridge

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.

Shooting Video with the GoPro HERO7 Silver: Resolutions, Framerates, and Features

The GoPro HERO7 Silver is the middle model in the three cameras in the new HERO7 range. Here's a detailed rundown of its video features and options.

Shooting Video with the GoPro HERO7 White: Video Modes, Resolutions, Framerates, and Features

Here's a rundown of the various features and options available when shooting video with the GoPro HERO7 White.

Best SD Cards for GoPro HERO7 Cameras

Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards to get for the GoPro HERO7 Black, Silver, and White action cameras.

How to Open GoPro RAW (.gpr) Image Files Without Lightroom or Photoshop

How can you work with GoPro RAW format .gpr image files without using Lightroom or Photoshop? Here's a quick guide for a free option.

Putting Your GoPro in a Life Vest with a Bodhi Floaty Case

GoPros don't float by themselves. So if you let it go or it gets knocked loose unintentionally, you'll need to add something to prevent it from sinking straight to the bottom.

How to Find a GoPro's MAC Address

Here's a quick guide to finding your GoPro's MAC address.

How to Download Files Off a GoPro's Memory Card Without Touching the Camera

There are some shooting situations where you might want to get the files off a GoPro's memory card without touching the camera. Here are some good options.

How to Charge a GoPro Fusion

While charging GoPro batteries isn't complicated, the specific options vary from camera to camera. Here's a rundown of the charging and battery options for the GoPro Fusion.

Can Aurora HDR 2019 Salvage Otherwise Unusable Photos?

HDR is traditionally all about the drama. But it doesn't have to be all about overly saturated and uber dramatic images. The tone-mapping tools built into apps like Photomatix and Aurora HDR 2019 can be useful for making otherwise blah photos more interesting and perhaps salvaging them as keepers.

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