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  • Lens Choices for Outdoor Photography
    December 15, 2014

    Lens Choices for Outdoor Photography

    From the snow capped peaks of the Cascade Range to the windswept waters of the Columbia River Gorge, the Pacific Northwest is a big draw for outdoor -enthusiasts. With adventure waiting around every corner, there is also ample photographic opportunity. So when you next hear the call of the wild, here are the best lenses for capturing wildlife, portraits, and landscapes on your journey. As with all creative endeavors, rules are meant to be broken, so we have included a notable exception within each category. In addition, and of most interest to experienced shooters, you will find a pro tip at the end of each category to enhance the learning objective!
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  • August 21, 2013

    Full Frame vs. APS-C and MFT: Crop factor explained

    Written by Daven Mathies What's a sensor? The sensor is the most important part of your camera; it's the thing that collects the light, the digital equivalent of film. Resolution—basically, the number of pixels—used to be the main defining metric...

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  • September 21, 2011

    Real World Review: Micro Four Thirds

    Written by Daven Mathies When Panasonic and Olympus announced the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) system in 2008, many people, myself included, thought “ho hum.” There were too few lenses fully compatible with the system, it didn’t meet the needs of professional...

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