Category: Learning Lab
PCI Express (PCIe) Explained
PCIe – Some may know what it stands for, but most do not. Short for Peripheral Component Interconnect Express, PCIe is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard that has been around for years and is commonly used in PC graphics cards, hard drives, SSDs, Wi-Fi and Ethernet hardware connections. It is only more recently…
Learning Lab Tip: Telephoto Lens
Most photographers use a macro lens for close-ups. Our friend/Delkin Devices Image Maker Rick Sammon offers another idea: use a telephoto lens. Rick photographed this red-eye tree frog in Costa Rich with his 100-400mm IS lens set at 400mm. Get more tips from Rick on his web site: www.ricksammon.com
“You’re following me…” Image by Rob Hadlow
“You’re following me…” Image by Rob Hadlow, photographer and a member of the team at The Camera Store in Albert, Canada. For more information about Rob’s work and to view some of his images, please visit www.rhphotography.com.
Memory Cards Explained
Take a look at one of your memory cards – do you know what all of the numbers, terms and symbols on the card mean? Everything may be clear if you’re an experienced photographer or videographer, but for beginners and first-time users, some things may need clarification. It may seem like A LOT to learn,…
Sensor Cleaning: Is It Necessary?
What is sensor cleaning? Do I need to worry about it? How should I clean my sensor? Whether you recently got your first DSLR or you’ve owned one for years, sensor cleaning is typically one of the last things that come to mind when it comes to camera care. It’s only when we start seeing…
Planning a Wildlife Photography Trip – Olympus Visionary Tesni Ward
Planning a photography trip for wildlife can be daunting. With so many ‘wildlife hotspots’ throughout the world, many can involve hefty price tags, lengthy travel and an element of risk. Here are some tops tips to sway the odds in your favour. DO YOUR RESEARCH Are you going at the right time of the year?…
Get Inspired Close to Home
Some photographers travel to the far corners of the planet to get inspired – and to create new and exciting images. That’s a good idea, for sure. However, you don’t need to make long-distance jaunts to get motivated and to learn something new – not to mention getting better at composition and photography in general.…
JUGGLER™ SSD: Is It Just for Video?
First launched back in September 2019, Delkin Devices’ JUGGLER™ USB 3.2 Type-C Portable Cinema Solid-State Drive is one of several USB-C SSDs that are approved by Blackmagic Design to work in their revolutionary Pocket Cinema Camera 4K & 6K. The JUGGLER™ utilizes a 3rd generation PCI Express (PCIe 3.0) interface to offer recording speeds up…
Don’t Resell, SELL YOUR OWN
Right now, there are many reputable memory card brands you can choose to sell, but why be a reseller when you can sell your own? Now we’re sure you have a lot of questions: “How much would this cost?”, “Where would I find a trusted card supplier?”, “Is it worth it?” There is a lot…
CFexpress™ Cards Explained
You may have heard of CFexpress™, but what exactly is it? Why does it look like XQD? Which cameras currently support it? Is it worth upgrading to? New technology brings A LOT of questions, and that’s why we’re here to breakdown what CFexpress™ is so that you can make a careful and informed decision. SAME…
Top 3 Tips – Portrait Photography
To achieve a successful portrait, you need to create an intimate atmosphere and have a special connection with the person in front of your lens. A photo session is an act of seduction. It is a dance between the photographer and his subject. Tip #1 Know your equipment. Be prepared. Everything should move…
See Eye to Eye- How Rick Sammon Got the Shot
The two photographs in this post – a handsome walrus and a pretty puffin – have something in common: both were taken at eye level. When you photograph eye-to-eye, the person looking at the photograph can relate more to the subject than if the camera is below or above eye level. This applies…
Le Mans 2018- 24 Heures du Mans- David Noton Photography
What’s in the picture is, obviously, a racing car, and a fairly ugly one at that. At which point I know I’ve probably lost many of you who quite possibly think, with some justification, that following motorsport is akin to watching paint dry. But stick with me if you will, because the car pictured at…
Delkin Supports You Through Every Step of Your Workflow
From even before you snap your first shot to after your last, Delkin is here to ensure your photo/video shoot goes as smooth as humanly possible by supporting every stage of your workflow. All of our products are specifically designed to meet the needs of each stage and guarantee flawless results. Here’s a couple…
Three Tips for Photographing the Milky Way
1) Find a dark spot. This might seem both simple and obvious, but for best results, you need to find a location that is relatively free of light pollution. There are several very good resources including websites such as DarkSightFinder.com and smart device apps like LPM (Light Pollution Map). Keep in mind that, in the…
Quick Tips from Image Maker Rick Sammon
A quick composition tip: The goal of the camera is to fill the frame, which is exactly what I did while composing this photograph of “The Watchman” in Zion National Park. A quick tech tip: For maximum depth-of-field, use a wide-angle lens, small aperture and set your focus 1/3 into the scene. Using…
Delkin Devices qwikVIEW Mobile Card Reader
Despite the ever-growing use of mobile devices to capture both photos and videos, many photographers still shoot with full-sized cameras, specifically to post on social media what they capture. While traveling to Germany for this year’s Photokina tradeshow, one of the accessories I surprisingly used the most was our Delkin qwikVIEW mobile card…
3 Tips to Remember While Breaking Into The Photography World
1. Focus on the Business End If you’ve made the decision to pursue a career in photography then it’s most likely that you are already a pretty good photographer. You may need to take sometime learning about the business side and how to get paid work just so you can join the market as fast…
Top 3 Tips – Low Light Photography
Stephen Weiss is the President and Owner of Creve Coeur Camera (CCC), a chain of 5 camera stores in the mid-west. He not only runs the company but is one of the instructors in their School of Imaging. CCC teaches everything from basic photography to advanced Lightroom and much more. Additionally CCC and Stephen…
Delkin Spotlight on World Renowned Photographer Mark Sisson
Some words from Mark… I have been a Delkin CF card user for the last half a dozen or so years for all of my work, work that takes me to pretty much every extreme of climate that the world of wildlife photography has to offer. From searching for elephants in the heat of…