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I shoot raw with my RX100.  I think that it captures more information, and allows more adjustment in processing, to achieve a better outcome. You need raw converter software.  Sony have a free...

Try searching "filter stack caps".  I bought some from B&H last year.

I bought a $3 hood from eBay that has soft black flocking on the inside.  Virtually indistinguishable from my other Canon hoods.

I think your choice of 100-400 is a sensible choice, given your description of your shooting preferences. A good lens to pair with that would be a 15-85mm (assuming that you end up with an APS-C...

Something hanging by your side always presents a danger or inconvenience.  People prefer sling straps because they are generally more comfortable than a neck or shoulder strap while having the...

Personally, I print out and send myself, but I know there are online printing options where you upload your photos, then theyprint and send them wherever you want them to go (i.e. your parents). ...

I'm a bit old school.  I print photos and send them to parents/grandparents by mail.  Nothing beats holding a nice print, and they can put it on the fridge . . .

I find if I use the lug on the right side of the camera (i.e. near the shutter button), then the strap can get in the way of moving quickly to a portrait orientation shooting position.  My solution...

I have a Q10.  The panning knob locks tight enough for me to lock the entire head on to the tripod plate. Occasionally, when I have the main friction on relatively tight, rotating the camera will...

Without the camera, any calibration is of limited use - presumably, all they could do is calibrate the lens to factory standard.  The idea is to calibrate the lens to your camera body. I haven't...

Looks like that lobster just doesn't want to be cooked! White/cream walls and ceilings will be fine for bounce flash, and the ceilings aren't high enough to be a significant problem (i.e. losing...

+1 for bounce flash - the quickest and easiest method for rapid improvement of indoor flash photography - and it allows you to follow your toddler around for candids.  You have everything that you...

What about a Canon G15 or G1X?  Nice mix of manual control and size, with good IQ.

The Manfrotto also has a hook for hanging weight, but it's on the spider, not at the bottom of the centre column (at least, my 055 does). No proof, but I think this would be less stable than...

http://www.bowerusa.com/Product/Details/598 Mind you, I can't vouch for the quality, but there's a 650mm refractive telephoto prime lens for $299.

very enjoyable article, thanks.

Welcome to sigmaland!  Autofocus variability seems to be a bonus feature of the Sigma 30.When you do your further testing, make sure that you take a number (5 or 10 should be enough) repetitions of...

+1 for the Velbon Super Mag.  I use a 100L with extension tubes and a ringflash, and haven't had any stability issues.

When you put your speedlite into manual mode, you can adjust the flash output on the speedlite itself in 1/3 stop increments (where each full stop is shown as a halving of the previous output -...

I have the K20X that I bought paired with Sirui's T2204X legs as a travel tripod.  The K20X is definitely a compromise head (as is nearly everything in tripods) of size and weight - it fits within...