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Photographing the Solar Eclipse







Unless you’ve been under a rock, you probably saw LOTS of photos of the North American solar eclipse. We have some thoughts on it, plus Rick got to try out the Nikon Zf mirrorless camera, and offers his thoughts on the retro-styled Nikon.

Get creative with alternative crops







This week, we chat about using alternative aspect ratios as a creative tool. You might be able to choose crop ratios in your camera, or you can crop your images later in post. Different camera models handle in-camera cropping differently, so you’ll want to check to see if raw files are cropped, or if the original file dimensions are preserved.







We also talk briefly about trends in Arca-Swiss compatible plates and brackets from Chinese brands that can save you a lot of money, but are they well-made?

New Nikon Z lenses!







This week, we discuss the recently announced Nikon 28-400mm f/4-8 Z lens, plus the new Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 in Nikon Z mount.







Immediate opening for California/Oregon workshop







Due to an unforeseen cancellation, we have an immediate opening to join our May California/Oregon Redwoods Coastal Safari.

Hands-on with the OM-1 Mark II







This week, we both got the opportunity to get our hands on the brand new OM System OM-1 Mark II. While there are lots of early reviews out there from insiders, we had some specific features we really wanted to test, including:









* Human Face/Eye detection (improved algorithm)







* Subject detection autofocus with tracking and smaller AF-target areas







* Continuous AF with tracking enabled when subject detection is off (C-AF+TR)







* Slower frame rates in SH2 sequential shooting settings (12.5 and 16.7fps)









We then offer our take as to whether or not the OM System OM-1 MarkII should be in your bag.

Photographing Cuba







We are back from a 10-day trip to Cuba, a rich photographic location. This week, we’ll discuss what it’s like going to Cuba, how to get there, and how Americans can travel there legally. We’ll be sharing some of our photos in this week’s bonus video for our Show Sponsors.







In Cuba, we each brought a different camera system but we had similar setups overall. We’ll discuss our favorite subjects, including the vintage cars, architecture, and colorful people.

A Change May Do You Good







Are you still using a photo editing workflow or camera gear from before 2010? A lot has changed in the last 15 years, and sometimes it can be easy to fear learning new tools. Both of us view learning new tools, including software and cameras, as part of a life-long process. This week, our podcast explores the existential fear that may make photographers resistant to change.







Program Note: We will be in Cuba next week, so our next show will be March 16th.