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The Sony A7R V features a new AI chip capable of tracking focus even on insects! This technology will likely become standard in future Sony cameras, and other brands will probably follow suit. Macro photographers, hold your breath!
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The Nifty Fifty Lens – A Photographer’s Best Friend on a BudgetBuying the right camera equipment can be an overwhelming experience, especially when you’re trying to find that perfect lens that won’t break the bank but will significantly elevate your shots. […]
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awesome article Danie!!! very helpful..thank you.xxx
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Love the article, and refresher on the nifty-fifty, Danie. The Canon EF 50mm was also my first extra lens upon your recommendation, and I haven’t regretted the purchase for one day. Thanks!
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Thanks Danie. On the back of this article, I decided to get both the 35 and 50mm F2 fuji lenses and used them at an informal evening work function which I volunteered to take photos of. I ended up using both, the 50 in the afternoon and then just stuck with the 35 for the rest of the evening and was pleasantly surprised at how well it turned out, especially in the low light conditions. I still have a lot to learn, but I enjoyed the experience and it open my eyes and mind to the benefits of sticking to a single focal length.
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Camera Maintenance - Keeping your Sensor and Lenses CleanLearn essential camera maintenance tips to keep your gear in top shape for capturing flawless photos.
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Danie Bester posted in the group Fine Art Photography
Danie Bester. Monochrome Study 29, Eswatini, 2018
ISO-100, 1/25 sec at f/9. Canon EOS 6D, 45mm tilt-shift lens, handheld, deliberate camera movement.
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Danie Bester. Monochrome Study 15, Eswatini, 2018
ISO-100, 1/30 sec at f/22. Canon EOS 6D, 45mm tilt-shift lens, handheld, deliberate camera movement.
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Danie Bester posted in the group Fine Art Photography
Danie Bester. Monochrome Study 7, Eswatini, 2018
ISO-100, 1/30 sec at f/13. Canon EOS 6D, 45mm tilt-shift lens, handheld, deliberate camera movement.
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Danie Bester posted in the group Fine Art Photography
Danie Bester. Monochrome Study 3, Eswatini, 2018
ISO-100, 1/25 sec at f/9. Canon EOS 6D, 45mm tilt-shift lens, handheld, deliberate camera movement.
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🌟 Happy New Year 2024 to Our DPC Tribe! 🎆
As we bid farewell to another year and welcome the fresh start that 2024 brings, I want to extend my warmest wishes to each of you. Remember, the best time for a new beginning is now. May this year be a canvas of joy, health, and prosperity, painted with the colours of new opportunities and…Read More
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Danie Bester posted in the group Street Photography
Danie Bester. Aerial View, Newtown Street Scene, Johannesburg, 2012
ISO-100, 1/20 at f/29. Canon 7D, Tripod
Lightroom edit: Applied my own Silent Concrete Preset and enhanced selected elements using Radial Gradient Masks.I photographed this scene while leading a Fine Art Photography Excursion for students. Initially planned as an architectural…Read More
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Danie Bester
DPC Founder, Programme Director. Fine Art and Commercial Photographer
The more abstract forms of photography like impressionism and minimalism intrigue me. I prefer creating images that depict energy, mood, and silence. To illustrate my themes, I use mainly long exposures, selective focus, and focus blur. My philosophy is that the camera is just a paintbrush and that thought-provoking images stem from a developed mind.
Admired in Africa Grandmaster Award 2018
Art and Artists in Sout Africa 2015
Thanks for this insight full article. I know how much you love working with the nifty-fifty and encourage students not to shy away from it.