“I photograph in low light situations like conferences, lectures, and events. I have an R5 Mark II with f/2.8 versions of the RF zooms 15-35, 24-70, and 70-200. I’ve considered getting faster prime lenses like the 35 f/1.4 and f/1.8, but would I be better off upgrading to the EOS R1 instead of getting new lenses?” Continue Reading
“Hey David. I photographed a daytime concert in a covered bandshell, where the band was a lot darker than the fans, who were in bright sunlight. I was allowed to go on stage to get shots of the band and crowd together, but I struggled with the background blowing out from the contrast. How do you handle event photography when the lighting is this extreme?” Continue Reading
“Are APS-C cameras as good as full-frame cameras?” Continue Reading
“What makes a good portrait, and who decides that? I showed the same photo to two photographers. One thought it was great. The other picked it apart. Is this just photographers being pretentious?” Continue Reading
“David, can we apply Ansel Adams’ Zone System in digital photography? Is it still practical?” Continue Reading
“Hi David, I’m taking a golf trip to beautiful Monterey, California and my second favorite hobby is photography. Convince me that I need to bring my Canon R5 instead of just using my Phone. Thanks!” Continue Reading
“I purchased a used camera and I’m wondering about the shutter actuation count. The camera seems fine, but how many actuations is too many before I should be concerned?” Continue Reading
“We’re seeing AI move faster and faster into all industries, including photography. How do you see it affecting our business, and how should we be using it? Where do we draw the line between what’s OK and what’s not?” Continue Reading
“Focal length choice is something that doesn’t get talked about enough. Your gear should follow what you’re shooting, but that intuition takes time to develop. I’d love to see a video exploring how to match your focal length to your subject.” Continue Reading