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14 Sony Alpha Weaknesses

Here are my top gripes about Sony Alpha Cameras, Enjoy!







What did I miss? Let me know in the comments below!

Name the lens. I’ll be super impressed if you get...

Name the lens. I'll be super impressed if you get it correctly without looking it up. Here's a hint #canon ☺️

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I’m happy to announce that our Nikon D3500 contest...

I'm happy to announce that our Nikon D3500 contest winner @faith_nicole121 has already received her camera! I hope this answers any questions about whether or not my contests are real ☺️-Thank you to everyone who participated! More great giveaways and contests coming soon!

#62 When To Do-It-All vs Specialize

Something every photographer should be aware of is the dichotomy between something that can do many things well, or something that can do only one thing extremely well. There are multiple examples in the photography world and Episode #62 of the Maven Nation will help you to differentiate between the two as well as determine when to do which. Enjoy! Thank you to Proven Nutrition for sponsoring this episode of the Maven Nation.

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#61 5 Hacks For 1 Card Slot

A number of camera manufacturers introduced of 1 card slot cameras in 2018. Many believe this is an unforgivable sin in the professional world of photography, however Michael thinks otherwise. Here are 5 hacks that allow pro shooters to use 1 card slot professionally and get away with it. Enjoy!

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Specialization vs Utility - Which is better? Episode 62 Maven Nation

Something every photographer should be aware of is the dichotomy between something that can do many things well, or something that can do only one thing extremely well.



There are multiple examples in the photography world and Episode #62 of the Maven Nation will help you to differentiate between the two as well as determine when to do which.



Enjoy!



Thank you to Proven Nutrition for sponsoring this episode of the Maven Nation. Try Corefit for free (just cover shipping)



Enter to win a Fuji X-T3 or Sony A7iii

Shot with the Nikon Z6 and 70-200 2.8 E by FTZ...

Shot with the Nikon Z6 and 70-200 2.8 E by FTZ adapter. Working on my Nikon Z6 / Z7 Crash Course which should be ready in about 2 weeks. It's actually a very nice system, and I like it much more than the EOS R. The FF video on the Z6 is amazingly sharp! Also no 1.2x crop at 30fps as on Sony's. Really great dynamic range and ISO performance. The Focusing systems are not the best for sport shooting. We do get some Focusing for 120fps, but not face tracking, other that that, video shooters are going to love the Z6. I'll have some tests coming soon. #z7 #z6 #nikonz6 #nikonz7

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Sending you lots of warmth, sunshine, good weather, and amazing views from Maui, Hawaii. ‍♂️☺️#maui #hawaii

5 Hacks to Using 1 Card Slot As A Pro

I hear about 1 card slot being a no-go for pro-shooting, but the truth is....its not an issue. Ive never believed or said 1 card slot is a deal breaker. Enjoy!

Canon EOS R Banding / Streaking Issue Poll

Do you have the Canon EOS R Banding Issue



Thank you! - Michael & Team



Below are some of the image examples of what we are seeing, again these results are found by over exposing part of the frame with RAW files, adding between 1-2 EV and then lifting the shadows 100% (which makes it easier to see).



Most cameras do not display this behavior when processing RAW files and neither the Z7, XT3, or A7iii showed these kinds of artifacts within the same testing parameters. What I am saying is, if you have the issue, it is easy to recreate and is not consistent with other camera manufacturers.




This last image is the black cap test, which literally means taking a picture with the cap on and raising the EV and 100% shadows.