Recent content by Andrew Boyd

Look at the Domke bags. The original F2 bag may be just a bit tight, but is a great bag; the F1X will hold everything and then some. I've worn out only 2 of them in over 20 years of daily use! Andrew The Discerning Photographer

See this article: How to Decide: Manual Exposure or Auto Exposure? I decide to shoot manual or auto based upon the shooting situation...it's good to have this worked out in your head so you're not fumbling around, missing opportunities to make great photographs! Andrew The Discerning...

The reply thread is interesting to skim here...cameras have ALWAYS been evolving, ALWAYS making some photographers, who had grown accustomed to seeing and working in one way, uncomfortable. That's all this is again. Sure, this may be the future. If so, bring it on! Remember, it's never the...

I have a simple, quick calculation I make when deciding whether to shoot something on Manual exposure or one of the Auto exposure settings on my camera. Here’s how to decide for yourself… Andrew Boyd The Discerning Photographer

Did you ever learn how to 'back button' autofocus? Does your camera offer this option? Here's why this method is so clearly superior to shutter release focusing: Quick Tip: Learn to Use Back-Button Autofocus Andrew The Discerning Photographer

Do you know what a "Hail Mary' photo is or how to shoot one? This can save your butt in a pinch if you know how to approach it.....anybody ever tried this? Andrew The Discerning Photographer

I find the most useful size is something in the 3ft x 4ft size. This works for just about all tabletop and you can shoot most groups with it too, if you can back it up a bit. It also packs right up in your light stand soft bag. Andrew TheDiscerningPhotographer

You'll find that it slows down the autofocus a bit...but it's usable. Andrew TheDiscerningPhotographer

You need to go check out Jerry Lodriguss's web site for this at http://www.astropix.com/. Jerry is the authority on this subject. Andrew TheDiscerningPhotographer

Right at 40 years. It never gets old, one of the true loves of my life. There's always a new thing to explore, a new thing to learn, and new day to shoot... Andrew TheDiscerningPhotographer

OK, well here's a completely different take. I keep mine in the trunk of my car. I never, EVER, show a camera anywhere in the neighborhood. No one knows what I do. If I need a camera out of the car, I'll drive several blocks away to get one out, put in in a grocery bag and return home This...

Sorry, here's the full link. Andrew Boyd TheDiscerningPhotographer

The changes are dramatic, substantive, and in my opinion, all for the better. The learning curve has been shrunk dramatically for those trying to learn this craft. Read a full post of my thoughts here. Andrew Boyd TheDiscerningPhotographer

Wow, you guys are a rough crowd! :D Seriously, the title of the post was a bit tongue-in-cheek. The idea behind the post (for those that haven't read it) is simply that relying on lens caps to protect your lenses is a bad idea. I know all about the arguments about putting "cheap" glass in...