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This Cheaper Lens could be a Better Alternative to the Canon 17mm Tilt-Shift

This Cheaper Lens could be a Better Alternative to the Canon 17mm Tilt-Shift

by Usman Dawood
As architectural photographers, the main types of lenses we use are tilt-shift lenses. They’re simply incredible for the kind of work we do and the control they offer make them indispensable. The main issue with these lenses, however, is the fact they cost quite a lot of money especially if you’re aiming to have the full set.
Tilt-Shift Lenses vs Fixing it in Photoshop: Which is better?

Tilt-Shift Lenses vs Fixing it in Photoshop: Which is better?

by Usman Dawood
Tilt-shift lenses are by far my favorite types of lenses; they offer so much versatility, especially when you’re shooting architecture… I wouldn’t shoot with any other type of lens! However, up until recently I had never actually compared the results you can produce with a dedicated tilt-shift lens vs correcting distortion from a conventional lens in post.
Tilt-Shift Lenses: Why Are They so Expensive?

Tilt-Shift Lenses: Why Are They so Expensive?

by Usman Dawood
Architectural photography isn’t exactly the cheapest profession to get into. The amount of money that we invest in building this particular kind of business is significantly greater than many other genres of photography. Unfortunately, the current price of tilt-shift lenses doesn’t help very much in this regard.
Why Every Architectural Photographer Needs a ColorChecker Passport

Why Every Architectural Photographer Needs a ColorChecker Passport

by Usman Dawood
One of the things that I’ve struggled with as an architectural photographer is managing color. This is especially true when shooting interiors because most interiors tend to have a wide range of different colors and shades. For a long time, I’ve been using the ColorChecker Passport and recently X-Rite released their new version 2; so I decided to cover this subject again.
The Ultimate Geared Head Review: Arca Swiss D4 vs C1 Cube

The Ultimate Geared Head Review: Arca Swiss D4 vs C1 Cube

by Mike Kelley
There are really only two tripod heads to consider if you want to use the best of the best: the Arca Swiss D4 and the Arca Swiss C1 Cube. The worst thing about them is you’re spending over a thousand dollars on something that doesn’t actually make you a better photographer, but the best thing about them is that they make it so much easier to take pictures I don’t even know how I’d begin to go back to the cheaper options.
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