Hiking the Canadian Rockies seminar In this class we’ll cover not only the deservedly-popular Lake Louise area in Banff National Park but also hidden wonders… Read More »2025 PHOTO CLASSES: camera workshops with Tom Dempsey, Seattle
Tom Dempsey recommends the following camera gear for on-the-go photographers: PART A: SMARTPHONES are antiquating larger cameras by revolutionizing photo sharing and improving telephoto power… Read More »BEST 2025 TRAVEL CAMERAS reviewed: midsize, pocketable, smartphone
In April 2021, we boated 226 gorgeous miles down the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, from Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek over… Read More »2021 April: rafting Grand Canyon 226 gorgeous miles, Arizona
How well can telephoto zoom lenses magnify distant wildlife given their weight and price? For serious photography of wildlife and general travel subjects, my top… Read More »BEST TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS 300mm+ for wildlife: Sony RX10 IV vs APS-C, 4/3
In 2018, Sony RX10 version IV (RX10M4) reigns as the world’s best midsize travel camera, with bright 25x zoom f/2.4-4 lens, remarkably sharp from edge-to-edge from 24-600mm equivalent. This all-in-one… Read More »Review: Sony RX10 IV / RX10M4 upgrades the ultimate travel camera
New in May 2016, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III (buy at Amazon) was my ultimate travel camera in 2016–17 (antiquated by the RX10 IV in 2018). It… Read More »Sony RX10 III superb 25x travel zoom outshines 11x on APS-C
Since 2016, a 1-inch Type sensor size has optimized the portability of sharp travel cameras (recommended here). In comparison, cameras using larger APS-C sensors require heftier 11x… Read More »Compare digital camera sensor sizes: 1″-Type, 4/3, APS-C, full frame 35mm
Watching television requires a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) to skip annoying commercials and view desired content on your own schedule. Recording free HD TV via antenna improved in 2014-2015 with the Channel… Read More »Drop cable: record free HD TV on Channel Master CM7500 DVR