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14/04/2019 In Reviews, Venture Blog By sengmah

Is the Fujifilm X-T100 the Perfect Beginner’s Travel Camera?

There's been a recent rise in the popularity of mirrorless cameras by photographers keen to take advantage of these cameras' smaller, more compact and lighter builds, especially for beginner photographers looking to avoid heavier, bulkier DSLRs. Up until recently, choices have been limited to the...

25/03/2019 In Travel, Venture Blog By sengmah

A lens (or four) on India – Part 1

I've always felt a very strong connection to India ever since my first visit there in 2008. India gets under your skin and even though traveling in India can sometimes be challenging, you feel its siren song when you return home and the desire to...

25/01/2019 In Photo Tips, Venture Blog By sengmah

Finding your voice, discovering your vision

Do you remember what it was like being a teenager at high school? For some, it might seem a lifetime ago, for others it may just be like a week ago. Remember the pressure to conform -- to have what the cool kids had, to...

14/01/2019 In Reviews, Venture Blog By sengmah

The Medium Format X-Perience – the Fujifilm GFX-50R reviewed!

The entry of the Fujifilm GFX-50R into the photographic consumer market has irrevocably changed the face of digital medium format photography forever. The Fujifilm GFX-50R...

30/12/2018 In Venture Blog By sengmah

Highlights and Faves from 2018!

2018 is about the wind to a close and I feel as if I need to create a valediction to what has been a pretty phenomenal year. 2018 was the year in which we launched our very popular mini-workshops, which offered short, 2-hour hands-on workshops...

24/12/2018 In Photo Tips, Venture Blog By sengmah

Canon DSLR Pro Tip: Deploying TWO Autofocus Points by registering a Home AF Mode

For years, I've been telling people to use only a single focus point. Why? Because all you need to get a subject in focus is one focus point. Put it on the subject, activate autofocus and viola! Your camera focuses where you want it to...

18/12/2018 In Photo Tips, Venture Blog By sengmah

Tips for Capturing Christmas Morning Portraits

Have you attempted to take Christmas morning photos of their family only to feel disappointed with the results? It's a tricky time to have the camera out – you want to capture the magic but also enjoy the moment. Here are some top tips...

17/12/2018 In Photo Tips, Venture Blog By sengmah

Canon Autofocus Tracking Demystified!

If you're the owner of the current generation of enthusiast and professional level Canon DSLRs, you will have noticed that your camera does come with a bevy of Autofocus Tracking options available in its Autofocus menu*. This might seem really exciting -- especially if you're...

10/12/2018 In Reviews, Venture Blog By sengmah

The Nikon Z7 Reviewed

There's been quite a bit of fanfare announcing the release of Nikon's foray into mirrorless -- the Z series cameras, with their attendant Nikkor Z lenses. Does it live up to all the hype? Does it give you bang for your buck? Does it warrant...

28/11/2018 In Travel, Venture Blog By sengmah

The Circle of Life – Stories and Images from our Kenya Wildlife Photography Tour 2018

I've been running photography tours since 2014 and I have to say that this recent wildlife photography tour in Kenya has to rank up there as one of the best photographic experiences my guests and I have had. Ever. From the moment we took our first...