The moiré effect is something you may have noticed in a photo before and not realized it had a name. Usually undesired and unintentional, moiré (or the moiré effect or moiré pattern) refers to unusual and repetitive lines, dots,...
Photography plays an important role when it comes to real estate. if you've ever bought, rented, or sold property, you're probably aware how much a good or bad photo can sway the decision making process. As you might expect,...
The Xperia PRO-I is Sony's latest smartphone. The new release is a follow-up to the Xperia PRO, which only went on sale itself earlier this year. Like its predecessor, the new phone features sophisticated camera specifications. We recently had the chance to try out a pre-production model of the phone, putting its impressive photo...
Repoussoir is a framing and composition technique used in art and photography. Pronounced “ruh-poo-swahr”, the term originates from the French verb repousser, meaning “to push back”.
As its etymology suggests, repoussoir framing creates depth, with the ultimate purpose of drawing...
Sony recently announced the a7 IV, their latest full-frame mirrorless camera and successor to the Sony a7 III. We recently had the opportunity to try out a pre-production model of the new camera, which we shot with alongside its...
So, you’ve learned and mastered the rule of thirds (if not, do so at once), and you are ready to get a little more advanced with framing and composition. You’ve heard about the golden ratio in photography and want...
Last month Sony announced the 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II lens, an updated version of one of their first and most popular G Master lenses. Courtesy of Sony, we had an opportunity to shoot with the new model to...
Focus Camera is excited to announce that we’ve been included in Newsweek’s annual Best Online Shops list! Following high rankings in 2020 and 2021, Focus Camera was placed 5th in the best Consumer Electronics Stores category for 2022.
As a...
Shape and form are two terms often confused or lumped together. They both refer to the use of geometric objects, and are two of the most important elements of art along with texture, space, and color. Like these other...
Focusrite recently released the Clarett+ range of audio interfaces, the next generation of its popular Clarett range. In an afternoon jam session with local musician Nick Granelle, we had the opportunity to see - or rather, hear – what’s...
