Cameras + Gear

Travel to the desert wilderness of Death Valley National Park with author, teacher, and landscape photographer Ben Long to learn the unique considerations involved in shooting a desert environment.

Experiment with a low-cost technique for macro and close-up photography.

Explore the world of the small with this guide to macro and close-up photography gear, lighting, and technique.

From ultra-wide angle to ultra-telephoto to macro, tilt-shift and more, discover the creative options that specialized lenses and attachments provide.

Learn how to use your Canon 5D Mark III digital SLR—and improve your photography in the process—with this guide to the camera's features, controls, and exposure options.

Learn how to use your Nikon D800 digital SLR—and improve your photography in the process—with this guide to the camera's features, controls, and exposure options.

Learn the art and craft of creating inkjet prints that do justice to your photos and get the most out of your printer.

Photographer, author, teacher, and frequent traveler Ben Long details the hardware, software, and workflow issues that photographers need to consider when shooting on the road, whether on vacation or on assignment.

Details the features, controls, and options in the Canon Rebel T3i.

Details the features, controls, and options in the Nikon D5100.

Details the features, controls, and options in the Canon EOS D60.

Photographer and author Ben Long details the features, controls, and options in Nikon's popular D7000.

Shows how to understand, choose, and properly use lenses.

Understand how shutter speed, aperture, and ISO settings relate to one another, and how these settings expand your artistic options with any photograph.