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Why a Gimbal Head is so Important in Wildlife Photography

Benjamin Feldmann is passionate about animal photography. In this interview, he explains how he got into it, why he uses a gimbal head from Rollei, and what his most impressive moment in animal photography has been.

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Schwarz-Weiß-Fotografie in Venedig

Black and White Photography in Venice: A Report by Sascha Hüttenhain

For professional photographer Sascha Hüttenhain, Venice was a photographic destination he had long wanted to visit. Some time ago, he visited the lagoon city – and took breathtaking photos in black and white. You can see the results of his trip in our blog post.

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GND- & ND Filter Test mit Stephan Wiesner

GND & ND Filter Test: Stephan Wiesner tests the F:X Pro Rectangular Filters

Photographer Stephan Wiesner specializes in landscape photography and is known for his photos and explanatory videos on YouTube, Instagram, and his blog. He has now tested our Rollei F:X Pro (ND filters and graduated neutral density filters) and published an informative video about it on YouTube.

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Martin Schoeller besondere Portraitfotos

Portraits like Martin Schoeller's: what makes them so special

Good portraits require a lot of practice and the right hardware. As far as accessories are concerned, ring lights and stick lights have become particularly popular in recent years. Photographer Martin Schoeller, for example, gained considerable recognition with these gadgets and a specific technique. We had professional photographer Mario Dirks explain this technique to us.

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Wasserfall-Foto fotografiert mit Graufilter

Photographing with an ND filter: 12 tips for waterfall photos

Anyone who is serious about landscape photography will eventually find neutral density filters (ND filters) indispensable. The reason: With the extended exposure time that an ND filter allows, movements in the image blur in an almost surreal way. Even on bright days, long exposure times become possible. We conducted an interview with professional photographer Armin Leins from Marker92 Photography, who answered 12 important questions about photography with ND filters.

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Basic Knowledge of Light Shapers: All About Softboxes, Beauty Dishes, Octaboxes & Co.

Light shapers are indispensable when shooting with a flash. Only with them can you effectively direct the light where it should be. But what types of light shapers are there and what accessories should you have? And are there mistakes you can make when buying them? Ten questions for professional photographer Harald Kröher.

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3 Methods for Impressive High-Speed Photography

The Miops Smart+ is said to be an extremely versatile trigger – and according to the manufacturer, ideally suited for high-speed photography. The device can be triggered by motion, sound, or even by a laser directed at the trigger.
We at Rollei wanted to know more about the types of shots possible in this special area of photography with the Smart+ and tested it with professional photographer Paul Reiffer.

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USA Kalifornien Fotos mit Rechteckfiltern

USA Travel California: Top 5 Motifs for Photos with Rectangular Filters

Rollei's professional rectangular filters have earned an excellent reputation thanks to their quality and durability. The latest generation of square filters therefore had to prove their quality immediately upon product maturity – on a USA trip that took Rollei CEO Thomas Güttler and his team from San Francisco through the snow-covered Yosemite National Park to the scorching heat of Death Valley.

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Langzeitbelichtung der Guide für Anfänger

Long Exposure Photography: The Complete Guide to Long Exposure Times

Photography allows us to precisely define the duration of a captured moment. From a frozen fraction of a second to recording a period of several hours, we can operate almost continuously and achieve the intended effect as desired.

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