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You (Probably) Don’t Need an f/1.2 Lens: The Law of Diminishing Returns https://petapixel.com/2026/02/21/you-probably-dont-need-an-f-1-2-lens-the-law-of-diminishing-returns/ #beginnerphotographer #fixedfocallengthlens #learningphotography #opinionpiece #buyersguide #educational #fastprimes #Editorial #f12lenses #gearguide #primelens #Opinion

You (Probably) Don't Need an f/1.2 Lens: The Law of Diminishing Returns

There are some scenarios where an f/1.2 maximum aperture is desirable, but I think this is rarely the case.

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Tim Smalley Feb 14

In woodland photography, where you’re often working in awkward positions, on sloped ground, or at very low angles, your head needs to offer reliable support and smooth, precise adjustments.

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Tim Smalley Nov 16

Manfrotto also offers optional spiked feet, which noticeably improve stability on muddy ground or sloped woodland trails.

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Mind Lude Oct 22

Just in: Engadget's rundown of the 'Best Wireless Headphones for 2025' is live! They're talking lighter designs, smarter features, and tips on choosing your next pair.

What's the one feature you absolutely CANNOT live without in your headphones?

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The best wireless headphones for 2025: Bluetooth options for every budget

Here's a list of the best wireless headphones you can buy right now, as reviewed by Engadget editors.

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Tim Smalley Sep 25

This combination gives me the flexibility to shoot wide woodland scenes and tighter, more intimate compositions without switching lenses too often.

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Tim Smalley Sep 17

In woodland photography, where you’re often working in awkward positions, on sloped ground, or at very low angles, your head needs to offer reliable support and smooth, precise adjustments.

Read more 👉 https://e.timsm.uk/VDS02F

#WoodlandPhotography #TestedPicks #GearGuide

Tim Smalley Sep 1, 2025

My Gitzo GT3541XLS tripod with spikes and rubber grips laying among twigs and leaf litter on the woodland floor – an ideal setup for anyone seeking the best tripod for woodland photography.

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Tim Smalley Aug 26, 2025

Over the past 10 to 15 years, I’ve tested a wide range of tripods across countless woodland shoots, from ancient beech groves in Herts to rain-lashed forests in the Lake District and misty valleys in Waterfall Country in the Brecon Beacons.

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Tim Smalley Aug 23, 2025

I’ve used these tripods for every kind of woodland photography: long exposures in low light, misty golden hour shots, macro close-ups among the fungi, intimate landscapes among the ferns and everything in between.

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