It’s been awhile since Ricoh has updated the mid-range of the Pentax DSLR line, and they’ve just done so with the new 24.2MP KF, targeted at enthusiast photographers. The powerful yet easy-to-use model boasts the highly regarded Pentax dust and weather-resistant construction in a compact package.

Chris Perea is an acclaimed Arizona-based pro known for stunning images of the American Southwest. In the tutorial below he reveals an important secret to his success, which he says is “the one crucial concept every landscape photography should know.”