Can listen to the shows...Here
Friday, May 16, 2008
HDR Tutorial - New and Improved for 2008!
I hope this tutorial describing my evolving HDR techniques proves useful to you! I receive a lot of emails from people who stumble across my photography asking how I do this. Rather than sending a super-long response, I made this little tutorial because I was feeling particularly open-source one day. I keep this blog and try to post one interesting picture per day. About 75% of my work is HDR, so if you hang out on StuckInCustoms.com, I’ll do my best to keep fresh images for you to see every day!
Also, many of you come here JUST to swipe my Photomatix Coupon Code - it is “StuckInCustoms” and here is the discount link. The nice people there were nice enough to give my fans a discount code, so I am happy to share it since I believe in their product.
Okay let’s get started!...Here
Thursday, May 15, 2008
PictureTown now has 2GB free storage
With my Picturetown’s state-of-the art storage network, your files are safe. And, unlike many other photosharing sites, you can store photos and videos of any size. The service offers up to 2 GB of free storage. You can also subscribe to the my Picturetown Gold service and store up to 20 GB of images. (The Gold service is available in the U.S. and Japan only.).... More Here
Tamron SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro
Tamron announced yet another lens at this year's PMA show, the SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO. This fast telezoom gets in close thanks to its 0.95m minimum focus distance, realizing a magnification ratio of 1:3.1 at 200mm. Plenty of coatings keep stray light to a minimum whilst a removable tripod mount and clutched focus ring (Canon and Nikon only) help speed up operations. Canon users will see the lens first with release scheduled for March. Nikon, Sony and Pentax fittings will follow....Details Here
The myth of UV filters?
I hear it daily. "Always protected by a UV filter" in the for sale adds. "UV filter saved my lens." Etc. It seems people are terrified they might actually take a photograph on a lens that doesn't have a UV filter on it. And absolutely for certain when you buy a lens the salesman (online or in store) makes you feel like you just crawled out from under a rock if you don't buy a UV filter to protect your investment...Full Story Here
The “Tripod Police” Take Things Up a Notch
Just when you think the intense fear of tripod’s has gone as far as it can go, this happens: Matt, RC, and I went for an early morning shoot at Grand Central Station yesterday, and each of us carried that most-hated of photographic accessory; the dreaded tripod. We had a special shooting permit to use tripods in the station (more on this later this week), but it was what happened after the shoot that took things to a new level...Full Story Here
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Mpix - Online Lab for the Photographer
Mpix... The professional online digital imaging lab for both the professional photographer and the advanced amateur...Check them out Here
Thom - New Body, New Lenses May 12th - June 16th
Thom says he’s being told that new lenses and a new body are on their way:
The Buzz
Apr 19–Current rumors out of Japan have Nikon introducing the D90, D3x, plus lenses, in the second week of June. I’m tightening my D90 (or whatever they decide to call it) prediction date to between May 12th and June 16th.
Others are betting on new AF-S updates to the 50mm and 85mm.
That sure would be nice, I’d love an AF-S 50mm f/1.4 VR (aspherical, please). I’d also love a modern Noct, but I’m not getting my hopes up....Here
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
60 Photography Links You Can’t Live Without
I’m pretty much addicted to photography. Methods, gear, news, you name it. It really is kinda scary.
To keep my addiction in check when I’m not shooting or shopping, I need a steady flow of photo content to keep the shakes and withdrawl symptoms from popping up so I put together a list of what i consider to be some of the best photo-related content out there.
Read on for more photo link porn than you can shake a stick at including 25 blogs, 20 AMAZING photographers, and some other fun stuff that will make those days you feel stuck at your desk wishing you were shooting go a bit smoother…Here
Helpful Resources from the D80 Group
Helpful group for learning.
D80 Users Group
HOT TOPICS AND HELPFUL LINKS ...
1. Interactive Tutorial on Camera Setting - [Beginner/Intermediate]
2. Sensor Dust and Cleaning - [All Users]
3. Autofocus Test Chart - [All Users with New Lenses]
4. Comparative Noise Tests - [10 Nikon DSLRs, D1 through D40x]
5. Finding Reputable Dealers - [Check here before ordering online]
OUR UNIQUE "MASTERING YOUR D80" SERIES ...
These tutorials and discussions enlist the combined expertise of all our members as both mentors/instructors and students at the same time. We encourage everyone to participate and learn. These threads are always open for new contributions/discussion.
Basic Tutorials
Tutorial #1: Spot Metering
Tutorial #2: Focus and Sharpness
Tutorial #3: Digital-Vari Programs
Tutorial #4: Exposure
Tutorial #5: Action Photography
Tutorial #6: Focal Length, Perspective, Etc.
Tutorial #7: Post Processing, Before and After
Tutorial #8: ISO Settings and Available Light Photography
Tutorial #9: Flash Photography
Tutorial #10: Composition
Discussions and Projects
Discussion #1: Introduction
Discussion #2: Monochrome
Discussion #3: Something New
Discussion #4: Happy Holidays
Discussion #5: Differences
Hope this helps and drop SoCalBob a thanks
Monday, May 12, 2008
Nikon Fiscal Year Results by Thom
May 12--Nikon announced it's full year results today. Remember, Nikon's fiscal year runs from April 1 to March 31. Some numbers of interest to readers of this site...Here
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Fisheye-Nikkor 6mm f/2.8 lens - Not for D40 !
You are looking at one of the most gorgeous looking lens in 35mm SLR photography - a lens that can actually see behind itself !
And I think this is one of the few that Cannot be used on the D40. It is one of those obtrusive fisheye's.
Read about it here
Be sure to leave comment if you know this is not the case..Thanks
Another Great Site for Photographer's - PBase
If you are new to PBase, get started by viewing some of the millions of photos uploaded by our users...Check them out
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