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Fujifilm X100S vs. Olympus OMD EM5 (Updated)
If you've been following photography lately you would have noticed there has been a bit of a buzz over the new Fujifilm X100S due to the cult following the X100 developed (pun intended). The Fuji X100S is being called the new Leica and is receiving praise from all who review it. There is another cam[...]
Photo Project – Fujifilm X100S
I've never hitched my horse to any particular post when it comes to cameras, I have an open mind and I'm always on the lookout for the latest and greatest. With the lightning fast ability to sell your old gear at reasonable prices (see my article on that here) it's no wonder I've had three pri[...]
Take Control of Your White Balance – Table Top Lighting
Recently I reviewed some photographs a friend of mine took for his website. The composition was spot on and the photo was sharp as a tack. The only problem was the color, it was a little dark and yellowish looking. After politely letting him know that the color was off we discussed how the[...]
FX Photo Studio – A Plethora of Artistic Filters that’ll Make You Drool.
I can't tell you how many times I've downloaded applications that promise creatives filters that will blow my mind, only to download them and find out they have the same 12 filters that every other app has... and 6 of them are variations of Sepia. When I downloaded MacPhun's FX Photo Studio I [...]
Getting Creative on Your iPad or Mac with Colorstrokes
There aren't a lot of applications for my iPad or Computer that have stood the test of time other than Lightroom 4 and now Colorstrokes. I'm sure you've seen the picture of a black and white photo with a red apple or a girl in a red jacket (why is it always red?) on the web. This is the type[...]
Two New iPad Apps for Photographers
[twocol_one] Via Apple App Store Lightroom Magazine The makers of Lightroom Killer Tips has developed a magazine (Lightrooom Magazine) for the iPad, the first issue is free. After the free issue, if you are hooked, the subsequent issues will be $4.99. The App Store has a short description: [...]
Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 R – Real World Review
Hand Held, ISO 200, 150mm, f/5.6, 1/125 sec I've taken a break from shooting with the Nikon D600 for a while and picked the Olympus OMD EM5 back up, I figured if it was good enough for everyone over at DPReviews (recently ranked the number one camera of 2012 by users of that site) then it's good [...]
DSLRs and Battery Grips
Get a Grip on Your Photography Battery grips are not grips for your camera made out of a bunch of AA batteries glued together. It's a grip that houses an extra battery, giving you twice the amount of power, and gives you more to hang onto while photographing (specifically in portrait mode/holdi[...]
Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 – Best Lens for the OM-D E-M5 (Updated)
Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm/F2.8 There are good lenses and there are great lenses, this is a great lens. If you are the proud owner of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 then the first thing you're going to want to do is buy a lens that can utilize every ounce of image quality the OMD (or [...]
Another Great Source for Photo Ideas – Photo Idea Index by Jim Krause
Photo Idea Index by Jim Krause I stumbled upon this gem at the book store a few days ago and have not been able to put it down since. The book is chalk full of great ideas and will keep you busy for the entire year. Each page is chalk full of great ideas as well as beautiful images and ste[...]
The Only Canon Lens You’d Need – Canon 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM
Source: Amazon I'm a big fan of buying lenses that will grow with me as a photographer. I won't spend $600 on a lens when I really want the $1200 lens, when I outgrow the $600 lens it will cost twice as much to upgrade. I'd rather save my money and buy the lens I can grow into, it's much chea[...]
Best Photography Book of 2012 – Extraordinary Everyday Photography
Extraordinary Everyday Photography By: Brenda Tharp and Jed Manwarning I am a firm believer in not reinventing the wheel, when I see a good idea I will take it, use it, and adjust it to fit my needs. I get a lot of my good ideas from various media outlets on the intern[...]
Best Nikon Lens for 2013 – Nikon 70-200 f/4
If you're not sure what you'll blow your Christmas money on this year then have I got an idea for you. The Nikon 70-200 f/4G ED VR AF-S Nikkor Zoom Lens is the newest lens to come out of Nikon labs and it's a beauty. It's an affordable option to the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II AF-S Nikkor Z[...]
Best Inexpensive DX Lens for your Nikon – Nikon 55-200mm VR AF-S f/4-5.6G ED
Source: Amazon.com The search for the perfect lens is the one thing I'm certain never ends for a photographer. Every year there are always new lenses with next generation image stabilization and improved optics with this coating and that. The trick is finding a great lens that doesn't force y[...]
