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2009/12/17 Travel Photographer of the Year displays some impressive images

December 17, 2009

The Travel Photographer of the year website has announced the winners for 2009 and the selection of images is very impressive, well worth a look. Check it out at: http://www.tpoty.com/2009/winners/gallerytpoty2009.html

2009/12/17 Apple Finally Releases Raw Update

By Juan Pons

December 17, 2009

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Apple has finally released a “Digital Camera Raw Update” that provides Macs with native RAW capabilities for 6 new cameras: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV Canon EOS 7D Canon Powershot G11 Nikon D3S Nikon D300S Nikon D3000 Make sure to run Software Update! Oh yeah, no need to reboot!

2009/12/17 Canon Releases Firmware for 5D2, 1D3, 1Ds3 & WFT-E2

By Juan Pons

December 17, 2009

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Sorry folks this does not appear to be the VERY eagerly awaited firmware update for the 5D2 that offers additional video frame rates and resolutions. These are minor updates to allow for these cameras to work better with the WFT-E2 wireless transmitter. You can take a look at the details at the following links: WFT-E2/E2A [...]

Spot metering, the only way to roll

By Alan Hess

December 17, 2009

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In my last post I talked about using manual mode when shooting concerts because of the rapidly changing lights. And while I shoot in manual mode, that doesn’t mean I completely ignore my cameras built in light meter reading. As with all photography, the real trick is to use the best metering mode for the [...]

Video Review of the Think Tank Photo Streetwalker Backpack

By Juan Pons

December 16, 2009

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I am a big fan of the Think Tank Photo brand of camera bags, and I have to say that I own more of these than I care to admit. Take a look at this video review of their StreetWalker line of photo backpacks I created recently, I hope you find it informative. You can [...]

Winners of Lynda.com & iPhone app contests

By Juan Pons

December 16, 2009

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We are very happy to announce the winners of our first two contests here at DPE. Our first contest was for a premium subscription to online training at Lynda.com. Our winner for that subscription is @Jose_Gutierrez Jose, congratulations and make sure to contact us via Direct Message on twitter at @DPExperience Our second contest was [...]

A Big Swell at Jaws

By Terrie Eliker

December 16, 2009

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What does every Maui photographer want for Christmas? A big swell at Jaws. With faces as high as 50 feet, the world’s best tow-in surfers (so named because they’re towed out to the monster waves by Jetski) were out in force at Peahi on Maui, more commonly known as Jaws. Maui photographer Zane Mathias has [...]

Make the most of your next photography workshop

By Rob Knight

December 15, 2009

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Make the most of your next photography workshop

You never know what can happen at a photography workshop. A few months ago I went to St Augustine, Florida to attend a workshop taught by Rick Sammon. Before I left, I joked with my wife that Rick and I would hit it off and be good friends. I won a contest the first day [...]

Share your New Year Photo Resolutions

By Juan Pons

December 15, 2009

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And we do not mean Megapixels! We mean how do you plan on improving your photography in the coming year? Without a doubt the best way to improve is by doing, and with the new year approaching there is no better time to make a commitment to yourself, photographically speaking. We’d like to hear what [...]

DPE Podcast Episode #2 Dec 15, 2009

By Juan Pons

December 15, 2009

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This is Episode number 2 of the Digital Photo Experience Podcast with Rick Sammon & Juan Pons. In this episode we introduce the DPE gang, talk about current photo events, what Rick and Juan have been doing lately and we answer photo related questions from you. Listen to the podcast: To get the enhanced version [...]