2010 January | The Digital Photo Experience

Lightroom Plugins for HDR Photography

January 8, 2010

Lightroom makes it easy to store, edit and process your images from one central location. With a few plugins, it is the perfect hub for your HDR workflow. I use Photomatix Pro for my HDR processing, but I’m sure that other HDR software works in a similar fashion. First you will need to download and [...]

Focus on the music

By Alan Hess

January 7, 2010

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Previously I covered shooting concerts using spot metering and using manual mode. With this post I want to discuss the different focus modes that I use when shooting live shows. The first thing is to make sure that your camera is set on the Continuos Auto Focus. This is where your camera will continue to [...]

Video: Bird Photography Tips Part I

By Juan Pons

January 7, 2010

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As some of you know I am originally from Puerto Rico, and my family is all still there. This holiday season, like many others I spent time down there visiting, and as I always try to do, I went out many mornings to make some images at one of my favorite location for shorebirds. In [...]

2010/01/06 Outstanding New Episode of BeautifulPlaces.tv

By Juan Pons

January 6, 2010

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Tony Farley has been creating some of the most beautiful and inspiring High Definition nature short videos for quite a while. I have been a fan since the very beginning and this last episode, titled “Methusela Grove” is one of his best! BeatifulPlaces.tv is on my short list of videos to watch. You must check [...]

Put Your Tripod to Work as a Light Stand

By Rob Knight

January 6, 2010

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I love any camera gear that can do more than one job. That means I can pack less and pack lighter when I travel. I’m even happier if I can put something I’m already carrying to a different use. I was recently looking for a way to use my tripod, which I alway carry, as [...]

2010/01/06 Nikon updates D3x, D3, D700 & D300s firmware

By Alan Hess

January 6, 2010

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Nikon has posted firmware updates for the D3X, D3, D700 & D300S DSLRs. The latest firmware allows all four cameras to use the new 64GB CompactFlash cards. Other changes are as follows: D3x When some memory cards were inserted in the camera, “CHA” was displayed in the top control panel and images could not be [...]

DPE Coming to Atlanta, GA – August 13 – 15, 2010

By Rick Sammon

January 6, 2010

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Through the urging of Atlanta-based photographer Rob Knight (a.k.a. DPE’s Knight of Cool Ideas), DPE is coming to Atlanta, GA. From August 13-15, 2010, Rick Sammon and Rob will be putting on a digital photo experience event that can’t be missed. Well . . . you could miss it, but then you’d be missing out [...]

1/5/10 Tuesday’s Talented Twitter Find: Jeff Kane

By Rick Sammon

January 5, 2010

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1/5/10 Tuesday’s Talented Twitter Find: Jeff Kane

We have a cool feature here on DPE: Tuesday’s Talented Twitter Find. Each Tuesday I choose a talented photographer I find on Twitter. I find ‘em by reading an interesting tweet and then by clicking on their web site. This week’s find: Jeff Kane. Check out his wonderful work! Here is one of Jeff’s artistic [...]

2010/01/05 Canon announces new EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II

By Juan Pons

January 5, 2010

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Canon has announced today an upgrade to their venerable and always popular 70-200mm f/2.8 IS Lens. Improvements include faster Autofocus, a closer minimum focus distance, better Image Stabilization and increased durability and strength, without a significant increase in weight. Here is the Canon Press Release And the new product page

Two Things You Don’t Want to See!

By Rick Sammon

January 5, 2010

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Okay, so I have your attention. :-) Here are two things you don’t want to see – especially when you are on a photo workshop or vacation. The first image shows a cracked laptop screen (mine). My screen got cracked when someone rested their elbow on my computer in the lobby of a hotel. You [...]