Filters after the fact: Digital split ND filters versus HDR A common dilemma when photographing landscapes is that some portions of the scene are far brighter than others. A prime example of this, shown below, is when photographing scenes containing both sky and reflection. The reflection is often several stops darker than the primary subject and of course, the sky. The traditional in-camera solution is to use a split neutral density (ND) filter to balance the overall exposure. The most obvious is when the boundary between the area in the scene you wish to darken and the area you wish to leave unaltered is not a straight line, as in the picture of the geyser above. There are several digital solutions that address these issues. Whichever program you use, the first step is to look at the histogram of the best-exposed version of the image. If you are working with a Raw file, however, it’s possible that you may be able to reveal more detail in the highlights and/or the shadows from just a single exposure. Digital Graduated ND filters Pros: Cons:
Carbon-Fiber Tripods - Outdoor Photographer Gear Tuesday, June 1, 2004 By Zachary Singer For photographers who carry their gear long distances, saving weight is a real issue. Carbon-fiber tripods solve that problem. They're surprisingly light, perhaps even more so than their specifications suggest. Although both tripods were very light, neither was light-duty—they could support a medium-format camera, a field 4x5 or a D-SLR with a fast telephoto lens. The larger tripod could even hold up a D-SLR with a super-telephoto or a studio 4x5 camera. I took both tripods to California's Anza-Borrego to shoot desert wildflowers. It performed as well at ground level, too, quickly spreading its rigid legs outward to get a low angle of view. When I took along the smaller carbon-fiber tripod for a seven-mile hike, its nearly two-pound weight advantage over my light metal tripod made my trek much easier. Because of carbon-fiber tripods' rigidity, center leg braces are absent, even on the heavy-duty models. Add Comment
35 Amazing Photo Effect Photoshop Tutorials - Web Design Blog – DesignM.ag Get the FlatPix UI Kit for only $7 - Learn More or Buy Now Photography manipulation is always a favorite of the DesignM.ag community. Enjoy this list of cool photo manipulations! Create a Nature Inspired Photo Manipulation in Photoshop Create a Vampire Portrait in Photoshop Design an Indie Rock cd cover in Photoshop Create a Greek Sculpture Using Stock Photography and Photoshop How to Simulate X-Ray Photography in Photoshop Combine Stock Photography to Create a Sleepy Japanese Village in Photoshop Give a Yellow Lamborghini a Paint Job in Photoshop Create an Eerie Underwater Composition in Photoshop Design a spectral photo-manipulation The creation of “A Life Of Aquatic Sounds” Playing with custom brushes to create magical scenes Create a Moonlit Night Scene in Photoshop Create a Dark and Rainy Crime Scene in Photoshop Playing with Displace Filter in Photoshop Create a Magical Flaming Heart Illustration in Photoshop Remove a Person From a Photo With Photoshop CS5’s Content Aware Feature
Olympus Zuiko Digital 9-18mm 1:4-5.6 Lens Review: 1. Introduction The Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm 1:4-5.6 is Olympus's latest all-new lens design, announced in May 2008. It sits in the company's 'Standard' series of lenses, and offers ultra-wide angle capability to the more budget-conscious user. In this regard it costs around 15% less than the venerable 'Pro' series Zuiko Digital ED 11-22mm 1:2.8-3.5, while offering significantly wider angle coverage, but giving up a stop with regards to maximum aperture and featuring lower build quality (most notably no water/dust sealing). The lens features an extremely compact and lightweight design for a wideangle zoom, realising one of the benefits promised by Olympus for the Four Thirds system on its launch. Use of the Panasonic L10 as Four Thirds test body Headline features Ultra-wideangle zoom range (18-36mm equivalent) F4-5.6 maximum aperture Four Thirds mount for Olympus and Panasonic DSLRs Fits Micro Four Thirds cameras via adaptor Angle of view Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm 1:4-5.6 specifications
Breathtaking Examples of Long Exposure Photography There are different styles of photography that can capture the beauty of life around us. Long exposure photography is one such style that is widely known for producing beautiful and captivating photographs. In this collection, we share with you some truly gorgeous long exposure photos as well as some tutorials on how to take long exposure photos yourself. A Short Introduction to Long Exposure Photography Long exposure photography refers to long shutter speeds. However, photographers soon realized that extremely long exposures produced some unexpected—albeit interesting—results. In terms of traditional cameras that still use film, shutter speed represents the length of time the camera shutter remains open to expose the film. In DSLR cameras—the weapon of choice for most modern professional photographers—you will see numbers like: 1/8000, 1/4000, and 1/100. Consider the following side-by-side comparison of a fast shutter speed versus a slow shutter speed: Image source: 1 & 2 Dark Days Pacman u
EXILIM Hi-Zoom EX-H20G Silver - EXILIM Lasting memories with Hybrid GPS GPS conquers the camera world! With the EXILIM EX-H20G you'll always know where on earth you took your photos. Because the compact travel companion is equipped with a Hybrid GPS system that is unique worldwide. This system combines GPS positioning with a motion sensor - an ideal tool for planning, geotagging and creating holiday albums. The new EXILIM Engine HS, with high-speed capturing and faster image processing, analyses all environmental elements and immediately optimises your camera's settings. Hybrid GPS with interactive world maps GPS now conquers the camera world as well. 10x optical zoom with mechanical image stabiliser It's easy to zoom in on those special moments: the 10x optical zoom can bring even the most distant subjects right up close ... 24 mm wide-angle lens The combination of 24 mm wide-angle lens* and 10x optical zoom makes the EX-H20G the perfect companion for every occasion ... HD videos in H.264 format Everything is possible.
(Really) Stunning Pictures and Photos - Smashing Magazine Four Thirds | Four Thirds | Standard ●Angle of view and focal lengthThe angle of view represents the subject range that can be imaged with the image sensor, and is expressed in degrees. The shorter the focal length of the lens, the greater the angle of view (i.e. the lens is wide-angle), and the longer the focal length, the smaller the angle of view (i.e. the lens is telephoto). The angle of view is determined by the lens' focal length and the image sensor's diagonal length, and usually expressed with the following formula. With the Four Thirds system, the diagonal length of the image sensor is about 1/2 that of 35mm film. This facilitates the conversion of the focal length required for a given angle, which is about 1/2 of the focal length of the 35mm film camera lenses. Users who are accustomed to the traditional 35mm film camera can easily estimate the angle of view of a Four Thirds camera (for example, a 14-50mm lens for Four Thirds camera is equivalent to a 28-100mm lens for 35mm film camera).
Light Painting Techniques | photopoly (is not Photoshoped ! ) In a dark environment, you need a long time to capture the surrounding scenery, but lights are instantly recorded. The light painting technique consists of using different light sources and moving them around, in order to paint shapes, lines and patterns during the shot. The camera sensor will record all the movements made by the light source during the many seconds or minutes of the exposure time. And the result will seem as if you were actually painting with light. With some practice and patience you will be able to produce magic. Photo by BURИBLUE What you will need: Equipment: You need to a have a camera that enables you to set long exposure times. Accessories: - A tripod is an essential accessory. - Another important accessory is a remote control. -A flash is also recommended, as it will enable you to freeze certain elements during the exposure time and to make them fully visible. - You will also need dark clothes, to make sure you don’t appear in the shot. Light sources:
Keep Shooting!: dpreview.com Editorial blog: Digital Photography Review There is a school of thought that says the more of you shoot the better the chances of getting a good set of photographs. Hobbyist photographer Juha Haataja proves how true this is. In 21 months he has crossed an exceptional 100,000 shots with his Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 camera, averaging to around 150 shots per day. Image Courtesy: Juha Haataja He says he owes a major portion of achieving this milestone to his camera. Juha’s photography largely revolves around nature and landscape. In 2008, Juha wanted to upgrade to a better camera. There are times when he considers of switching over to another camera because of LX3’s drawbacks at higher ISOs. The key aspect in his photography is to shoot the same subject over and over again in different angles, lighting conditions and camera settings. Personally, I haven’t shot with the LX3 or any camera for that matter to such a large extent.
Isto não é Photoshop! São exemplos incríveis de ‘light painting’ | NewsErrado Galera, essa eu não podia deixar de postar! Veja abaixo uns exemplos de “Light Painting”. Clique ali no “Leia Mais” para ver todas as imagens. Confira a fonte original: Possuímos dois sistemas de comentários, você pode escolher o que mais lhe agrada. :-)
On Lenses For Small Cameras: dpreview.com Editorial blog: Digital Photography Review The year 2009 will surely be remembered by photographers as that which finally saw the long-overdue arrival of the large-sensor compact system camera. Indeed ever since compact digicams were first introduced, the obvious next step seemed to be to develop the basic concept with larger sensors and interchangeable lenses; so much so that the only real question has been, what's taken so long? But now that Olympus and Panasonic have blazed the trail with the likes of the E-P1 and GF1, and Samsung has shown its hand in the shape of the NX10, it seems only a matter of time before all of the major manufacturers jump on board and produce their own competitors in this potentially lucrative new market segment. But while we've certainly been pleased to see these new cameras, we've been less impressed by the lack of imagination shown by the initial lens ranges. Who's it for? What's it for? We now need to define the purpose that our lens set is to be designed for. Play to your strengths
HDR Tip 1 – Create Your Own Future Trey’s Note: this is part of a week-long HDR Tip session with Rick Sammon. Pop over to Rick’s Blog to see his for the day! If you want to find out more, feel free to see the free HDR Tutorial. When I give these tips, just imagine a Michael-Weston-voiceover. Sometimes, when you’re out shooting, it’s best to plan to improvise. You gotta have a plan, but you also need to think fast on our feet. As an HDR photographer, I am intimately aware of “HDR situations” — those times when there is more light than my camera can handle. She didn’t speak a lick of English, but there is an international language of gestures and “fun communication”. I normally would take 5 exposures here, from +2 to -2.