Whether you are taking pictures with a $2,000 DSLR or your smartphone, there are some basic steps you can follow to ensure crisp and memorable pictures. With a modern smartphone, you have a camera that is capable of taking amazingly sharp pictures, but you need to understand how to find the right conditions (contrast, focus, lighting, etc.) for the perfect shot. Here’s six essential tips: [Read more…]
Archives for January 2016
OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock Review
The OWC Thunderbolt 2 Dock allows you to extend the connectivity options of Apple’s increasingly port-stingy computers. It adds several connections to your existing computer, including 5 additional USB 3.0 ports, ethernet and HDMI ports. [Read more…]
Deal: Lytro Illum Light Field Camera for $399
B&H has the Lytro Illum Light Field Camera for $399.95 (was $999.95) through Jan. 27 or while supplies last. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Deal: WD 8TB My Book Thunderbolt Duo for $479
B&H has the WD 8TB My Book Thunderbolt Duo for $479 (reg. $549) through Jan. 27. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
These Thunderbolt Duo drives can be configured in RAID 1 but the big payoff is RAID 0, which provides speeds up to 300MB/s. You can also read my first impressions of the WD My Book Thunderbolt Duo drives with real world speed tests.
G-Drive mobile Type C Portable Drives Coming Exclusively to Apple Stores
While at CES 2016, I stopped by to see some new products from G-Technology, which makes great storage products that plenty of photographers love. One of the upcoming products that will be on store shelves later this year is a new portable drive with a USB-C port. [Read more…]
Behind the Scenes of Krisnha’s “Milk & Cookies” Splash Photo
Hi everyone! My name is Krisnha. My pic “Milk & Cookies” was the lead photo on the December 13, 2015 Reader Photos Roundup. Eric asked me if i want to talked about the picture and a little bit about me for Photography Bay, and without hesitation I said yes.
Let me start a little bit about me. I am from Bali, Indonesia. I used to live in the US but recently I moved back to my country. Photography started as a hobby for me and it grew to a stress reliever, and now I’m a full-time photographer.
I like to experiment on things. I see new technique and I try to copy it with a twist. I see a poster of film I like, I try to emulate it at home. I like using artificial light and a heavy strobist believer (hahaha).
And now about that picture “Milk & Cookies.” [Read more…]
Convergent Design Odyssey7Q+ Gets $500 Price Drop
Convergent Design has dropped the price of its Odyssey7Q+ to $1795 (was $2295), which slots it in between the competing Atomos Ninja Assassin and Shogun. At $1795, it arguably offers more value than either Atomos option since the Odyssey7Q+ offers up to ProRes 4444 12-bit recording out of the box and includes a 256GB Convergent Design SSD. It offers 4K capture over both the HDMI and SDI inputs.
Additionally, the Odyssey7Q+ offers the ability to upgrade to RAW recording options with compatible cameras via a paid upgrade from Convergent Design. You can find the Odyssey7Q+ at the new price point here at B&H Photo.
Lightroom Coffee Break: Sharpening with View Mask & Local Adjustments Tips
Adobe is kicking off a new video series called Lightroom Coffee Break featuring bite-size videos that offer Lightroom tips and tricks in 60 seconds or less. Lightroom team member Benjamin Warde is the host and the first two videos are embedded in this post.
In the first video (above), Ben explains how to easily update local adjustments with multiple sliders in Lightroom, and in the second video (below), he shows users how to sharpen photos with the View Mask feature. [Read more…]
Deal: Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for $299
B&H has the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens for $299 (reg. $599) along with 4% rewards. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Reader Photos Roundup: January 24, 2016
It’s time for our weekly break from the gear for a few minutes so we can enjoy another round of reader photos from the Photography Bay Flickr Group.
Check out the rest of the photos below. [Read more…]
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