Free Links Friday
Posted on May 9, 2008
Below are some of the best photography links from other sites that I came across this week. Enjoy!
Six and Two Halves Must-Read Free Digital Photography eBooks - DIY Photography - Six free photography eBooks (+ two halves) for your reading pleasure. Good weekend reading material here.
Basic Dubai Shooting Kit: Hi Speed Sync & a Hoodman Loupe - Joe McNally - Ever think about using your flash for shutter speeds at 1/8000s? Joe McNally shows off some awesome daylight flash usage in the deserts of Dubai at really high shutter speeds . . . with just a few Nikon SB speedlights.
Buddy, have you got a strobe? - The F-Stops Here - Keeping with the lighting theme, David Tejada shows off an awesome hack on a $5 strobe from a garage sale. You DIY types will really dig this.
14 Blogging Tips for Your Photography Business - Black Star Rising - Sean Cayton gives some solid advice to help photographers boost business by blogging. Amateurs would do well to follow some of these tips to take their photography to the next level and maybe even break into the pro side of photography.
Your Complete Guide To Adobe Bridge - Epic Edits - Brian Auer’s 7 part series on Adobe Bridge is now complete and available for free. If it’s too much to digest on your monitor, Brian’s also put the series together in an ebook.
MTI Micro testing feasibility of fuel cells in digicams - Engadget - Always on top of the latest tech news, Engadget picked up this story on the future possibilities of fuel cells for digital cameras. I wonder what that will mean for shots off a single charge . . . or fill up?
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Sony A350 Review at What Digital Camera
Posted on May 9, 2008
What Digital Camera has posted a review of the new 14.2 megapixel Sony A350.
The standard of images from the A350 is generally very high. Even when the camera may struggle, features such as the Dynamic Range Optimiser and adjusting parameters of white balance presets make tweaks easy to carry out.
For more digital camera reviews and news on the A350, visit Photography Bay’s Sony A350 Reviews and Resources by clicking here.
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Sigma DP1 Review at Shutterbug
Posted on May 8, 2008
Shutterbug has posted a review of the Sigma DP1.
There are many options that are akin to SLR-like cameras. The fixed focal length lens might seem limiting at first, but this is something you get used to, even enjoy using. But the LCD screen is problematic, and in bright daylight got in the way of making compositional decisions and even exposure settings.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 Review at DC Resource
Posted on May 8, 2008
DC Resource has published a review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 is quite an impressive package. It’s not perfect, but it’s arguably the best camera in the “compact” ultra zoom class. From its 28 - 280 mm lens to its 720p movie mode, the TZ5 can do just about everything.
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Next TimeShoot - May 9th @ 12pm ET
Posted on May 7, 2008
Are you interested in Photowalking, but don’t know anyone like Thomas Hawk or Rich Legg to walk with? Consider TimeShooting.
If you want to join in on the next TimeShoot on Friday, May 9, 2008, read the following message from Shawn King, the man behind TimeShooting: Read more
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Aperture Plug-Ins: Nik Viveza in the Wild
Posted on May 7, 2008
Today, Nik Software released its Viveza plug-in out into the wild for Apple’s Aperture 2.1. The Viveza plug-in is the first big step into localized image editing directly to RAW images. Previously, users of programs like Aperture and Lightroom were forced to make full image edits in the RAW editor and then export a TIFF or other format to Photoshop for localized image edits. Aperture 2.1 has allowed photographers to take RAW editing to this next level. Read more
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Nikon D10
Posted on May 7, 2008
The rumor mill is starting to firm up a bit for the fall line up. On the Canon end of things, we’re seeing the 5D Mark II as a solid front runner for release, as well as a possible update to the 1D Mark III with a Canon 1D Mark IIIn or Mark IV. On the Nikon side of the coin, we’ve seen a load of rumors point toward a Nikon D90 and D3X, with the D90 being a follow up to the D80 and the D3X a an all-but-confirmed 24 megapixel full frame flagship camera.
Recent days, however, have seen rumors surface of a Nikon D10. Thom Hogan, who (as I’ve quoted before) has a good ear to the ground for Nikon gear, has eluded to the possibility of a mid-grade full frame Nikon D10 coming as well. Of course, this is still in rumor mode; however, the D10 would be positioned in Nikon’s lineup at a spot above the D300 and below the D3. The D10 would compete more directly with Canon’s 5D (and, perhaps, 5D Mark II). Read more
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Sony A300 Review at Camera Labs
Posted on May 7, 2008
Camera Labs has posted a full review of the 10.1 megapixel Sony A300.
The Sony Alpha A300 is a feature-packed DSLR with a compelling price tag. With built-in stabilisation, Live View and a flip-out screen, it ticks the boxes of most new DSLR buyers. Sony’s fuss-free Live View is also arguably the best implementation yet for general consumers. It’s quick, quiet and offers uncompromised auto-focusing performance.
For the latest news and reviews, check out Photography Bay’s Sony A300 page.
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Canon Rebel XSi Review at Steve’s Digicams
Posted on May 6, 2008
Steve’s Digicams has posted a review of the new 12.2 megapixel Canon Rebel XSi.
The XSi’s image quality is excellent, and has improved at high ISO settings over the former model. Images were consistently well exposed with natural color saturation and accurate white balance. When shooting portrait style photos, skin tones were also very pleasant. Noise is absent from test images shot at ISO 100 and ISO 200, barely detectable in shadow areas at ISO 400 and 800, and noticeable in shadow areas at ISO 1600, but these images are still very usable.
For more news, reviews and info on the XSi, check out Photography Bay’s Canon Rebel XSi Reviews and Resources.
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Nikon D300 Review at Photoxels
Posted on May 6, 2008
Photoxels has posted a review of the Nikon D300.
You get superb handling, exceptional performance, a large, bright and clear optical viewfinder, a body sealed against dust and mositure, and excellent image quality with low noise and preserved detail up to ISO 800. Noise that is present at higher ISOs is Luminance noise and gives pictures a film-like grain appearance.
Click here for more Nikon D300 reviews and news.
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