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Photography Bay Forum » Recent Posts http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ Digital Camera Review, News and Rumors Forum en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:03:23 +0000 chengx225 on "The best debate: Mac vs. PC" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=140#post-386 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:45:01 +0000 chengx225 386@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ bump.. chengx225 on "The best debate: Mac vs. PC" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=140#post-385 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:52:51 +0000 chengx225 385@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ I am an amateur photographer who loves everything about photography. Recently, I've been thinking about getting a new computer and am pondering whether to go with a PC or a Mac. I've always grown up using PCs and am pretty tech-savvy. Especially with computers. Although I'm very comfortable with PCs, I've been itching to try my luck at Macs, especially because of their emphasis on media and arts (photography). Additionally, I'm tired of dealing with slow PCs that are prone to crashing while I'm editing my photos. Do you prefer either/or? If so, why? I know it's a personal choice but I would enjoy reading an article about this topic on here as well as hearing different responses from the Photography Bay community. Thanks! Eric on "Batter fault with Sony Movica Digital Camera" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=139#post-384 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:53:33 +0000 Eric 384@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ Peter, Does it stay on for the same amount of time every time, or does it vary? Is the battery new? Is it possible to power the camera with an AC connection? I'm thinking a short, an old battery, bad power connection, or the like. I'm just spitballing ideas here; however, if it's internal, that could be a real pain. Photoforum on "Kaboom ! (Lightning photo)" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=107#post-383 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:18:04 +0000 Photoforum 383@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ Nice capture. Well done. Photoforum on "Cheerleader Photo - UT and Florida" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=47#post-382 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:15:59 +0000 Photoforum 382@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ Adorable photo. Great shot Eric. Peter Johnson on "Batter fault with Sony Movica Digital Camera" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=139#post-381 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:27:09 +0000 Peter Johnson 381@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ Recently aquiring a Sony Movira MVC-FD33 Digital Camera in mint condition I am having trouble turning it on! With a fully charged NP F550 battery fitted the camera works perfectly, showing the start up menu for a few enuseconds and then turns itself off! Can any one suggest why, and how to cure the fault, if fault it is! Thanks Peter Johnson customminds on "1 photo every 15 minutes, every day - houston texas" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=138#post-380 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:33:08 +0000 customminds 380@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ I spent a while planning this out and it seems to be working. Critiques welcome!! Basically 1 Nikon camera tethered to a computer, updating a scene of downtown houston every 15 minutes all day, every day. Here's the link; <a href="http://www.customminds.com/texascityscape/" rel="nofollow">http://www.customminds.com/texascityscape/</a> ----------------------------------- Problems I am experiencing; I am shooting through a thick glass, so there is a bit of ghosting in specific areas. The camera auto settings are causing white balance issues and bleaching / too much darkening over the course of a day. due to my batch processing, i have to delete the photo before reposting the new one. a 2 second delay between picture posts can be noticed if you hit refresh at the right time. ----------------------------------- Benefits of this format; In my opinion it seems to be better than normal webcam updates. With unlimited bandwidth you can technically post a 20 megapixel image of ____ at intervals on the fly. Eric on "Sony A850, A900 and Canon 5D Mark II ISO Comparisons" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=137#post-379 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:54:40 +0000 Eric 379@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ In these 100% crops, I looked at the same scene as in the original ISO comparison of the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/646525-REG/Sony_DSLRA850__Alpha_alpha_DSLR_.html/BI/1141/KBID/1447">Sony A850</a>, <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/582654-REG/Sony_DSLR_A900_Alpha_DSLR_A900_SLR_Digital.html/BI/1141/KBID/1447">Sony A900</a> and <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/583953-REG/Canon_2764B003_EOS_5D_Mark_II.html/BI/1141/KBID/1447">Canon 5D Mark II</a> cameras <a href="http://www.photographybay.com/2009/11/08/sony-a850-a900-canon-5d-mark-ii-iso-comparisons/">found here</a>. Then only difference is here we have a comparison of the various noise reduction settings. <img src="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/709905011_7e8pT-O.jpg"> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706551477_Snep9-O.jpg">Sony A850 ISO 1600 Low NR Original</a> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706569904_nCufh-O.jpg">Sony A900 ISO 1600 Low NR Original</a> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706513970_scYip-O.jpg">Canon 5D Mark II ISO 1600 Low NR Original</a> <img src="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/709905090_o64Qb-O.jpg"> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706552795_mxhy5-O.jpg">Sony A850 ISO 3200 Low NR Original</a> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706571008_tXceW-O.jpg">Sony A900 ISO 3200 Low NR Original</a> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706515917_YoMwV-O.jpg">Canon 5D Mark II ISO 3200 Low NR Original</a> <img src="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/709905196_TGJyc-O.jpg"> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706554206_7pK26-O.jpg">Sony A850 ISO 6400 Low NR Original</a> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706572214_f83po-O.jpg">Sony A900 ISO 6400 Low NR Original</a> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706518431_JFNyr-O.jpg">Canon 5D Mark II ISO 6400 Low NR Original</a> <img src="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/709905290_Rbjsp-O.jpg"> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706555313_WAQTv-O.jpg">Sony A850 ISO 1600 Normal NR Original</a> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706573218_Xo5Kb-O.jpg">Sony A900 ISO 1600 Normal NR Original</a> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706522196_oNYXg-O.jpg">Canon 5D Mark II ISO 1600 Standard NR Original</a> <img src="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/709905384_UcmBr-O.jpg"> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706556519_GPnhs-O.jpg">Sony A850 ISO 3200 Normal NR Original</a> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706574349_n4sGV-O.jpg">Sony A900 ISO 3200 Normal NR Original</a> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706523329_9poeY-O.jpg">Canon 5D Mark II ISO 3200 Standard NR Original</a> <img src="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/709905453_XqbwL-O.jpg"> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706557997_CCNbM-O.jpg">Sony A850 ISO 6400 Normal NR Original</a> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706575471_Yqfr7-O.jpg">Sony A900 ISO 6400 Normal NR Original</a> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706524965_uzgci-O.jpg">Canon 5D Mark II ISO 6400 Standard NR Original</a> <img src="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/709904752_GEis2-O.jpg"> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706559091_eRxT6-O.jpg">Sony A850 ISO 1600 High NR Original</a> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706576314_Z3umS-O.jpg">Sony A900 ISO 1600 High NR Original</a> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706528302_2Hndn-O.jpg">Canon 5D Mark II ISO 1600 Strong NR Original</a> <img src="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/709904847_DU4Ao-O.jpg"> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706560419_3aVZw-O.jpg">Sony A850 ISO 3200 High NR Original</a> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706577550_gdGxW-O.jpg">Sony A900 ISO 3200 High NR Original</a> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706529414_KJSPU-O.jpg">Canon 5D Mark II ISO 3200 Strong NR Original</a> <img src="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/709904943_aEkbV-O.jpg"> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706561619_pvzWg-O.jpg">Sony A850 ISO 6400 High NR Original</a> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706578698_gqzxT-O.jpg">Sony A900 ISO 6400 High NR Original</a> <a href="http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/706530859_rDsS3-O.jpg">Canon 5D Mark II ISO 6400 Strong NR Original</a> prettiwitty on "Film vs dSLR Nikon Lenses" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=136#post-378 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:12:54 +0000 prettiwitty 378@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ We have several Nikon lenses for our Nikon film camera (for the life of me I can't remember the model now). Ihave been told the film lenses will not work with the dSLR cameras. Is that true? We were thinking of the conversion over If they will not work from the film to dSLR, how would one trade them ?? Also, what is a good close-up (macro) lens for the Canon dSLR? (we have one of them). By close up, I mean 1:1 style. Thanks thierrydehove on "Bug with my 580EXII ?" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=133#post-374 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:34:22 +0000 thierrydehove 374@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ Hi Guys I just got this flash and the ST-E2 for my Canon 5D mark II and I can not set up my flash to ETTL, it stays to TTL. and I can not use it as a slave with my transmitter Please let me know what do I need to do ? Thanks a lot in advance T Eric on "Corrupted Files on Dropped Western Dig.Passport ELite" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=131#post-372 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:51:48 +0000 Eric 372@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ Gosh Kim. That sounds like a tough one. I've never heard the words forensic retrieval and inexpensive sit well with each other. My best guess would have been with Western Digital. I hope you find the help you are looking for. Canonite Chick Kim on "Corrupted Files on Dropped Western Dig.Passport ELite" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=131#post-371 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:20:19 +0000 Canonite Chick Kim 371@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ Does anyone know of anyone who does inexpensive data retrieval. We did Scanrite twice and it pulled up nothing. It ran the software for a whole month, read data, then when we went to view the data it was reading, there were no images to speak of. Western Dig. will send it out to forensic retreival for 2K. Everyone else is around 500 - 4K! I don't have ANY of that kind of money. My husb. and 1, between us both have 1 job. Can anyone help? The CF cards have been formated and reformatted and used and used and I tried using Scan Disk retrieval software and pulled off 3 images, the rest were damaged or simply not there. Thanks guys. Anyone have any suggestions? I have 500 GB of images which I was backing up, and it dropped on the floor and damaged the hard drive. Anyone, please help?? Eric on "What kind of hot shoe adapter would recommend for a Canon Rebel T1i?" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=127#post-368 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:04:59 +0000 Eric 368@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ I'd say one of these two: Wein SSHSHS Safe-Sync Hot Shoe to Hot Shoe #W990560 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009UU18/" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009UU18/</a> or Canon TTL Hot Shoe Adapter <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Canon-TTL-Hot-Shoe-Adapter/dp/B00004WCG7" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Canon-TTL-Hot-Shoe-Adapter/dp/B00004WCG7</a> Eric on "las vegas panoramas" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=128#post-367 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:02:00 +0000 Eric 367@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ Those are awesome. I love the Louis Vuiton store image. customminds on "las vegas panoramas" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=128#post-366 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:28:25 +0000 customminds 366@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ just sharing a few panoramas i took of the Las Vegas strip yesterday. <a href="http://www.customminds.com/cityscape/vegas/" rel="nofollow">http://www.customminds.com/cityscape/vegas/</a> enjoy! customminds on "Kaboom ! (Lightning photo)" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=107#post-365 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:27:26 +0000 customminds 365@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ thanks eric and superjohn! crica on "What kind of hot shoe adapter would recommend for a Canon Rebel T1i?" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=127#post-364 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:48:14 +0000 crica 364@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ I need a hot shoe adapter for my T1i and I'm afraid to burn my camera if I get a wrong one. I can't find the how much is the voltage for the hot shoe on that camera. Thanks for any help. Eric on "Photographers File Objections to Proposed Google Settlement" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=125#post-362 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:55:32 +0000 Eric 362@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ Photographers File Objections to Proposed Google Settlement PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP), joined by the Graphic Artists Guild, the Picture Archive Council of America, the North American Nature Photography Association, and several prominent individual photographers, has filed documents in opposition to the proposed settlement of the consolidated copyright infringement actions against Google instituted by the Authors Guild, Inc. and the Association of American Publishers, Inc. ASMP and the other trade associations represent thousands of photographers, graphic artists, and other copyright owners who assert that they were excluded from the process as well as from the proposed $125 million settlement. Earlier this year, ASMP published a statement expressing concerns about the class action settlement between authors, publishers and Google, and indicated its intention to file objections. Since that time, the four professional associations have joined forces, working together to oppose the settlement which excludes photographers and graphic artists from millions of dollars in payment, as well as from participation in future revenues to be generated by Google under the proposed settlement. ASMP Executive Director Eugene Mopsik said, “ASMP believes that the proposed settlement has far-reaching consequences for the work product and livelihoods of creators of visual images. Through this filing, we hope to stop a settlement that would hurt our members and those of our sister organizations, and to participate in obtaining a fair and equitable solution.”According to the filing, the Proposed Settlement purports to serve both the public interest and the interests of the class members as well as Google, but it would, in fact, serve the financial interests of only a select few while irrevocably damaging the interests of others. ASMP General Counsel Victor Perlman said, “The vast majority of photographers and graphic artists, whose works have been and continue to be digitized by Google without authorization, and who have been members of the plaintiffs’ class since June 2006, would neither receive compensation for past infringement nor any benefit going forward.” Perlman added, “The visual arts community has copyright interests at stake that are just as important as the copyright interests of authors and publishers that this Proposed Settlement is designed to protect.” The documents filed by ASMP will be available at <a href="http://www.asmp.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.asmp.org</a> Founded in 1944, ASMP is the leader in promoting photographers’ rights, providing education in better business practices, producing business publications for photographers, and helping to connect purchasers with professional photographers. ASMP has 39 chapters across the country and its 7,000 members include many of the world’s foremost photographers. More information is available at <a href="http://www.asmp.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.asmp.org</a> The Graphic Artist Guild promotes and protects the social, economic and professional interests of its members. More information at <a href="http://www.graphicartistsguild.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.graphicartistsguild.org</a> Founded in 1951, PACA, the Picture Archive Council of America, represents the vital interests of image archives of every size, from individual photographers to large corporations, who license images for commercial reproduction. PACA leads advocacy, education, and communication efforts on copyright and standard business practices that affect the image licensing industry. More information at <a href="http://www.pacaoffice.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.pacaoffice.org</a> NANPA, the North American Nature Photography Association, is the first and premiere association in North America committed solely to serving the field of nature photography. More information at <a href="http://www.nanpa.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.nanpa.org</a> Eric on "Canon “Why Do You Love Football” Photo Challenge" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=124#post-361 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:54:36 +0000 Eric 361@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ Canon U.S.A., The Pro Football Hall of Fame and Archie Manning Kick Off the “Why Do You Love Football” Photo Challenge Grand Prize Winner Will Be Awarded a Trip for Four to Super Bowl XLIV and Winning Photo Could Be Displayed in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Product Donation to be made to NFL Youth Education Towns (NFL YETs) LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Canon U.S.A., Inc, a leader in digital imaging, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame are inviting football fans to express their love for football through photography and submit their best youth football photos in the “Why Do You Love Football” Photo Challenge. The image of a playful catch in the backyard or a game-winning score in the final seconds of a youth football game could earn the winning photographer a trip to attend Super Bowl XLIV in South Florida, the 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Celebration and have their photo on display in the Pro Football Hall of Fame for one year. New to this year’s program is Canon’s support of the NFL’s Youth Education Towns (NFL YETs) across the country. Built in Super Bowl host cities as lasting legacies of the game, the 15 NFL YETs are education and recreation centers committed to making a positive, lasting difference in the lives of children. In honor of all photos submitted into the contest, Canon will donate $150,000 worth of products, including EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR Cameras, PIXMA MP560 Wireless Photo All-In-One Printers and VIXIA High-Definition Camcorders, to the NFL YET Centers, while also educating NFL YET Center staff and students in the art of photography and digital imaging. “Canon is proud to continue to build upon its long-standing sponsorship of the NFL by lending our support to the NFL’s YET afterschool centers,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. “We strongly believe in education, not only in photography but all aspects of life. NFL YETs do a tremendous job of inspiring youth in their communities and we hope to help foster the next generation of photographers and community leaders.” “We’re thrilled that Canon has chosen to support the NFL Youth Education Towns,” said Lynda Hamilton, Manager of NFL Charities. “The donation of the product, along with the hands-on training, will expose children to a life-long hobby which will continue to educate, empower and inspire them for years to come.” The nationwide amateur photo contest features two categories; “Action” and “Feature.” The “Action” category focuses on any image that captures football action during game play, while the “Feature” category comprises any football imagery outside of game action on the field. In addition to the adult division, there will be a contest for teens, ages 13-18 as well. Parents, family members and friends are encouraged to enter up to 10 of their favorite youth football photos from September 3, 2009 to December 2, 2009 by visiting <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/nfl" rel="nofollow">http://www.usa.canon.com/nfl</a> and following the online entry instructions. A judging panel consisting of Archie Manning, former NFL quarterback and father of two Super Bowl MVP quarterbacks; Peter Read Miller, Canon Explorer of Light and Sports Illustrated photographer; and other prominent staff photographers and photo editors will determine the group of 14 finalists in each division. The voting will then be turned over to the fans who can vote for their favorite photo from December 21, 2009 until January 8, 2010, via the contest Web site listed above, with the Grand Prize winner being crowned in early January. “Being involved in Canon’s ‘Why Do You Love Football’ Photo Challenge is something I really enjoy,” said former NFL quarterback Archie Manning. “This is my fourth year as a judge and I continue to be amazed by the quality of photographs we receive year after year and know these fans will look back in the years to come and cherish the memories they’ve captured. I still flip through my old photos and they never fail to bring me back to some of the greatest moments of my life.” About Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon U.S.A., Inc. is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked third overall in the U.S. in 2008†, with global revenues of US $45 billion, is listed as number four in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine's World’s Most Admired Companies 2009 list, and is on the 2008 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei – “all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future” – Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/kyosei" rel="nofollow">http://www.usa.canon.com/kyosei</a>. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/RSS" rel="nofollow">http://www.usa.canon.com/RSS</a> . †Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office. All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners. Eric on "X-Rite Unveils EasyTrax" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=123#post-360 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:53:31 +0000 Eric 360@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ X-Rite Unveils EasyTrax, Printing Industry’s Most Affordable Semi-Automated Scanning Solution for Process Control Within Color Workflows Feature-rich press side color control and ISO/G7 standards compliance now within reach of small to mid-size process printers GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ: XRIT), the world leader in color management, measurement and communication technologies, today unveiled EasyTrax, the industry’s most affordable, semi-automated press-side color scanning solution. Combining a rich feature set with affordable pricing, and seamless integration with X-Rite’s extensive range of prepress and pressroom color solutions, EasyTrax provides an easy-to-use solution to meet the color management and process control needs of small to mid-size printers around the world. With an entry-level price starting at $10,995 (USMSRP), EasyTrax brings affordable process control to commercial offset or folding carton packaging printers with smaller format color presses (from 20” up to 40”), or those working in a primarily process color environment (2 to 6 colors). It is ideally suited for printers who wish to regularly monitor press runs to ensure they precisely match their customers’ quality requirements, and meet industry specifications and standards. “With EasyTrax, X-Rite now offers a best of breed color control solution for every type of sheet-fed printing workflow, from inspiration to production, regardless of the size of customer, their budget, or their level of color process control expertise,” comments Laura Pursley, senior product manager for pressroom solutions at X-Rite. For customers with older presses, EasyTrax can extend the life of their presses by introducing automation and increasing efficiency. It is ideal for customers who have, until now, been relying on handheld technology to do spot checks. Taking the next step in automation with EasyTrax will allow them to move from simple trouble shooting to a more disciplined process control. EasyTrax also offers a much-needed solution for printers located in price sensitive but fast growing markets such as Latin America, China, India and Eastern Europe. EasyTrax simplifies the regular monitoring of press runs by measuring color bars press-side to give users fast and highly accurate density and spectral measurement data, leading to faster make ready and predictable, repeatable results. Designed with simple installation and ease-of-use in mind, EasyTrax offers easy set up, easy alignment, and can be used with little to no training, making it a highly efficient tool for press operators at any level. “EasyTrax is better than any other system we have used. It is fast, in-depth and delivers accurate results every time. The results of the scan are easy to read and any adjustment can be made quickly. The fact that the measuring board can fit on any console means that we can carry out our measurement right on the press, without having to walk to a separate unit, which would make alterations a lot slower. We have also found the software to be very intuitive and easy to use,” comments Nick Clarke, managing director of Clarkeprint, one of the UK’s foremost innovators in print supply and EasyTrax beta customer. “The X-Rite EasyTrax semi-automated scanning solution is a great tool for our short and long run book cover manufacturing process. We are excited that it quickly targets color and uses fewer materials to achieve a fast, multiple color set up,” Mike Arrowood, project team leader, Color House Graphics, a privately owned book manufacturer and EasyTrax beta customer located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Based on X-Rite’s proven color measurement technology, EasyTrax is compatible with X-Rite’s extensive range of prepress and pressroom solutions, and includes the PANTONE® Digital Libraries. Available in multiple press sizes from 20” to 40”, EasyTrax comes with a measurement board for easy installation on existing consoles. EasyTrax’s measurement board includes black backing so users can achieve or maintain ISO certification. Support for ISO standards and G7 Process Control is available for EasyTrax as an option for customers who want to maximize their process control efficiency by printing to international standards. These features will help process color printers work to ISO targets using specific ISO inks and paper stocks. Available in spectral or density models, the new system boasts a number of unique productivity-enhancing features including: * Error detection to alert to a mis-aligned color bar ensuring accurate measurements every time * Measurement speed of 150mm/sec – faster than handheld and other semi-automated devices – saves make ready time and gets to the correct color faster. * Easy to use software displays attributes like density, dot gain, print contrast; acts as a central location to store all information and later, generate reports. * Spectral and density readings from one measurement saves time but gives all necessary information for pressroom adjustments. * Software automatically evaluates readings against set tolerances so the users quickly know if they need to make adjustments to ink density. * The embedded covered calibration plaque is protected from dirt and dust to ensure that the system will maintain consistent accurate measurements. * Precise color bar alignment with laser and skew adjustment reduces make ready time and increases alignment accuracy. * Features robust file formats and software development options in order to allow connection to multiple closed loop and third party software solutions. EasyTrax also features a number of options, including: * A polarized version that allows for the system to take polarized density measurements in the same scan as measuring un-polarized color. * ISO and G7 support * Turnkey computer and touch screen Pricing and availability: EasyTrax will be unveiled to the public at the Print 09 exhibition (booth number 6939, McCormick Place, Chicago Illinois, September 11th-16th 2009). The new system will be available worldwide from X-Rite and its extensive network of resellers in Q4 2009 with a USMSRP starting at $10,995. About X-Rite (NASDAQ: XRIT) X-Rite is the global leader in color science and technology. The company, which now includes design industry color leader Pantone, Inc., develops, manufactures, markets and supports innovative color solutions through measurement systems, software, color standards and services. X-Rite’s expertise in inspiring, selecting, measuring, formulating, communicating and matching color helps users get color right the first time and every time, which translates to better quality and reduced costs. X-Rite serves a range of industries, including printing, packaging, photography, graphic design, video, automotive, paints, plastics, textiles, dental and medical. For further information, please visit <a href="http://www.xrite.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.xrite.com</a> Eric on "KODAK CCD Image Sensor Powers New LEICA M9 Digital Camera" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=122#post-359 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:52:26 +0000 Eric 359@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ Rochester, N.Y., Sept. 9 -- Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) is again supplying the CCD Image Sensors that lie at the heart of the latest digital camera from Leica Camera AG. The KODAK KAF-18500 Image Sensor was developed specifically for the newly announced LEICA M9, the latest member in Leica’s legendary M-series of cameras. Enabling a new generation of features and capabilities for this Rangefinder camera, the Kodak sensor provides full-frame image capture, increased resolution, and improved image quality compared to the image sensor used in the previous generation LEICA M8 camera. The M9 is now the fourth LEICA camera to utilize KODAK CCD Image Sensors, building on Kodak’s earlier support of the LEICA Digital Module-R, the LEICA M8 (Leica’s first digital Rangefinder camera), and the new LEICA S2 camera. “We are honored that Leica has again chosen Kodak to supply image sensors for their latest camera – the new M9,” said Chris McNiffe, General Manager of Kodak’s Image Sensor Solutions group. “This new sensor is the latest example of Kodak’s continued commitment to support a broad range of imaging markets with high-performance image sensors that leverage Kodak’s most advanced CCD technology.” “In developing the M9 camera, we knew that Leica could not compromise on the quality we would offer to our customers,” said Rudi Spiller, CEO of Leica Camera AG. “By working once again with Kodak to supply the image sensor for this new camera, we helped to ensure that images from the M9 would meet the high expectations our customers have for this exciting new product.” With over 18-million pixels, the KODAK KAF-18500 Image Sensor enables a new level of image quality and performance for M-series customers. With an image capture area that matches the size of traditional 35mm film, M-series lenses can now be used without the imposition of artificial image cropping. Matching this larger image capture area with the Rangefinder’s unique optical design required a redesign of both the sensor’s pixel and microlens configuration compared to the sensor used in the M8 camera, which Kodak was able to achieve without compromising on Leica’s stringent image quality requirements. In addition, the sensor incorporates a new IR-absorbing cover glass as well as a new red color pigment for improved color fidelity and improved image quality. For additional information, please contact Image Sensor Solutions, Eastman Kodak Company at (585) 722-4385 or by email at <a href="mailto:imagers@kodak.com">imagers@kodak.com</a>. For more information on Kodak’s entire image sensor product line, please visit <a href="http://www.kodak.com/go/imagers" rel="nofollow">http://www.kodak.com/go/imagers</a>. About Eastman Kodak Company As the world's foremost imaging innovator, Kodak helps consumers, businesses, and creative professionals unleash the power of pictures and printing to enrich their lives. To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.kodak.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.kodak.com</a> and follow our blogs and more at <a href="http://www.kodak.com/go/followus" rel="nofollow">http://www.kodak.com/go/followus</a>. KODAK is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. 2009 Eric on "Google Analytics for Photographers: PhotoShelter Releases New Free Toolkit" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=121#post-358 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:51:02 +0000 Eric 358@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ Google Analytics for Photographers: PhotoShelter Releases New Free Toolkit Free e-book Helps Photographers Understand Their Website Traffic with Google’s Tools, Make Better Business Decisions NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PhotoShelter, the leader in websites and online tools for serious photographers, today released Google Analytics for Photographers, a free, downloadable kit designed to help photographers succeed online. This kit contains comprehensive guidance - specifically for photographers - on how to implement and make sense of Google's powerful tool for monitoring website traffic. The kit can be downloaded at: <a href="http://pa.photoshelter.com/ref/ANALYTICS" rel="nofollow">http://pa.photoshelter.com/ref/ANALYTICS</a> With the insights from Google Analytics, photographers can easily determine the best sources of website traffic, top performing marketing investments, search keywords used by visitors, most engaging content, why visitors are leaving, and more. Used properly, Google Analytics data can help photographers dramatically improve their website performance and make critical decisions that grow their businesses. "Smart photographers are realizing that a website is much more than just a digital portfolio where you show pretty pictures, but rather a powerful marketing tool that requires constant optimization,” said PhotoShelter CEO Allen Murabayashi. “When a photographer adds Google Analytics, they gain the same type of data that the world’s greatest marketing organizations are using to make their websites more effective. This free kit provides serious photographers with a simple guide to using Google Analytics for their websites.” Sponsored by Adorama Camera, <a href="http://www.adorama.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.adorama.com</a>, Google Analytics for Photographers includes several components. The primary content is PhotoShelter’s a 43-page, comprehensive e-book that explains how to install Google Analytics, how to read and interpret the data, key metrics to follow, and how to set benchmarks and goals for evaluating website performance. PhotoShelter also includes a quickstart guide, and a chart that demonstrates how to use Google Analytics to address five key marketing questions. In addition, PhotoShelter CEO Allen Murabayashi will deliver an ongoing series of Google Analytics for Photographers webinars – register here: <a href="http://pa.photoshelter.com/ref/WEBINARS" rel="nofollow">http://pa.photoshelter.com/ref/WEBINARS</a> This free kit follows PhotoShelter's earlier 2009 releases - The SEO Cookbook for Photography Websites, and the What Buyers Want Website Survey. All of PhotoShelter's 2009 free reports can be downloaded here: <a href="http://pa.photoshelter.com/ref/REPORTS" rel="nofollow">http://pa.photoshelter.com/ref/REPORTS</a> PhotoShelter’s easily customizable portfolio websites help photographers display and sell their work online, and adding Google Analytics can be done in less than one minute. In addition to advanced search engine optimization (SEO) tools, PhotoShelter websites feature e-commerce for selling stock photos, prints, and personal use downloads, unlimited galleries with flash slideshows, keyword search, advanced security, and many more rich features – all tied to a bulletproof archive and pro-strength back-end that supports workflow for serious photographers. About PhotoShelter PhotoShelter is the leader in portfolio websites, photo sales and archiving tools for photographers. Over 48,000 photographers worldwide use PhotoShelter to power their success online, with customizable website templates, searchable galleries, e-commerce capabilities, and bulletproof image storage. Photographers can create a professional PhotoShelter website in under five minutes, or customize PhotoShelter to power their existing website. A true solution designed to make the business of photography easier to manage - PhotoShelter offers security, global accessibility, and advanced marketing tools so photographers can make their images work harder for them. To join our community, visit <a href="http://www.photoshelter.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.photoshelter.com</a>. Owen Gailar on "First DSLR" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=118#post-357 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:56:33 +0000 Owen Gailar 357@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ Philber: Thanks! I'll look into both the 5D and 450D. I'm already considering the 40D. I don't think my CANON lenses will fit... Eric on "Horseman VCC Pro" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=120#post-356 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:33:29 +0000 Eric 356@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ Horseman VCC Pro for DSLRs Provides Full Bellows and Advanced Technical Movement Capabilities Turns DSLR into Large Format Type View Camera CONCORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Direct Source Marketing (DSM), the sole U.S. distributor of Horseman photo products for professionals and high-end consumers, today announced the Horseman VCC Pro, a hand-held view camera that offers full bellows function, a variety of technical movements, and gives a DSLR large format view camera functions. The VCC Pro is a breakthrough because it does the only thing DSLR’s can’t do -- technical movements. This allows professional photographers to handle technical movements ranging from tabletop shooting to landscape photography. “Technical movements are important in a digital SLR since bellows functions are one of the major attractions of large format photography,” stated Richard Dischler, President of DSM. Compact and lightweight, the new Horseman camera converter comes in models for Nikon and Canon Digital SLR’s. Both VCC models accept a wide variety of lenses and control depth of field and perspective, as well as utilize digital image stitching. Since the VCC is on revolving mount, you can easily switch between horizontal and vertical positions with a single turn of a knob. It can also be held or mounted on a tripod. The VCC Pro gives the end user control of both the front and rear standard and allows them to use tilt, swing, shift, fall, rise and any combination to increase or reduce depth of field and to correct perspective distortions -- even at the widest aperture -- from architectural, table top, food and commercial work to photography in restricted spaces. The rear standard is used for stitching images together and allows 30mm vertical and 40mm horizontal movements by the use of an ultra precise spindle drive. The VCC also provides four-frame stitching with a full size CCD or FX imager. This provides extremely high resolution image quality equivalent to that achieved by professional high end digital backs. Inaccuracies between successive pictures are held to an absolute minimum, making post-editing an easy task. Getting the image “right and tight” on capture allows far more creativity for the photographer. All additional software applications now can work far more effortlessly and creatively providing a true workflow solution. The VCC truly extends the function and creativity of the DSLR platforms. Horseman products are manufactured in Japan by Komamura Corporation. The Horseman VCC Pro will be available at professional photo dealers. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price is $1,999. superjohn on "Kaboom ! (Lightning photo)" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=107#post-355 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:53:36 +0000 superjohn 355@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ fantastic Philber on "First DSLR" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=118#post-354 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:20:52 +0000 Philber 354@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ Your requirements are not such that there is a straightforward "perfect" answer IMHO, Owen. You insist on high dynamic range, which is generally best in high-end DSLRs. Which contradicts your sensitivity to price. My suggestion: get a used camera, such as a Canon 5D. It is renowned for the quality of its RAW files, for its DR, for the ability one has to push the files in post processing. As you are already a Canon user, that might let you use some of your existing lenses, thus contributing to contain price. With the 5D you get absolutely top-notch IQ, even if the bells and whistles of the camera itself are obsolete. And no LiveView. If you are reluctant to go with a used cam, or if LiveView is a must, try to get one of the last Canon 40D. A perfectly good prosumer body, which many rate as having better DR as its successor 50D. And it being discontinued means that the street price offers great VFM. If you want a current model, Canon 450D is the way I would go. A very good sensor in a lightweight body. Of course you don't get pro-grade everything in this inexpensive camera. But IQ for the money is very, very good. Again, only Canon cameras in the hope that this saves you money on the lens side. Hope this helps. superjohn on "High End Nikon Lens Comparison" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=86#post-353 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:38:50 +0000 superjohn 353@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ obviously, Nikon has a slight edge in PQ and AF speed, but i am happy with my Sigma, and have adapted my style to its short comings superjohn on "D300S - disappointments" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=119#post-352 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:06:55 +0000 superjohn 352@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ D300S - disappointments 1. Viewing Multiple Images - Thumbnail Playback One option I liked about my D90 compared to D300, was the ability to view thumbnails sorted by date. Suprisingly, this feature is missing in D300S. I hope the firmware will add this back 2. Multi Selector The size and thickness of the Multi Selector and the OK button on the D300S is not as good as D90. Owen Gailar on "First DSLR" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=118#post-351 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:33:22 +0000 Owen Gailar 351@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ I'm about to go from Film to Digital. (My CANON A1 is showing its age) I currently scan my negs to a disk and PHOTOSHOP them. I make (at most) 18 x 24 enlargements from semi-cropped images. I want a camera that will reproduce scenes in deep forests with deep shadows and brightly lit aeas. Video is not wanted, but good, sharp images are. Live view, high dynamic range, a viewable histogram and RAW storage are needed. And price is very important. gembrook on "Teleconverter for KAF mount" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=116#post-349 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:07:08 +0000 gembrook 349@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ I am trying to get a Teleconverter to suit a Pentax KAF mount. I am not fussed if it is a 1.4x 1.7x or 2x anymore as anything is better than nothing. But I do want a quality one. Idealy Tamron or Pentax There are lots of aftermarket ones available, but I prefer a quality brand, but they seem to be discontinued. Sigma unfortunately has some compatability issues. Anonymous on "Where from I can get for Nikon" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=114#post-346 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:22:23 +0000 Anonymous 346@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ I need the following mount adapter for my Nikon D5000. 01.Fotodiox 52mm Macro Reverse Lens Mount Adapter for Nikon & 02.Fotodiox M42 Lens to Nikon F-mount Camera Adapter. But till now I could not find any places where from I can get the products in India. If somebody know the address then it will be very much helpful to me. Thanks Eric on "118 megapixel photo of Downtown Houston" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=110#post-345 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:40:30 +0000 Eric 345@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ Good work on the cityscape new shot. However, Junie really takes the cake. Great shots of her. Love the available light and shallow DOF. Eric on "Kaboom ! (Lightning photo)" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=107#post-344 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:35:35 +0000 Eric 344@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ Love the light trails on the freeway with the lightning. Very nice customminds. Eric on "Will Canon lenses (24-105mm f4) work on Nikon D700 body?" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=111#post-343 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:32:46 +0000 Eric 343@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ Hey fotofran, The Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens won't fit on your Nikon D700. While you may be able to find an adapter for the mounts somewhere, you won't be able to achieve autofocus on you D700. You need to be looking for a Nikon lens - something like the Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 would be a good alternative. <a href="http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/ProductDetail.page?pid=2164" rel="nofollow">http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/ProductDetail.page?pid=2164</a> customminds on "Kaboom ! (Lightning photo)" http://www.photographybay.com/forum/topic.php?id=107#post-342 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:01:08 +0000 customminds 342@http://www.photographybay.com/forum/ Thanks MayorG. :-)