Feb 07
Feb 07
CNN is reporting that “more than 40 photographs owned by the descendants of Edward Weston will go on the auction block in April.”
Read the full story here.
Feb 07
Here’s a slideshow from my recent trip to Puerto Rico. It was put together on Flickr and embedded here using FlickrSlidr.
I just thought Flickrslidr was cool and wanted to share it with you all.
Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.
Feb 07
Over at the Luminous Landscape, there is a very nice “review” of the newest Nikon DSLRs. Very casual read and very informative.
Feb 07
I found this initially at the Strobist blog. Seems like they had a good time. Very cool idea about getting photogs together.
1/24/2008
Chase Jarvis RAW: Seattle Flickr Roundup
We all have that 6th sense that tells us when somethin’ is up. Well, let me tell you, the aspiring/hobbyist photographer community in Seattle is completely on fire. Given a few more pocket wizards, some strobes and a D40 or two and they might take over the world.
THE BACKSTORY: Not long ago my 6th sense started pinging me about the amateur/hobbyist photography scene in Seattle: it was everywhere I turned. These days, camera shops are jammed with people geeking out on pro-sumer dSLRs, photo classes are bursting at the seams, and there are flashes popping everywhere… Strangely, photography seems to be on everyone’s mind, not unlike grunge rock was in the early 90’s. Certainly, being a professional photographer, my perspective on this is tainted, however one thing is for sure: those aspiring photogs whose paths I do cross now and then are VERY focused (pun intended ;), driven, and genuinely passionate about the craft. It’s an amazing energy that I have been excited to watch from a distance - up till recently.”
To read more, click the link below.
(Via Chase Jarvis Blog: Chase Jarvis RAW: Seattle Flickr Roundup)
Nov 02
Camera RAW files need love too, you know. Here are some links to Apple and Adobe documents stating exactly which camera raw formats Aperture and Lightroom/ACR are supported.
Apple supported raw formats
Adobe supported raw formats
Helpful to determine which camera is supported by which program. Important because of the new Leopard update.
Oct 17
Read this entry from an anonymous photo editor/reviewer over at ShutterStock. Being a photo editor myself in a past life, I certainly resonate with what this person is talking about. At least when I was editing, I was dealing with images from professionals (supposedly) and didn’t come across that many shots of badly lit Chinese food or dead birds. Actually, come to think of it, I did come across many stupid and poorly executed images shot by people who should know better.
Since I am also now submitting to agencies like the one this person is working for, I am taking in what they are saying about the subject matter of the images they are receiving. It’s like, now that there are all these microstock agencies about, stock photography is like the Wild West where people think that anything goes. Of course, this isn’t true and all these agencies want are good images. Maybe it’ll teach these agencies that they need good photographers and not just anyone with a camera.
Oh, and this story has nothing to do with cat vomit. It just seemed appropriate.
Oct 12
From CNet:
Nikon to expand full-frame SLR line
Posted by Stephen Shankland
SAN FRANCISCO–It looks like Nikon, having followed Canon into the market for high-end SLRs with full-frame image sensors, will continue the effort by offering lower-end models as well.
Nikon’s $5,000 D3 camera, announced in August and due to go on sale in November, employs a sensor the size of a full frame of 35mm film. These FX-sized sensors offer higher sensitivity and a broader field of view than the smaller DX sensors Nikon has used in its SLRs until now. Nikon will develop new DX-based cameras, but the company will flesh out its FX line as well, said Steve Heiner, senior technical manager of Nikon SLR marketing.
“I think you’ll see other FX products. It’s a sensor size we’re committed to,” Heiner said at a meeting here with reporters.
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Read the full article here.
All I can say is w00t!!!!!! and it’s about f–king time!
Oct 08
Mamiya is bringing out their new 645ZD Digital Camera System for $9,999. It comes with the Mamiya 645AFD II camera body, an 80mm f/2.8 AF lens, and the ZD22 digital back. All in all, it sounds like a great deal to me. They are also throwing in a copy of Adobe’s Lightroom, just to sweeten the deal a bit.
Read the full product release here.
Oh, and I wouldn’t worry about that noise about Mamiya throwing in the towel. Just read this.
Oct 08
