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11 August, 2012 – Pimping Out the RX100

25 Aug

One thing that the amazing Sony RX100 needs to improve its handling is a grip. Richard Franiec makes some of the best small camera grips around, and I review his latest offering for the small Sony as well as another must-have accessory in Pimping Out Your RX100.

 This Contest Ends Next Week!

   

Sales always slow down in the summer. We wanted to do something to motivate you to spend a bit, here on your favourite web site.

So, we’re doing a give-away. Every order for one of our download videos – tutorials as well as Video Journals, entitles you to a chance to win a new Olympus O-MD E-M5 camera, one of the hottest cameras of the year.

This contest is open to anyone, anywhere in the world. All you need to do is purchase something. Come on. Don’t just sit there – make a purchase and become eligible to win!
 

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14 August, 2012 – Tokina 300mm Mirror Lens for MFT – A Hands-On Review

25 Aug

Mirror lenses have been around since the 1950’s. Some are better than others, but they never are really up to the quality of a good prime of comparable focal length, or even a decent zoom.

But their small size and comparative low cost keep them popular among some photographers, and their unique "drawing" ability appeals to some.

Lens maker Tokina had just released a 300mm F6.3 Macro Mirror lens for Micro Four Thirds, and I have just field tested this new lens on my Olympus OM-D E-M5. My review is now online.

 

 This Contest Ends August 15

   

Sales always slow down in the summer. We wanted to do something to motivate you to spend a bit, here on your favourite web site.

So, we’re doing a give-away. Every order for one of our download videos – tutorials as well as Video Journals, entitles you to a chance to win a new Olympus O-MD E-M5 camera, one of the hottest cameras of the year.

This contest is open to anyone, anywhere in the world. All you need to do is purchase something. Come on. Don’t just sit there – make a purchase and become eligible to win!

 

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The Luminous Landscape – What’s New

 
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14 August, 2012 – Tokina 300mm Mirror Lens for MFT – A Hands-On Review

25 Aug

Mirror lenses have been around since the 1950’s. Some are better than others, but they never are really up to the quality of a good prime of comparable focal length, or even a decent zoom.

But their small size and comparative low cost keep them popular among some photographers, and their unique "drawing" ability appeals to some.

Lens maker Tokina had just released a 300mm F6.3 Macro Mirror lens for Micro Four Thirds, and I have just field tested this new lens on my Olympus OM-D E-M5. My review is now online.

 

 This Contest Ends August 15

   

Sales always slow down in the summer. We wanted to do something to motivate you to spend a bit, here on your favourite web site.

So, we’re doing a give-away. Every order for one of our download videos – tutorials as well as Video Journals, entitles you to a chance to win a new Olympus O-MD E-M5 camera, one of the hottest cameras of the year.

This contest is open to anyone, anywhere in the world. All you need to do is purchase something. Come on. Don’t just sit there – make a purchase and become eligible to win!

 

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The Luminous Landscape – What’s New

 
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16 August, 2012 – Draw Winner Announced

25 Aug

The winner of our Summer Madness Giveaway has been announced. It is Patrick Eozenou of Washington DC. Contratulations Patrick. Your Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera body will be on its way to you this week.

 

   

 "Every time I go back to a module I had already seen, I learn additional things.  I have never seen tutorials that have the excellent mix of what the features are, 
how to use them, enough of the under-the-hood information 
and concepts so that I can utilize the features creatively and efficiently, 
and just enough humor to keep the motivation level high.  Wow!"


 

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18 July, 2012 – Improbable Leviathan – The Kebler Pass Aspen Grove, by Miles Hecker

25 Aug

Did you know that a grove of Aspen is a single organism? I didn’t – at least not until I read Mile’s Hecker’s latest geotagged location essay Improbable Leviathan – The Kebler Pass Aspen Grove. 

     

"You and Jeff did it again!  A great series of videos.

I’ve watched the earlier Camera to Print series as well as the LR 2 & 3 videos and as usual, I learned
new technique and ideas even though I’ve been behind a camera for 45 years.

Additionally, the rapport you two have is most engaging, enjoyable, and totally different than the sterile video tutorials from others (I’m afflicted with being a visual learner). 

Again, a great series of videos that have helped me grow once again."

 

 

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The Luminous Landscape – What’s New

 
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20 August, 2012 – Are Museums Destroying Art?

25 Aug

Many photographers find visiting art museums to be inspirational. But there is another type of photographer – trophy hunting tourists and school kids – who are destroying not just the pleasure of a museum visit, but likely also the art itself.

Find out more in Mark Dubovoy‘s most recent essay – Are Museums Destrying Art?

 

   

 "Every time I go back to a module I had already seen, I learn additional things.  I have never seen tutorials that have the excellent mix of what the features are, 
how to use them, enough of the under-the-hood information 
and concepts so that I can utilize the features creatively and efficiently, 
and just enough humor to keep the motivation level high.  Wow!"


 

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The Luminous Landscape – What’s New

 
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25 August, 2012 – Learning About Photography from Classical Music

25 Aug

Yes, I care as much about new gear and technology as you do. But, I also try to regularly publish essays on "photography" – you know, that thing we do with our shiny new toys to gives them purpose.

Today’s essay by contributor Mark Schacter is titled Everything That’s Important in Photography I Learned from Classical Music.

 

     

"You and Jeff did it again!  A great series of videos.

I’ve watched the earlier Camera to Print series as well as the LR 2 & 3 videos and as usual, I learned 
new technique and ideas even though I’ve been behind a camera for 45 years.

Additionally, the rapport you two have is most engaging, enjoyable, and totally different than the sterile video tutorials from others (I’m afflicted with being a visual learner). 

Again, a great series of videos that have helped me grow once again."


 

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The Luminous Landscape – What’s New

 
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24 July, 2012 – Landscape Astrophotography

06 Aug

The night has always fascinated photographers. Night-time urban photography presents its own challenges. But with a bit of work, and some easy-to-master technique, combining landscape and astrophotography opens up a new world of possabilities.

Find out more in Landscape Astrophotography, by Manel Soria.

 

  

Sales always slow down in the summer. We wanted to do something to motivate you to spend a bit, here on your favourite web site.

So, we’re doing a give-away. Every order for one of our download videos – tutorials as well as Video Journals, entitles you to a chance to win a new Olympus O-MD E-M5 camera, one of the hottest cameras of the year.

This contest is open to anyone, anywhere in the world. All you need to do is purchase something. Come on. Don’t just sit there – make a purchase and become eligible to win!

 

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The Luminous Landscape – What’s New

 
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30 July, 2012 – Why Personal Style is Important

05 Aug

Does your photography display a personal style? Our regular columnist Alain Briot looks at this question in his latest essay, Why Personal Style is Important.

Alain has a new training DVD on the way and this brief essay is a teaser for that.

 

   

 "Every time I go back to a module I had already seen, I learn additional things.  I have never seen tutorials that have the excellent mix of what the features are, 
how to use them, enough of the under-the-hood information 
and concepts so that I can utilize the features creatively and efficiently, 
and just enough humor to keep the motivation level high.  Wow!"

 

 

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The Luminous Landscape – What’s New

 
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4 August, 2012 – Industry Insights – From Past to Future

05 Aug

Companies are like people, they have personalities. Some are slow and methodical, other aggressive and adventurous. 

During my recent hospitalization I had lots of opportunity to ponder the state of the industry that I have been working in and following for the past several decades. Some observations on a few of the major industry players titled Industry Insights – From Past to Future is now online

   

Sales always slow down in the summer. We wanted to do something to motivate you to spend a bit, here on your favourite web site.

So, we’re doing a give-away. Every order for one of our download videos – tutorials as well as Video Journals, entitles you to a chance to win a new Olympus O-MD E-M5 camera, one of the hottest cameras of the year.

This contest is open to anyone, anywhere in the world. All you need to do is purchase something. Come on. Don’t just sit there – make a purchase and become eligible to win!


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The Luminous Landscape – What’s New

 
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