Tag: 2012

  • 4 September, 2012 – Medium Format Image Quality from a sub-$1k Compact?

    Is the headline above hyperbole, or am I just laying out some troll bait? Neither actually. That’s why I put a question mark after it.

    The new Sigma DP2 Merrill is destined to be one of the most polarizing cameras in a while. It is not without its flaws (none terribly serious if IQ is your primary need), but it also produces some of the highest resolution images that I’ve seen short of a top-of-the-line DSLR with a 1st rate prime lens attached, or from a medium format back.

    What have I been smoking? Read my Sigma DP2 Merrill review and find out.

         

     "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!"


    The Luminous Landscape – What’s New

  • 8 August, 2012 – Dynamic Patience

    What role does patience play in your photography? Do you rush from one location to another? Do you contemplate and prepare, or do you count on chance?

    In his new essay, Dynamic Patience – The Essential Photographic Skill, photographer Bors Vesterby shares with us some insights on these questions.


    This Contest Ends in Just One 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!

     


    The Luminous Landscape – What’s New

  • 11 August, 2012 – Pimping Out the RX100

    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!
     


    The Luminous Landscape – What’s New

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

    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!

     


    The Luminous Landscape – What’s New

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

    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!

     


    The Luminous Landscape – What’s New

  • 16 August, 2012 – Draw Winner Announced

    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!
    "


     


    The Luminous Landscape – What’s New

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

    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."

     

     


    The Luminous Landscape – What’s New

  • 20 August, 2012 – Are Museums Destroying Art?

    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!
    "


     


    The Luminous Landscape – What’s New