Digital kamera guide - features

Remembering Some Basics

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:01:05 +0200

If you've been finding yourself photographically "stuck" then you may be able to find some inspiration by re-acquainting yourself with some of these simple ideas.

Shooting Landscapes by Moonlight

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:34:07 +0200

When the sun goes down, you don't have to stop your landscape shooting. See what a little moonlight can do when you employ these special low-light landscape shooting techniques.

Forcing Thumbnails to Rebuild in Bridge CS4

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:12:34 +0200

If you've been frustrated by Bridge CS4 occasionally neglecting to make thumbnails for raw files, this quick fix might help.

Better Workflow with Bridge CS4

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:18:08 +0100

I've tried lots of different approaches to digital photo workflow, and have finally found one that works great for the way I like to organize and edit. Bridge CS4 is, for me, the ideal photo workflow tool, and reason enough to upgrade to the CS4 package. Check out why in this discussion of my Bridge CS4-based photo workflow.

Resize and Mail

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:25:40 +0100

Mac users, use this free AppleScript applet to automatically resize your images for emailing. Just drop an image(s) onto the script and they'll automatically be resized and attached to a new message in Mail.

Build Yourself a Faster Mac

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:17:28 +0200

If you've been needing to upgrade your Mac-based image editing workstation, then you might consider building a machine from scratch. Using off-the-shelf parts, you can construct a Mac that delivers high-end performance at a fraction of the price. Read on for details...

Batch Converting DNGs to JPEGs

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:15:06 +0200

If you've got a bunch of DNG files that you need into a non-raw format such as JPEG, TIFF, or PSDs, here's an easy way to convert them.

The iPhone As Photo Accessory

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:04:44 +0100

If you've got an iPhone, you may not realize that you have an extremely handy photography accessory (and no, I'm not talking about the iPhone camera). Read on for details.

New Photo Gadgets

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:47:24 +0100

Looking for some new photo gadgets? Not looking but thinking you could be persuaded anyway? Check out this round-up of some hot new photo-related hardware and software.

Wet Camera Pilaf

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 06:27:03 +0100

Reader panzeriv88 sends in a very interesting tip that might help in the stormy, wet months of winter. If you end up with a submerged camera, don't give up all hope. If you're careful and take quick action, it might [...]

Specialty Lenses

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 23:19:57 +0100

If you've got a digital SLR, then you might want to consider investing in some lenses that are a little bit out of the ordinary. Specialty lenses can greatly expand your photographic repertoire.

Easier Export from Photoshop

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:30:00 +0100

Photoshop has some hidden features that make printing and file conversion much easier.

Nikon Compressed Raw Format - Lossy or Lossless?

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:58:59 +0200

If you have a Nikon D-SLR and shoot in raw format, you may have wondered if there's a price to pay for shooting in compressed raw format. This article provides a quick look at the differences.

Gear for the Road

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:14:38 +0200

Planning an extended shooting assignment? Wondering what to pack? What to pack it in? Or how to power it? This article covers all of the above, and more.

Sensor Cleaning Re-visited

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:02:33 +0200

Sensor cleaning is an essential chore for any digital SLR owner. Fortunately, there are some new products that can make your sensor cleaning tasks much easier.