Digital kamera guide - general

Complete Digital Photography, 5th Edition - Now Shipping!

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:24:09 +0200

The latest edition of Complete Digital Photography, by Ben Long is now available and shipping. Read on for details.

Rebel T1i Companion Now Available

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:03:38 +0200

The Rebel T1i/5000 Companion is an entire photo class in a book, built specifically around Canon's latest SLR. Learn more here.

Real World Capture NX 2 Now Available

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:59:12 +0200

Nikon’s Capture NX2 offers revolutionary image editing tools wrapped up in a full-featured editing environment, with a built in browser. Real World Capture NX 2 will walk you through every function of the program, while teaching you good post-production workflow, and image editing tips. Aimed at the novice and experienced user, the book is ideal [...]

test gallery

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:24:46 +0200

View the Khayelitsha 2007 Gallery

The Canon Digital Rebel XSi/450D Companion

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:38:43 +0200

If you've got a Canon Digital Rebel Rebel XSi/450D, then you probably need my latest book, the Digital Rebel XSi/450D Companion. Read on for more details.

Notes from PMA ’08

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:49:58 +0100

PMA is not a typical photography trade show. Because it’s geared for photo dealers and studio photographers, there are lots of vendors hawking goods that the typical photographer doesn’t need. Laser etching machines, photo printing kiosks, industrial-grade large format printers, and other exotica, abound at PMA. However, many of the usual suspects attend PMA—Nikon, Canon, [...]

New law for flying with camera batteries

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:04:54 +0100

If you fly with your cameras, you'll want to take heed of a new law that went into effect on January 1, 2008.

Complete Digital Photography, 4th Edition Now Available

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:56:17 +0200

The latest edition of my Complete Digital Photography book is now available! Read on for more details.

Photoshop Action Pack Updates

Fri, 04 May 2007 02:03:26 +0200

I've been getting a lot of questions as to when I will be releasing a Photoshop CS3 version of the Photoshop Action Pack. I've been mired in some book deadlines that have kept me away from any Automator development, but I think I'm finally back in a space where I can do some work on [...]

Real World Capture NX Now Shipping

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 18:25:03 +0200

No matter what type of camera you use, Nikon Capture NX is an excellent image editing system for all of your post-production needs. While it provides raw conversion only for Nikon NEF files, it's unique editing tools will appeal to any type of photographer. [...]

Adobe CS3 First Look - a new book

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 21:31:48 +0100

Learn the details of all of the new Photoshop CS3 features in the new book Photoshop CS3 Beta: First Look. Read on for details.

Bruce Fraser passes away

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 18:59:04 +0100

With great sadness, we heard this morning that our good friend, Bruce Fraser, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 16. To many of us, Bruce was “Mr. Photoshop” and/or “Mr. Color Management.” He was the author or co-author of a number of the most successful computer titles of all time, including Real World Photoshop and Real [...]

HP Photosmart Pro B9180, Canon iPF5000 reviews posted

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 02:04:19 +0100

Just a quick note to let you know that Macworld.com has posted my reviews of the HP Photosmart Pro B9180 and Canon ImagePROGRAF iPF5000 fine-art printers. There’s also a side piece on pigment vs. dye inks, and why one should care.While Ben and I thought the output from the Canon was quite good, the Photosmart [...]

Aperture 1.5 First Look

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 20:34:57 +0200

With the announcement of Aperture 1.5, a free upgrade for all Aperture users, Apple has thoroughly addressed Aperture's "closed" library issues, and added several important new fixes and interface tweaks. Check out this detailed first look for an in-depth examination of the changes.

Nikon Capture NX First Look

Fri, 26 May 2006 17:34:39 +0200

Nikon Capture NX offers innovative new editing tools that eschew masking in favor of a completely unique approach to correction and editing. Read this detailed first look to learn more.