February 2006

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February 8, 2005
 
The Elements Involved in Getting a Perfect Exposure

TJ Tierney writes, "Aperture and f/stops: the aperture is an opening in the centre of the lens through which light passes. The amount of light which passes through an aperture is indicated by f/stops. The lower the f/stop the more light that passes through the aperture. Opening up one full f/stop doubles the amount of light entering the camera. F/4 admits twice the light of f5.6.

Shutter: the shutter is a mechanical device that controls the length of time that light is allowed to act on the film. Each time you open the shutter by one, we double the light, when we close down the light by one we half the light.       More

February 8, 2005
 
Portrait Exposure and Lighting Techniques

Kenneth Hoffman writes, "Every face can show a multitude of personality and individual characteristics. It is up to the portrait photographer to bring out the subjects best features with interesting conversation and good lighting.

The photographer’s first task is to evaluate the facial features and decide which ones to emphasize and which ones to minimize. Long noses look best from a low angle for instance, and double chins respond well to a high camera angle, but this article will be aimed at the effects of lighting on the human face."          Full Article

February 9, 2005
 
Digital Foci Picture Porter Elite Released

Digital Foci Press Release Excerpt:
Picture Porter Elite works with all popular media card formats, including CF I/ II , MD , MMC , SD Card, Memory Stick, MS PRO, and MS Duo, and MS PRO Duo, so you can copy and save your precious pictures directly from just about any digital camera memory card format. You can also take advantage of its multi-format memory card support and use Picture Porter Elite to archive all your special picture moments. While traveling with a group, you will be able to copy everybody's digital photos onto Picture Porter Elite, regardless of the digital camera brand or model.         Full Article

February 10, 2005
 
Winter and Snow Photography Tips and Techniques

Joanna Gerber writes, "The winter landscape, beautiful as it may be, is quite tricky. It’s just like shooting the high-key studio portrait. Majority of the landscape is white, the background and foreground are bright and the camera’s exposure meter will tend to give you the wrong reading, resulting in underexposed shot. In order to avoid this problem it is a good idea to switch to the manual program and take the picture by overexposing it by one stop."     Full Article

February 10, 2005
 
Using Optical Zoom Versus Digital Zoom

Jakob Jelling writes, "Looking at the functions of these zooms, in digital cameras that offer optical zooms function the same way similar to a zoom lens of a conventional analog camera. A conventional lens works by accumulating light rays that are projected over a portion of a film, and in this case of a digital camera optical sensor. The distance of the lens from the focus point where all of the light rays converge is known as the focal length of the lens. Unlike the optical zoom, the digital zoom works by ranging the pixels in the ultimate image after the image has been captured. The fact remains that the same number of pixels are collected when the photograph is magnified."          Full Article

February 13, 2005
 
Underwater Photography Equipment Options

Jason Gluckman writes, "You should know that all your underwater equipment needs and requires special care. Salt, sun, dirt and improper storage can damage a camera. Even though all your new stuff is made from rugged materials built for underwater use, it still needs to be rinsed in fresh water after every use. Saltwater should never be allowed to dry on the joints of the controls and metal fittings. Salt is your system's number one enemy. Do not rinse with a hose. The high pressure may actually force salt crystals and sand into crevices. Use only soft lens tissues or photographic lens cloths on the lenses."           Full Article

February 13, 2005
 
Color Calibration, Management, and ICC Profiles

Scott Bourne writes, "Principal to identifying the monitor's color space is the ability to recognize color properly. While many photographers will use the Adobe Gamma facility inside Photoshop, this system is not intuitive and is subject to problems caused by ambient light. By using the software that comes with the spyder, you create a completely accurate profile. Simply following the steps listed on the screen will help you get a reliable ICC profile in about five minutes."          Full Article

February 14, 2005
 
Sony Cyber-shot W30 Initial Review Posted

Sony Cyber-shot W30 News Release Excerpt:
Both new models include high light-sensitivity settings up to ISO 1000, which allow for shooting at higher shutter speeds to capture fast-moving subjects with less blur. With higher light sensitivity at your fingertips, you can shoot in available light without a flash for more naturally-exposed, "true-to-life" pictures. With Sony's Clear RAW ™ imaging technology, you can up the camera's sensitivity without dramatically increasing picture noise, which makes pictures look blurry and grainy.          Initial Review

February 14, 2005
 
Sony Releases the Slightly Different Cyber-shot W50

Sony Cyber-shot W50 News Release Excerpt:
Available in silver, the DSC-W50 model features a 2.5-inch, easy-to-view LCD screen wrapped in a metal-alloy body with sophisticated etching and details. The DSC-W30 model also comes in silver with a two-inch LCD. "These new models will be attractive to people who prefer the look and feel of a traditional camera, but without the bulk," said James Neal, director of digital imaging products at Sony Electronics. "We've also increased the light sensitivity, which minimizes the need for flash photography, and improved the cameras' user interface for better photography results and overall camera experience."           Initial Review

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