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Aputure Pro Coworker II – Wireless Timelapse Trigger Field Review
The Aputure Pro Coworker II is my new favorite accessory! As an adventure photographer, I’m always looking for the best ...
The Fotodiox 312A LED Light Panel Review – Rapid Gear Review Season 1 Ep 4
The Fotodiox 312A LED lighting is an affordable solution for both videographers and photographers. But is the light worth its attractive price?
Vanguard Skyborne 51 Photo Backpack – Field Review
The Vanguard Skyborne 51 is one of the larger photography backpacks we have reviewed here at SLR Lounge, and the ...
Nikon Reclassifies Lens VR Ratings to CIPA Standard
Until this month lens Image Stabilization classification between the different manufacturers was different. Starting this month though a new CIPA standard has taken effect, meaning that 3 stops of Image Stabilization will mean the same for a Canon, Nikon, Sigma, Tamron or any other lens.
Summer Lens Rebate Roundup – Save on Canon, Nikon, Sigma, Tamron, Tokina & Olympus Lenses
Well, summer is here, and some of you might have some spare cash or a mid-year bonus that you’re looking ...
6 DSLR Cameras with Wifi Capabilities
Photographers love speed and efficiency. In fact, artists in general find anything that increases the time between idea and application ...
New Cheaper Alternative to the Nikon SU-800 in the Debao SU-800
Say what you will about buying cheap knockoffs, but you cannot deny the cost savings that they allow over name brand products. The latest case of this is this new Chinese wireless flash commander by Debao. Their commander unit, the SU-800, is about as close as you can have a knockoff be to an original brand name product without getting in trouble.
How to Create a Hadouken Photo
The concept of stop-action photography has been around forever, of course, but it seems like people are getting more and more creative with it lately! Or just fun and silly... ;-) Here's how we captured this popular type of image:
How to Create a Panorama with a Tilt-Shift Lens
In preparation for our upcoming Rokinon 24mm f/3.5 TS (tilt-shift) lens review, we've been shooting a few different types of scenes and testing things out. Here is a simple technique for creating seamless, quick panoramas that merge together effortlessly! (If you want to learn more about how to make a tilt-shift panorama, stay tuned and we'll have more articles up soon!)
How to Color Correct a JPEG Landscape Image in Lightroom 4 – From the Lightroom 4 A to Z Workshop on DVD
In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to color correct a JPEG landscape image in Lightroom 4. When shooting in JPEG, we have much less control than if we were to shoot in RAW. This tutorial will also briefly discuss the differences between shooting in RAW and JPEG. Finally, we will also demonstrate how to create a black and white color corrected version of our image.
The 5 Rules of Color Correction
In this article, we will go over the 5 "rules" of color correction. These rules include color calibrating your monitor, using a high quality wide gamete display, working in a semi-dark area, making largest adjustments first, and remembering that color correction is somewhat subjective. Following these 5 rules will help you get the best quality out of your images.
Artisan State Releases $10 Little Black Book with Upgraded Features
I recently had the opportunity to review Artisan State's Little Black Book prototype. I had been looking for an affordable mini album option for my own family photos, as well as a more sophisticated alternative to the popular accordion mini books to offer my clients as a gift or package upgrade so these "Little Black Books" intrigued me. I, along with other photographers, offered some suggestions to Artisan State for improving the book and they listened! The book is now available for photographers to order with a few upgrades.
