For those of you unfamiliar with it, the Lensbaby is a selective focus optic that has an area in focus (called the Sweet Spot) with the surrounding area being out of focus. The original Lensbaby and Lensbaby 2.0 (now the Muse) utilized a bellows system in which the user would push or pull the front of the lens to focus. The user is also able to move the Sweet Spot of the lens, allowing for selective focus. The user can also change the aperture of the Lensbaby by placing magnetic disc apertures into the lens.
The next revision would be the Lensbaby 3G (now the Control Freak). Basic operation worked exactly like the two predecessors but featured a locking collar, fine tune adjustment knobs for moving the sweet spot, and a fine tune focusing ring. This gives users more control and is better suited for tripod or studio photography since the lens stays locked into position.
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Stroboscopic flash is when a series of flashes are fired continuously in a single exposure. The multiple bursts of light allow you to freeze a moving subject multiple times as it moves through the frame. The results are very similar to that of combining multiple exposures. This tutorial is a brief overview of how stroboscopic flash works.
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The Olympus PEN E-P1 is a camera that many photo enthusiasts have been dreaming about for a long time. It’s a relatively small camera with a decent sized sensor and interchangeable lenses. The question on everyone’s mind is how does it stack up? I had the chance to get some hands-on experience with the PEN E-P1; continue reading to find out how it handles.
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Fresh off the success of his last book, “The Moment It Clicks,” Joe McNally has returned with “The Hot Shoe Diaries: Big Light From Small Flashes.” His last book mainly focused on the images and the stories and obstacles behind them, along with some technical details. “The Hot Shoe Diaries,” as the name implies, is completely about shooting and making the most out of hot shoe Speedlights.
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This article gives five simple yet very effective tips for improving the quality of pictures from your point-and-shoot camera.
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Rick Sammon is a renowned wildlife photographer, instructor and author of many books. His latest, Rick Sammon’s Field Guide to Digital Photography, is designed to be a handbook that fits easily into your camera bag. Despite its small size, the book is jam packed with a lot of useful information and tips for taking great photographs.
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The D5000 is the latest camera in Nikon’s entry level line of DSLRs. The camera inherits some of the D90′s features but keeps things simplified for beginners. It’s also the first camera in the Nikon line to feature an articulating LCD screen. I had the opportunity to play with the D5000 for a few days. Continue reading to see how it shapes up.
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Compact digital cameras have come a long way over the past few years. The features keep getting better and better while the prices get less and less expensive. Manufacturers also seem to be refreshing their cameras at a very rapid pace, with replacement models coming out as many as two to three times in a year.
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Wonderland 3.0 is arranged into eleven different categories: General Corrections, B&W Conversions, Color Punches, Color Isolate, Color Modification, Creative Catalyst, Cross Process, Lighten/Darken Vignettes, Portrait Specific, Sepia and Sharpening. Here’s how the categories break down.
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HP Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer
The Photosmart B8550 is ideal for photo enthusiasts and hobbyists who want to make 13″ x 19″ prints with ease. The B8550 produces vibrant prints and offers a very straightforward, easy to operate interface.
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