We recently often photograph in small historic towns and capture images that show quite a bit of perspective distortions. Lets have a look how we can improve it in Lightroom 5. Here is a typical image: [caption id="attachment_4094" align="aligncenter" width="680"] Hamlin[/caption] The new Upright tool in Lightroom 5 works...
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From: OutBackPhoto.Net We like to use zoom lenses. That is why we got the Fuji X 18-55mm normal zoom. But we also like to use a tele range. That is why we ordered the new Fuji X 55-200mm zoom (a range from 82.5-300mm in terms of...
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As with previous versions of Lightroom Adobe, we're launching a public beta of the new Lightroom 5 in order to get some final user feedback. Listed below are the main new features of Lightroom 5: Library Smart Previews The basic idea is to allow smaller previews and still be...
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If you look at Optimal Sharp V3 it is very simple to use. On the surface you have only two scripts as options: • Optimal Sharp V3 • Optimal Sharp V3 Plus (for extra fine detail) The results allow way more control than you may expect. Here is what you...
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We often use a two-step method to add additional processing to our images. The first step is to develop the color image to be kind of standard and natural (both subjective). But sometimes we want to add to the image a grungier look, convert it...
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Featured Photographer: Michiel Schierbeek We have followed the photography of Michiel Schierbeek for some time now. His quiet composions are lovely. Recently Michiel also added a Sigma DP2 Merrill to his camera set. We think this unique camera and his style are a great match. Here, in his own words: "After reading...
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There are endless iPhone camera replacement apps and many are better than the Apple app. We always liked the 6x6 app for shooting square images because of its elegant simplicity. The same author has now published his PureShot camera app. For us, it is so...
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We often shoot still photos handheld but find that we need a tripod for our videos. Finding a good video tripod with fluid head is hard and often expensive. If you look for a smaller and reasonable solution for cameras like the Panasonic GH3 it...
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Video Compression: your friend and enemy Video compression is clearly our friend because without a lot of compression we would have a very hard time handling the massive data we get from a 1080p video stream. Think of two mega pixels per frame at 24, 30...
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Lens design is a major act of compromises. Field of View (focal length) Quality Zoom or Prime Size Weight Image circle (targeted sensor size) Price (depends also on number of sold copies) All lenses show to some extent different lens artifacts: Chromatic Aberrations (Lateral and Longitudinal ) Distortions Vignetting Corner softness Software can improve your lenses The better the...
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The Latest From DigitalOutBackPhoto: FolioBook for iPad The iPad is an excellent device to show your portfolios to clients or friends. Unfortunately the Photos app is not really very good to show your work. The main reason is that the Photos app is a photo browser (even a...
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