Is Your Camera and Lens Firmware Up to Date?
I knew I needed to update one of my cameras. But once I started checking, I had more than a half dozen lens and body upgrades to do. Here's more about it -...
View ArticleB&W Conversion in Photos for OS X is Beautiful
For a guy that once depended only on Silver Efex for B&W conversion, I'm a little surprised at how often I'm now using Photos for OS X for my monochromes. Here's how -...
View Article"Just 5 Frames" - Digital Photography Podcast 519
One of the interesting things that's emerged from The Film Project is the idea of shooting fewer pictures for any given subject. For a roll of 36 exposures, for example, I usually like to have 7...
View ArticleOlympus 300mm f/4 IS PRO Lens Review
This super telephoto ships with a tripod collar, but you don't need it. Its innovative image stabilization can provide up to 6 stops. Here's more about it -...
View ArticleBecome the Master of Your Capture One Image Library
Here's how to take control of the Library pane in Capture One Pro, providing you with the organized structure that you crave - http://thedigitalstory.com/2016/02/master-capture-one-library.html
View ArticleExternal Editors for Photos Connects You to Photoshop, Others
Yes, you can roundtrip from Photos for OS X to Photoshop and practically any other image editor, using a 99 cent editing extension available in the Mac App Store. Here's how it works -...
View ArticleTonality - My Favorite Editing Extension for Photos
Tonality is B&W heaven, and more. See why I consider this my favorite Photos editing extension - http://thedigitalstory.com/2016/02/tonality-my-favorite-editing-extension.html
View Article"The Reluctant Portrait Photographer" - Digital Photography Podcast 520
As the world sees it, every photographer is a portrait photographer. But what if you really aren't comfortable working in a portrait setting? This week's show is dedicated to reluctant photographers...
View ArticleSigma Jumps into the Mirrorless Fray in a Big Way
Sigma just announced it's first tandem of mirrorless bodies, and they look impressive - http://thedigitalstory.com/2016/02/Sigma-sd-Quattro-H-Mirrorless-Digital-Camera.html
View Article3 Steps to Creating a B&W in Capture One Pro
Thanks to its bountiful presets, creating B&W images in Capture One Pro is easy, and beautiful. Here's how in 3 steps - http://thedigitalstory.com/2016/02/3-steps-to-bw-in-capture-one-pro.html
View ArticleWhat Film Camera Would You Buy Today?
If you had to pick one film camera from the past, that you craved, but couldn't afford, what would it be? - http://thedigitalstory.com/2016/02/what-film-camera-would-you-buy.html
View Article"Good Photos Under Bad Conditions" - Photography Podcast 521
This week's show focuses on challenges that photographers encounter, and some suggestions for overcoming them and returning home with great images -...
View ArticleAffinity Haze Removal Editing Extension - Even for iPhone Shots
If you've downloaded Affinity Photo, you also received some slick editing extensions for Photos for OS X, including my favorite, Haze Removal. Here's more about it -...
View ArticleCapture One Pro Essential Training Now Available
Learn best practices for Capture One Pro with this Essential Training by Derrick Story. Here's a preview - http://thedigitalstory.com/2016/03/capture-one-pro-essential-training.html
View ArticleHome Inventory to Catalog Your Camera Gear
How do you keep track of your camera gear. Maybe consider setting up an inventory. It's easy, and to be honest, fun too. Here's more about it -...
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