My 3 Photo Apps for 2016
Some photographers, such as myself, need more than one type of photo application. Here are the three I've settled on for 2016 - http://thedigitalstory.com/2016/01/my-3-favorite-photo-apps.html
View Article"The State of Mirrorless" - Digital Photography Podcast 515
What is the attraction to mirrorless cameras? I would argue that we liked this form factor in the film days, so our fondness makes sense in the digital age too. I take a closer look at the mirrorless...
View ArticleAurora HDR Pro 1.2 Adds Editing Extensions Support and More
A solid update just released from Macphun for Aurora HDR Pro. Here's the scoop - http://thedigitalstory.com/2016/01/aurora-hdr-pro-update.html
View ArticleEditing Extensions Without the Mess
Editing extensions are powerful and wildly fun. But some Mac photographers aren't exploring them because they don't like the Photos for OS X workflow. Here's how to have your cake and eat it too -...
View ArticleThe Capital at Night, Austin
Amid the great music and thriving night scene in Austin, quietly stands the Capital. Here's a B&W rendition captured at night - http://thedigitalstory.com/2016/01/the-capital-at-night-austin.html
View ArticleOlympus PEN-F - Street Shooter for Artists
The PEN-F is a digital interchangeable lens mirrorless that can produce film-like chromes one moment and gritty B&Ws the next. Here's my initial hands-on with sample images -...
View ArticleA New Direction: The Olympus PEN-F - Photo Podcast 516
You may not remember the innovative half frame Olympus camera of decades ago, but that form factor has returned in a premium mirrorless body. And I tell you about it in today's show -...
View ArticleBoundary Warp Added to Latest Lightroom
Eliminate those wasted white areas in your panoramas with Lightroom's new boundary warp - http://thedigitalstory.com/2016/01/boundary-warp-added-to-lightroom.html
View ArticleLimited Edition Nimble Streamline Shoulder Bag
First offered to our newsletter subscribers, we still have a small supply of the Nimble Streamline Shoulder Bag. Here's more about it -...
View Article"Should You Buy Used Gear?" - Digital Photography Podcast 517
Now that digital cameras have reached a basic plateau of capability, I find myself buying "behind the curve" more often. What does that mean? Well, it's a bit like car shopping. Last year's model with...
View ArticleLexar 64GB Pro 1800X UHS-II microSDXC Memory Card Speed Demon
This tiny card is big on performance and includes a thumbnail-sized reader - http://thedigitalstory.com/2016/02/lexar-64bg-pro-1800x-microsd-review.html
View ArticleLowepro StreetLine 140 Sling - Street Photographer's Dream
Of all the bags I've tested over the years, I've never had so many people approach me with complements as I have with the Lowepro StreetLine 140. Here's how it fared in the field -...
View ArticleAdd White Balance to Your Default Edits in Photos for OS X
Oddly enough, White Balance isn't part of the default set that appears in the Edit menu in Photos for OS X. And I say oddly because it's such a necessary tool, and the Photos version of it is very...
View Article"Going from Lightroom or Aperture to Capture One" - Photo Podcast 518
If you wanted to, could you move from Lightroom or Aperture to Capture One Pro? Today's podcast answers that question in detail, plus many other great photography topics -...
View ArticleThe Classic Olympus C-211 Digital Camera with Built-in Polaroid
The vintage Olympus C-211 captures 2MP digital files and has a built-in Polaroid printer. What more could you ask for from a camera - http://thedigitalstory.com/2016/02/classic-olympus-c211-camera.html
View ArticleIs 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
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