In this article, I will review the VR Drive II panoramic system using the practical examples and experience I gained from using it in various situations. Due to space considerations, I will not cover the panoramic composition and the panoramic viewpoint, also I won't spend time on the actual stitching methods. If there is an interest in these subjects, I can address them in … [Read more...]
Rediscover – Understanding MTF Charts
Understanding MTF Charts Original article posted on January 13, 2009 by Michael Reichmann Do I Really Need to Know This Stuff? Actually, yes, you do. Pay attention. It’s important 🙂 You especially do if you’re one of those photographers who enjoy thinking about, reading about and talking about lens sharpness. The reason is that the word sharpness is vague and can mea … [Read more...]
Camera Equipment of The Year – 2014
Another year is now behind us, and a number of interesting cameras have crossed our desks. Some have come and gone in just a week or two, while others have taken up semi-permanent residence. What cameras stuck, and which ones failed to make a lasting impression? One word before we start – whenever a discussion of cameras comes up a cliche proclaimed among some self … [Read more...]
Bill Atkinson’s Photo Card – A Review
BillThe nameBill Atkinsonis likely well known to both photographers as well as computer users. Bill was one of the early employees at Apple Computer, was the inventor of Hypercard, and one of the core designers of the Mac's user interface, including the concept of drop down menus as well as much of the GUI that we now take for granted on all computer platforms. Bill is also … [Read more...]
A Pill To Get Hooked On – PhotoPills
The Planner Screen for PhotoPills, So much information, So well done. A Tool Every Photographer Should Have It’s a rare occasion these days when a new app makes an appearance that raises the bar for all others. For photographersPhotoPillsmay be just that app. Recently introduced for the IOS platform and specifically iPhone, PhotoPills sets a new standard of being an app … [Read more...]
