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Maria Piscopo  |  Sep 01, 2008  |  0 comments

Jim McHugh (www.jimmchugh.com) came to my attention most recently with his program for the Advertising Photographers of America/Los Angeles chapter (APA/LA) titled "Walking the Tightrope." In the workshop, he offered his personal story and thoughts on how to balance successful commercial work with the creation of...

John Brandon  |  Sep 01, 2008  |  0 comments

In a perfect world, photos would magically transport themselves from your camera to a safe location, fully metatagged and color corrected. Alas, the professional's workflow is not that simple. In a digital age, a streamlined workflow hinges on two factors: photo viewing speed and editing agility.

Apple's Aperture 2.1 addresses both...

Jack Neubart  |  Sep 01, 2008  |  1 comments

Sending out a CD/DVD to a duplicating service can cost hundreds of dollars--and requires a minimum order, usually in the neighborhood of several hundred copies, which is not a practical solution for most of us. Yes, there are inkjets capable of printing on pre-labeled discs, but one thing they can't do is duplicate CDs and DVDs--and the process is limited to one...

 |  Sep 01, 2008  |  0 comments

"I've done the calculations time and again," Gomez says, "and I couldn't run my own site for anywhere near the cost."

The photographic career of Jody Gomez started off simply enough, as a spectator parent when her son began riding steers. Frustrated by the poor quality of the pictures snapped and sold by another parent, Gomez began taking...

Staff  |  Aug 29, 2008  |  0 comments

Peachpit has announced the publication of Lessons
in DSLR Workflow with Lightroom and Photoshop
, by seasoned photographer
Jerry Courvoisier. This detailed guide, loaded with tips and techniques, delivers
a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera workflow that allows readers to spend
less time at their computer and more time behind the camera capturing great
images.

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Staff  |  Aug 28, 2008  |  0 comments

JOBO AG announces the addition of a new elegantly styled 15-inch digital picture
frame to the growing JOBO family of digital picture frames. When turned on, the
new JOBO Mirage L beautifully showcases digital images on its 15-inch real glass
display. When turned off, the JOBO Mirage L functions as an elegant mirror whether
placed on a table or desk or mounted to a wall. In addition to high style, the
new Mirage L features 1GB of internal memory capable of storing up to 4,000 pictures.
This new digital picture frame is designed to keep memories alive by showcasing
digital pictures in an automatic slideshow presentation giving precious digital
memories new life. Additionally, this frame enables users to highlight their special
photographic moments and easily share them with family and friends. This new JOBO
digital picture frame features a 1024 x 768 pixel resolution with a contrast ratio
of 400:1. To view images on the display, users simply insert their camera's
media card into the frame to transfer the images to the frame's internal
memory or they can download digital image files from their PC or USB device such
as JOBO's line of image storage units onto the JOBO Mirage L via the included
USB OTG cable. This model features USB 2.0 high speed capability and supports
all popular memory cards such as CF, SD, MMC, MS and xD. Easy to use buttons on
the back of the frame support intuitive operation of all important functions.
Also included with this model is a wall mount kit and wireless remote control
unit for convenient operation from any location in a room. The JOBO Mirage L will
be available September 2008 for $359 MSRP.



www.jobo.com...

Staff  |  Aug 26, 2008  |  0 comments

The new EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera features 15.1 megapixel resolution and Canon's
new DIGIC 4 image processor. The Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR camera includes an
expanded ISO range, improved noise reduction, and in-camera photo editing features.
Canon has loaded the EOS 50D camera with a number of enhancements and some trickle-down
technology from Canon's professional Digital SLR cameras, as well as a new Creative
Auto Mode (CA) that gives users more creative flexibility to make image setting
adjustments conveniently without the need to be a photo expert.

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 |  Aug 26, 2008  |  0 comments

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 |  Aug 26, 2008  |  0 comments

The F.J. Westcott Company is now offering twice the power of their daylight
balanced fluorescent bulbs for the Spiderlite TD5 with a new 50-watt compact
bulb. The new fluorescent bulb pack combined with a Spiderlite TD5 will provide
over 900 equivalent watts of power.



The
Spiderlite TD5 is one light source providing Tungsten Halogen, Fluorescent or
Strobe capability. Westcott is known for its focus on customer feedback and
has proved this again by offering the new 50-watt fluorescent bulb. The bulb
will be available at MAP $39.90 individually or $159.90 per pack of four 50-watt
and one 20-watt.



The Spiderlite TD5 allows you to change your light source, light output, color
temperature or environmental temperature instantly. Three separate controls
on the back allow you to run from 1-5 lamps allowing you to quickly change lighting
ratio without changing color temperature. The Spiderlite TD5 includes a 15'
cord and a built-in handle for Soft Box rotation. No adapter ring is needed
as the soft box fits directly onto the Spiderlite TD5.



www.fjwestcott.com

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 |  Aug 26, 2008  |  0 comments

Lens Tech Update



Is This the World's Longest Range Zoom?

by George Schaub

Not
so far back photographers were leery of zoom lenses that exceeded a 3x focal
length ratio; in other words, say you started at 70mm, then a 210mm outer range
would be considered "safe." (Indeed even further backphotograph...

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