Camera Dojo

This week David and I catch back up and talk about DP Magic, Photo Basics StrobeLites, Teleconvertors, Inspiration, Photographer’s Toolkit, and other miscellaneous ramblings.

Links:

Kevin Kubota’s Asuka Books - http://www.asukabook.com
HonlPhoto - http://honlphoto.com
Photo Basics - http://photobasics.net
Jerry Ghionis - http://www.jerryghionis.com
Photographer’s Toolkit - http://photographerstoolkit.com

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For photographers that shoot in RAW one of the biggest problems is not being able to see thumbnails of the images in Windows Explorer or do quick checks of RAW images without having to open them in Lightroom or Photoshop. I have been using dpMagic for over three years now and had thought that the project had completely stalled out. To my surprise they were just getting ready to launch a new version and it’s finally been released. Since dpMagic has been an indispensable part of my RAW workflow, I couldn’t wait for the new 2.0 version to come out and share it with you.

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The results are in and there is a winner! Actually there are four winners that will each receive a copy of America At Home. This unique photo album features both professional and amateur photographers from around America and you can order it with a customized cover of your own image. To learn more about the contest and see all of the runner ups and finalists, head over to DIYPhotography.net. In this podcast all of us judges discussed the images from all of the finalists and the winners. Besides myself, the other judges included:

Udi Tirosh - diyphotography.net

Brian Auer - blog.epicedits.com / fineartphotoblog.com / photonetcast.com

Jim Talkington - prophotolife.com

Rick Smolan - Against All Odds Productions

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All of us here at The Dojo are HUGE fans of products from Think Tank Photo. David and I both wear Modulus Speed Belts with different accessories. My old eBay-special backpack was really beginning to fall apart and has become quite heavy with gear. When you use a backpack and get to a point that you don’t trust the straps to stay on, it’s well past time for a new bag. After looking around at different options I had decided that I definitely wanted a roller-style and it had to be able to always be used as carry-on no matter where I go as I never check my camera gear as luggage. On the off-chance that I absolutely had to check the bag in, I wanted to make sure the contents are secure and safe as possible. With these requirements in hand, there was really only one option in my mind, the Think Tank Photo Airport International 2.0.

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The NEW CyberSync™ 2.4GHz trigger-transmitter and companion CyberSync™ Trigger-receiver are the first of a series of advanced remote control components designed by Paul C. Buff and made in America.

• Extended operating range – High signal integrity and error immunity
• 2.4GHz band – 16 selectable frequencies for eliminating interference
• Battery drawer – One year plus transmitter battery life
• Tripper-only and advanced remote control models

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This week we talk about some current news and announcements that have hit the wires and discuss some of the new articles that have been on CameraDojo.com.

Links from the podcast:

Apple iPhone
http://apple.com

Lightroom Enfuse
http://timothyarmes.com/lrenfuse.php

Think Tank Photo
http://thinktankphoto.com

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We have talked white balance in the past and have reviewed different products that help you get a good white balance setting. A new product has hit the streets that does the same thing, and since the Dojo is all about helping you to improve your images and doing so at a decent price, we needed to take a look at the new Colorright disc. So let’s take a quick look at why we need white balance and if the Colorright disc is worth the cost.

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In this week’s podcast David and I finish the conversation from last week about wedding photography. This week we go into more of the business side of things such as contracts and talk a little about post production.

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For almost everything in photography there is usually a simple way to figure out what it is you are trying to accomplish, whether it is figuring out how to light something, what shutter speed to use to stop motion or to create a sense of movement. The hardest thing to do is to figure out how much depth of field will be in your images. While you can sometimes get a preview or you can always do the shoot-chimp-repeat dance until you get what you want. The trick is to actually know how to calculate the amount of depth of field you will get based on your aperture and focal length. This is where the Expoaperture discs come into play. If you want a specific effect without the trial-and-error, then the Expoaperture discs will save you tons of time and once you get a solid feel for how the system works you will eventually be able to setup your shots without it.

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Announcing a new program that will award 100 photographers worldwide a Westcott accreditation of being named Top 100 Westcott Endorsed Pros.

Be recognized as the professional that you are.

Winners will be accredited and may attach the official logo to their name, work, print materials and web site for a period of one year. All winner‘s will have a page dedicated to them in our online gallery, which includes their images, seminar dates, workshops and educational materials. Winners’ images may potentially be used for promotional pieces such as full-page advertisements and posters. In addition, winners will receive free tickets to seminars, trade shows, workshops and be eligible for product discounts!

To enter the contest, put together your best work and head over to:
http://www.fjwestcott.com/contests.htm