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Using The Nikon D3s D-Movie Mode: Part 2
In this second part of his in-depth look at shooting video with the Nikon D3s, Simon Stafford describes how to achieve a classic cinematic look in its D-Movie mode, and discusses options for audio...
View ArticleEasy Release: The simple way to manage model/property release forms
Obtaining, distributing and organising release forms for the subjects of your photographs has become a lot easier thanks to a new 'app' for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPadAccording to ApplicationGap,...
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The Nikon D7000: First Impressions
Simon Stafford offers his first impressions of the recently announced D7000.Since the introduction of the D3 and D300, with their respective 12MP sensors Nikon have adhered steadfastly to the ‘quality,...
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Think Tank Photo: Redesigned Urban Disguise and Digital Holster camera bags
In October, Think Tank Photo will release redesigned versions of its Urban Disguise shoulder bags and Digital Holster shoulder/belt bags; the two styles of bag will each be available in five sizes.As...
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Tilt & Shift: Controlling focus and perspective with Nikkor PC-E lenses
Simon Stafford, offers a step-by-step guide to using the tilt and shift lens movements with Nikkor PC-E lenses. All text and pictures by the author.The key to using the range of Nikkor PC-E lenses is...
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Nikon Matrix Metering: What's in a name?
Simon Stafford goes behind the scenes of Nikon’s proprietary 3D Color Matrix metering II to help you make the most of this sophisticated TTL metering system.Nikon’s Matrix metering takes its name from...
View ArticleSpyderCheckr: RAW workflow color control
New cameras and lenses may have stolen the limelight at Photokina, but there were several new product announcements of significant interest. One came from DataColor, with their new SpyderCheckr™ color...
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The Nikon DX & FX formats: Pro et contra
There is more to choosing between the DX and FX formats of Nikon D-SLR cameras than you may have considered at first. Simon Stafford offers a few thoughts on the matter.I am often asked questions about...
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Gunpowder, treason, and plot...
As the annual celebration held in Great Britain to mark the anniversary of the failure of the Gunpowder Plot approaches I thought it would be a timely opportunity to run through some techniques and...
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Fall Color In All Its Glory
It is that time of year again in the Northern Hemisphere when Mother Nature signals the approach of winter by turning the leaves into an ephemeral kaleidoscope of color. There can be few photographers...
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