Which point and shoot camera to buy for Christmas?
A number of people have asked me in the last few weeks which point and shoot camera they should buy for Christmas and the festive season. I have to apologise for not being very active on the blog over the last few months, as I’m on an assignment in China, which has been using up most of [...]
Adobe international pricing sham for software downloads
Why does Adobe continue the ridiculous international pricing sham for software downloads? I am a fan and regular user of Adobe software products, and was looking to upgrade some of my Adobe software suites from CS4 versions. However, after a bit of research on the Adobe US and Australia web stores, I have been left [...]
Camera sensor noise profile of a Canon Powershot G12
I was recently reading the article The Truth about Digital ISO in Digital PhotoPro magazine, and decided to investigate the camera sensor noise profile of the Canon Powershot G12 I use for underwater photography. Noise plays a big part in underwater photography. Available light levels are lower underwater,with less available the deeper you go. Knowing [...]
Great tips for shooting DSLR Video
Some great easy to understand information and tips about shooting DSLR video in a selection of videos just released on Vimeo by Richard Harrington at Rhedpixel. Setting up a Camera Correctly for DSLR Video by Richard Harrington
Equipment for Photographing Tiny Subjects Underwater
I received the following question via my blog overnight:- …. I would like to film tiny box jellyfish at night. What camera / housing / lighting would you recommend? Thanks Angel for this great question. We are in jellyfish season now on the Great Barrier Reef, and are getting the Box Jellyfish and Irukandji jellyfish [...]
46 Secrets to Improving your Underwater Photography
I recently received the following question via my website asking for some secrets to improving underwater photography, and as I started to compile the list, I thought that I would share a few of my secrets with you. …” I just purchased a Canon G12 and the WP-DC34 underwater housing for it. I am an [...]
6 Cool New Features on the Canon Powershot G12
I use the Canon Powershot G series a lot for underwater work, and find them very useful when travelling due to their small size, so dropped into the local camera store yesterday to pick up the new Canon Powershot G12 camera. Looking through the manual last night, there a six new features that I thought [...]
Cool movie “with” from Canon using EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye
Canon have posted a cool video called “with”, that was shot using the Canon EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye lens and EOS 5D Mark II and EOS 7D cameras. This movie has some great aerial and underwater video and photography work. Canon Movie “with”… (click here or on the image to view) For underwater footage, the cameras [...]
The Canon Powershot G12 or SX30 IS for underwater photography?
There have been a number of new camera announcements this week. Amongst these Canon has announced the Powershot G12 and SX30 IS, and Nikon has released the Coolpix P7000. I received the following email question today:- …”Hi Carl. I am a diver and try to shoot better pictures. I want to buy a new underwater [...]
SEO keywords for photographers – my learning curve
I normally put in quite a bit of effort in the SEO keywording of my images, but submitting a recent photo to Getty Images, I realized I still have much to learn about professional keywording. Using keywords helps my clients find the images they are looking for on my website, and also helps my own [...]
My obsession with preparing and cleaning my underwater housing and lens
Continually concerned with underwater housing leaks, and having experienced a number of images and videos ruined by dust or other material on the lenses, I border on obsessive when preparing and cleaning my underwater housing lens. Underwater housing lenses suffer the usual problems of dust and lint, but are also susceptible to things like sunscreen [...]
Which Canon Powershot to buy for underwater photography – G10, G11 or G12?
An email received today asked for my advice on choosing a Canon Powershot G10 or G11 for underwater photography. There are a number of things to take into account, so I thought I would cover a few in a post. I received the following email enquiry today:- “Carl, Please counsel with me on a camera [...]
How to use the Canon G11 Control Dial in an Underwater Housing
For a while now I have been under the impression you could not use the Control Dial on the Canon Powershot G11 when it was mounted in an underwater housing, but a recent review by Lawrence Alex Wu reveals a little known secret. I was reading Underwater Photography Magazine (No 55 Jul/Aug 2010), and a [...]
Photography and Web Discoveries of the Week – 11 Jun 2010
This week was dominated by the release of Lightroom 3, but we continued to make a small number of photography and web discoveries. Travelling to the US this week on business, one newly discovered quote that resonated with me was “Nothing happens until you press the shutter”…. I need to do this more. Software Updates [...]
Photography and Web Discoveries of the Week – 28 May 2010
Continuing our “Photography and Web Discoveries of the Week” series, we have Photoshop and Canon 5D firmware updates, the Photographer’s Ephemeris solar angle calculators, and more. News Alamy changes submission size – Stock agency Alamy has reduced the uncompressed minimum file size requirement from 48MB to 24MB. Software Updates Canon 5D firmware update – Newly [...]
Discoveries of the Week – 21 May 2010
Travelling quite a bit over the last couple of months, I have been slack at updating my blog. In an effort to get back to regular entries I am starting a “Discoveries of the Week” series, which is aimed at sharing the gems of information, apps, articles, etc I have found while trying to improve [...]
Noise Comparison – Canon Powershot G11 vs G10
After hearing of the Canon Powershot G11 noise improvement, I grabbed one while in Hong Kong and compared it to my G10. I had been aware of the improved noise performance of the Canon Powershot G11 since October 2009 (see my post Canon G11 – less is more), and thought this would be beneficial when [...]
Lynda.com Releases iPhone App
Lynda.com has released a FREE iPhone app providing access to award-winning training videos that teach digital photography, graphic design, web and interactive design, business, applications, 3D, audio and much more. Lynda.com members have access to their existing accounts. Once logged in, you’ll see the most recent video you watched, whether you watched it on your [...]
Adobe Releases Connect Pro Mobile for iPhone
Adobe has released an Acrobat Connect Pro iPhone app to so you can attend meetings using your iPhone or iPod touch. The FREE Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro Mobile application allows immediate access to meetings anytime, anywhere. You can Watch and listen to live presentations including real-time presenter webcam video and screen sharing demonstrations.
Trey Ratcliff’s Speech at Google
The presentation HDR guru Trey Ratcliff (www.stuckincustoms.com) recently gave to Google (on Youtube). Displays many of his HDR photographs. Interesting to hear about his vision and how he sees the world. Other links:- The blog post on Trey’s site about his presentation. HDR Spotting
Its an “Achieving Little Things” Friday
It’s Friday with a long holiday weekend coming up and a cyclone heading our way, so motivation to do any work is low. I hate sitting around doing nothing so it’s a day to do little things and try to achieve something. Well its Friday….. and motivation to do any work is low. When I [...]
The Internet on a Slow Connection – Less is More
The internet is a very different experience on a slow connection, as I was reminded when I ran over my wireless data allowance recently and was limited to 64 kbps. The art of optimizing page download speed seems to have been lost, but there is hope on the horizon. The usage indicator on my BigPond [...]
Contemplating the Year Ahead – Zack Arias Video
I was listening to some podcasts and contemplating the previous year and the year ahead. Came across this video on Scott Kelbys blog by Atlanta music photographer Zack Arias, and even though it was posted in February 2009, it is quite profound in what it has to say heading into 2010. Transform by Zack Arias
Australian Government to Continue with Net Filtering Law
The Australian government has announced it will press on with its controversial plan to implement mandatory ISP-level internet filtering, after declaring the pilot trial a success. Obviously there’s a lot of outrage at the government’s decision to plough ahead with its plans. Some limits, like child pornography are obvious, but moving to a mandatory ISP [...]
