Author: Yves Roumazeilles

  • Ricoh dSLR in 2009?

    At least, that is what is said on a post from the DPreview forums. It would make just one more competitor. But it sure is the only way to move for companies stuck in the Point-n-Shot market of compact cameras where margins are dwindling. Maybe a 4/3 SLR or Micro-4/3 camera.

  • Tutorials for Photoshop and The GIMP

    While I regularly discuss about the differences (pros and cons) of Adobe Photoshop and its free and open source counter-part, The Gimp, I often say that Photoshop is much easier to use, has a more powerful interface, to a point that removes any real competition. But I want to let you judge or to support…

  • Noise comparison

    Digital noise, this eternal ennemy of the photographer, is going to find a real opponent at its level: The 35mm Full Frame sensors of the new FF dSLR that just arrived on the market (or were there for a relatively longer time): Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Canon EOS 5D Canon EOS 5D MkII Nikon…

  • Photo backpack: Do not forget to bring…

    Jeweller’s screwdriver kit Basic filter kit (gradient grey, blue, ND) Small table top tripod (from eBay – around $10) Spare batteries Spare SD cards Lens cleaning kit Sealable plastic bags as emergency camera ‘raincoats’ Garbage bags *2 (you never know) Torch and spare batteries Lightweight waterproof jacket Spare sunglasses Cap Occy strap *2 Notebook and…

  • Old photos with young snapshots

    Do you want to have your photos looking old? Wankoto Labs can do it for you. You provide your photo and they will convert it into something new old.

  • 2008 Wildlife Photographer of the Year

    This international photo competition hosted by the Natural History Museum in London and BBC Wildlife Magazine just announced its list of winners for 2008. View the 2008 shortlist gallery and the 2008 winners. Astonishing photos!

  • Video/photo: Blurring the limit

    With the arrival of new Single Lens Reflex cameras able to capture video sequencs (Canon 5D Mark II & Nikon D90), the limit is blurred between video and photo cameras. The presentation of some new impresssive accessories (or should I rather speak of hardware fixture or heavy-duty complements, to be more adequate?) is changing the…

  • Major update of Nikon D300 firmware

    It is a bit unusual, but there comes a large update to the firmware of the Nikon D300 SLR camera. You can go and download it from Nikon. A long list of modifications enabled with upgrade to v.1.10 firmware The Highlights playback option has been moved from Display Mode > Basic photo info > Highlights…

  • GIMP goes Portable

    Advantage for The GIMP: It now exists in a portable version that you can install on a USB key. It can follow you everywhere you go. You will edit your photos wherever you want to. Download The GIMP 2.6.1 portable (free).