Author: Yves Roumazeilles

  • Nikon D900, D4 or D3x?

    Let’s make a summary of the current status of the information that is available (for real or as rumours) about the next SLR camera from Nikon. Plenty of people actually expect it to be the replacement of the Nikon D3 camera. I have to admit that there is a lot of rumours and convergent thinking…

  • Star light trails in a photo

    Digital Photography School, in the middle of many a good photo tutorial, is publishing explanations on how to make a photo with nice circular star trails like on the image on the right. 4 Steps To Creating Star Trails Photos Using Stacking Software In short: Choose the right location (a good sky view, with proper…

  • Try Photoshop CS4 for free

    If you were hesitating to shell out a lot of money for the newest Photoshop, you may be interested in knowing that 30-day try-out versions of all the new Adobe CS4 applications are now available. You have to register at the Adobe Download web site (choose the CS4 product, and request “Try“), and you license…

  • Full Frame Nikon

    This is all over the Internet rumours now. People think that Nikon is going to unveil a new 35mm Full Frame SLR camera at around 24MP. Let’s summarized what has been popping everywhere: The Nikon D3 is getting more difficult to find (this would be a signal that its replacement is coming) Announcement is scheduled…

  • Pentax K30D: Large sensor?

    Don’t think about a Full Frame sensor, but what is usually named APS-H (1.3x crop factor). Let’s wait until the Pentax K30D really appears. But it could make things interesting again on the Pentax front line.

  • 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…