Our local print lab, Printmakers, Inc. does a great job producing excellent quality output. However, the third-party software used as the intermediary, E-FTP and ProDesign are mainly created for photographers who order quantity and variety. If you want to order enlargements and if you do not do it frequently enough the process can be unduly complex. I have written an extensive tutorial on Kept Light Photography on how to create files directly from Lightroom that you can easily upload using their simpler software, E-FTP which is my choice. You may want to take a look at it before your next order.
Create Output From Lightroom for Printmakers
January 13, 2012 By
A New Canon G
January 11, 2012 By
Canon announced a more evolved, and refined rangefinder-style camera with very attractive features. The most notable feature is its very large sensor for such a compact camera, its dimensions are very close to those found in EOS series Canons with APS-C size sensors.
Take a look at the sensor size comparison on the left, the red rectangle is the size of the new G1 X sensor and is about 6 times the size of the current G series cameras. This will give the G1 X enhanced low light sensitivity and lower noise levels. The camera body is but marginally larger than the current G12 despite the significantly larger sensor. To cover a larger area, the lens has grown in size and no longer mostly retracts into the body.
Read more about the new G1 X on the Canon site. DP Review has a preview of the new introduction.
A New Magazine …
December 18, 2011 By
… and, it is free! Published by the Nielsen Photo Group (publishers of PDN and Rangefinder) has introduced PIX, The Photographer’s Field Guide, and online magazine. The premier issue is available for viewing and for the time being it is free. There is plenty of gear information along with some interesting photography. Take a look at it, the price is right.
Electronic Book Sale
November 25, 2011 By
An affordable source of good ebooks is 
Craft & Vision. They offer PDF format books at very reasonable prices and I have purchased quite a few from them. They make for interesting reading and looking at different photographs. They are running a sale TODAY ONLY on some of the collections at 50% off with special discount codes. I received their announcement in the mail, some of you might have gotten your own copies. For the benefit of those who may not be on their mailing list, I am sharing a link to the discount announcing e-mail. I have purchased two more book just now, both for $4! And you can instantly download the PDF books. Take a look, well worth the money.
A Day With Joe McNally
November 16, 2011 By
Kelby Training is hosting a 3-hour live Webcast program “A Day With Joe McNally” today, November 16, 2011 at 6:00 PM. It is free to anyone who wants to watch it as it unfolds. Afterwards, it will only be available to the subscribers of KelbyTraining.com. From the announcement, the following section explains the event in more detail. Click on the link at the bottom to find out more about, register for, and watch the event. It should be very interesting.
During this live event, you will watch the premiere of A Day with Joe McNally along with Scott and Joe, in its entirety, absolutely free. In between segments, Joe will answer your questions live via the liveblog or on Twitter with the #AskJoeM hashtag. Don’t miss your chance to spend the day with someone who American Photo magazine lists as one of the 100 Most Important People in Photography and described as “perhaps the most versatile photojournalist working today”. This is a rare opportunity to learn the photography secrets and insights from one of the world’s premier photographers
Plus, there will be some very special deals available only during the broadcast. So, if you’ve ever thought about joining KelbyTraining.com or renewing your subscription, this might be the time to do it.
Slideshows for the Holidays
November 10, 2011 By
Photodex, the maker of the popular Proshow Producer and Gold, and a PSRI sponsor has nice ideas for the holidays. Visit their blog to get some idea seeds and get to work! You have only a few weeks left for the holidays (I know I am slightly exaggerating, but not by much) to produce these shows and share with friends and family. Remember that PSRI members get a special discount on Photodex products, check the members only pages to find out the code if you are interested in purchasing a copy.
Hunt’s Seminars
October 31, 2011 By
Provided by Hunt’s Photo and Video
The annual Hunt’s show is approaching November 4-6, 2011and we are offering three days of great educational seminars! For more information and to register for classes please visit link below or call 781.662.8822 to speak to any of our highly trained sales associates. Hope to see you there!
Learn more about Hunt’s Seminars on their Web site with full program information.
Canon Introduces EOS 1Dx
October 19, 2011 By
After speculations and expectations, Canon announced the new flagship camera, EOS 1Dx. The new body combines the best of 1D and 1Ds with an 18.1 MP newly designed sensor, a blistering 14 frames per second shooting, dual DIGIC-5 processors, 252-zone metering, and a stupefying ISO setting of 204,800. It also supports a network connection but the wireless connectivity and GPS geotagging will require optional accessories. Read more about it on the Canon site.
Lightroom On Sale
October 3, 2011 By
I got the heads up from Ken Zirkel that B&H has Lightroom at 50% off, $149.99. This is a very attractive price if you were holding for a good time to purchase it. I also suggest that anyone interested in this deal check the price with Alan. Hunt’s may have the same deal locally. Here is the B&H deal. The sale ends on October 4, 2011, tomorrow!
Analog Photography
August 25, 2011 By
The medium, the methods, tools, techniques do not matter in photography. What matters is the final photograph, does it convey the intended essence to the viewer is the critical issue. This CNN video focuses on the vibrant analog photography group in New York. So long as the medium works for the photographer, or better yet for photographers, film will likely endure and delight. Here’s to Tri-X, Velvia, Ectachrome, Panatomic-X, …
