I've been working a little on YouTube creating photography related playlists.
I add videos whenever I come across anything interesting and/or informative. I currently don't have any videos that I personally have uploaded to YouTube (I don't have a great deal of time to dedicate to photography right now and really don't have the equipment to produce videos.)
The playlists are meant to provide a service to those looking for good photography videos. The individual videos are controlled by the person (or company) that uploaded them to YouTube.
Showing posts with label videos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label videos. Show all posts
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Sigma DP2 Quattro Hands-On Field Test
Hat Tip: SLR Lounge
The Camera Store posted a YouTube video featuring a hands-on field test of the new Sigma DP2 Quattro.
The verdict: vast improvement over the previous model, but still needs work in some areas.
The image output can be stunning under the right circumstances. (And according to the video, can come close to rivaling images from a full frame camera.)
The drawbacks: bad ergonomics and slow processing time. Jump to the 10:30 mark to see how long it takes to convert the raw file into a .jpg.
The Camera Store posted a YouTube video featuring a hands-on field test of the new Sigma DP2 Quattro.
The verdict: vast improvement over the previous model, but still needs work in some areas.
The image output can be stunning under the right circumstances. (And according to the video, can come close to rivaling images from a full frame camera.)
The drawbacks: bad ergonomics and slow processing time. Jump to the 10:30 mark to see how long it takes to convert the raw file into a .jpg.
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Tip on How to Use Filters With Fisheye Lenses
Hat Tip: DIY Photography
This tip initially comes from Cheesycam.com and is the source of the YouTube video.
It's a remarkably simple tip, but promises to be very useful in certain situations. (Shooting in bright light or when wanting some motion blur for artistic effect.)
The Cinegel Swatchbook is fairly inexpensive and offers a large number of gels that can be used.
(The link URL is from the cheesycam website. If you follow it to Amazon and purchase the Swatchbook, I think the writer will get a commission. It's a way to show a little appreciation.)
Larger sheets can be purchased from B&H Photo.
This tip initially comes from Cheesycam.com and is the source of the YouTube video.
It's a remarkably simple tip, but promises to be very useful in certain situations. (Shooting in bright light or when wanting some motion blur for artistic effect.)
The Cinegel Swatchbook is fairly inexpensive and offers a large number of gels that can be used.
(The link URL is from the cheesycam website. If you follow it to Amazon and purchase the Swatchbook, I think the writer will get a commission. It's a way to show a little appreciation.)
Larger sheets can be purchased from B&H Photo.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Samsun Video Explaining Its ISOCELL CMOS Image Sensor
Hat Tip: DP Review
Samsung uploaded a video explaining its ISOCELL image sensor to YouTube a couple days ago.
The design is meant to isolate the individual pixels (photosites/photodiodes) from each other in order to prevent image noise.
Isolating the pixel sites from each other becomes more important as the sensor's size is decreased or the number of pixel sites on the image is increased. Both require using smaller pixel sites packed closer together. Image noise increases when pixel sites are moved closer to each other.
Samsung uploaded a video explaining its ISOCELL image sensor to YouTube a couple days ago.
The design is meant to isolate the individual pixels (photosites/photodiodes) from each other in order to prevent image noise.
Isolating the pixel sites from each other becomes more important as the sensor's size is decreased or the number of pixel sites on the image is increased. Both require using smaller pixel sites packed closer together. Image noise increases when pixel sites are moved closer to each other.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Monday, March 3, 2014
The FLIR One: Turn Your iPhone into an Infrared Imaging Device
Hat Tip: PC Mag
There is just no other way to describe this, it's just plain cool.
FLIR has just introduced an infrared camera that attaches to an iPhone, turning it into an infrared imaging device. It's an iPhone case with an infrared, currently only available for the iPhone 5/5s.
It's also fairly inexpensive at $350 when compared to other infrared imaging options. It doesn't have the functionality as those more expensive options, but that price makes it a viable option for some people that can't afford (or need) a full-function model. It's also small enough to fit in a pocket, making it very portable.
Here's a shot of the camera in action (from PC Mag website):
The FLIR one is slated for release later this year.
There is just no other way to describe this, it's just plain cool.
FLIR has just introduced an infrared camera that attaches to an iPhone, turning it into an infrared imaging device. It's an iPhone case with an infrared, currently only available for the iPhone 5/5s.
It's also fairly inexpensive at $350 when compared to other infrared imaging options. It doesn't have the functionality as those more expensive options, but that price makes it a viable option for some people that can't afford (or need) a full-function model. It's also small enough to fit in a pocket, making it very portable.
Here's a shot of the camera in action (from PC Mag website):
The FLIR one is slated for release later this year.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
New Youtube Video on How Digital Cameras Work
The people over at the Head Squeeze Youtube Channel recently uploaded a video on how digital cameras work. The video features James May of the BBC show Top Gear.
I do have a couple of comment.
First, the video is a little off when it comes to the resolution available 10 years ago. 3 to 4 megapixel cameras were readily available in 2003/2004. The 5 megapixel Olympus E-1 came out at the end of 2003. The more consumer oriented, 4 Megapixel HP Photosmart 850 dates to fall of that year. (Price was about $500 at the time).
The 1 megapixel era is closer to 15 years ago.
Oddly enough, this is about the time that the singing bass was popular. (Watch the video)
Secondly, the "My Cat Looks Like Hitler" web forum?
Okay
Just couldn't leave that one alone. Actually found one.
Edit: Forgot the hat tip on this.
The Pop Photo writer had a similar response to the 1 megapixel statement.
I do have a couple of comment.
First, the video is a little off when it comes to the resolution available 10 years ago. 3 to 4 megapixel cameras were readily available in 2003/2004. The 5 megapixel Olympus E-1 came out at the end of 2003. The more consumer oriented, 4 Megapixel HP Photosmart 850 dates to fall of that year. (Price was about $500 at the time).
The 1 megapixel era is closer to 15 years ago.
Oddly enough, this is about the time that the singing bass was popular. (Watch the video)
Secondly, the "My Cat Looks Like Hitler" web forum?
Okay
Just couldn't leave that one alone. Actually found one.
Edit: Forgot the hat tip on this.
The Pop Photo writer had a similar response to the 1 megapixel statement.
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