Reviews-Recommendations
Topaz Labs has released a new plugin called Topaz ReStyle. This new plugin enables the graphic artist to apply different effects to photos. I tested four of my photos below. The first photo on each row is the original.
I think Topaz's new plugin, has some potential. There are tons of filters to choose from which provide numerous possibilities.
Topaz ReStyle is on sale for 50% off through Aug 31/2013.
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Kelby Training is an invaluable resource for just about every aspect of photography, but not everyone can afford the price of a subscription. Kelby Media also produces a number of free video casts that provide some great tips and tricks.
Kelby TV - Nine different video casts....and they are free. Can't beat that.
I ran across the DigitalRev guys while I was researching a new camera a couple of months ago. They are so entertaining to me, that I find myself going back and watching some of the reviews just because they make me laugh. I highly recommend checking them out. If you have the same sense of humor I do, you will not be disappointed.
Below is the review that got me hooked on DigitalRev. Oh, and I did buy the D7000 too. :-)
I did a guest post some time ago about some different iPhone apps I use for photography. This is kind of an update to that post, so to see more apps, please check out that post as well.
Anyone who knows me, knows I like to take photos...of everything...using anything. My iPhone 4S is with me at all times and it has a pretty decent camera. Believe it or not I have three go-to apps that I use to edit photos on my iPhone.
This app has over 100 effects, textures and frames. You can layer as many effects as you like using the "Add another" function.
A very strong app for editing. You can add filters, frames and do across the board tuning. However, the best part is the selective tuning (ie: dodging and burning) and detail tuning (ie: sharpening and structure).
This app offers lots of scenes, filter effects and borders. It also has nice rotate and cropping capabilities.
Other apps that I use from time to time for fun effects --
Takes pictures that look as if you had focused on a glass marble with a macro lens.
Converts a photo to a beautiful artistic rendering employing a creative interactive process.
There are many many iPhone photography apps out there, so I'm sure there will be another update to this list in the future.
I’ve been researching for a main camera replacement for my Nikon D90. “Go full frame” is what I hear from a lot of photographers, but I don’t want to spend the $$$ to get there. A few days ago the Nikon D600 was announced. The description I’ve heard over and over again is that it is a mixture of the D800 and D7000. Oh yeah…and the lower price point makes it more appealing for a full frame camera.
Below are the reviews I have read/watched.
Nikon D600 Hands-On Review – via DigitalRev
Nikon D600 Review: Full Frame for the Masses? – via Ming Thien
Nikon D600 Review: Images This Spectacular Have Never Been So Cheap – via Gizmodo
Nikon D600 Review – via TechRadar
Nikon D600 Preview – via Steve’s DigiCams
The Nikon D600 Official Announcement – via Pixiq
Grand Tetons and the D600 – via the DP Review Forum
The D600 in the Studio – via the DP Review Forum
Getting Close With the D600 – via the DP Review Forum
