Adobe have released Beta 2 of the Lightroom 3. This version is apparently closer to the final release with the developers being more focused on receiving feedback on the improvements made since the original public beta. I am pretty much hooked on Lightroom as both a photo management and editor, if you haven't embarked on a Lightroom journey then this free beta is the best … [Read more...]
If you only had one lens ?
Over the last number of years I have managed to build up a little collection of lens. Every so often I feel a little guilty and wonder if I should sell a lens but can never decide which to part with as for me they all do specific jobs. I have a 50mm at f1.4, 24-70 at f2.8, a 60mm f2.8 macro lens and a 15-85 std lens that I keep for landscape work. Last week I asked the … [Read more...]
EOS Plugin for Final Cut on the way
High Definition video has now made its way from the high end cameras to many domestic digital SLR cameras. We recently covered a number of tips on making the most of HD video via your DSLR but Canon are about to make Final Cut users very happy with the release of an EOS plugin. The Final Cut Plugin will enable quicker and easier editing of video created on an EOS digital … [Read more...]
Canon 550D Released
Canon have just announced the latest to their sub £1000 digital SLR range in the form of the new 550D. The EOS 550D is a reasonable upgrade over the 500D especially if you use your camera for digital video production. The camera, incorporates technologies and features more commonly found in semi-professional DSLRs into the compact, lightweight body favoured by … [Read more...]