July-August 2010

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July-August 2010

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic introduced the Micro Four Thirds System with the Lumix DMC-G1 back in 2008.
Photo Adventures With GPS
How and why to start geotagging your photos

by The Editors You’re probably familiar with the metadata that’s embedded in digital photos—information your camera automatically adds to each image file—such as the time stamp, camera model, lens and camera settings and more for every shot.
Samsung NX10 Camera manufacturers have long sought to provide the desirable features of an SLR (top image quality, interchangeable lenses, convenient eye-level viewing, etc.) without the bulk.
Sony Alpha NEX-5 Sony has joined the increasingly popular mirrorless, interchangeable-lens competition in a big way, with two new Alpha cameras: the NEX-5 and its lower-priced sibling, the NEX-3—the smallest cameras in the class, with some impressive features.

It’s The Lens, Baby!
Create ethereal selective-focus photos in-camera with lensbaby lenses and optics

by The Editors Selective focus is a hot trend in photography. The soft, dreamy look is ideal for portraits, close-ups and scenics, directing attention by blurring your subject’s surroundings.
July/August 2010 by The Editors
Toolbox: Bags & Cases For Travel
Choosing the right combination for safe transport and quick access

by Dave Willis There’s a delicate science to packing the essentials when you’re planning an extended trip.

Beyond HDR
How to expand your photo’s tonal range when HDR techniques aren’t ideal

One thing I love about digital photography is the capability to create images that are closer to what we see in the world, rather than being restricted by the technological limitations of the camera sensor.
Flattering Light For Portraits
10 tips to help you create great portrait lighting

by William Sawalich Let’s get one thing straight: There’s no simple formula for portrait lighting.
From Drab To Fab In Five Minutes
Quick steps in photoshop lightroom to add punch and contrast to a flat exposure

by Rick Sammon Check out the color, contrast and sharpness in this picture of a short-eared owl that I photographed with its prey, a small dove, in the Galápagos.
The Fine Art Of Self-Publishing
A primer on the many options for photo book production in the digital age

by Kim Castleberry Uploading images to Facebook, Flickr and other popular online sharing sites is fun, mainly because of the instant gratification it provides.
Travel With Still+Video
Tips for better technical and creative results shooting video with your DSLR

The year 2009 will go down in history books as a revolutionary one for photography.

onOne Software PhotoTools 2.5
Awesome effects, instantly—plus a new free version to get you started

by The Editors The best thing about Photoshop is that the creative possibilities are practically endless; that’s also the worst thing about Photoshop.