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Cameras & Photo Equipment (23)
Equipment reviews and tips.
- Buy A Camera Now with No-Interest Financing from Amazon.com
  June 7, 2010
  Amazon is offering a special deal for June. Get no-interest financing for 12 months on 352 selected photo, video and optical products. Can't afford to spend a…
- Compact Flash CF Card Speed Comparison: How Fast Is Fast Enough?
  April 15, 2011
  Compact Flash cards come in so many flavors it's hard to know which to buy. The fastest card is often not your best bet. Read on to learn about card speeds and…
- New Firmware for the Nikon Coolpix P7000 Makes Raw Capture Twice As Fast!
  December 16, 2010
  Nikon's new firmware update for the Coolpix P7000 camera captures raw images in half the time. Compare version 1.0 vs 1.1 speed, read about other improvements…
- New Lumix DMC-LX5 Compact Digital Camera Due This Month From Panasonic
  August 6, 2010
  The Panasonic Lumix LX5 is due in stores this month. It has a lot in common with the LX3 it's meant to replace. Panasonic says they have made a lot of…
- New Nikon D5000 SLR Announced. Stills, Video, and More!
  April 15, 2009
  Tne new Nikon D5000 SLR gives us a lot of reasons to upgrade. It has a variable angle LCD, does still and videos, and it's reasonably priced. Nice!
- Olympus SEMA-1 Stereo Microphone Set Review
  November 23, 2010
  Once you Learn how to record hi-def video with your Olympus PEN E-P2 or E-PL1 camera, you'll want high-quality sound to go with it. The Olympus SEMA-1 Stereo…
- Process Raw ORF Images In Olympus Viewer 2
  March 1, 2011
  Adobe Lightroom 3 still doesn't support raw (.ORF) images from the new Olympus PEN E-PL2 camera. Learn how to use the free Olympus Viewer 2 software that comes…
- Protect Your Lens With A UV Haze or Skylight Filter. Or Not.
  November 27, 2009
  Should you protect your lens with a filter? UV/Haze and Skylight filters are commonly used to protect lenses, but keeping a filter on your lens all the time…
- Sony NEX-5 Raw (.arw) Files Don't Open in Photoshop CS5 or Lightroom 3. Or Do They?
  August 18, 2010
  To work with .arw-format raw images from the Sony NEX-5 and other new camera models, download the beta version of Lightroom 3.2 or, for Photoshop, Adobe Camera…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Canon Powershot G11 Real World Camera Review
  February 14, 2010
  The Canon Powershot G11 is an excellent small camera for travel photography. Read a real world, hands-on review of this king of the compacts.
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Nikon Coolpix P7000 Real World Camera Review
  December 31, 2010
  With raw capture and 28-200mm zoom, the Nikon Coolpix P7000 camera is designed for photographers. In this real world in-the-field review, find out how it…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Olympus PEN E-P2 Real World Camera Review
  November 13, 2010
  The Olympus PEN E-P2 compact camera could have been named the E-P1 PLUS. The E-P2 has a lot in common with the older E-P1 - with one enormous plus. The E-P2 is…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Olympus PEN E-PL1 Real World Review
  September 26, 2010
  The Olympus PEN E-PL1 is the simplest and cheapest member of Olympus' PEN line of compact, mirrorless digital cameras. It's a big step up from a point-and-shoot…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Olympus PEN E-P1 Real World Camera Review
  July 9, 2010
  The Olympus E-P1 reviewed by a travel photographer. Top image quality, easy to use, lightweight. And interchangeable lenses too! The search for the perfect…
- The Lightweight Photographer: Four Compact Cameras for the Pro or Serious Amateur
  December 14, 2009
  In the hands of a good photographer, a compact (or point-and-shoot) camera can capture excellent images. But only a few of these cameras are worthy of a pro or…
- The Lightweight Photographer: Olympus VF-2 Electronic Viewfinder Real World Review
  November 17, 2010
  The Olympus VF-2 Electronic Viewfinder is a must-have accessory for any serious E-P2 or E-PL1 camera owner. Find out why you should own one - despite one…
- The Lightweight Photographer: Sony NEX-5 Real World Camera Review
  August 25, 2010
  The Sony Alpha NEX-5 mirrorless compact camera is beautifully designed. Is there more to the NEX-5 than good looks? Read on to find out more as I put this…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Canon Powershot S90 Real World Camera Review
  April 10, 2010
  The Canon Powershot S90 Compact Digital Camera looks good on paper, but how does it do in the hands of a travel photographer? Find out why this cousin of the…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs Canon Powershot G12
  January 10, 2011
  The Nikon Coolpix P7000 and the Canon Powershot G12 are both high-end, raw-shooting compact cameras. Which is better for a pro or serious amateur travel…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Olympus PEN E-PL2 Real World Camera Review
  March 16, 2011
  The Olympus PEN E-PL2 compact mirrorless camera is a big improvement over its predecessor, the E-PL1. With it's built-in flash, it even gives the top-of-the-lin…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Real World Camera Review
  September 13, 2010
  The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 compact camera is one more in a growing list of mirrorless compact cameras designed for serious photographers. Is it a worthy…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Real World Review
  March 18, 2010
  The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 is a classy digital compact camera with strong links to Leica. It's small, it captures raw images and it has the features needed by…
- The Polarizer: One Filter You Need On Your Lens
  November 16, 2009
  Photographing outdoors? Use a polarizing filter. Software filters can simulate some of the effects of a polarizer, but only a polarizer on the end of your lens…
Computers & Software for Photographers (35)
Computers for photographers, photography software tutorials including Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and more.
- Adding Custom Watermarks To Your Photos With Adobe Photoshop CS5
  October 6, 2010
  So, you've created a watermark file. What's the best way to apply it to your images? If you have a few, special images that need to be subtly watermarked, hand…
- Adobe Lightroom 2.0: Using the Adjustment Brush
  August 9, 2008
  Adobe Lightroom 2.0 is here and it is a big improvement over version 1.4. There are many subtle improvements and a few major additions. The adjustment brush…
- Adobe Lightroom 3 First Steps:
  Exporting Images From Lightroom
  August 29, 2011
  Learn the basics of exporting images from Adobe Lightroom 3 for emailing, uploading or burning to a DVD in this step-by-step tutorial.
- Adobe Lightroom 3 First Steps: Develop Module Basic Panel
  August 4, 2011
  The Basic panel is the best place to start adjusting images in Adobe Lightroom 3's Develop Module. Learn how to adjust white balance, exposure and color.
- Adobe Lightroom 3 First Steps: Develop Module Intro and the Crop Tool
  July 11, 2011
  Learn the basics of Adobe Lightroom 3's Develop module and how to crop your images using the Crop Tool.
- Adobe Lightroom 3 First Steps: How to Add Your Existing Images to a New Catalog
  June 14, 2011
  Learn how to add existing images from your hard drive into a new Adobe Lightroom 3 catalog.
- Adobe Lightroom 3 vs Photoshop CS5. Which to Buy?
  December 3, 2010
  Should you buy Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 or Photoshop CS5? Lightroom does everything most of us photographers need, so save your money. Here's why you…
- Adobe Lightroom 3.2, Camera Raw 6.2 and DNG Converter 6.2 Officially Released!
  August 31, 2010
  Adobe Lightroom 3.2, Adobe Camera Raw ACR 6.2 (for Photoshop CS5) and Digital Negative DNG Converter 6.2 are available now! Get more supported cameras and…
- Adobe Update Lightroom 3.4.1 Available Now.
  May 25, 2011
  Adobe Lightroom 3.4.1. is available now. It fixes a bug that caused Adobe to turn off all Lightroom updates for a week and adds a few other features.
- Batch Watermarking in Photoshop using Actions and the Image Processor
  May 27, 2011
  Watermark a folder full of images in one batch using Photoshop's Image Processor and actions - along with a few other secret weapons.
- Changing Time Zones? Change the Capture Time of Your Images in Adobe Lightroom.
  July 13, 2009
  As traveling photographers, how do we keep the capture time of our images in sync with changing time zones? Adobe Lightroom 2 makes it easy. Learn how to…
- Create Visible Watermarks In Photoshop CS5
  August 12, 2010
  Add a visible watermark to your web images to reduce image theft. Find out what's important in creating a watermark and learn how to make one using Adobe…
- Easy Watermarks with Russell Brown's
  Adobe Watermark Panel Plugin for Photoshop CS5
  October 20, 2010
  The Adobe Watermark Panel makes it easy to add watermarks to a folder full of images. And it's free! Find out where to get it, how to install it, and how to…
- How To Open Nikon Coolpix P7000 NRW Raw Files in Lightroom 3 & Photoshop CS5
  December 6, 2010
  Raw images from new cameras like the Nikon Coolpix P7000 NRW files aren't recognized by the current versions of Lightroom or Photoshop. Find out how to update…
- How to Use Adobe Lightroom 3's Watermark Editor to Protect Your Online Images
  January 24, 2011
  Adobe Lightroom 3 makes it easy to protect your online images with watermarks. Learn how to create and apply text watermarks to whole batches of images in this…
- Lightroom 3 Doesn't Support My New Camera's Raw Files. Now What?
  February 16, 2011
  ORF, NEF, CR2, ARW, RAW. Capturing raw images with your new digital camera? How do you process them if Adobe Lightroom 3 doesn't yet support your camera's raw…
- Lightroom 3 Watermarking Using Logos and Graphics
  May 2, 2011
  Use Adobe Lightroom 3's Watermark Editor to apply a logo, graphic or stylized text to your photos. Learn how in this step-by-step tutorial.
- Monaco EZ Color and Optix-XR Works with Windows Vista and a New Driver
  May 1, 2008
  The Optix-XR monitor calibrator with software version 2.0 does not work with Windows Vista. But, there is a way to update the Optix software so that your…
- New Adobe Lightroom 3.4 and ACR 6.4 Support Olympus E-PL2 and More!
  March 11, 2011
  Adobe's new Lightroom 3.4 release candidate supports Olympus E-PL2 raw files and a lot more. See what's new and download the update today.
- New Camera? No Raw Support Yet In Photoshop? No Problem: Use Adobe’s Digital Negative DNG Converter
  January 31, 2010
  Buy a new camera and you might find you can't process its raw images in Photoshop or Lightroom until Adobe updates its raw converter software. Use Adobe…
- New Updates from Adobe:
  Lightroom 3.3, Photoshop CS5 12.02, ACR 6.3
  December 7, 2010
  Adobe released new updates today for Lightroom 3.3, Photoshop CS5 12.02 and Adobe Camera Raw 6.2. The updates add raw capability for several new cameras and…
- On The Road: Websites I Can't Do Without
  November 13, 2008
  Travel planning is a chore and we need all the help we can get. As travel photographers, we need to do a lot of research before, and during, a trip. Here are…
- Photoshop Elements 7 Cheap!
  April 10, 2009
  Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 is only for a limited time. It's an excellent choice if you can't afford it's big brother,Adobe Photoshop CS4.
- Process Raw ORF Images In Olympus Viewer 2
  March 1, 2011
  Adobe Lightroom 3 still doesn't support raw (.ORF) images from the new Olympus PEN E-PL2 camera. Learn how to use the free Olympus Viewer 2 software that comes…
- ProShow Gold 4 Advanced Slide Styles Part 3. Create and Save Your Own Customized Slide Styles
  May 29, 2009
  Learn how to customize a slide style in ProShow Gold 4 and save it as your own so you can use it again in a future slide show production. Watch the 10-minute…
- ProShow Gold 4 Intro: Create a Customized Slide Show to Share Your Photos
  March 8, 2009
  See some complex effects that can be accomplished using ProShow Gold 4, Adobe Photoshop, and a bit of work. Add pizazz to your slide shows.
- ProShow Gold 4: Advanced Slide Styles. Part 2: Built-In Slide Styles.
  May 13, 2009
  Slide Styles are one of the most powerful new features of ProShow Gold 4. In this video lesson, learn how to use ProShow's amazing built-in slide styles.
- Sony NEX-5 Raw (.arw) Files Don't Open in Photoshop CS5 or Lightroom 3. Or Do They?
  August 18, 2010
  To work with .arw-format raw images from the Sony NEX-5 and other new camera models, download the beta version of Lightroom 3.2 or, for Photoshop, Adobe Camera…
- USB 3.0 vs. USB 2.0 for Photographers. Is It Really Faster?
  October 9, 2011
  Is USB 3.0 really faster than USB 2.0? By how much? And what does the extra speed mean to photographers? Read on for real-world test results.
- Version Check Unsuccessful? Adobe Disables Lightroom Updates
  May 19, 2011
  Getting the dreaded "The Version Check was Unsuccessful" message when you Check for Updates in Lightroom 3? It's temporary - and it's not your fault.
- Watermarking Images for the Web
  July 30, 2010
  Photos displayed on the web make easy targets for image thieves. Add a visible watermark to your online images to reduce copyright infingement. Learn about…
- Workflow: Traveling with Adobe Lightroom 2. Upload In-the-Field and Import from Laptop to Desktop at Home.
  June 15, 2009
  Travel with a laptop? Learn how to import photographs from your CF card to your laptop using Adobe Lightroom. Then import your catalog to your desktop when you…
- X-Rite Optix XR and Monaco EZColor Work With 64-bit Windows 7
  April 26, 2010
  With a little work, your old Monaco Optix-XR Monitor Calibrator (also know by its model number DTP94) and Monaco EZColor Software will work perfectly with the…
- Adobe Lightroom (21)
  Learn how to use Adobe Lightroom. Free lessons and tutorials about Lightroom for beginners and advanced photographers.
  - Adobe Lightroom 2.0: Using the Adjustment Brush
    August 9, 2008
    Adobe Lightroom 2.0 is here and it is a big improvement over version 1.4. There are many subtle improvements and a few major additions. The adjustment brush…
  - Adobe Lightroom 3 First Steps:
    Exporting Images From Lightroom
    August 29, 2011
    Learn the basics of exporting images from Adobe Lightroom 3 for emailing, uploading or burning to a DVD in this step-by-step tutorial.
  - Adobe Lightroom 3 First Steps: Develop Module Basic Panel
    August 4, 2011
    The Basic panel is the best place to start adjusting images in Adobe Lightroom 3's Develop Module. Learn how to adjust white balance, exposure and color.
  - Adobe Lightroom 3 First Steps: Develop Module Intro and the Crop Tool
    July 11, 2011
    Learn the basics of Adobe Lightroom 3's Develop module and how to crop your images using the Crop Tool.
  - Adobe Lightroom 3 First Steps: How to Add Your Existing Images to a New Catalog
    June 14, 2011
    Learn how to add existing images from your hard drive into a new Adobe Lightroom 3 catalog.
  - Adobe Lightroom 3 vs Photoshop CS5. Which to Buy?
    December 3, 2010
    Should you buy Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 or Photoshop CS5? Lightroom does everything most of us photographers need, so save your money. Here's why you…
  - Adobe Lightroom 3.2, Camera Raw 6.2 and DNG Converter 6.2 Officially Released!
    August 31, 2010
    Adobe Lightroom 3.2, Adobe Camera Raw ACR 6.2 (for Photoshop CS5) and Digital Negative DNG Converter 6.2 are available now! Get more supported cameras and…
  - Adobe Update Lightroom 3.4.1 Available Now.
    May 25, 2011
    Adobe Lightroom 3.4.1. is available now. It fixes a bug that caused Adobe to turn off all Lightroom updates for a week and adds a few other features.
  - Best Price on Lightroom 3 - Now Shipping!
    June 27, 2010
    Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 is now shipping. Get it now at the cheapest price I've seen. Shipping is free and you don't even have to wait for the box to…
  - Changing Time Zones? Change the Capture Time of Your Images in Adobe Lightroom.
    July 13, 2009
    As traveling photographers, how do we keep the capture time of our images in sync with changing time zones? Adobe Lightroom 2 makes it easy. Learn how to…
  - How To Open Nikon Coolpix P7000 NRW Raw Files in Lightroom 3 & Photoshop CS5
    December 6, 2010
    Raw images from new cameras like the Nikon Coolpix P7000 NRW files aren't recognized by the current versions of Lightroom or Photoshop. Find out how to update…
  - How to Use Adobe Lightroom 3's Watermark Editor to Protect Your Online Images
    January 24, 2011
    Adobe Lightroom 3 makes it easy to protect your online images with watermarks. Learn how to create and apply text watermarks to whole batches of images in this…
  - Lightroom 3 Doesn't Support My New Camera's Raw Files. Now What?
    February 16, 2011
    ORF, NEF, CR2, ARW, RAW. Capturing raw images with your new digital camera? How do you process them if Adobe Lightroom 3 doesn't yet support your camera's raw…
  - Lightroom 3 Is Here! Upgrade Today For Only !
    June 8, 2010
    Adobe Lightroom 3 is finally here! First impressions are important, and in Lightroom's case, they don't disappoint. Find out what's new and how to get your…
  - Lightroom 3 Watermarking Using Logos and Graphics
    May 2, 2011
    Use Adobe Lightroom 3's Watermark Editor to apply a logo, graphic or stylized text to your photos. Learn how in this step-by-step tutorial.
  - New Adobe Lightroom 3.4 and ACR 6.4 Support Olympus E-PL2 and More!
    March 11, 2011
    Adobe's new Lightroom 3.4 release candidate supports Olympus E-PL2 raw files and a lot more. See what's new and download the update today.
  - New Updates from Adobe:
    Lightroom 3.3, Photoshop CS5 12.02, ACR 6.3
    December 7, 2010
    Adobe released new updates today for Lightroom 3.3, Photoshop CS5 12.02 and Adobe Camera Raw 6.2. The updates add raw capability for several new cameras and…
  - Process Raw ORF Images In Olympus Viewer 2
    March 1, 2011
    Adobe Lightroom 3 still doesn't support raw (.ORF) images from the new Olympus PEN E-PL2 camera. Learn how to use the free Olympus Viewer 2 software that comes…
  - Sony NEX-5 Raw (.arw) Files Don't Open in Photoshop CS5 or Lightroom 3. Or Do They?
    August 18, 2010
    To work with .arw-format raw images from the Sony NEX-5 and other new camera models, download the beta version of Lightroom 3.2 or, for Photoshop, Adobe Camera…
  - Version Check Unsuccessful? Adobe Disables Lightroom Updates
    May 19, 2011
    Getting the dreaded "The Version Check was Unsuccessful" message when you Check for Updates in Lightroom 3? It's temporary - and it's not your fault.
  - Workflow: Traveling with Adobe Lightroom 2. Upload In-the-Field and Import from Laptop to Desktop at Home.
    June 15, 2009
    Travel with a laptop? Learn how to import photographs from your CF card to your laptop using Adobe Lightroom. Then import your catalog to your desktop when you…
- Adobe Photoshop (9)
  Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop. Free lessons and step-by-step tutorials about Photoshop for traveling photographers.
  - Adding Custom Watermarks To Your Photos With Adobe Photoshop CS5
    October 6, 2010
    So, you've created a watermark file. What's the best way to apply it to your images? If you have a few, special images that need to be subtly watermarked, hand…
  - Adobe Lightroom 3 vs Photoshop CS5. Which to Buy?
    December 3, 2010
    Should you buy Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 or Photoshop CS5? Lightroom does everything most of us photographers need, so save your money. Here's why you…
  - Adobe Lightroom 3.2, Camera Raw 6.2 and DNG Converter 6.2 Officially Released!
    August 31, 2010
    Adobe Lightroom 3.2, Adobe Camera Raw ACR 6.2 (for Photoshop CS5) and Digital Negative DNG Converter 6.2 are available now! Get more supported cameras and…
  - Batch Watermarking in Photoshop using Actions and the Image Processor
    May 27, 2011
    Watermark a folder full of images in one batch using Photoshop's Image Processor and actions - along with a few other secret weapons.
  - Create Visible Watermarks In Photoshop CS5
    August 12, 2010
    Add a visible watermark to your web images to reduce image theft. Find out what's important in creating a watermark and learn how to make one using Adobe…
  - Easy Watermarks with Russell Brown's
    Adobe Watermark Panel Plugin for Photoshop CS5
    October 20, 2010
    The Adobe Watermark Panel makes it easy to add watermarks to a folder full of images. And it's free! Find out where to get it, how to install it, and how to…
  - How To Open Nikon Coolpix P7000 NRW Raw Files in Lightroom 3 & Photoshop CS5
    December 6, 2010
    Raw images from new cameras like the Nikon Coolpix P7000 NRW files aren't recognized by the current versions of Lightroom or Photoshop. Find out how to update…
  - New Updates from Adobe:
    Lightroom 3.3, Photoshop CS5 12.02, ACR 6.3
    December 7, 2010
    Adobe released new updates today for Lightroom 3.3, Photoshop CS5 12.02 and Adobe Camera Raw 6.2. The updates add raw capability for several new cameras and…
  - Sony NEX-5 Raw (.arw) Files Don't Open in Photoshop CS5 or Lightroom 3. Or Do They?
    August 18, 2010
    To work with .arw-format raw images from the Sony NEX-5 and other new camera models, download the beta version of Lightroom 3.2 or, for Photoshop, Adobe Camera…
- ProShow (3)
  Learn how to make slideshows using Photodex ProShow Gold and ProShow Producer. Free tutorials for photographers.
  - ProShow Gold 4 Advanced Slide Styles Part 3. Create and Save Your Own Customized Slide Styles
    May 29, 2009
    Learn how to customize a slide style in ProShow Gold 4 and save it as your own so you can use it again in a future slide show production. Watch the 10-minute…
  - ProShow Gold 4 Intro: Create a Customized Slide Show to Share Your Photos
    March 8, 2009
    See some complex effects that can be accomplished using ProShow Gold 4, Adobe Photoshop, and a bit of work. Add pizazz to your slide shows.
  - ProShow Gold 4: Advanced Slide Styles. Part 2: Built-In Slide Styles.
    May 13, 2009
    Slide Styles are one of the most powerful new features of ProShow Gold 4. In this video lesson, learn how to use ProShow's amazing built-in slide styles.
Lessons & Tutorials (19)
Learn about photography, camera gear, photo software and other photo-related topics. Detailed, step-by-step tutorials and tips.
- Adding Custom Watermarks To Your Photos With Adobe Photoshop CS5
  October 6, 2010
  So, you've created a watermark file. What's the best way to apply it to your images? If you have a few, special images that need to be subtly watermarked, hand…
- Adobe Lightroom 2.0: Using the Adjustment Brush
  August 9, 2008
  Adobe Lightroom 2.0 is here and it is a big improvement over version 1.4. There are many subtle improvements and a few major additions. The adjustment brush…
- Adobe Lightroom 3 First Steps:
  Exporting Images From Lightroom
  August 29, 2011
  Learn the basics of exporting images from Adobe Lightroom 3 for emailing, uploading or burning to a DVD in this step-by-step tutorial.
- Adobe Lightroom 3 First Steps: Develop Module Basic Panel
  August 4, 2011
  The Basic panel is the best place to start adjusting images in Adobe Lightroom 3's Develop Module. Learn how to adjust white balance, exposure and color.
- Adobe Lightroom 3 First Steps: Develop Module Intro and the Crop Tool
  July 11, 2011
  Learn the basics of Adobe Lightroom 3's Develop module and how to crop your images using the Crop Tool.
- Adobe Lightroom 3 First Steps: How to Add Your Existing Images to a New Catalog
  June 14, 2011
  Learn how to add existing images from your hard drive into a new Adobe Lightroom 3 catalog.
- Batch Watermarking in Photoshop using Actions and the Image Processor
  May 27, 2011
  Watermark a folder full of images in one batch using Photoshop's Image Processor and actions - along with a few other secret weapons.
- Changing Time Zones? Change the Capture Time of Your Images in Adobe Lightroom.
  July 13, 2009
  As traveling photographers, how do we keep the capture time of our images in sync with changing time zones? Adobe Lightroom 2 makes it easy. Learn how to…
- Create Visible Watermarks In Photoshop CS5
  August 12, 2010
  Add a visible watermark to your web images to reduce image theft. Find out what's important in creating a watermark and learn how to make one using Adobe…
- Easy Watermarks with Russell Brown's
  Adobe Watermark Panel Plugin for Photoshop CS5
  October 20, 2010
  The Adobe Watermark Panel makes it easy to add watermarks to a folder full of images. And it's free! Find out where to get it, how to install it, and how to…
- How to Use Adobe Lightroom 3's Watermark Editor to Protect Your Online Images
  January 24, 2011
  Adobe Lightroom 3 makes it easy to protect your online images with watermarks. Learn how to create and apply text watermarks to whole batches of images in this…
- Lightroom 3 Watermarking Using Logos and Graphics
  May 2, 2011
  Use Adobe Lightroom 3's Watermark Editor to apply a logo, graphic or stylized text to your photos. Learn how in this step-by-step tutorial.
- New Camera? No Raw Support Yet In Photoshop? No Problem: Use Adobe’s Digital Negative DNG Converter
  January 31, 2010
  Buy a new camera and you might find you can't process its raw images in Photoshop or Lightroom until Adobe updates its raw converter software. Use Adobe…
- Process Raw ORF Images In Olympus Viewer 2
  March 1, 2011
  Adobe Lightroom 3 still doesn't support raw (.ORF) images from the new Olympus PEN E-PL2 camera. Learn how to use the free Olympus Viewer 2 software that comes…
- ProShow Gold 4 Advanced Slide Styles Part 3. Create and Save Your Own Customized Slide Styles
  May 29, 2009
  Learn how to customize a slide style in ProShow Gold 4 and save it as your own so you can use it again in a future slide show production. Watch the 10-minute…
- ProShow Gold 4 Intro: Create a Customized Slide Show to Share Your Photos
  March 8, 2009
  See some complex effects that can be accomplished using ProShow Gold 4, Adobe Photoshop, and a bit of work. Add pizazz to your slide shows.
- ProShow Gold 4: Advanced Slide Styles. Part 2: Built-In Slide Styles.
  May 13, 2009
  Slide Styles are one of the most powerful new features of ProShow Gold 4. In this video lesson, learn how to use ProShow's amazing built-in slide styles.
- Watermarking Images for the Web
  July 30, 2010
  Photos displayed on the web make easy targets for image thieves. Add a visible watermark to your online images to reduce copyright infingement. Learn about…
- Workflow: Traveling with Adobe Lightroom 2. Upload In-the-Field and Import from Laptop to Desktop at Home.
  June 15, 2009
  Travel with a laptop? Learn how to import photographs from your CF card to your laptop using Adobe Lightroom. Then import your catalog to your desktop when you…
News (16)
News about travel photography, photo software, cameras and photo gear.
- Adobe Lightroom 3.2, Camera Raw 6.2 and DNG Converter 6.2 Officially Released!
  August 31, 2010
  Adobe Lightroom 3.2, Adobe Camera Raw ACR 6.2 (for Photoshop CS5) and Digital Negative DNG Converter 6.2 are available now! Get more supported cameras and…
- Adobe Lightroom 3.5 Update Available Now
  September 29, 2011
  The new Adobe Lightroom 3.5 update makes Lightroom faster, adds support for lots of new cameras and more. Learn about the new updates for Lightroom, Photoshop,…
- Adobe Update Lightroom 3.4.1 Available Now.
  May 25, 2011
  Adobe Lightroom 3.4.1. is available now. It fixes a bug that caused Adobe to turn off all Lightroom updates for a week and adds a few other features.
- B&H Photo's New 30-Day Return Policy
  June 10, 2011
  With their new 30-day return policy, low prices and excellent support, B&H Photo Video is the place to buy your camera gear.
- Best Price on Lightroom 3 - Now Shipping!
  June 27, 2010
  Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 is now shipping. Get it now at the cheapest price I've seen. Shipping is free and you don't even have to wait for the box to…
- Buy A Camera Now with No-Interest Financing from Amazon.com
  June 7, 2010
  Amazon is offering a special deal for June. Get no-interest financing for 12 months on 352 selected photo, video and optical products. Can't afford to spend a…
- DxOMark Introduces Free Lens Sharpness and Camera Image Quality Info
  June 25, 2010
  DxO Labs, the makers of DxO Optics Pro software, have unveiled there new website, DxOMark.com, with more information about the quality of cameras and lenses…
- Lightroom 3 Is Here! Upgrade Today For Only !
  June 8, 2010
  Adobe Lightroom 3 is finally here! First impressions are important, and in Lightroom's case, they don't disappoint. Find out what's new and how to get your…
- New Adobe Lightroom 3.4 and ACR 6.4 Support Olympus E-PL2 and More!
  March 11, 2011
  Adobe's new Lightroom 3.4 release candidate supports Olympus E-PL2 raw files and a lot more. See what's new and download the update today.
- New Firmware for the Nikon Coolpix P7000 Makes Raw Capture Twice As Fast!
  December 16, 2010
  Nikon's new firmware update for the Coolpix P7000 camera captures raw images in half the time. Compare version 1.0 vs 1.1 speed, read about other improvements…
- New Lumix DMC-LX5 Compact Digital Camera Due This Month From Panasonic
  August 6, 2010
  The Panasonic Lumix LX5 is due in stores this month. It has a lot in common with the LX3 it's meant to replace. Panasonic says they have made a lot of…
- New Nikon D5000 SLR Announced. Stills, Video, and More!
  April 15, 2009
  Tne new Nikon D5000 SLR gives us a lot of reasons to upgrade. It has a variable angle LCD, does still and videos, and it's reasonably priced. Nice!
- New Updates from Adobe:
  Lightroom 3.3, Photoshop CS5 12.02, ACR 6.3
  December 7, 2010
  Adobe released new updates today for Lightroom 3.3, Photoshop CS5 12.02 and Adobe Camera Raw 6.2. The updates add raw capability for several new cameras and…
- Now Available! Adobe Lightroom 3.4 and Camera Raw 6.4 Fix Bugs and Add Camera Support.
  April 28, 2011
  Adobe has just released the official version 3.4 update for Lightroom and version 6.4 of Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) for Photoshop. Time to upgrade!
- Photoshop Elements 7 Cheap!
  April 10, 2009
  Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 is only for a limited time. It's an excellent choice if you can't afford it's big brother,Adobe Photoshop CS4.
- Version Check Unsuccessful? Adobe Disables Lightroom Updates
  May 19, 2011
  Getting the dreaded "The Version Check was Unsuccessful" message when you Check for Updates in Lightroom 3? It's temporary - and it's not your fault.
Photograph the USA (10)
Tips for photographing locations and events in the United States by USA travel photographer, Alan Haynes.
- A Steam Train in San Diego: Photographing A Bit of History
  September 4, 2008
  It's easy to find a steam train in a museum, but riding the tracks between two major cities? That's special. San Diegans will have the opportunity to photograph…
- Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Omaha Nebraska
  October 6, 2009
  Omaha, Nebraska is an interesting place to photograph. A new addition, the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge over the Missouri river adds one more opportunity for…
- Photo Event: Big Bay Balloon Parade
  December 31, 2008
  With 22 large balloons and dozens of bands and other entries, San Diego's annual Big Bay Balloon Parade offers plenty of colorful photographic possibilities.…
- Photo Event: Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Faire in San Diego
  January 31, 2009
  San Diego's Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Faire is a colorful festival for photographers. Get photo tips from a San Diego travel photographer who has been…
- Photo Event: Soap Box Derby 2009 in San Diego
  May 27, 2009
  Getting good photos at the Soap Box Derby may not be easy, but it can be done. And it's fun! From start to finish, there is plenty to keep a photogapher busy.…
- Photographing Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
  May 25, 2010
  Falls Park on the Big Sioux River gives Sioux Falls, South Dakota its name. The park gives photographers the opportunity to capture images of both the natural…
- Photographing the Red Bull Air Races
  May 21, 2008
  For a long weekend in May, the Red Bull Air Races made San Diego bay their home. From Friday, May 2nd through Sunday, May 4th, San Diego hosted the second of…
- Postcard from Savannah, Georgia: Forsyth Park Fountain
  February 16, 2010
  The fountain at Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia offers some fine photo ops. Here, four tritons spout water from shell-horns in the lower basin.
- Steam Train in San Diego: The Final Chapter
  September 29, 2008
  After weeks of planning including scouting a handful of locations for photographing the steam train that would arrive in San Diego from Los Angeles on…
- Steam Train Update: Photo Locations
  September 8, 2008
  Photographing the steam train that is coming to San Diego on September 21st will take careful planning. Here is a scouting report on seven possible San Diego…
Reviews (16)
Real-world, hands-on reviews of cameras, photography equipment and photo software.
- Adobe Lightroom 3 vs Photoshop CS5. Which to Buy?
  December 3, 2010
  Should you buy Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 or Photoshop CS5? Lightroom does everything most of us photographers need, so save your money. Here's why you…
- Olympus SEMA-1 Stereo Microphone Set Review
  November 23, 2010
  Once you Learn how to record hi-def video with your Olympus PEN E-P2 or E-PL1 camera, you'll want high-quality sound to go with it. The Olympus SEMA-1 Stereo…
- Smartparts 8-Inch Digital Picture Frame (PX8) Review
  May 1, 2008
  Digital photo frames are a popular way to show off your photos. The Smartparts SPX8 8-Inch Syncpix Digital Picture Frame is a good choice. Find out what to…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Canon Powershot G11 Real World Camera Review
  February 14, 2010
  The Canon Powershot G11 is an excellent small camera for travel photography. Read a real world, hands-on review of this king of the compacts.
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Nikon Coolpix P7000 Real World Camera Review
  December 31, 2010
  With raw capture and 28-200mm zoom, the Nikon Coolpix P7000 camera is designed for photographers. In this real world in-the-field review, find out how it…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Olympus PEN E-P2 Real World Camera Review
  November 13, 2010
  The Olympus PEN E-P2 compact camera could have been named the E-P1 PLUS. The E-P2 has a lot in common with the older E-P1 - with one enormous plus. The E-P2 is…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Olympus PEN E-PL1 Real World Review
  September 26, 2010
  The Olympus PEN E-PL1 is the simplest and cheapest member of Olympus' PEN line of compact, mirrorless digital cameras. It's a big step up from a point-and-shoot…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Olympus PEN E-P1 Real World Camera Review
  July 9, 2010
  The Olympus E-P1 reviewed by a travel photographer. Top image quality, easy to use, lightweight. And interchangeable lenses too! The search for the perfect…
- The Lightweight Photographer: Four Compact Cameras for the Pro or Serious Amateur
  December 14, 2009
  In the hands of a good photographer, a compact (or point-and-shoot) camera can capture excellent images. But only a few of these cameras are worthy of a pro or…
- The Lightweight Photographer: Olympus VF-2 Electronic Viewfinder Real World Review
  November 17, 2010
  The Olympus VF-2 Electronic Viewfinder is a must-have accessory for any serious E-P2 or E-PL1 camera owner. Find out why you should own one - despite one…
- The Lightweight Photographer: Sony NEX-5 Real World Camera Review
  August 25, 2010
  The Sony Alpha NEX-5 mirrorless compact camera is beautifully designed. Is there more to the NEX-5 than good looks? Read on to find out more as I put this…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Canon Powershot S90 Real World Camera Review
  April 10, 2010
  The Canon Powershot S90 Compact Digital Camera looks good on paper, but how does it do in the hands of a travel photographer? Find out why this cousin of the…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs Canon Powershot G12
  January 10, 2011
  The Nikon Coolpix P7000 and the Canon Powershot G12 are both high-end, raw-shooting compact cameras. Which is better for a pro or serious amateur travel…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Olympus PEN E-PL2 Real World Camera Review
  March 16, 2011
  The Olympus PEN E-PL2 compact mirrorless camera is a big improvement over its predecessor, the E-PL1. With it's built-in flash, it even gives the top-of-the-lin…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Real World Camera Review
  September 13, 2010
  The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 compact camera is one more in a growing list of mirrorless compact cameras designed for serious photographers. Is it a worthy…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Real World Review
  March 18, 2010
  The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 is a classy digital compact camera with strong links to Leica. It's small, it captures raw images and it has the features needed by…
The Lightweight Photographer (14)
Traveling light with a camera. In-depth reviews and tips on small cameras and other gear for traveling photographers.
- Olympus SEMA-1 Stereo Microphone Set Review
  November 23, 2010
  Once you Learn how to record hi-def video with your Olympus PEN E-P2 or E-PL1 camera, you'll want high-quality sound to go with it. The Olympus SEMA-1 Stereo…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Canon Powershot G11 Real World Camera Review
  February 14, 2010
  The Canon Powershot G11 is an excellent small camera for travel photography. Read a real world, hands-on review of this king of the compacts.
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Nikon Coolpix P7000 Real World Camera Review
  December 31, 2010
  With raw capture and 28-200mm zoom, the Nikon Coolpix P7000 camera is designed for photographers. In this real world in-the-field review, find out how it…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Olympus PEN E-P2 Real World Camera Review
  November 13, 2010
  The Olympus PEN E-P2 compact camera could have been named the E-P1 PLUS. The E-P2 has a lot in common with the older E-P1 - with one enormous plus. The E-P2 is…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Olympus PEN E-PL1 Real World Review
  September 26, 2010
  The Olympus PEN E-PL1 is the simplest and cheapest member of Olympus' PEN line of compact, mirrorless digital cameras. It's a big step up from a point-and-shoot…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Olympus PEN E-P1 Real World Camera Review
  July 9, 2010
  The Olympus E-P1 reviewed by a travel photographer. Top image quality, easy to use, lightweight. And interchangeable lenses too! The search for the perfect…
- The Lightweight Photographer: Four Compact Cameras for the Pro or Serious Amateur
  December 14, 2009
  In the hands of a good photographer, a compact (or point-and-shoot) camera can capture excellent images. But only a few of these cameras are worthy of a pro or…
- The Lightweight Photographer: Olympus VF-2 Electronic Viewfinder Real World Review
  November 17, 2010
  The Olympus VF-2 Electronic Viewfinder is a must-have accessory for any serious E-P2 or E-PL1 camera owner. Find out why you should own one - despite one…
- The Lightweight Photographer: Sony NEX-5 Real World Camera Review
  August 25, 2010
  The Sony Alpha NEX-5 mirrorless compact camera is beautifully designed. Is there more to the NEX-5 than good looks? Read on to find out more as I put this…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Canon Powershot S90 Real World Camera Review
  April 10, 2010
  The Canon Powershot S90 Compact Digital Camera looks good on paper, but how does it do in the hands of a travel photographer? Find out why this cousin of the…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Nikon Coolpix P7000 vs Canon Powershot G12
  January 10, 2011
  The Nikon Coolpix P7000 and the Canon Powershot G12 are both high-end, raw-shooting compact cameras. Which is better for a pro or serious amateur travel…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Olympus PEN E-PL2 Real World Camera Review
  March 16, 2011
  The Olympus PEN E-PL2 compact mirrorless camera is a big improvement over its predecessor, the E-PL1. With it's built-in flash, it even gives the top-of-the-lin…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Real World Camera Review
  September 13, 2010
  The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 compact camera is one more in a growing list of mirrorless compact cameras designed for serious photographers. Is it a worthy…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Real World Review
  March 18, 2010
  The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 is a classy digital compact camera with strong links to Leica. It's small, it captures raw images and it has the features needed by…
Tips (8)
Quick tips about photography and software.
- Changing Time Zones? Change the Capture Time of Your Images in Adobe Lightroom.
  July 13, 2009
  As traveling photographers, how do we keep the capture time of our images in sync with changing time zones? Adobe Lightroom 2 makes it easy. Learn how to…
- Easy Watermarks with Russell Brown's
  Adobe Watermark Panel Plugin for Photoshop CS5
  October 20, 2010
  The Adobe Watermark Panel makes it easy to add watermarks to a folder full of images. And it's free! Find out where to get it, how to install it, and how to…
- Lighten Your Luggage: Ship Travel Brochures Home with USPS Flat-Rate Box
  July 8, 2008
  If you're like me, you collect tons of literature while traveling. And, if you're flying, it can be expensive to get it all home. That's where the USPS…
- On The Road: Websites I Can't Do Without
  November 13, 2008
  Travel planning is a chore and we need all the help we can get. As travel photographers, we need to do a lot of research before, and during, a trip. Here are…
- Process Raw ORF Images In Olympus Viewer 2
  March 1, 2011
  Adobe Lightroom 3 still doesn't support raw (.ORF) images from the new Olympus PEN E-PL2 camera. Learn how to use the free Olympus Viewer 2 software that comes…
- Protect Your Lens With A UV Haze or Skylight Filter. Or Not.
  November 27, 2009
  Should you protect your lens with a filter? UV/Haze and Skylight filters are commonly used to protect lenses, but keeping a filter on your lens all the time…
- Stupid Photographer Tricks
  August 13, 2009
  Ever done something dumb with your camera? So many settings vying for our attention, it's no wonder we sometimes screw it up. Or is it just me?
- The Polarizer: One Filter You Need On Your Lens
  November 16, 2009
  Photographing outdoors? Use a polarizing filter. Software filters can simulate some of the effects of a polarizer, but only a polarizer on the end of your lens…
Travel Photography (19)
All sorts of good information about travel photography.
- A Steam Train in San Diego: Photographing A Bit of History
  September 4, 2008
  It's easy to find a steam train in a museum, but riding the tracks between two major cities? That's special. San Diegans will have the opportunity to photograph…
- Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Omaha Nebraska
  October 6, 2009
  Omaha, Nebraska is an interesting place to photograph. A new addition, the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge over the Missouri river adds one more opportunity for…
- Changing Time Zones? Change the Capture Time of Your Images in Adobe Lightroom.
  July 13, 2009
  As traveling photographers, how do we keep the capture time of our images in sync with changing time zones? Adobe Lightroom 2 makes it easy. Learn how to…
- Lighten Your Luggage: Ship Travel Brochures Home with USPS Flat-Rate Box
  July 8, 2008
  If you're like me, you collect tons of literature while traveling. And, if you're flying, it can be expensive to get it all home. That's where the USPS…
- On The Road: Websites I Can't Do Without
  November 13, 2008
  Travel planning is a chore and we need all the help we can get. As travel photographers, we need to do a lot of research before, and during, a trip. Here are…
- Photo Event: Big Bay Balloon Parade
  December 31, 2008
  With 22 large balloons and dozens of bands and other entries, San Diego's annual Big Bay Balloon Parade offers plenty of colorful photographic possibilities.…
- Photo Event: Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Faire in San Diego
  January 31, 2009
  San Diego's Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Faire is a colorful festival for photographers. Get photo tips from a San Diego travel photographer who has been…
- Photo Event: Soap Box Derby 2009 in San Diego
  May 27, 2009
  Getting good photos at the Soap Box Derby may not be easy, but it can be done. And it's fun! From start to finish, there is plenty to keep a photogapher busy.…
- Photographing Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
  May 25, 2010
  Falls Park on the Big Sioux River gives Sioux Falls, South Dakota its name. The park gives photographers the opportunity to capture images of both the natural…
- Photographing the Red Bull Air Races
  May 21, 2008
  For a long weekend in May, the Red Bull Air Races made San Diego bay their home. From Friday, May 2nd through Sunday, May 4th, San Diego hosted the second of…
- Postcard from Savannah, Georgia: Forsyth Park Fountain
  February 16, 2010
  The fountain at Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia offers some fine photo ops. Here, four tritons spout water from shell-horns in the lower basin.
- Steam Train in San Diego: The Final Chapter
  September 29, 2008
  After weeks of planning including scouting a handful of locations for photographing the steam train that would arrive in San Diego from Los Angeles on…
- Steam Train Update: Photo Locations
  September 8, 2008
  Photographing the steam train that is coming to San Diego on September 21st will take careful planning. Here is a scouting report on seven possible San Diego…
- Stupid Photographer Tricks
  August 13, 2009
  Ever done something dumb with your camera? So many settings vying for our attention, it's no wonder we sometimes screw it up. Or is it just me?
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Olympus PEN E-PL1 Real World Review
  September 26, 2010
  The Olympus PEN E-PL1 is the simplest and cheapest member of Olympus' PEN line of compact, mirrorless digital cameras. It's a big step up from a point-and-shoot…
- The Lightweight Photographer: Four Compact Cameras for the Pro or Serious Amateur
  December 14, 2009
  In the hands of a good photographer, a compact (or point-and-shoot) camera can capture excellent images. But only a few of these cameras are worthy of a pro or…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Olympus PEN E-PL2 Real World Camera Review
  March 16, 2011
  The Olympus PEN E-PL2 compact mirrorless camera is a big improvement over its predecessor, the E-PL1. With it's built-in flash, it even gives the top-of-the-lin…
- The Lightweight Photographer:
  Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Real World Camera Review
  September 13, 2010
  The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 compact camera is one more in a growing list of mirrorless compact cameras designed for serious photographers. Is it a worthy…
- Workflow: Traveling with Adobe Lightroom 2. Upload In-the-Field and Import from Laptop to Desktop at Home.
  June 15, 2009
  Travel with a laptop? Learn how to import photographs from your CF card to your laptop using Adobe Lightroom. Then import your catalog to your desktop when you…
- Events (7)
  - A Steam Train in San Diego: Photographing A Bit of History
    September 4, 2008
    It's easy to find a steam train in a museum, but riding the tracks between two major cities? That's special. San Diegans will have the opportunity to photograph…
  - Photo Event: Big Bay Balloon Parade
    December 31, 2008
    With 22 large balloons and dozens of bands and other entries, San Diego's annual Big Bay Balloon Parade offers plenty of colorful photographic possibilities.…
  - Photo Event: Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Faire in San Diego
    January 31, 2009
    San Diego's Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Faire is a colorful festival for photographers. Get photo tips from a San Diego travel photographer who has been…
  - Photo Event: Soap Box Derby 2009 in San Diego
    May 27, 2009
    Getting good photos at the Soap Box Derby may not be easy, but it can be done. And it's fun! From start to finish, there is plenty to keep a photogapher busy.…
  - Photographing the Red Bull Air Races
    May 21, 2008
    For a long weekend in May, the Red Bull Air Races made San Diego bay their home. From Friday, May 2nd through Sunday, May 4th, San Diego hosted the second of…
  - Steam Train in San Diego: The Final Chapter
    September 29, 2008
    After weeks of planning including scouting a handful of locations for photographing the steam train that would arrive in San Diego from Los Angeles on…
  - Steam Train Update: Photo Locations
    September 8, 2008
    Photographing the steam train that is coming to San Diego on September 21st will take careful planning. Here is a scouting report on seven possible San Diego…
Video (1)
Equipment, technique and software for producing movies with a digital camera.
- Olympus SEMA-1 Stereo Microphone Set Review
  November 23, 2010
  Once you Learn how to record hi-def video with your Olympus PEN E-P2 or E-PL1 camera, you'll want high-quality sound to go with it. The Olympus SEMA-1 Stereo…

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