DSLR cameras are becoming more and more affordable. The Canon 500D even enters multi lens High Definition video capabilities but it is very easy to be "All the gear and no idea(r)" Steffan Hill is one of Belfast's top professional photographers focusing on portraiture, film stills and reportage. Steffan has taken time to offer up his top tips for those learning the art of … [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...]
Eye-Fi Full Review
Recently we reported that the brilliant Eye-Fi wireless SD card was finally making its way to the UK . Well, this morning I am more than excited to have escaped the postal strike and received a 4GB Eye-Fi card. I can’t wait to get playing with this ultimate web 2.0 camera accessory. I am curious to how the system works and how it will cope with photos from a digital SLR … [Read more...]
Flickr for iPhone
Anyone who uses the Flickr photo sharing website will already be aware that the iPhone is one of the most popular cameras used in the 3000 photos uploaded each and every second. Well using Flickr on your iPhone has just become even easier in the form of a dedicated (official) flickr app. The official application is completely free and allows you to take photos on your phone, … [Read more...]
Five Point iPhoto Workflow
Despite having a bit of a play with Apple Aperture I have found myself returning to iPhoto again and again. Perhaps it is the way it easily integrates with iLife and iWork or the fact the photo books offer more option who knows but I use it on more or less a daily basis. The workflow tends not to change regardless of the type of photos being taken. iPhoto is great for the … [Read more...]