
Posted on 02 September 2010 by D. Travis North
Technology is incredible. To see how far we’ve come in the past several years – especially in the photography world – is astounding. Digital cameras seem to be capable of nearly anything, especially if money is not a limited resource. But for every technological feat that we’ve accomplished, there is still one very incredible image [...]

Posted on 05 August 2010 by D. Travis North
There’s a new light modification system in town from ExpoImaging, the makers of the ExpoDisc. The product line, the Rogue FlashBenders, can be bent into a number of different shapes, giving you ultimate control. Shutter Photo reviewed the whole line in this in-depth review.

Posted on 05 April 2010 by D. Travis North
If you were to spend enough time on any photography forum, one of the manufacturers that is common to nearly every bag discussion is Crumpler. Crumpler is an Australian company that is still fairly obscure here in the United States, but has a world-wide following of extremely satisfied owners of Crumpler products. Their products have [...]

Posted on 12 February 2010 by D. Travis North
Most consumer level D-SLR cameras have a crop factor, a multiplier that affects the focal length of your lenses. Read on to learn a little more about crop factors and how it affects your photography.

Posted on 08 February 2010 by D. Travis North
Pocket cameras vs. SLR – is there really a debate to be had? There is a place for both in anyone’s camera bag (or pocket), and a pocket camera has just as much merit as an SLR. To see our full thoughts, read on.

Posted on 03 February 2010 by D. Travis North
The Sun Sniper is an alternative camera strap that hangs across your body and allows your camera to slide into position. Sun Sniper is not the only company on the scene, but they have some features that may appeal to many. To hear what we have to say about this interesting product, read on.

Posted on 26 January 2010 by D. Travis North
There’s been an awful lot of discussion lately on twitter about shooting in full manual mode and using your in-camera meter. I thought I’d take a moment to reiterate some past articles that we’ve done which are closely related to the topic. If you’re learning how to shoot in manual mode, or if you just [...]

Posted on 05 January 2010 by D. Travis North
I’ve just happened upon a very well-written article over at Black Star Rising written by John Sevigny. The article, Some F-Stops Are More Equal Than Others, discusses the natural flaws in lenses (flaws being unavoidable) and about how even the best lenses will have f-stops that aren’t as clean or clear as others. This is [...]

Posted on 23 November 2009 by D. Travis North
A few weeks ago, I shared with you that I happened upon a product called Light Scoop, thanks to Wired Magazine’s Gadget Lab. Well, the makers of Light Scoop were nice enough to send me a one to evaluate and review for Shutter Photo. Read on to see our thoughts and some example photos.

Posted on 28 October 2009 by D. Travis North
Wired Gadget Lab introduces me (us) to another product targeted at saving your shots from the horrible, flat built-in camera flashes. Targeted at the SLRs, it’s just one of many devices that is designed to diffuse the flash. The difference is that this doesn’t just diffuse light, it redirects it to give the light some [...]

Posted on 27 October 2009 by D. Travis North
Upgrades, additions and improvements – hard things to come by, especially in an economy such as this one. But don’t fear, Shutter Photo has several tips to help you plan for and acquire your next upgrade. Read on to see how we can help.

Posted on 27 October 2009 by D. Travis North
Jim M. Goldstein is doing another Lens Rental giveaway through Borrowlenses.com. All you have to do is post a comment in response to the post. What photographer wouldn’t want a chance to rent a lens for a few days? To find out more details, read Jim’s post: Lens Rental Giveaway Thanks to BorrowLenses.com

Posted on 15 October 2009 by D. Travis North
Considering getting a Netbook for your workflow and photo editing? Before making such a decision, you may want to read this article and find out why it’s not going to be the right tool for the job.

Posted on 15 October 2009 by D. Travis North
DIYPhotography.net has a great post about what they call the “Whatever’s Around Filter”. Concept is simple and it works – hold something close to the lens, and it becomes nearly transparent. It’s a technique I use a lot to shoot through chain link fences at the zoo, or even to shoot through security glass at [...]

Posted on 14 October 2009 by D. Travis North
Interesting question and discussion over at JMG Galleries about the size of RAW files: Is a larger RAW file better? This isn’t particularly something I’ve payed much attention to, but it’s a viable question to those of you considering new cameras. And, as always, Jim Goldstein really breaks it down in his simple easy-to-understand language. [...]