Monthly archive February, 2009

Online depth of field calculator

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There are several online depth of field calculators around but I do like this one from Don Fleming. It’s bang up to date with all the latest D-SLR models, and makes the proper adjustment for a full frame sensor…

Lens price shoots £8000 in one month

sigma200500I’ve got some bad news if you’ve been saving up for the monster Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 zoom lens pictured above. Just as you managed to scrimp and save the last of the £15,999 recommended retail…

Beating the geolocation blues

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Quick post tonight – I’ve had a few situations recently when I’ve wanted to check out product videos or shows which use geolocation and your IP address to work out that you’re not in the US. Because of licensing…

Packing in preparation

Harry_9thsepNikon D100, 24-85mm @ 85mm, 1/60th at f/4.5, on camera flash

We’re expecting our second child in the next couple of weeks. With our first, my Wife packed her bag for the hospital a couple of centimetres dilated…

Amateur Photographer of the year competition launch

Amateur Photographer magazine in the UK have launched round one of their annual Amateur Photographer of the Year competition. Sponsored this year by Canon, there are ten themes to submit against through to the end of November this year, and…