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First DSLR with Movie Mode - Nikon D90, August 27, 2008
The Nikon folks have their thinking caps in high gear. It's about time someone put movie mode on a DSLR. Think about it - Live View LCDs, big image sensors, and great glass. And you get all of that on the new Nikon D90. They start with a new 12.9 MP CMOS sensor. Add a 3" LCD screen with Live View. Then add movie capture at 720p (1280x720) at 24fps with mono sound. I am so impressed with the innovation coming out of Nikon right now. Canon, what is your response? Technorati Tags: Derrick Story, digital photography, DSLR, Technology,... read more

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Posted by dstory on August 27, 2008 | Comments (1)

Was Hoping for the New 5D - Got the 50D Instead, August 25, 2008
When the Canon 5D was released in Aug. 2005, the 20D was its APS-sized cousin. Then we saw the 30D, 40D, and now the 50D. Yet, in the affordable full-sized sensor arena, we still have the venerable 5D. That's why I was hoping that the pre-Photokina press release would be about the new Canon 5D. But alas, no. The good news is (for other people), is that the 50D looks like a great camera. It sports a 15.1 APS sized CMOS sensor, 6.3 fps continuous mode, DIGIC 4 processor, 3" LCD with Live View and Face Detection, improved high... read more

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Posted by dstory on August 25, 2008 | Comments (4)

Interesting Debate About Aperture Plug-ins, August 25, 2008
I wrote a post on Inside Aperture titled, Plug-Ins Same as External Editor? I Don't Think So, where I disagreed with some folks on the web who say that Aperture's plug-in architecture is no different than using an external editor in Lightroom. Personally, I think there are differences, and pointed to an article by Micah Walter that does a good job of listing them. But some readers disagreed. And what followed in the comments is an interesting debate about Aperture, Lightroom, and sometimes even Photoshop. I thought you might want to take a look and decide for yourself. Technorati... read more

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Posted by dstory on August 25, 2008 | Comments (3)

Big Beijing Photos on Deke.com, August 24, 2008
My friend Deke McCelland wrangled nine new photos out of me, 1200 pixels wide, and published them on deke.com. Some fun stuff here if you like to see 'em big. Photo of Olympic Opening Ceremonies at the Bird's Nest by Derrick Story, Canon 5D, Sigma 50mm lens. Now Available! The Digital Photography Companion. The official guide for The Digital Story Virtual Camera Club. 25 handy and informative tables for quick reference. Metadata listings for every photo in the book Dedicated chapter on making printing easy. Photo management software guide. Many, many inside tips gleaned from years of experience. Comprehensive... read more

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Posted by dstory on August 24, 2008 | Comments (0)

"Crayola Museum" - Grab Shot 152, August 22, 2008
"Took my family to the Crayola Musuem in Easton PA," said TDS member Jim Stocking. "I always try to take pictures of signs to identify in a slideshow where a group of pictures were taken." "The museum has this interesting sign, which I thought would be a candidate for grab shots after I saw the result. The Crayola Museum features a number of hands-on activities with Crayola products along with great activities for children and a demonstration of how the crayons are made." "I took the picture from the second floor of the parking garage across the street, to... read more

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Posted by dstory on August 22, 2008 | Comments (0)

Inside the Bird's Nest - 360 Degrees!, August 21, 2008
Rob Galbraith posted a piece that explains how photographer Kari Kuukka (photo credit for this screenshot) captured a 360 degree pano inside the Bird's Nest in Beijing 30 minutes before the start of the men's 100m final. There's a link in the piece so you can load up the panorama yourself and enjoy its magnificent breadth. BTW: I have one of those beige photographer's vests that you see in the shot. Technorati Tags: Beijing Olympics, Derrick Story, digital photography, Technology, The Digital Story... read more

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Posted by dstory on August 21, 2008 | Comments (0)

DP Review Backs Up My Assessment of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Lens, August 20, 2008
I just read DP Review's test report of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 lens, and they back up what I've been saying about this beautiful glass. I used the Sigma often during my Beijing trip, and considered it my "go to" glass when working indoors. But, if you need test results, DP Review now has them. The major drawback, from their perspective, is the $499 US price tag. I agree. It is expensive. And I thought twice before putting down my hard-earned money for it. But after depending on it for two weeks in China, I have to say the... read more

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Posted by dstory on August 20, 2008 | Comments (0)