Should you use DNG or Raw format? This is one of the most important questions that you as a photographer need to ask because it will affect your digital photography workflow. Every photographer has their own opinion on DNG or Raw, but it is important to know the key differences...
Post Archive By Nasim Mansurov - Page 75
How to Properly Organize Your Photos
The process of organizing pictures is a time-consuming, but crucial task. Keeping your images organized and backed up will save you a lot of time and headache in the future. Therefore, it is essential that you do it properly early on and keep a consistent system in place. Photographs are...
Nikon 50mm AF-S vs AF-D
This article is a comparison between the new Nikon 50mm f/1.4G AF-S lens versus the older Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF-D. Although both lenses are great, the new 50mm f/1.4G has some attractive features worth looking at such as Silent Wave Motor (SWM), which is especially important for those who shoot...
Understanding ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture – A Beginner’s Guide
It is difficult to take good pictures without having a solid understanding of ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture - the Three Kings of Photography, also known as the "Exposure Triangle". While most cameras have "Auto" modes that automatically pick the right shutter speed, aperture and even ISO for your exposure,...
What is the Meaning of Wide Open in Photography?
Wondering what "wide open" stands for in photography? Many photographers get confused by this term, but it is really easy to understand, as it has to do with the lens aperture. The term does not refer to a specific aperture, because it is lens-specific. Wide Open Definition "Wide open" literally...
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II Review
This is an in-depth review of the new professional Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F/2.8G ED VR II lens that was released in July of 2009. The Nikon 70-200mm lens is a professional-grade lens that was introduced by Nikon in early 80's in a shape of 80-200mm f/2.8 constant aperture lens for...
How to Change Aperture on Nikon D80 and D90
This is a very quick tip on how to change aperture on Nikon D80 and D90 DSLR cameras. (more…)
How to Change Aperture on Nikon D40, D40x and D60
This is a very quick tip on how to change aperture on Nikon D40, Nikon D40x and D60 DSLR cameras. (more…)
How to Add Frames to Photos in Photoshop
I have been experimenting with frames in Photoshop lately and decided to post a quick tutorial or howto on adding frames to your photos very quickly. Although there are many ways to frame images, this method works for me and is very simple and straightforward. Here is how I create...
How to Photograph Textures
Texture Photography can sometimes be challenging, since composition, light and depth work differently than in, for example, landscape photography. In texture photography, it's all about patterns, colors and depth, and every single detail of a texture plays a significant role in the overall perception of the photograph. The combination of...