If you convert RAW files to DNG as a part of your workflow in Lightroom, you probably get frustrated with the fact that Windows does not display DNG image thumbnails or let you view files in Windows Photo Viewer. Windows by default does now know how to read DNG files...
Lightroom Process Version Explained
Every once in a while, Adobe releases major updates to Lightroom that might drastically change the way RAW images are converted and processed. In order to make sure that photographers can preserve their existing edits within Lightroom, Adobe came up with something called "Process Version", which basically stores the different...
Nikon DSLR Error Messages
An error message showing up on a camera is no fun and it can get frustrating when it happens. All modern Nikon DSLRs such as the Nikon D3200, D3300, D3400, D3500, D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600, D7200/D7500, D500, D610, D750, D850, and D5 display specific error messages when certain problems occur,...
Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G Review
This is an in-depth review of the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lens that was released in August of 2007 together with the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED. Sporting two ED and three aspherical lens elements in a complex 14-element optical design, the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G has been known for its remarkable...
How to Fix Blinking “Err” Error on Nikon DSLR Cameras
So you got yourself a brand new DSLR and after using it for a little while got the dreaded "Err" error on your camera LCD? Fear not, your camera might not damaged and there might be no need to return it back to Nikon, as they suggest in most camera...
Panoramic Photography Tutorial
I wrote this tutorial for those who want to learn about panoramic photography and how to photograph and stitch panoramas using a point and shoot or DSLR camera. The technique consists of two parts - photographing a scene using a camera and then using special software to align and stitch...
HDR Photography Tutorial
This is a detailed tutorial on HDR Photography for beginners and how you can create HDR images from single or multiple photographs using different exposures. While I was driving through Rocky Mountains last year, I saw a beautiful sunset. It was so beautiful, that I stood there in awe for...
How to Photograph Waterfalls
In this article, I will share some tips on photographing waterfalls and hopefully teach you how to take advantage of your camera gear when photographing moving water. While it seems like a simple task, taking pictures of waterfalls and making the water look silky smooth can be a little challenging,...
How to Choose and Buy a Tripod
Choosing a tripod can be an overwhelming experience, given how many different types and choices we are presented with. On one hand, a tripod is a very simple tool to keep our cameras steady when we use them in challenging light conditions. On the other hand, there are so many...
How to Change Aperture on Nikon D3000 and D5000
I get a lot of questions around changing aperture on Nikon D3000 and D5000 cameras and why aperture sometimes changes automatically on some lenses. This is a very quick tip on how to change aperture on both D3000 and D5000 (the top view is identical for both). (more…)