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Cloud Storage for Photographers

Hole in CloudsEverybody is talking about The Cloud - it is on television and radio, in magazines and newspapers, and has been flooding the Internet, presented as a revolutionary technology that will shape up the future. For most people, cloud computing means nothing, since the words "cloud" and "computing" sound very confusing...

Nikon D700 Review

Nikon D700The Nikon D700 is Nikon's first affordable full-frame (FX) camera, with 12 megapixels and amazing low light performance. I have been shooting with the Nikon D700 for the past three years, and I'm not sure why it took me so long to write a review of my favorite camera... I...

Dead vs Stuck vs Hot Pixels

Dead vs stuck pixelAnother frequently asked question from our readers is related to dead, hot and stuck pixels they encounter in images or on-camera LCD screens. Since there is so much confusion about these different types of pixel defects/malfunctions (people use them interchangeably without understanding the terms), I decided to write a quick...

Nikon D5100 Review

Nikon D5100Marketed as an upper-entry-level DSLR, the Nikon D5100 is a major upgrade to the older D5000. It has a larger and a more enhanced swivel LCD screen and the same remarkable sensor as the semi-professional D7000. In addition to the above changes, the camera also lost some weight, making it...

DroboPro Review

DroboProThis is a detailed review of the DroboPro 8-bay storage array by Data Robotics. After I published my Drobo S Review, where I provided plenty of negative comments about its performance, a senior member of the Data Robotics technical support team contacted me, asking if he can help me with...

Nikon 35mm f/1.4G Review

Nikon 35mm f/1.4GThis is an in-depth review of the Nikon 35mm f/1.4G prime lens that was announced in September of 2010. The Nikon 35mm f/1.4G is a professional-grade lens for enthusiasts and professionals that need the highest quality optics of a fixed wide-angle lens with a large aperture of f/1.4 for low-light...

How to Create a Diptych in Photoshop

Stack Images in Photoshop #10While Nasim is working on posting another big article on how to create a photography blog, I decided to jump in and write a quick tutorial on how to stack two vertical images in Photoshop, also known as "diptych". I hope those of you, who already have a blog or...

How to Take Black and White Pictures

Tree in ColorIf you are inspired by the works of Ansel Adams, James Nachtwey or other masters of black and white photography, you probably want to try doing some B&W yourself. If you don't know how to take black and white pictures and where to start, then the tips below might help...

Nikon D7000 Review

Nikon D7000The Nikon D7000 is a mid-tier DSLR with a high-resolution 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor and a powerful EXPEED 2 processor at its heart. I had a chance to test out several copies of the D7000 over a period of 3+ months. Due to my busy schedule and very high...

Drobo S Review (USB 3.0, 2nd Generation)

Drobo SThis is a review of the new Drobo S second generation 5-bay storage array by Data Robotics. Although the Drobo S is officially known as the 2nd generation unit, my PC recognized it as a 3rd generation Drobo S, so I'm not sure what I should call it. I guess...