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Contributed By: Greg |
So the other day I was in the studio with a friend of mine, Alisha, and we played around with Profoto's Ringflash (now on sale for $700 through Mac-On-Campus' student pricing program). I got two very nice images. Both images can be seen in my gallery. 
was the first image I worked up in Photoshop and "wink" is the second. There are several more I will be fooling around with in the near future. Maybe this will inspire you to begin making images with a ringflash.
Happy Shooting!
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Contributed By: Greg |
This month marks the final month of production of Polaroid instant films. As photography students across the globe clamor to Ebay for 4x5 and medium format Polaroids many others are buying up the more recognizable White Bordered Polaroids that have entrenched themselves into our popular culture. Sixty years ago Polaroid began making their instamatic cameras and films and this month is the last they will ever make.
Though I still have 4 boxes of B&W medium format Polaroid and 37 4x5 exposures remaining I will certainly miss the nostalgia and expediency of Polaroid. Sure, Fuji is picking up the instant film void left by Polaroid's departure, and they are even looking at making a film that allows for transfers of all types but I feel the days of SX-70 are long gone. The world of the "Alternative" process is rapidly disappearing and without the materials to teach people those processes they'll be all but forgotten in the near future.
So, it seems, that digital has finally begun the end game gambit. Not many vestiges of film are left except in the realm of fine art. No longer are the learning of color correction under various lighting conditions or the use of filtration needed to darken skies, enhance greens, or whatever. As digital sensor technology skyrockets and the ability of editing software, such as Lightroom, Capture One, and Photoshop, continues to become more capable, almost anyone can color correct.
The loss of Polaroid is but one milestone on the ever changing timeline of the photographic endeavor. Next will be the complete loss of film and then the final blow will come with everything being video, where large, high quality prints can be made from a single frame. The future is closer than you may know.
Happy Shooting!
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Contributed By: Greg |
* Nikon FX-format CMOS image sensor with 24.5 effective megapixels
* Exceptional noise control from ISO 100 to ISO 1600
* Fast 14-bit A/D conversion incorporated onto the image sensor for high signal-to-noise ratio and low power consumption
* Nikon’s EXPEED image-processing system, utilizing a supremely powerful CPU with 16-bit image processing
* Near-instantaneous shutter release time lag of approx. 0.04 second (based on CIPA Guideline)*
* 5-frames-per-second continuous shooting in FX format and 7 fps in DX crop mode (up to 130 frames)*
* 51-point Multi-CAM3500FX autofocus system
* Scene Recognition System for more accurate AF, AE, and AWB results
* Active D-Lighting for complete control over highlight and shadow detail
* Picture Control: Standard, Vivid, Neutral and Monochrome (Landscape, Portrait and D2x Modes I, II and III are available free via download)
* Live View mode for shooting handheld and with a tripod
* High-resolution (approx. 920k dots), 3-inch VGA-size LCD monitor with tempered glass
* Durable, lightweight magnesium-alloy construction and comprehensive weather sealing against dust and moisture
* Intelligent power management that lets you shoot up to approx. 4,400 frames on a single battery charge (based on CIPA Standards)**
* Compatibility with the Nikon Total Imaging System
Effective pixels 24.5 million
Image sensor
CMOS sensor, 35.9 x 24.0 mm; Nikon FX format; total pixels: 25.72 million
Image size (pixels)
FX format (36 x 24): 6,048 x 4,032 [L], 4,544 x 3,024 [M], 3,024 x 2,016 [S]
DX format (24 x 16): 3,968 x 2,640 [L], 2,976 x 1,976 [M], 1,984 x 1,320 [S]
5:4 (30 x 24): 5,056 x 4,032 [L], 3,792 x 3,024 [M], 2,528 x 2,016 [S]
Sensitivity ISO 100 to 1600 in steps of 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV; can be set to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, or 1 EV (ISO 50 equivalent) below ISO 100, or to approx. 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 6400 equivalent) over ISO 1600
Storage media CompactFlash(Type I/II, compliant with UDMA); Microdrives
LCD monitor 3-in., approx. 920k-dot (VGA), 170-degree wide-viewing-angle, 100% frame coverage, low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD with brightness adjustment
Exposure metering TTL full-aperture exposure metering using 1,005-pixel RGB sensor
1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); Color Matrix Metering (non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data)
2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8-, 15- or 20-mm circle in center of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame
3) Spot: Meters 4-mm circle (about 1.5% of frame) centered on selected focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used)
Exposure modes 1) Programmed Auto (P) with flexible program,
2) Shutter-Priority Auto (S),
3) Aperture-Priority Auto (A),
4) Manual (M)
Interface Hi-speed USB
Power sources One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a/EL4, Quick Charger MH-22/MH-21, AC Adapter EH-6 (optional)
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 159.5 x 157 x 87.5 mm (6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in.)
Weight Approx. 1,220 g (2 lb. 11 oz.) without battery, memory card, body cap or accessory shoe cover
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