iPhone Photo Tips @ Big Photo Show

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I got a few good tips from presenter Michael Sweeney in the short 30 minutes he was presenting:

  • For against glass shots (his example was @ Aquarium), just buy some black foam from Michael's, cut a hole for the lens and hold it right against glass.  Cuts out reflection and vibration.
  • Use ProCamera 7 - Cocologics, can take focus point and exposure point and separate them.
  • Gaffer's Tape to tape on filters for: Infrared (R72 filter), polarizer, ND filter
  • Use High Pass Filter for panoramic landscapes
  • Olloclip Lenses for wide and macro
  • Pedco UltraPod II
  • Portable power supply
  • Earbuds for remote trigger, can take pictures by pressing button
  • Photo Transfer App to transfer images
  • Dropbox, every single image goes up to Dropbox

 

Big Photo Show in LA May 17th-18th, 2014

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If you're in LA, or visiting this weekend, and like photography, you may want to get some tickets to the Big Photo Show.  Discounts available via promotion codes at local photo stores like Samy's.

LOCATION 
The Big Photo Show Los Angeles 2014 
1201 S. Figueroa St. 
Los Angeles, CA 

10 AM - 6 PM, Saturday and Sunday

The free education seminars themselves are worth the time and effort to go.  The very first event Saturday morning @ 10 AM with Scott Robert Lim is worthwhile to attend if you are interested in portable strobe flash.  Scott is amazing, and a true inspiration to watch.

Check out the full program here to see what else is available.

 

Lomo Petzval Lens - Its Here

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I pledged at the Lens reward level on kickstarter last year, and just got this beautiful lens.  As you can see, its quite shiny, and that's because its made of brass in Russia of all places.  I could have got this lens months ago were it not for Lomo's lack of communication about shipments of lenses coming really early.  I guess they thought it would be a nice surprise - except it wasn't, because I was out of town, and it required a direct signature from myself.  I hope they learned their lesson, because I'm not the only one.

(Fedex also wasn't very helpful in re-directing the packaging either.)

I've yet to shoot much with it, as it really begs to be a portrait lens shot at f2.2 with subject smack in the center.

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My first 'Living' Picture

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Coined a 'Fixel' by Flixel Photos Inc.  As you can see, its essentially a moving picture where the creator can decide what part to allow to 'move' based on the original video.  This took all of 5 minutes to make - including the 10 second shoot using the software for the first time.

It's on sale right now for $14.99 (which they say is 92.5% off original price).  I'm definitely going to have some fun with this.

New Products at Think Tank Photo - Pixel Pocket Rocket Mod and Tablet Case

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Our friends at Think Tank just announced the release of new products aimed at enhancing your workflow and increased mobility.  Free gift with $50 purchase.  

Modular Pixel Pocket Rocket is an evolution of my favorite memory card carrier.

 Think Tank Photo’s new Modular Pixel Pocket Rocket (PPR) is belt-mountable, which enables you to easily whip out CF and SD cards and to keep them securely and conveniently at hand when shooting. The Modular PPR is easily secured by a sturdy hook-and-loop panel to any Think Tank Photo modular belt or to any belt.  It holds six CF cards and three SD cards, as well as other small accessories, such as a smart phone or lens cloth.

App House 10

The App House 8 and the App House 10 are two hybrid bags for quick access to a small or standard-size Apple tablets and can be used either as shoulder bags or mounted on belts. Streamlined and secure, their small size, removable shoulder strap, and double-lock belt-mount make it practically effortless for you to carry and access your tablet and stay connected around town or when traveling.  Key features include: Dedicated pockets for carrying a smart phone, device accessories, plus other small items; a dedicated, easily accessible smart phone pocket with soft liner; and an internal organizer with elastic and zippered pockets for connection cables, card readers, power cables, portable charger, pens, or other personal items.

What are the free gifts with purchase?  

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Cinetics Axis360 Motorized Pan Tilt Slide on Kickstarter

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The hugely successful Cinetics company which brought us the original CineSkates Camera Dolly Wheels is at it again on Kickstarter.  They now have a complete solution for budding time-lapse photographers and cinematographers to do it all.

Check out their kickstarter campaign.

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