Expedition Portal - Photography and Videography http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/ Discussions related to photography and videography equipment, technique, software, etc.Sponsored by Expedition Overland en Sat, 25 May 2013 04:07:21 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png Expedition Portal - Photography and Videography http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/ Flickr offers 1 Terabyte of storage for free http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/111202-Flickr-offers-1-Terabyte-of-storage-for-free?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 05:31:44 GMT Yahoo's photo subsidiary, Flickr, is trying to attract subscribers back to the service by introducing a new web interface, and offering an unprecedented amount of free storage. Everyone gets 1 Terabyte, that's right, 1000 Gigabytes, without charge.

Flickr just released a new Android app, to go with the Flicker for iOS app they released a couple of months ago. No sign of an iPad version so far.

Here's a page that helps you figure out how many photos it takes to fill 1 terabyte.
http://www.flickr.com/#storage
Maybe you can store those RAW files online, after all.

http://blog.flickr.net/en/2013/05/20...ighter-flickr/ ]]> Photography and Videography haven http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/111202-Flickr-offers-1-Terabyte-of-storage-for-free <![CDATA[The 2013 Earth & Sky Photo Contest Winners]]> http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/110827-The-2013-Earth-amp-Sky-Photo-Contest-Winners?goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 13:03:29 GMT The World at Night' reveals beauty — and a dark side

Selected from submissions by photographers in about 45 countries, the winners of 2013 Earth and Sky Photo Contest display the beauties of night sky and its battle with light pollution.

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http://www.twanight.org/newTWAN/news.asp?newsID=6081
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Pricey! Even the case is $700. :Wow1: ]]> Photography and Videography DiploStrat http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/110758-Ultimate-Critter-Lens video tutorial on metering http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/110549-video-tutorial-on-metering?goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 15:52:58 GMT Pro cinematographer Mark Vargo provides this 11 minute video that explains incident and reflective metering, and how to apply the meter information to challenging shots. http://vimeo.com/61485935# 61485935 Pro cinematographer Mark Vargo provides this 11 minute video that explains incident and reflective metering, and how to apply the meter information to challenging shots.

http://vimeo.com/61485935#

]]> Photography and Videography haven http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/110549-video-tutorial-on-metering Will you subscribe to Adobe CC? http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/110372-Will-you-subscribe-to-Adobe-CC?goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 13:27:39 GMT I'm curious because I know there are quiet a few Adobe users here. Will you pay the monthly fee? ]]> Photography and Videography Lost Canadian http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/110372-Will-you-subscribe-to-Adobe-CC Your favorite focal length.... http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/110301-Your-favorite-focal-length?goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 03:24:16 GMT I'm curious what others like to shoot at... Reason I'm curious is that unbeknownst to me I have roughly three focal lengths that I shoot around most frequently, and two are classic standard focal lengths. After examining the metadata of all my shots over the last couple years I've discovered that a majority of shots that I take are surprisingly in the 30-40mm range, followed by the 80-90mm range. If you had asked me that without looking at the data I would have said 50mm and 14-25mm range. 14mm as that's the widest lens I own.

Here's what I actually shoot based on percentage.

1) 30-40mm = 43% (Crazy I thought. I'll be buying a 35mm 1.4 based on this data alone.)
2) 80-90 mm= 25%
3) 14-20= 13%

Every other focal length makes up the balance. Surprisingly, I almost never shoot beyond 110mm, like next to never.

How about you guys and gals? ]]> Photography and Videography Lost Canadian http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/110301-Your-favorite-focal-length Going to Havasupai http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/109308-Going-to-Havasupai?goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 16:56:52 GMT So I'm taking a youth group (25 people) down to Havasupai at the end of June. Yes I know its going to be hot but that's when we could fit it into the majority of the schedules out there. I'm one of those shotgun photographers, take as many pictures as possible and sooner or later something turn out..ie I have no real skills. I've been lucky on several of my trips to southern Utah and nailed a few nice photos but I want to increase my odds a bit. With my work schedule I have not had time to take any classes. Any good online instructions out there that I can do late at night? I shoot a Nikon D90, Nikon 18-200 and 50mm 1.8 lenses. I have polarizing filters for both. I know the 18-200 isn't the sharpest lens in the world but its what I have. Is there a lens that you would recommend that I rent? Besides a tripod, anything else I should hump in the 13 miles? Should I pick up some square graduated ND filters? I'd like to practice doing some nighttime star shots before I go so I'll pick up a timer for the D90. This is one of those once in a long time trips (I'll go back but it will be a long time before I do). ]]> Photography and Videography cruisertoy http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/109308-Going-to-Havasupai Photoshop moving to cloud/subscription service only. http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/108930-Photoshop-moving-to-cloud-subscription-service-only?goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 13:22:50 GMT Looks like Adobe just gave all the pirates of their photoshop software a big ole F-U...unfortunately I fear they're doing it to their loyal paying customers as well.


http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/05...ative-cloud-cc ]]> Photography and Videography Lost Canadian http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/108930-Photoshop-moving-to-cloud-subscription-service-only Tablet for photo editing? http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/108438-Tablet-for-photo-editing?goto=newpost Sun, 05 May 2013 22:25:23 GMT Gents,

I'm wanting a tablet for navigation and photo editing. I think I've narrowed my choices down to an Ipad (although I have no idea which one to buy!!) and Sony Xperia Tablet Z (it's to be released at the end of the month, and said to be one of the best and fastest android tablets...). My phone is android based, and I like it, but I'm not familiar with any other OS and apparently I haven't taken full advantage of Android's capabilities.

I'm uncertain of the IntegrationPad's navigational capabilities.
I'm uncertain of the Sony's photo editing capabilities.

I use Lightroom, exclusively, for photo touchups.

Anyone care to comment? ]]> Photography and Videography LaOutbackTrail http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/108438-Tablet-for-photo-editing The Norra Mexican 1000 Off Road Race http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/106903-The-Norra-Mexican-1000-Off-Road-Race?goto=newpost Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:19:07 GMT Not to be confused with the Baja 1000. This is a throw back to 30 years ago when the Baja 1000 was raced by hard core individuals that would race with whatever they could afford to build. No big bucks thrown their way. This is a 4 day race that is now nearing the final stage. Video attached: ... Not to be confused with the Baja 1000. This is a throw back to 30 years ago when the Baja 1000 was raced by hard core individuals that would race with whatever they could afford to build. No big bucks thrown their way. This is a 4 day race that is now nearing the final stage. Video attached:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Kaw...ature=youtu.be ]]> Photography and Videography bajasurf http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/106903-The-Norra-Mexican-1000-Off-Road-Race Camera snob takes to mobile photography http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/106151-Camera-snob-takes-to-mobile-photography?goto=newpost Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:28:51 GMT Self-described "camera snob" Amadou Diallo describes how he has learned to appreciate cell phone photography.
http://connect.dpreview.com/post/754...era-phone-snob ]]> Photography and Videography haven http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/106151-Camera-snob-takes-to-mobile-photography Desert Tan Nikon http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/105390-Desert-Tan-Nikon?goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:33:44 GMT Anyone seen this guys Nikon that he painted himself? I'm guessing if either Canon or Nikon offered this at an upgraded option, the waiting list would be through the roof

http://petapixel.com/2013/04/25/phot...b/#more-107431



Looks pretty awesome and it says that the paint takes 3 weeks to fully harden, but when it does, it's as hard as ceramic :Wow1: ]]> Photography and Videography Every Miles A Memory http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/105390-Desert-Tan-Nikon Nikon D7100 review http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/105347-Nikon-D7100-review?goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:55:26 GMT http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/04...-review-posted

DP Review just posted their review of Nikon's new APS-C DSLR, the D7100. The 7100 shares many features with Nikon's top of the line full frame DSLRs, including a 24 megapixel sensor and 51 point autofocus, at a price that's thousands less. The internals are so good that DP Review recommends using Nikon's high end prime and zoom lenses with this camera body. (My opinion: Most APS-C cameras can't do justice to high end lenses, so using them is mostly a waste of money.)

DP Review's conclusion: The D7100 "comfortably outpac(es) its direct competitors from Canon, Sony and Pentax...easily earns our highest honor, the Gold Award." ]]> Photography and Videography haven http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/105347-Nikon-D7100-review laser-controlled macro photography http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/104906-laser-controlled-macro-photography?goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:58:57 GMT Here's something to ask Santa for: A laser-controlled setup for macro photography of moving objects, like insects in flight. Fabulous images! Only $2300.

Details here
http://www.cognisys-inc.com/products/insect_rig.php

Sample photos here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/13084997@N03/sets/72157610450102014/

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