The Image Doctors Talk Photography: Recent Episodes
The Image Doctors Talk Photography
Software Lens Corrections & More Well-corrected lenses were extremely important in the days of film, but today’s software correction tools allow you to reduce or remove distortion, vignetting, and chromatic aberrations from your photos. A huge ramification of having these tools mean that you can often times get excellent image quality from lenses that aren’t … Continue reading The Image Doctors #242 →
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The Case for JPEGs Most of you know that we both advocate shooting in RAW format whenever possible. Today we look at the case for shooting in JPEG format and look at the pros and cons of using JPEGs for your photography.
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New Canon mirrorless cameras This week, Canon announced their newest sports/action flagship camera, the EOS R1, along with a major update to their all-around body, the EOS R5 II. Both cameras are available for preorder and will be available later in the year. Hear what we liked, and what we didn’t like about these new … Continue reading The Image Doctors #240 →
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Building a smaller kit within your existing system This week, we’ll take a look at some ideas for shrinking your kit by getting a different set of lenses for your existing system. While the lure of “pro glass” is strong, sometimes it’s nice to have a small and agile camera kit. A small kit can … Continue reading The Image Doctors #239 →
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Top tips for bird photography This week, Jason’s back from a birding trip to New York, so we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to discuss tips for getting better bird photos. We’ll discuss everything from location scouting to camera settings, so tune in! Support The Image Doctors Podcast! Become a Patreon sponsor at … Continue reading The Image Doctors #238 →
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Tips for photographing fireworks Independence Day is right around the corner, so this week we’ll give you some of our tried and true tips for photographing fireworks, including exposure settings and focus modes. Cameras throughout history: The Nikkormat line In the mid 1960s, as Nikon was transitioning from rangefinder cameras to SLRs, they needed a … Continue reading The Image Doctors #237 →
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Nikon Z6iii Announced! This week, we discuss the long-awaited Nikon Z6iii announcement. But another announcement sparked our curiosity… the Pentax 17 film camera. Wait… what? Let’s discuss!
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The Case for A Fast Prime Lens This week’s topic is inspired by a listener’s email to us (thank you). He wanted to know if a fast prime lens was necessary for shooting in low-light environments. We’ll take a look at the reasons for owning a fast prime and why they might not be what … Continue reading The Image Doctors #235 →
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Paradigm Shifts & More This week, Jason is back from his South Dakota Badlands infrared safari, Sigma has announced a new 28-45mm f/1.8 lens (Sony & L-mount), and then we start a new segment called “Paradigm Shifts.” In our first installment of Paradigm Shifts, we discuss gear that changed the way we approached photography, or … Continue reading The Image Doctors #234 →
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1964: Eyes of the Storm This week, we take a look at a celebrity who is actually an outstanding photographer, Sir Paul McCartney. His book, 1964: Eyes of the Storm documents The Beatles arrival in the USA and captures scenes from the inside. You can see the gallery currently on tour in the USA at … Continue reading The Image Doctors #233 →
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Photo Safari Report: Redwoods and Oregon Coast We’re back from our photo safari and workshop photographing the California Redwoods and Oregon coast. Hear about the trip and our experiences, plus new announcements from Panasonic, Leica, and Adobe. New Releases Bonus Show: Photos from our trip Our show supporters have exclusive access to our bonus videos. … Continue reading The Image Doctors #232 →
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Tips for getting the fastest frame rates Many modern digital cameras offer frame rates that exceed 15fps. However, there are often settings conflicts that can reduce the actual frame rate, even when you’re set to a fast fps option. We’ll take a look at the settings that can affect frame rate so that you can … Continue reading The Image Doctors #231 →
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Do you need a backup camera? This week, we took a field trip to the Denver Botanic Gardens to do some infrared photography, and then we’ll discuss the need for having a backup camera. Do you need one, and if so, what’s the best backup option for you? Support The Image Doctors Podcast Become a … Continue reading The Image Doctors #230 →
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It’s Infrared Photo Season! The leaves are popping and that means it’s time for infrared photography season to kick into high gear. We both enjoy infrared photography, and our editing workflow continues to evolve. We’ll share some tips on how to get the best infrared shots. We’ll also revisit the topic of Camera Profiles in … Continue reading The Image Doctors #229 →
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Our Workflow for High ISO Images Newer digital cameras do an excellent job with handling noise at higher ISOs, but they are not noise-free. When you shoot action like sports or wildlife, especially if you’re not using fast (read: expensive) lenses, you can easily find yourself shooting well over ISO 6400. The good news is … Continue reading The Image Doctors #228 →
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Photographing the Solar Eclipse Unless you’ve been under a rock, you probably saw LOTS of photos of the North American solar eclipse. We have some thoughts on it, plus Rick got to try out the Nikon Zf mirrorless camera, and offers his thoughts on the retro-styled Nikon.
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Get creative with alternative crops This week, we chat about using alternative aspect ratios as a creative tool. You might be able to choose crop ratios in your camera, or you can crop your images later in post. Different camera models handle in-camera cropping differently, so you’ll want to check to see if raw files … Continue reading The Image Doctors #226 →
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New Nikon Z lenses! This week, we discuss the recently announced Nikon 28-400mm f/4-8 Z lens, plus the new Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 in Nikon Z mount. Immediate opening for California/Oregon workshop Due to an unforeseen cancellation, we have an immediate opening to join our May California/Oregon Redwoods Coastal Safari.
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We tested the OM System OM-1 Mark II, focusing on its face/eye detection, advanced autofocus with tracking, C-AF+TR mode, and new sequential shooting frame rates to evaluate its worthiness for your camera bag.
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Returning from a 10-day Cuban trip, we explore traveling there legally, our photographic encounters with vintage cars, architecture, and vibrant locals, and share photos in a bonus video.
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Photographers often resist updating their workflow and equipment, fearing new tools. Our podcast discusses this aversion to change. Note: We're in Cuba next week; the following episode airs March 16th.
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Discussing camera features, we explore whether extras like over 24 megapixels are needs or superfluous, and ponder unexpectedly useful features. Tune in for more insights.
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This week's episode addresses the implicit bias in online camera and lens reviews, emphasizing the importance of critical interpretation when new gear is announced.
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Spring approaches, heralding car show season. Our upcoming tips will help you expertly photograph vintage cars, hot rods, and even junkyard relics at these automotive events.
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OM Digital Solutions has unveiled the OM System OM-1 Mark II and a new 150-600mm lens. This release is unexpected given that the original OM-1 debuted under two years ago. The 150-600mm lens is a modified variant of Sigma's existing design, offering a 300-1200mm equivalent on M 4/3 cameras.
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Seeking to lighten your full-frame camera setup without system change? Recent high-quality, slower aperture mirrorless lenses from Canon, Nikon, and Sony remain excellent even when shooting wide-open. You can substantially reduce weight by opting for f/4.0 lenses instead of faster ones while retaining your trusted camera body.
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On the joys (and fears) of downsizing This week, we’re joined by Dennis Mook, a former forensic photographer and longtime friend of the program. Recently, Dennis has been contemplating switching from a full-frame kit to smaller format cameras due to their smaller size and weight; something that we can all appreciate as we get older. … Continue reading The Image Doctors #216 →
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Learn how to take captivating photos of snowy or sandy scenes. Also, discover the legendary sports photography of Walter Iooss, Jr., known for his iconic sports moments and innovative storytelling style. Explore his work at www.walteriooss.com.
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Designing our ideal camera
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Holiday Photo Tips Are you intimidated by holiday photos? It’s the time of year where families get together beneath holiday lights. This week, we’ll offer our tips and tricks for getting better holiday portraits and how to photography holiday light displays. Holiday Hangout with Jason & Rick We’re pleased to announce a Zoom hangout for … Continue reading The Image Doctors #213 →
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Packing challenges for travel photography This week, Jason is off to meet clients in Europe for a 2-week photo tour. As exciting as this is, packing for such a trip can be a real challenge. Do you bring a tripod, and if so, what kind? Do you pack for airline travel, or do you pack … Continue reading The Image Doctors #212 →
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This week we discuss inspecting new camera lenses for potential defects, elaborating on the evaluation process and identification of common issues.
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The Best Used Cameras It’s that time of year where dread starts to seep in… no, not Aunt Mabel’s fruit cake, but what to do when a friend asks you “what’s a good camera; I only have a few hundred dollars to spend.” Well, that’s where we come in. Assuming your friend (or relative) really … Continue reading The Image Doctors #210 →
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Holiday Gift List for Photographers This week, we bring you our annual holiday gift ideas! In addition to the usual items, which never go out of style, we’re also including some items that we’ve been personally fond of over the past year. Check out our complete list of holiday gift ideas here.
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Global Shutter? The Sony A9 III This week, Sony introduced the A9 III with 120fps raw shooting and a “Global shutter.” We’ll talk about what this technology is, and how it different from other types of electronic shutters.
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Handling formal portrait shoots This week, Canon has announced 3 new RF lenses, and then we’ll turn our attention to a situation many of us have faced: what to do when you’re asked to do “formal” portraits for a friend or family member. In this case, Rick talks about what went into preparing for an … Continue reading The Image Doctors #207 →
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New England & Canada cruise, and new features in Lightroom! This week, we’re back from a little vacation to New England and Canada on a cruise. We stopped in NYC, Newport, Rhode Island, Boston, and then St. John and Halifax in Canada. Hear what we shot with and more. Adobe recently updated Lightroom with some … Continue reading The Image Doctors #206 →
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The Beauty (and Challenge) of Mountain Light This week, we’re back from leading a photo safari with an excellent group of clients in and around Rocky Mountain National Park here in Colorado. We’ll share our insights and some lessons learned, plus discuss the use of alternative crops and picture styles in-camera. We’ll also discuss what … Continue reading The Image Doctors #205 →
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Tips for photographing fall colors This week, there’s a hint of autumn in the air, and the leaves are starting to turn. We’ll offer our tips for photographing fall colors, from composition to our recommended filters. New release: Nikon 135mm f1/.8 “Plena” portrait lens. Jason’s final thoughts on the Nikon 180-600mm Z Nikkor lens
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Is it time to upgrade your iPhone? This week, we saw the announcement of the Nikon Zf, a retro-styled camera similar (but with better features) than the Nikon Z6ii. We’ll also discuss a new lossy image format, HEIF, which can be significantly better than JPEG if your editing tools support it. This week saw the … Continue reading The Image Doctors #203 →
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Photography on a Cruise Cruises are a great way to travel, but we often don’t consider the kinds of photographic opportunities you can get during the adventure. Jason is back from leading a photo tour on an Alaskan cruise, and we’ll talk about the experience and ways to get creative on your next vacation. We’ll … Continue reading The Image Doctors #202 →
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Balloon Festivals, Nikon 180-600mm Z lens This week, we discuss a very colorful location shoot: Rick went to the Labor Day Liftoff hot air balloon festival in Colorado Springs. This annual event is a big draw, with over 75 balloon crews operating this year. We also got our hands on the Nikon 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 Z … Continue reading The Image Doctors #201 →
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Photographing the “Supermoon” Did you see the “supermoon” this week? We’ll offer some tips for photographing the moon and tell you why you don’t need to wait for a “super” event to get out there and shoot it. Check out Jason’s Night Sky Photography Handbook for more night shooting tips! New products from Sony & … Continue reading The Image Doctors #200 →
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Should you consider a macro lens? This week, we revisit a topic that both of us enjoy: close-up photography. Macro lenses are just one way to get closer to your subject, and we’ll take a look at whether a true macro lens is right for you.
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Photography at the Renaissance Faire This week, we visited the Colorado Renaissance Festival and worked on photographing people in candid settings. The colorful costumes and overall enthusiasm of the festival-goers makes this event the perfect place to get some great shots of people! We’ll discuss the gear we used, and some settings tips for this … Continue reading The Image Doctors #198 →
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The Best Lenses for Zoo Photography Your local zoo can be a great place for honing your wildlife photography skills. From exposure to autofocus, zoos are loaded with great animal subjects. This week, we offer our tips on the best walk-around lenses for zoo photography, including affordable options for most of the major camera brands.
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This week, we took our annual overnight trip to Mt. Evans and photographed wildlife and landscapes in the alpine tundra above 13,000' elevation
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This week, we'll discuss some options for how to acquire big-ticket items without melting your credit card or mortgaging your home. The used market and rental companies offer some compelling ways to get your hands on expensive gear without the financial pain.
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Road Trip! This week, we took a short road trip down to southern Colorado, where we photographed abandoned towns and the historic downtown of Trinidad. Hear what motivated us, what gear we used, and the styles of images we produced. You can check out our image galleries here.
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If your photos aren't sharp, we'll offer our tips for both camera settings and techniques to improve your shots.
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Putting together a new kit: OM-System This week, we’re pleased to be joined on the show by our long-time friend and supporter, Jon Kandel. Jon recently purchased an OM-System kit as a smaller and lighter alternative to his full-frame Nikon Z system. We’ll go through his thought process, and talk about the different options for … Continue reading The Image Doctors #192 →
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This week, Nikon announced two new telephoto zoom lenses for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. We'll give our thoughts on both.
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On the Road: Shooting in Quebec and South Dakota This week, Rick is back from a trip to Quebec City & Montreal, and Jason is back from the South Dakota Badlands. Hear about what they were shooting and what gear they used on their travels. Sigma 14mm f/1.4 lens for Sony E Mount Sigma has … Continue reading The Image Doctors #190 →
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Hands-on with the Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera This week, Jason took delivery of a Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera. The Z8 has been described as a “mini Z9,” so we’ll present hands-on first impressions of this new Nikon camera, and who should consider getting one.
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New Fujifilm X-S20 Mirrorless Camera This week, Fujifilm announced a new mirrorless camera to improve upon their previous small form-factor body, the X-S10. The new Fujifilm X-S20 offers a 26 megapixel APS-C sensor in a compact body with fast frame rates and AI-based subject detection autofocus. It’s an excellent choice for photographers looking for advanced … Continue reading The Image Doctors #188
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Photographer Spotlight: Joel Meyerowitz This week, we’re spotlighting Joel Meyerowitz, whose color street photography transformed the way photographers and artists viewed color photography. Check out Joel’s work at his website, joelmeyerowitz.com Hands-on with the Olympus 100-400mm lens Rick and Jason both have the Olympus 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 lens. This week, we went out for a quick … Continue reading The Image Doctors #187
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Nikon announces the Z8 mirrorless camera This week, Nikon formally announced the long-awaited Z8 interchangeable lens mirrorless camera. On paper, it really looks to be a “mini Z9,” with autofocus and frame rate specs that match that of its big brother. We’ll talk about our thoughts on the Nikon Z8, and discuss whether or not … Continue reading The Image Doctors #186
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OM System Micro 4/3 Cameras This week, we’re talking about Jason’s decision to purchase an OM System (formerly Olympus) OM-1 kit. We’ll discuss the rationale for such a kit, as well as its pros and cons.
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Dealing with High ISO images: AI-based noise reduction software for photography We’re back this week as Jason has returned from his photo safari to Isla Bastimentos in Panama. Many of Jason’s images were captured at ISOs well above ISO 6400. Today we’ll discuss the latest AI-based tools for noise removal, including Adobe Lightroom, DXO Pure … Continue reading The Image Doctors #184
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Photographer Spotlight: Julia Margaret Cameron This week, we go WAY back to the 1860s and feature the photography of Juliet Margaret Cameron (1813-1879). Cameron picked up photography in its very early stages (glass plates and all) and had the benefit of being in the social circles of many of England’s most prominent intellectuals at that … Continue reading The Image Doctors #183
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Alternative Shops for Camera Gear Have you ever been shopping for camera accessories at the big-name retailers only to find that item listed as “backordered” everywhere you look? What about when an online shop is closed for the holidays? Here are some other places you might look to, starting with the manufacturers own website (I … Continue reading The Image Doctors #182
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Fall Photo Safari Announced Join Jason & Rick in Colorado Oct. 1-5 to photograph landscapes and wildlife in and around Rocky Mountain National Park! This is a photo safari we’ve done in the past, and it’s one of our favorite places to shoot. Registration is discounted if you book by April 30th! Photographer Spotlight: Vivian … Continue reading The Image Doctors #181
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RIP DPReview Earlier this week we learned that the massive photography review and discussion site, DPReview, will be shut down April 10th. We were quite surprised by this news, and we’ll share our thoughts on the announcement. Photographer Spotlight: Margaret Bourke-White This week, we’re continuing to feature photographers who made significant contributions to the field, … Continue reading The Image Doctors #180
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Photographer Spotlight: William Eggleston This week, we’re starting a new series where we take a look at influential photographers. For our first segment, we’ve chosen to highlight the works of William Eggleston (American, b. 1939). Eggleston’s unique approach to “snapshot” style, color photographs made his work stand out in the early 1970s. Learn more at … Continue reading The Image Doctors #179
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Is a Full-Spectrum Infrared Camera Right for You? This week, we’re back from our travels and we’re discussing full-spectrum infrared conversions. A full-spectrum conversion allows you to use your camera across a variety of infrared wavelengths, plus as a standard visible-light camera. There are pros and cons of these conversions, but we are very happy … Continue reading The Image Doctors #178
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Happy birthday, Ansel Adams! This week, we commemorate Ansel Adams’ 121st birthday by taking a look at how his approach to photography still inspires us as photographers. We’ll also discuss modern techniques for black and white processing of digital images, and offer up our tips and tricks for getting better monochrome shots.
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A timeless classic: Nikon’s 105mm f/2.5 Nikkor Today’s mirrorless cameras make it really easy to use older, manual focus lenses. The ability to use focus peaking and zoom using the electronic viewfinder can give new life to older lens designs that may have been challenging to use with traditional DSLRs. This week, we take a … Continue reading The Image Doctors #176
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New products from Nikon, Olympus, and Canon; Budget portrait lenses This week, we got a raft of product announcements: We then took to answer a listener question about using manual focus portrait (and other) lenses on mirrorless cameras via a mount adapter. There are quite a few very good manual focus lenses that are inexpensive, … Continue reading The Image Doctors #175
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How to Choose a Tripod Tripods, our three-legged friends… we sometimes have a love-hate relationship with them because we hate to carry them around in the field. Nevertheless, the current range of tripods offer incredible stability and great value. Carbon-fiber tripods are no longer reserved for the wealthy enthusiast; you can get some very good … Continue reading The Image Doctors #174
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Bird Photography in California This week, we’re in San Diego, California where Jason has just wrapped up a bird photography workshop. This was a great opportunity for us to continue to explore camera settings for bird & action photography, and we both changed up our approaches to image review and triage.
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Tips for getting started in photography As long-time photographers, we’re often asked by friends and family what kind of camera to get for a beginner. With the rise in smartphone camera quality, that question isn’t as easy to answer as it used to be. If you, or someone you know is considering making photography your … Continue reading The Image Doctors #172
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Will artificial intelligence kill photography as we know it? We received an interesting email from one of our listeners, who wanted to know our thoughts on how AI may change our views on photography. Will AI-generated “photos” kill photography, or will the two fields co-exist? Listen to our thoughts as we tackle this interesting subject. … Continue reading The Image Doctors #171
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Photographic Goals for 2023 Happy new year! We’re back after a short holiday break, and this week we’re sharing some of our photographic goals for the new year. While not exactly “resolutions,” we find that setting out some creative goals can be a very useful way to spark productivity in the coming year.
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Happy Festivus! We’ll start with the airing of grievances December 23rd officially marks the “holiday” of Festivus, and while we don’t anticipate participating in any feats of strength, we do have some grievances we’d wish to air. So go put on your best puffy shirt, sit back, and enjoy our list of things that annoy … Continue reading The Image Doctors #169
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Tips for entering photo contests This week, we take on the subject of photo contests. Both of us have a lot of experience judging photo competitions, and we’ll offer our advice and what we look for when judging photographs.
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Hot Takes! This week, we’re giving our quick takes on our digital photography and cameras preferences. What resolution do we prefer? What form-factor? Tune in to hear our opinions on a litany of photography-related questions.
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A look at the new Fujifilm X-T5 This week, we’re taking a look at Fujifilm system cameras. The new X-T5 is the newest member of Fuji’s X-trans APS-C sensor bodies, and offers some retro controls and styling. We’ll compare it with the Fujifilm X-H2 series cameras, which have control layouts more in line with mirrorless … Continue reading The Image Doctors #166
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Holiday Gift Guide 2022 It’s time for our annual tradition of helping separate you from your money! We’ll offer our recommended gear for the holidays and more, including filters, software, camera bags, and even a couple of cameras & lenses. Check out our complete list here.
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Smartphone Camera Control Apps Most camera manufacturers have developed smartphone Apps that allow you to tether your camera remotely. This week, we’ll look at the pros and cons of these tools, and why they can be a benefit to your photography that goes beyond just a simple cordless remote function.
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The pros and cons of super-zoom lenses This week, Jason is back from his workshop photographing White Sands National Park, and we’ll discuss using super-zoom lenses. Newer super-zooms, like the Tamron 28-200mm (Sony E-mount) Nikon’s 24-200mm (Z-mount), and the Canon 24-240mm (RF-mount) are quite good compared to their predecessors, but you still need to know … Continue reading The Image Doctors #163 →
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Shooting with film in a digital world What’s it like shooting film these days? Before their Santa Fe workshop, Rick and Jason dusted off their old manual focus film cameras and did some shooting in the Taos and Santa Fe areas. This week, they discuss the shooting experience along with the processing options available to … Continue reading The Image Doctors #162 →
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New Cameras from Sony & Olympus; Nikon Z9 firmware update This week, we’re back from our workshop in Santa Fe, and we’ll be discussing the release of some new cameras from Sony & OM System (Olympus), plus the newest firmware for the Nikon Z9. Sony A7r V OM System OM-5 Nikon Z9 firmware 3.0
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Interview with Tony Sweet, Part 2: Photography Etiquette In the second part of our interview with photographer Tony Sweet, we discuss photographic etiquette, especially at popular locations. Photographers bear a special responsibility to treat public locations with the utmost respect to preserve them for future photographers to enjoy.
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Interview with Tony Sweet, Part 1: Creative approaches to iconic locations This week, we had the distinct pleasure to interview photographer and workshop leader, Tony Sweet. Tony has been leading photo workshops for over two decades now, and in this part of our interview, we talked about dealing with iconic (and sometimes over-photographed) places, including … Continue reading The Image Doctors #159 →
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Who Influenced Your Photography the Most? It’s easy to point to big names and famous photographers, but more often than not, your love of photography probably started at home. This week we look back and remember some of our personal influences and how they sparked our creativity and love of the craft. This week’s podcast … Continue reading The Image Doctors #158 →
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Photographing an Air Show We had the opportunity to photograph the Pikes Peak Regional Air Show last weekend here in Colorado, and we’ll share our gear, settings, and what we learned. We’ll also offer our hands-on look at the new Topaz Photo AI plug-in, which delivers astonishingly good results for sharpening, noise reduction, and upscaling … Continue reading The Image Doctors #157 →
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Nikon 28-75mm f/2.8 Revisited We recently got our hands on the Nikon (made by Tamron) 28-75mm f/2.8 Nikkor Z lens. This is a well-made lens that is very good optically, and is far less expensive than the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8S lens. Much to our delight, the Nikon 28-75mm f/2.8 is an excellent performer for infrared … Continue reading The Image Doctors #156 →
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What to look for in a new computer Is it time to think about upgrading your computer? A good computer is the centerpiece of the digital photography workflow. In this week’s episode, we’ll discuss our own experiences and advise what features are important in choosing a new computer for digital photography. Rick and Jason both … Continue reading The Image Doctors #155 →
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New products, photographing Croatia, & more! This week we’re back to talk about the lates product announcements and Jason’s recent trip to Croatia. Notable announcements this week include: Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 in Nikon Z-mount iPhone 14 Pro with a 48MP sensor We also answer a question from a client about which solid-ND filter to use … Continue reading The Image Doctors #154 →
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Going Big: Medium Format Digital Systems This week, we’re talking about the latest in medium format digital systems. These cameras will easily get you to 100 megapixels (or more) and deliver incredible dynamic range and detail. Most medium format digital camera systems are designed for studio photography, but you can take them in the field … Continue reading The Image Doctors #153 →
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Flash photography in the age of high ISO We received a question from one of our listeners, who wanted to know if we used flash anymore. Given the amazing high ISO performance of today’s digital cameras, you might thing flash is unnecessary. However, there is still a role for flash photography, especially for indoor events, … Continue reading The Image Doctors #152 →
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High Country Wildlife Photography We took our annual trip into the Colorado high country this week, driving to the top of Mt. Evans. Along the way, we photographed mountain goats, bighorn sheep, marmots, and other alpine wildlife. We’ll talk about what gear we used, and what settings worked for this style of photography.
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Sharpening Your Images This week, we’re discussing image sharpening. If you’re not sharpening your images, you’re probably not getting the best quality out of your files. In-camera sharpening can be particularly poor, and often leads to more noticeable noise. We’ll walk you through the steps we use to sharpen (and apply noise reduction) and the … Continue reading The Image Doctors #150 →
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Photographing a Street Parade Last weekend, we attended the Pikes Peak Pride festival, and had a fantastic time photographing the colorful parade-goers and the parade itself. It was a great way for us to get more comfortable photographing people in a public setting. We’ll tell you our approach to photographing this event, what we did … Continue reading The Image Doctors #149 →
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Printing Your Photos Once upon a time, the only way we could share photos was by printing them. Now, thanks to the internet and social media, sharing photos has become a digital experience. This week, we discuss the value of printing your photos, the tools and workflow we use, and the ease of using online … Continue reading The Image Doctors #148 →
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Architectural Photography This week, we’re talking about architecture photography. Architectural subjects are easy to find, and a very typical subject when you’re traveling or even in your own home town. It’s more than just photographing buildings! We discuss some creative approaches that we use when photographing architecture, including tips for post-processing your images. Join us … Continue reading The Image Doctors #147 →
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Should you upgrade to mirrorless (2022 edition) We’ve talked about the pros and cons of mirrorless camera systems before, but we thought that this would be a good time to revisit the discussion. With newer and more mature technology, and many systems to choose from, mirrorless cameras are here to stay. The real question remains: … Continue reading The Image Doctors #146 →
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iPhone Photography Secrets This week, we’re discussing some of the (somewhat) hidden features in the iPhone camera app, including portrait mode and the new RAW capture feature available in the iPhone 12/13 Pro models. We’ve found ourselves re-thinking our photo workflow for iPhone photos in ways that we didn’t think possible! New Nikon Z30 & … Continue reading The Image Doctors #145 →
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When to “go big” Previously, we talked about the “going small” approach to photography. This week, we discuss the pros and cons of “going big.” Do you really need a large camera system? Is your smartphone camera enough?
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Traveling through Portugal & Major Lightroom Updates! We’re back this week after Rick returned from a vacation trip to Portugal. Many times, our travels don’t always line up for “pure photography” so Rick will discuss how he used his OM System OM-1 and his iPad Pro to work on his photos while traveling. Earlier this … Continue reading The Image Doctors #143 →
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Nikon 800mm f/6.3 PF lens review This week, we’re joined by our good friend and colleague, Eric Bowles. Eric is the Director of the Nikonians Academy, and he recently purchased the Nikon 800mm f/6.3 PF lens for Z-mount. We sit down to discuss his initial thoughts on this super-telephoto lens, and how he’s been using … Continue reading The Image Doctors #142 →
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Understanding Image Stabilization Systems Most, if not all, of today’s digital cameras offer some form of image stabilization (IS) system. Today we’ll give an overview of the different types of IS systems, and what you need to know about using them in the field. New APS-C Canon Mirrorless Cameras Announced Earlier this week, Canon introduced … Continue reading The Image Doctors #141 →
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APS-C format cameras: Useful tool or orphaned system? This week, we’re discussing the current state of APS-C format digital cameras. Almost all early DSLR cameras utilized a “crop sensor” format (meaning smaller than the 24x36mm 35mm standard format. The APS-C format offers approximately a 1.5x crop factor as compared to 35mm format, and has long … Continue reading The Image Doctors #140 →
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Uses for the DNG raw format Adobe’s DNG “digital negative” raw format was developed as an open standard over 20 years ago. What originally started out as an alternative raw format 20 years ago has instead morphed into something quite different, but incredibly useful. This week, we discuss the pros and cons of DNG files … Continue reading The Image Doctors #139 →
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How to handle busy or visually overwhelming locations Have you ever been to a location where there is just so much stuff that you don’t know where to begin? It might be a forest, a city street, or a junkyard like Old Car City, where Jason led a workshop last weekend. In this week’s show, … Continue reading The Image Doctors #138 →
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Hands-on with the Olympus OM System OM-1 Rick recently got his hands on the new OM System (formerly known as Olympus) OM-1 mirrorless camera. This new micro 4/3 format camera delivers many features worthy of “flagship” designation, including an improved EVF, subject-detect AF, and up to 120fps RAW capture. There are also some areas for … Continue reading The Image Doctors #137 →
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Nikon Z9 firmware 2.0 announced Today, Nikon announced firmware update 2.0 for the flagship Z9 mirrorless camera. We’ll unpack what’s been announced, what we like, and what improvements we’d still like to see in the Nikon Z9. The new firmware will be available on April 20th, and has lots of major improvements for both still … Continue reading The Image Doctors #136 →
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Choosing a Telephoto Lens This week, Nikon announced the new 800mm f/6.3S Phase Fresnel lens, which weighs in at a stunningly svelte 5.2 lbs. Although good telephoto lenses tend to be expensive, there are some good options out there that won’t completely break your bank. This week, we’ll discuss current options for long (400mm+) telephoto … Continue reading The Image Doctors #135 →
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Small kits vs your smartphone camera With both of us having some vacation travel recently, we started asking the question about the role of smaller camera systems, and whether or not it’s better to simply use your smartphone when traveling casually. Even “small” camera systems are too big to fit into a coat pocket easily, … Continue reading The Image Doctors #134 →
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Field Report: Two months with the Nikon Z9 This week, Jason revisits the Nikon Z9, which he’s now been using for two months. Jason recently published a wildlife photography settings guide for Nikon Z9 users. We’ll also recap some recent product announcements. Note: we’ll be off next week on vacation. New Products for Photographers Olympus … Continue reading The Image Doctors #133 →
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We’re back, and this week we’re discussing photography locations in our home state of Colorado. Colorado is a beautiful place to photograph, but there’s some challenges associated with living above 5000′ elevation. We’ll offer some places we love to photograph, plus some locations that we generally avoid due to crowds and other pitfalls. Find us … Continue reading The Image Doctors #132 →
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How We Use Autofocus This week, Jason & Rick discuss some of the recent advances in digital camera autofocus systems, and how they’ve changed (or not) the way we shoot. We’ll talk drive modes, AF-area patterns, and the recent implementation of AI-based subject-detection in higher-end mirrorless cameras. In the end, we’ll share the settings we … Continue reading The Image Doctors #131 →
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Raw formats: Compression, bit depth, & more This week, we are happy to announce a travel photography workshop in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Oct. 20-23, 2022. It’s limited to 6 participants, so be sure to check it out! There’s been renewed interest in compressed RAW formats lately, specifically with both Canon & Nikon offering smaller, … Continue reading The Image Doctors #130 →
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Nikon Z9 Hands-On Review Jason recently received a Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera, and we both had a chance to use it in the field. This week, we’ll discuss the major new features it offers Nikon users, and discuss how those features can change your approach to photography in the field.
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When to use HDR in your photos 10 years ago, it was commonplace to see extreme HDR tone-mapped images all over the photographic community. Between cameras with better sensors and a change in tastes, HDR isn’t all that noticeable anymore. This week, we look at the role HDR plays in our own photography and the … Continue reading The Image Doctors #128 →
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Hands-on with the Nikon 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 S Z Nikkor zoom lens This week, we were able to get out and do some test shooting with the new Nikon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 S Nikkor Z lens. We found this lens to deliver excellent performance and sharpness even when paired with the Nikon 1.4x Z teleconverter. But is … Continue reading The Image Doctors #127 →
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Hands-on with the Nikon 24-120mm f/4 S This week, we just got evaluation copies of the two newest Z-mount Nikon lenses. Since we haven’t had a lot of time to put the lenses through their paces yet, we’ll give our first impressions. This week, we’re primarily discussing the 24-120mm f/4S lens, including build and handling, … Continue reading The Image Doctors #126 →
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Photographing Holiday Lights ‘T is the season for festive holiday light displays! This week, we’ll offer our tips and tricks for getting impactful shots of holiday lights, including the best times, places, and equipment to use. Nikon Announces Two New Z-Mount Lenses Earlier this week, Nikon announced two new Z-mount lenses. The Nikon 28-75mm f/2.8 … Continue reading The Image Doctors #125 →
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Customizing Your Camera Functions & Controls Today’s digital cameras, especially mirrorless ones, offer a tremendous amount of customization. This week, we’ll take a look at why you should customize your camera functions & buttons, and share our most frequently used settings. Join us for a virtual holiday party! We’ll be live online December 26th for … Continue reading The Image Doctors #124 →
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The Importance of Ergonomics When Choosing a Camera This week, we go beyond megapixels and autofocus to look at the importance of ergonomics in choosing a camera. Whether it’s the control layout, button size, or customization options, there’s a lot more to camera design than just the sensor alone.
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Interview with Jessica Odell: Thoughts on the Nikon Z50 It’s thanksgiving week here in the USA, and with the focus on family this week, what better way to celebrate than to bring some family on the podcast. Jason’s sister, Jessica, visits us today to share her experiences using her Nikon Z50, which she got at … Continue reading The Image Doctors #122 →
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Photographers 2021 It’s time for our annual holiday gift ideas for photographers episode! This year, in addition to our list of traditional “stocking stuffers,” we also offer up items that we really just enjoy using. You can check out some of our favorites with the list below. Stocking Stuffers for Photographers … Continue reading The Image Doctors #121 →
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Self-Inflicted Creative Barriers, and How to Avoid Them This week, Rick and Jason are discussing their recent photo trips. Rick traveled to Monument Valley, while Jason was leading a photo workshop in White Sands, New Mexico. In both cases, they discovered situations where their creativity could have been stifled by getting too “locked-in” to a … Continue reading The Image Doctors #120 →
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Adobe completely revamped the way masking works in Lightroom, including the addition of AI-based selections. This week, we'll talk about what we have learned so far regarding making selections in Lightroom Classic 11.
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Croatian Photo Cruise! We are back from a photo tour/workshop aboard a yacht cruise in Croatia. What an amazing country! We sailed from Split to Dubrovnik aboard a 40-passenger yacht, and had lots of amazing photo ops along the way. We’ll discuss the trip, what we brought, and what photographic experiences we discovered. Want to … Continue reading The Image Doctors #118 →
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Special Edition: Nikon Z9 + New Lenses Announced Rather than wait for the weekend, we decided to discuss the breaking news of the Nikon Z9 flagship mirrorless camera. And from reading the specs, we are both really impressed. Nikon also announced three new Z-mount lenses! 400mm f/2.8 S lens with built-in 1.4x teleconverter 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 … Continue reading The Image Doctors #117 →
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Perspective Correction Tools If you’ve ever photographed buildings with a wide-angle lens, then you’ve probably seen how they can appear to “lean” in your photos. This week, we’ll discuss some of the tools you can use to perform perspective correction in your photos, both in-camera and in post-processing.
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Tips for High-Volume Workflows After returning from Panama with thousands of photos, we thought it would be a good time to discuss tips for high-volume workflows. Whether you’re photographing birds/wildlife or sports, these tips are sure to help you deal with managing tons of images. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImageDoctors
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Photographing the wildlife of Panama We spent the last week on photo safari at an eco-lodge in Panama. We had an incredible time photographing birds, reptiles, and many sloths! Hear what gear and settings we found worked the best in this tropical photography paradise. Support the Image Doctors Podcast by donating to our Bandwidth Fund
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Creative Ways of Using The Texture/Clarity/Dehaze Tools If you do any post-processing of your images, you’re probably familiar with the Clarity, Texture, and Dehaze sliders (in Lightroom, and elsewhere). However, these tools become extremely powerful when used to enhance or diminish detail and contrast in your photos, including creating effects that you might not have … Continue reading The Image Doctors #113 →
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Canon R3 Mirrorless Camera; New Lenses from Canon, Nikon, & Sigma This week, we’ll cover a slew of camera and lens announcements, and offer our thoughts on what these products mean for the photo industry. Canon R3 pro mirrorless camera Canon 16 mm f/2.8 & 100-400mm f/5.6-8 lenses Nikon 40mm f/2.0 lens Sigma prime lenses … Continue reading The Image Doctors #112 →
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Photographing Badlands National Park This week, we’re back from Jason’s Badlands photo safari, and we’ll share our experiences from the trip. You can see all of Jason’s upcoming safaris here. Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 DX Lens for Nikon Z Rick recently purchased a new autofocus lens from Viltrox to use wiht his DX format Nikon Z … Continue reading The Image Doctors #111 →
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AI Noise Reduction Software Review This week, we look at three AI-based noise reduction tools and look at how they stack up against each other. We tested: Topaz Denoise AI ON1 NoNoise AI 2021 DXO PhotoLab 4 Elite We found that although all three of these programs did a good job removing noise, there were … Continue reading The Image Doctors #110 →
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Wildlife Photography on Mt. Evans, Colorado Earlier this week, we took a trip to the summit of Mt. Evans, Colorado, where we photographed the local marmots and pika. We’ll share our experience with you, including our camera settings and what worked, and what didn’t work. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImageDoctors
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These used digital cameras can be had for a song! Between supply chain disruptions and chip shortages, new electronics (like digital cameras) can be tough to find. For example the Nikon D850 hasn’t been in stock for months, and was recently rumored to be discontinued (spoiler alert: it wasn’t). This week, we took a look … Continue reading The Image Doctors #108 →
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Nikon Z fc: hands-on first impressions We each received the new Nikon Z fc mirrorless camera this week, so we’re sharing our hands-on first impressions. We’ll go through the features we like, and discuss a few areas for improvement. Also, we’ll compare the Nikon Z fc to the Nikon Z 50, and discuss which camera … Continue reading The Image Doctors #107 →
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Nikon MC 50mm f/2.8 macro Z Nikkor Review This week, we spent some time handling the new Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens, and we’ll give our impressions of the “other” macro lens for Nikon Z-mount. Software updates Both Capture One and Luminar AI got updates this week, and we’ll tell you what … Continue reading The Image Doctors #106 →
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Nik Collection 4 Review This week, we’re back from leading the Colorado in Bloom workshop in Crested Butte, and we have a follow-up on our thoughts using the new Nikon MC 105mm f/2.8 S VR macro lens. We’ll then dive into the recently updated Nik Collection Plugins by DXO, which adds some significant new features … Continue reading The Image Doctors #105 →
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Interview with Photographer Andy MacDonald This week, our good friend and show listener, Andy MacDonald, joined us to talk about his recent experience photographing the Kansas City air show using his Sony A7R4 mirrorless camera. Check out Andy’s photos here. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImageDoctors
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Utah Road Trip! This week, join Rick and Jason on a road trip to Utah, where they photographed some of the National Parks, plus did night sky photography at a unique location. You can see some of their shots over on our Facebook Page. Night Sky Resources Rokinon 14mm f/2.4 SP manual focus lens Nikon … Continue reading The Image Doctors #103 →
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This week, both of us received copies of the new 105mm f/2.8 VR S Nikkor Z lens for macro photography. While we're still going through some testing, we are both extremely pleased with Nikon's latest macro lens and the results it delivers. This week, we'll discuss our first impressions of this new lens.
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Our Most Frequent Photo “Prescriptions” We’ve been helping and educating photographers for over 10 years now, and this week we decided to compile a short list of some of our most frequently dispensed “photo prescriptions.” Because digital photography is a multi-faceted art form, we include tips for getting better shots in the camera, and also … Continue reading The Image Doctors #101 →
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Photo Therapy: Eclectic Colorado We decided to take a little road trip up into the high country of Colorado to find some eclectic subjects. It was great to get out and use some of our gear, and when we returned, we used some novel post-processing to create a unique look for our photos. You can … Continue reading The Image Doctors #100 →
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This week, we answer a listener question about the future of DSLRs. Given the overwhelming trend towards mirrorless cameras by all of the major camera manufacturers, it's a good time to ask whether there's a future for DSLRs.
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Nikon 105mm & 50mm Z macro lenses This week Nikon announced two Z-mount macro lenses, in 105mm and 50mm focal lengths. We take a look at the specs, pricing, and whether we’ll consider replacing our F-mount 105mm VR micro-Nikkor lenses. We also take a quick peek at DXO’s newly updated Nik Collection 4, which we’ll … Continue reading The Image Doctors #98 →
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Fundamentals of Color Management This week, we have the first of a multi-part series on color management. For our first topic, we’ll discuss what color management is, and why you should calibrate your monitor if you’re serious about digital photography. Accessories we like Mindshift Gear Exposure 13 shoulder bag (discontinued, but you might find one … Continue reading The Image Doctors #97 →
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Oregon Photo Safari Recap We’re back from our week-long photo safari in Oregon, and we had a spectacular time. We’ve posted photos on our Facebook Page for you to check out, too. Rick brought his Fujifilm GFS 100X medium-format camera on the tour, and he shares his experience using it in the field. Webinar May … Continue reading The Image Doctors #96 →
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Our top 10 photographic innovations This week, Jason & Rick came up with a “top 10” list of their favorite photo innovations in the last 10-15 years. Find out what technological advances in photography made our list!
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Topaz Sharpen AI Review, New Nikon Z Firmware This week, Nikon released firmware updates for every Z mirrorless camera in their lineup. While most of the improvements went to the Z6ii and Z7ii models, the other cameras also got a really great feature, too. We also take a look at the latest iteration of Topaz … Continue reading The Image Doctors #94 →
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Getting creative with multiple exposures This week, we take a look at a fun but often neglected feature in our digital cameras: multiple exposures. From simple two-shot composites to creative 9 or 10-shot blends, the multiple exposure feature can deliver some really cool results. We’ll also discuss alternative approaches to creating multiple exposures, both in-camera … Continue reading The Image Doctors #93 →
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Silhouettes and Negative Space; New Mirrorless Gear from Canon This week, Canon announced three new mirrorless lenses, and a new flagship mirrorless camera body. The Canon EOS R3 is a pro-style body that will be capable of 30 fps stills, and uses an all-new sensor developed by Canon. Canon also announced a 400mm f/2.8, 600mm … Continue reading The Image Doctors #92 →
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Shoot the Moon! Of all the ways to photograph the moon, close-ups tend to be the least interesting. This week, we’ll explore different ways of capturing the moon in your photos and discuss the techniques we use to get the best shots. Lightroom Tip: Saturation vs Vibrance Lightroom has two primary color control sliders: Saturation … Continue reading The Image Doctors #91 →
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If you only had one lens… This week, we discuss the age-old question: “If you could only have one lens, what would it be?” Plus, we offer a new Lightroom Tip for using local tools globally through a creative application of the gradient tool.
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Join Rick & Jason on a Photo Safari! We are excited to announce that we will be holding photo safaris/workshops May 9-13 in Portland, Oregon, and July 18-21 in Crested Butte, Colorado. You can see all upcoming events here. Packing Light? How to Slim Your Kit Sometimes, it’s necessary to pack a smaller kit. Whether … Continue reading The Image Doctors #89 →
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Fujifilm GFX 100S Medium Format Camera & more… This week, we get a hands-on first look at Fujifilm’s newest medium format camera, the GFX 100S. This 102 megapixel camera features a smaller form-factor similar to most modern mirrorless cameras. Creating ISO dependent defaults & presets in Lightroom Did you know that you can create adaptive … Continue reading The Image Doctors #88 →
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Nikon Z9 Announcement Our thoughts on the new mirrorless flagship from Nikon This week, Nikon announced the development of the Z9 mirrorless camera. Although specs were scarce, there are a few things we can infer from the product announcement. Adobe released a new update to Camera Raw, which offers a new feature called “super resolution.” … Continue reading The Image Doctors #87 →
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Do you need a back-up camera? This week, we discuss the need for having a back-up camera. Do you need one? It depends on your shooting situation and what kinds of camera(s) you use. Sometimes, we’ll use different kinds of cameras as a back-up to our primary camera body. We also take a first look … Continue reading The Image Doctors #86 →
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Understanding Eye-Detection Auto Focus This week, we discuss the evolution of eye-detection autofocus systems. This relatively new technology has amazing potential to transform the way portrait and event photographers shoot. We also have our weekly Lightroom tip; this week we discuss how to handle highlight recovery to prevent images from looking “flat.” Follow The Image … Continue reading The Image Doctors #85 →
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When should you use Adobe Photoshop in your workflow? This week, we’re discussing our editing workflows, and while they are similar, both of us do things a little differently when it comes to our photos. We then take a look at the role of Photoshop for digital photographers. When we first started out in digital … Continue reading The Image Doctors #84 →
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What to look for when you’re testing a new lens When you get a new lens, do you test it out? Should you test it out? This week, we’re discussing what to look for when you get a new camera lens, and how to make sure you’re testing it properly. We’ll also give you another … Continue reading The Image Doctors #83 →
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Alternatives to traditional tripods This week, we’re talking about camera support and stabilization accessories that go beyond the traditional tripod. Whether it’s a tabletop tripod, beanbag, or a DIY strap, we discuss how you can get creative with stabilizing your camera in the field, and which of these accessories we use the most. We’ve also … Continue reading The Image Doctors #82 →
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Sony Alpha A1; Creating a Photo Book This week, we’ll discuss the big announcement from Sony for their new flagship Alpha A1 mirrorless camera, followed by a creative discussion about photo books. While photo books are easy to create, shooting images for a photo book can be very challenging, and that’s why it can be … Continue reading The Image Doctors #81 →
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Is Aerial Drone Photography Right for You? Should you get an aerial drone for photography? This week, Rick asks Jason about his experiences using aerial drones. Over the years, drone technology has grown as they continue to become more affordable. If you are interested in an aerial drone, we discuss some of the restrictions and … Continue reading The Image Doctors #80 →
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Learning from our mistakes Digital photography is a fantastic learning tool because it provides us with immediate feedback on our photos. This week, we’re discussing all those times where we learned from our mistakes in the field and at the computer, and we share situations where we’ve struggled to improve our shots. Follow The Image … Continue reading The Image Doctors #79 →
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A little night shooting with Nikon Z cameras This week, we took a short field trip to do some evening/night sky photography here in Colorado. It was a great refresher for both of us, as we had to make some pretty important changes to our camera settings for night photography. We also tested the new … Continue reading The Image Doctors #78 →
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Finding inspiration for 2021 The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it” –Ansel Adams Happy New Year! We’ve made it to 2021, and we hope all of our listeners are safe and healthy. This week, Rick and Jason look to draw inspiration from the quotes of famous photographers, and … Continue reading The Image Doctors #77 →
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Nikon 50mm f/1.2S Hands-On Review This week, we got our hands on the newly released 50mm f/1.2S Nikkor Z lens. We both had the opportunity to test this lens and compare it to our other 50mm Nikon lenses. In addition to our impressions on optical performance, we’ll discuss what kind of photographer would benefit from … Continue reading The Image Doctors #76 →
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Having fun with alternative cameras and processing Sometimes, a change of pace can do you good. Whether it’s using a different style of camera (think digital rangefinders), or just changing up the way you approach your subject, we’ll take a look at the things we do to stay creative in our photography. Follow The Image … Continue reading The Image Doctors #75 →
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Creative Compositional Elements You’ve probably heard that the “rules” of composition are made to be broken. This week, Jason and Rick discuss some of these rules and how you can incorporate them into your photographic routine to improve your photos. Join us for a live chat online Tuesday, December 15th! Rick and Jason are hosting … Continue reading The Image Doctors #74 →
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RAW file format options in Nikon Digital Cameras Most of our listeners probably know about the advantages of RAW capture over JPEG, but many cameras also offer a variety of options for configuring RAW files. This week, we’ll discuss the differences between compressed and uncompressed RAW formats, bit depth, and also take a look at … Continue reading The Image Doctors #73 →
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Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8S Z Lens Review This week, we were lucky enough to get our hands on a production copy of Nikon’s newest pro-level Z-mount lens. We tested the new 14-24mm f/2.8S Nikkor Z and came away quite impressed. Hear our thoughts on this lens, how it compares to similar Nikon super-wide lenses, and whether … Continue reading The Image Doctors #72 →
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Holiday Gift Ideas 2020 We have a long list of gift ideas for photographers this year, from stocking stuffers to new cameras. No matter who you are shopping for this year (including yourself), you’re bound to find something interesting on our list. See our complete holiday gift guide at: www.luminescentphoto.com Follow Us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/ImageDoctors
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Retouching Portraits Occasionally, we do casual portraits for family and friends, and we always want the result to look professional. This week, we’ll discuss some fundamental techniques for retouching portraits using simple editing tools that work really well. In addition to Lightroom & Photoshop, we also took a look at ON 1 Portrait AI, which … Continue reading The Image Doctors #70 →
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How to isolate your subjects photographically Subject isolation is a powerful creative tool in photography, especially with portraiture. This week, Jason and Rick explain a variety of ways to get clean subject isolation in your photographs both in-camera and with editing software. Follow The Image Doctors on Facebook www.facebook.com/ImageDoctors
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The Art of Self-Critique & Image Sharing This week we sat down (virtually) with our good friend and colleague, Eric Bowles. Eric is a freelance photographer and photo educator in Atlanta, Georgia who specializes in wildlife and landscape photography. Eric is involved with NANPA and is also the director of the Nikonians Academy. Eric frequently … Continue reading The Image Doctors #68 →
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New software updates; Use of Color Grading in Photos This week we saw several updates (or announcements) to many of the major software editing tools, including Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop, DXO, and Capture One. In Lightroom Classic, the “Split-Toning” panel has been replaced by a new “Color Grading” module. We’ll take a look at how it works … Continue reading The Image Doctors #67 →
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Nikon Announces the Z6ii and Z7ii Mirrorless Cameras. Should You Upgrade? This week, Nikon formally announced the “Mark II” release of their flagship mirrorless cameras, the 24MP Z6ii and 45MP Z7ii. We’ll take a look at what’s new in these cameras, and discuss our upgrade philosophies as to whether we’ll order either of these cameras. … Continue reading The Image Doctors #66 →
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Understanding and using Camera Profiles for Image Editing This week, we are discussing an oft-overlooked feature of some RAW editing software tools: Camera Profiles. Camera Profiles establish the initial color and contrast “look” of your images, and you can use them in both creative and technical ways. For example, using a low-contrast profile can help … Continue reading The Image Doctors #65 →
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Comparing Autofocus: D850 vs. Nikon Z This week we discuss a question from one of our listeners, who is trying to decide on a new camera. He wanted to know our thoughts on the autofocus systems between the Nikon D850 and Nikon Z cameras for photographing birds. Rick and Jason have used both cameras and … Continue reading The Image Doctors #64 →
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Dealing with smoke and haze This summer has seen a very brutal fire season in the western part of North America, and smoke from wildfires stretches from California and Oregon all the way across the USA and Canada. We received a question from one of our listeners via our Facebook page who wanted to know … Continue reading The Image Doctors #63 →
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Nikon 14-24 f/2.8 and 50mm f/1.2 Z lenses; New Sony A7C full-frame camera This week, we got several new product announcements in the photography world. Sony announced the A7C; a full-frame, 24MP camera in a compact body. Nikon announced two new Z-mount lenses, the 14-24mm f/2.8 S and 50mm f/1.2 S. All of these new … Continue reading The Image Doctors #62 →
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Back-Button Focus You may have heard the term “back-button focus” as a way of focusing your digital camera. This week, we take a look at the technique and its pros and cons for everyday photography situations, and how we use it with our own cameras. Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ImageDoctors
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Photographing Fall Colors We’re heading into fall here in the northern hemisphere, and pretty soon the leaves will start turning. This week, we give our tips on photographing fall foliage, one of our favorite subjects! Fall Foliage Forecast (USA) Check out this fall foliage prediction site for when the colors will peak near you. Follow … Continue reading The Image Doctors #60 →
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Using Wide-Angle Lenses Last week, we discussed using telephoto lenses, so this week we are going wide! Wide-angle lenses (24mm & wider) are some of the most challenging lenses to use when it comes to composition. Rick and Jason talk about best practices for using wide-angle focal lengths and offer tips and tricks for getting … Continue reading The Image Doctors #59 →
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Using telephoto lenses Most of us think about telephoto lenses as being useful for sports and wildlife photography. However, this week we’ll take a closer look at other ways you can use long focal lengths, plus tips for how to work with these often large lenses. Follow The Image Doctors on Facebook www.facebook.com/ImageDoctors
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Casual Portrait Photography Tips This week, Jason and Rick discuss casual portrait photography, including lenses, lighting, and camera settings. Whether you’re doing portraits on vacation, or taking simple family photos, there are some best practices that you can implement to make your portraits stand out. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImageDoctors
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Creating Panoramic Images This week, we are taking a look at panoramic images. Panoramas are generally images that have a uniquely wide aspect ratio. We like panoramas for their creative impact. You can capture panoramic images in a variety of ways, including cropping in-camera or in post, and by “stitching” together several images captured in … Continue reading The Image Doctors #56 →
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Night Sky Photography With comet Neowise still in the night sky, we decided to take a look at the techniques and equipment we use for night sky photography. Find out what kind of lenses work best, and how to set up your camera for stunning night sky photos of stars and the Milky Way. Be … Continue reading The Image Doctors #55 →
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Nikon Z5 announced, New fixed-aperture telephotos from Canon This week, we’re discussing the just-announced Nikon Z5 and 24-50mm f/4-6.3 kit lens, along with some interesting new telephoto lenses from Canon. These new RF lenses for Canon’s mirrorless system offer fixed f/11 apertures… something we probably wouldn’t have considered prior to mirrorless cameras. Nikon also released … Continue reading The Image Doctors #54 →
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Great Sand Dunes National Park, Unexpected Photo Accessories This week, Rick and Jason travel to Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado for some much-needed landscape photography using the Nikon Z system. Jason tested the Nikon 24-200mm zoom lens, and Rick discovered a really cool decayed building in a nearby town. Also, we’ll discuss a … Continue reading The Image Doctors #53 →
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New Canon mirrorless; Nikon 24-200mm follow-up; Infrared photography with the Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera Can you believe it’s been a year since we came back on the air? We’re so thrilled to be able to share our passion for photography with you each week. This week, we have a bunch of topics to discuss, including: … Continue reading The Image Doctors #52 →
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A Casual Photography Workflow As much as we enjoy being photography enthusiasts and the “craft” of photography, there are some times when you need to scale back to a more casual approach while still using a “real” camera. Whether it’s photographing friends and family, events or vacations, we’ll discuss how you can alter your workflow … Continue reading The Image Doctors #51 →
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Goodbye Olympus, Hello Nikon 24-200mm This week, we discuss the recent announcement by Olympus to divest their camera business, plus the new features added to Adobe Lightroom Classic. Jason received a new Nikon 24-200mm for Z-mount, and Rick got the 10-20mm DX Nikkor to use with his Nikon Z50.
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Nikon Ambassador Ron Magill This week, we had the special opportunity to interview Nikon Ambassador Ron Magill, who is also the Director of Communications for Zoo Miami. During his 40 year career, Ron has become a proficient photographer as well as a spokesman for animal conservation world-wide. We discussed the role of photography in wildlife … Continue reading The Image Doctors #49 →
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That was then, this is now: old “rules” gone bad This week, Jason & Rick are back with a look at digital photography advice that might have been relevant in the past, but no longer. If you’re still setting your white balance to “cloudy” or “zooming with your feet,” this episode is for you! Don’t … Continue reading The Image Doctors #48 →
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Sensor formats & resolution This week, Rick and Jason discuss the importance of sensor size and resolution on image quality, including compact/phone cameras through medium format sensor sizes. Depending on the kind of photography that you do and where you choose to share it, resolution isn’t as important as you might think. We also discuss … Continue reading The Image Doctors #47 →
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Photographing Urban Decay Old or abandoned buildings in various states of decay are some of our favorite creative subjects to photograph. In this week’s show, we talk about how to get creative and (safely) photograph urban decay and other old buildings, including composition and post-processing ideas. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and leave … Continue reading The Image Doctors #46 →
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Geo-tagging your photos This week, Jason and Rick discuss the how and why of adding GPS data to your photos (geotagging). You can use an GPS adapter on your camera, or use track-logging apps on your smartphone to help you put GPS coordinates onto your images. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImageDoctors
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How much retouching is acceptable? This week, we are talking retouching. Yes, every digital image must be processed, but how much manipulation is okay? From simple cloning of object to compositing and sky replacement, we discuss the (sometimes) controversial topic of image retouching and enhancement. If you’re interested in sky replacement, the best tool we’ve … Continue reading The Image Doctors #44 →
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Sharing and Preserving Your Digital Photos If you’re like us, you probably have hundreds, if not thousands of digital images stored on your computer. Have you ever wondered how those files can be shared and preserved with family or friends? This week, we look into some ways for you to make sure your best photos … Continue reading The Image Doctors #43 →
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Simple tricks for improving your shots Have you ever struggled to get “good” photos from a particular location or event? Sometimes, it can be hard to come away with a photography that doesn’t feel like a snapshot. Here are some of our tips for getting better photos in the field and working with images in … Continue reading The Image Doctors #42 →
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Scanning Film and Focus Shift Shooting This week, we are still staying indoors, so we thought we’d talk about our little home projects to keep us busy during these interesting times. Rick is busy using a Nikon ES-1 film digitizing adapter to photograph family photos, and Jason spent some time learning the nuances of the … Continue reading The Image Doctors #41 →
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All About White Balance This week, we discuss camera white balance, including how to set it, how to fix it in post, and how to deal with tricky mixed lighting conditions in digital photography. Follow us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/imagedoctors Support The Image Doctors podcast
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Rick Sammon’s Photo Therapy This week, we had the pleasure of interviewing renowned photographer/educator/musician Rick Sammon, who joined us online to discuss his inspirations, what keeps him motivated, and offer some tips for things you can do to stay inspired and creative not only in photography but in life. Rick recently released his 40th book, … Continue reading The Image Doctors #39 →
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Talking Raw Converters & Editing Software Things have come a long way since we first started working with camera raw files in the early 2000’s. Today, we discuss how we work with raw conversion software, and look at a variety of current products available today for photo enthusiasts. Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ImageDoctors Help keep … Continue reading The Image Doctors #38 →
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Photo tips for when you’re self-isolating We are back, and this week you cannot help but have coronavirus on your mind. Rick and Jason are practicing safe “social distancing” techniques and recording episodes remotely. This week, we discuss photographic activities you can do while you’re home under quarantine. Stay safe, friends! Follow us on Facebook: … Continue reading The Image Doctors #37 →
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High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photography This week, we sit down to discuss the concept of HDR photography, how it has evolved over the years, and when we use it as a creative tool in our own photography. We also offer a hands-on review of the Nikon MB-N10 battery grip for the Z6 & Z7 mirrorless … Continue reading The Image Doctors #36 →
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Nikon Z Workshop & More! We are pleased to announce our Nikon Z Master Class, May 16-17 in Colorado Springs, Colorado! In this episode, we’ll talk a little about what you can expect on the workshop, our “attempt” at bird photography in eastern Colorado, and the new way of setting camera defaults in Lightroom Classic.
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New Nikon D6, Z Lenses, and Firmware 3.0 for Nikon Z Last week, Nikon rolled out several new products, including: Nikon D6 flagship DSLR 20mm f/1.8 S Nikkor lens for Z-mount 24-200mm f/4-6.3 lens for Z-mount We’ll give our take on each of these announcements, plus, we also just updated our Nikon Z6/7 firmware to … Continue reading The Image Doctors #34 →
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The role of film in a digital world? We got a great question recently on our Image Doctors Facebook Page from listener Leigh Gregory, who asked if we were shooting film anymore, and if we had any tips. It got us thinking and before we knew it, we were discussing the role of film in … Continue reading The Image Doctors #33 →
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The right way to hand-hold your camera & cold-weather shooting tips This week, Jason & Rick answer a listener question from our Facebook Page regarding an upgrade from the Nikon D700 to either the new D780 DSLR or the Z6 mirrorless camera. Then, we discuss proper hand-holding techniques and how to deal with shooting in … Continue reading The Image Doctors #32 →
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