THIS WEEK IN PHOTOGRAPHY 02-11-2010
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Melissa's Photoshop Tip-of-the-Week
"Quick Keys" allow you to speed your way through PhotoShop. Press and hold "Control" on your PC ("Command" on your Mac) and Press "Z" to access the Zoom Tool. Control(Command) "-" or "+"to quickly zoom in or out.
Control(Command) "[" and "]" to increase and decrease the diameter of your Brush Tool.
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Shooting the Holga 3-D Stereo Camera by Zach, cbLab Master Printer
| I shot the Holga Stereo Camera on a recent weekend that was sunny with a little cloud cover. Shooting around Red Mountain and the Botanical Gardens, there were plenty of interesting scenes and perspectives to photograph. The results were pleasing and out of two rolls I made 5 stereo slides. I used Kodak E100 G and E200 slide films that both have fine grain and beautiful color. These films are ideal for daylight shooting. However, part of the fun is experimenting, and there are many other films to try. | |
Be sure to advance every two frames, as you want a set of two images for each exposure. Single exposures are probably best for achieving the 3-D effect, but I made multiple exposures, too. These looked pretty cool. The camera has two flashes, each with a set of optional red, yellow, and blue built in gels to color your flash burst.
Cross-processed and B&W positive-processed film would also be something fun to try. The slides I made as well as the viewer and camera are on the showroom floor for anyone interested in looking at my results.
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USE OUR HOLGA 3-D CAMERA-- FREE
Buy a Stereo Viewer, slide mounts and photofinishing. Use our 3-D camera for three days at no charge. Zach will help you mount your results if you wish.
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NEW PRODUCTS
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Canon announced their newest digital slr camera-- the EOS Rebel T2i. The T2i, an upgrade from the current T1i, incorporates the Canon 7D sensor which gives faster processing times, an 18 megapixel chip and an increase in ISO from 3200 to 6400. The user control buttons and display have been redesigned to provide a more intuitive user interface. The camera with EF-S18-55 IS lens will sell for $899.99. It is expected to be in stock by late next month. |
Nikon announced two new professional lenses-- the AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED lens and the AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR lens. Both new lenses are designed to meet the performance demands of the full frame Nikon FX sensor but are fully compatible with the Nikon DX format. The price of the 24mm lens is projected to be $2200 and the ultrawide zoom is to be $1260. Delivery will start in March. Whether we routinely stock these lenses will depend on our customer's interest. Let us know.
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CANON & NIKON INVENTORY
Nikon is currently shipping product on a faster and more complete basis. Our current Nikon stock is far more complete than in the recent past. Also, we are beefing up our Canon offering. Suggestions and comments on what to carry in inventory are always appreciated.
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PHOTO EXHIBITIONS
Continuing...
"To Make A Picture: The Photography from the Paul R. Jones Collection" on exhibition at the Birmingham Museum Of Art. Photographs by Alabama photographer P.H. Polk chronical campus life at the Tuskegee Institute including images of George Washington Carver, Paul Robeson, Joe Louis, Eleanor Roosevelt and other prominent individuals.
Note: The Museum will host a free program about the photographer and his work...
Thursday, February 18th at 6 pm: "P.H. Polk Photographs: Pictures Of Desire" is presented by Amalia Amaki, guest curator of the exhibition.
"Double Exposure Juried Photography Exhibition" with work by Alabama photographers at the Bama Theater Junior League Gallery, 600 Greensboro Avenue, Tuscaloosa. The 7th Annual exhibit presented by the Arts and Humanities Council of Tuscaloosa County. Through February 26th. http://www.tuscarts.org
Last Chance...
"Re:re:re:fwd:fwd:Forward" lenticular photography exhibit by Birmingham artist Karen Graffeo at the Jennifer Hunt Gallery through February 13th. http://www.JenniferHuntGallery.com
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Westcott lighting outfits are February's featured products on our online photo store. Pictured here is the three strobe complete studio set up. Complete specs are found online by clicking the link above. Buy a three light system this month and receive a free roll of 109 inch by 36 foot background paper in your choice of color. |