Archive for the 'Product Reviews' Category

Start 2024 With Perfect Color Using Datacolor

Tuesday, January 16th, 2024

I have a great deal of respect for companies that are dedicated to their product line, and of course to their customers. Yes, there are all of the camera manufacturers, who know once you are in a system, you will probably stay, unless you have unlimited funds. We could talk forever on each one, and […]

Make The Memories IRL with FUJI Instax

Saturday, December 30th, 2023

First posted this about a year ago, but I think that it deserves another posting. When you go out , or party in for New Years. sure the phone may be your camera of choice, and maybe everything you see is so transitory that am IG story, or Snap will suffice. But maybe the people […]

Photoinduced: How it Started, How Its Going

Thursday, December 28th, 2023

As the year ends, a little look back on how Photoinduced came to be. After leaving a production executive position at a large ad agency late 2004, I wanted to see what was around the corner. There was an idea that had been rambling around my head for awhile. A place for photographers to go […]

We Knew It Wasn’t Over! Still Great Deals For End Of Year Gear!

Wednesday, December 27th, 2023

Sure, there was Black Friday. Then Cyber Monday Then Green Monday. And the sales continue.. If you are looking to make some purchase before year end, you are in luck! I keep getting emails about sales continuing this week. Everyone wants to end the year on a high note, including the stores. Here is also […]

Holiday Gift Guide #6: For The Road Warrior & Hybrid Worker

Tuesday, December 5th, 2023

Whether you’re traveling or working from the home office, you need the right tools. Or maybe it’s just the coffee shop, you want tools to help make it as easy as possible. This is a big category, and I’ll try to group them into categories. All of the items here I have used in the […]

Holiday Gift Guide #5 – The Audio!

Tuesday, November 28th, 2023

Ok, let’s talk about audio. You know that it’s 50% of your content, unless it’s bad. Then it’s 80% Yes, this list hasn’t changed a lot from last year, except for a few big additions: When you want to go more mobile, and connect directly into your camera , or to a portable mixer, the […]

Holiday Gift Guide #4 – Photobooks

Sunday, November 26th, 2023

I hope you all had a relaxing holiday and got to spend time giving thanks. And if you were clicking the keyboard or hitting the stores, we all know that Black Friday gives way to Cyber Monday! To be honest, I always feel that it’s SSD/hard drives, and media cards that can be the best […]

Holiday Gift Guide # 3 – Tools for Content Creators: Home and Mobile

Thursday, November 23rd, 2023

It has been an interesting year in the world of image making. There is major emphasis on content creators, and the equipment they may need. And Black Friday sales will be active on these brands, with highlighted products below: Joby, Pivo, Platypod, and LumeCube and Ankerworks Usually the biggest deal are on Black Friday, but […]

The Little Product That Is Going Right Into My Bag!

Sunday, October 22nd, 2023

As I start gathering all of the latest products for our annual Holiday Gift Guide, I’m seeing an interesting pattern: It seem to be 2 major categories: Content Creation Tools, and pro-end products all designed to make your projects look the best that they can be. Let’s start with this MagSafe light from Joby. Called […]

Social Content & Platypod, Plus More! : Tools For The Kit

Thursday, September 14th, 2023

How do we share these enriching experiences with a wider audience? In this digital age, social media reigns supreme, with IG reels and TikTok leading the way. Like it or not, it’s a fact. Personally, I’ve embarked on a journey of increased content creation and discovered some invaluable tools along the way. When it comes […]

Content Creators: Change Up Your Lighting Game!

Tuesday, August 15th, 2023

We have all seen, and probably used, a ring light. Basically, this gives you a shadowless light that may be flattering, although EVERYONE has been using this! If you don’t believe me, have a look at the eye in a screen grab. In what we call a catchlight, you can see the ring light on […]

Maybe The Most Boring, Yet Critical Piece of Kit In Your Photographic Life

Sunday, August 13th, 2023

Sure, we all look at the latest camera bodies, glass, tripods, lights, bags (oh, the bags!) and more. When it comes to your final output, what everyone will see, it’s about the tonal quality and color. All of your post production adjustments are based on what you see on your monitor(s). A little while back, […]

Pivo Max – Your Solo Creator Multi-Use Tool

Sunday, July 30th, 2023

While at CES 2023, part of the goal is to see what’s coming out new, that could be of use to all of you. When I saw this Pivo Max, I couldn’t wait to give it a go, and see if it performed as expected. What you have, basically, is a base that has a […]

Wacom Tablets – The Pro Move

Sunday, June 18th, 2023

I have been using Wacom tablets for many years, and the latest models are a great move forward. Thinner, sleek design, lighter weight, better button design. Bluetooth has been available, just have to mention. When you want to get more precise editing on your photographs, a mouse/track pad just won’t get you there. OK, I […]

Joby Smartphone “Swing” Slider – Upgrade Your Content

Wednesday, May 31st, 2023

If you are a content creator, you know the gear you should have. Or do you? As most of the content on TikTok has, primarily, a static camera, and maybe a ringlight, hopefully some audio that is more than a headset mic, you may want to stand out a little bit more. When I shoot […]

Rolling Square – Form and Function Combine For A Brilliant Modular System

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023

You know, whenever I go to trade shows, there is usually a trend in new products that can be spotted. This year at CES, it was no different as manufacturers saw a need, and rushed to fill it. Now as we all have been trained in the past 3-4 years to live on zoom calls, […]

Panasonic Lumix 5SII : Best for Video, or Stills?

Monday, May 8th, 2023

After seeing the Panasonic LUMIX 5SII at CES, finally had a chance to actually put it to a real world review. Often touted as the best solution to mirrorless video capture, I also wanted to see how it performed as a still camera making it a solid hybrid choice. Sure, I’ll be laying out some […]

A Classic Flexible Tool Adds To the Lineup : Joby Podzilla!

Friday, April 28th, 2023

I know you have to have one of the most versatile, classic tools in your kit: A Joby flexible tripod called the Gorillapod! For many years, this company has given the photo and video community unique tools to capture images from anywhere! Yes, years ago, I did the first Photoinduced review of the Joby Gorillapod […]

Your Phone is Now Your Camera Monitor: Bigger, Brighter, And Always With You!

Friday, April 14th, 2023

Whenever I go to trade shows, I’m on the lookout for tools that may make your life easier. This iPhone Adaptor by AccSoon called the SEEMO, for your DSLR or Mirrorless camera came right to the top. An HDMI to IOS converter, has so many practical uses, you have to check it out. OK, I’ll […]

Tools Of The Trade – Start Your Post Process Right!

Monday, March 20th, 2023

Before your shoot…. Be prepared to get the best quality out of your project, with these simple steps below to get quality images. And save time in your post production. To start, there are a couple of things to carry if you are doing a shoot where there is time frame and money involved. Yep, […]

STM Brings Tools To Add A Second Screen

Tuesday, March 14th, 2023

When you need that second screen.. I’ll say it’s a safe bet that when you are on a Zoom call, your phone is close at hand. Whether it’s to txt with teammates, look at a message that was called out in a notification, or candy crushing your heart out, you need to have the phone […]

Ankerwork Delivers With A New Wireless Mic System

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

The wireless mic category is growing fast as the number of content creators explodes My main set-up was for years, a Sennheiser transmitter /receiver system and a Tram-50 or Sanken mic, both lavs, to get that personal; sound. Then Rode joined the pack and a ton of people jumped on board, even my local news […]

Fuji, Adobe & Frame IO Just Gave You Back Some Time In Your Life!

Thursday, February 23rd, 2023

A few months ago, I wrote about the collab of Fuji/Adobe /and Frame.IO using the Fuji H-2s to upload your camera files, still and video, to a FrameIO account for you, and perhaps your partners, so that A: you could start editing before you physically ingest your files, or B: your video files could begin […]

New Year, New Media Cards – Time To Upgrade!

Friday, December 30th, 2022

You got the new camera body, and now all of your media card collections may not be completely usable. If you are shooting large files and/or video, you definitely need to change it up, and upgrade. Speed is the name of the game. Kinda why you changed to the new cameras, correct? Before you consider […]

My Perfect Traveling Podcasting Set-up

Tuesday, December 27th, 2022

Sure, I have a rig at home that serves me well, and during the pandemic became my weekly go to. Now that I’m on the road more, I needed a more portable set-up and here is where I landed. And why. The Mainstay is the Zoom PodTrak P4 With the capability of 4 mics, a […]

Fuji Introduced New Camera Bodies This Year: How I Chose the One to Purchase!

Friday, December 23rd, 2022

It was a great problem to have this year: Updated cameras, and a few great choices in the X-T5 and the H2/H2s Before I let you know what I bought, and why, let’s rewind to why I went with Fuji to begin with: After a lifetime of being a Nikon photographer, starting with a Nikkormat, […]

Holiday Gift Guide #4 – Audio!

Saturday, December 17th, 2022

Ok, let’s talk about audio. You know that it’s 50% of your content, unless it’s bad. Then it’s 80% Yes, this list hasn’t changed a lot from last year, except for one big addition: As I’ve gone more mobile, my podcast choices for audio have changed, primarily on the portable mixer. Yes, the Sound Devices […]

Holiday Gift Guide #3 – Phone Stuff!

Tuesday, December 6th, 2022

The phone as a camera has taken over any need for a point and shoot camera. The camera brands have known this for years. The improvements keep on coming, and you just have to make sure you are charged up ALL THE TIME! As we all start to become one with wireless charging, the options […]

2022 Holiday Gift Guide #2 – Photobooks FTW!

Sunday, December 4th, 2022

It’s always a tough category to recommend as there are so many ways to go. As we go headlong into the holiday season, nothing says “I know You”, like a well-chosen photo book as a gift. That’s the good thing: there are quality photobooks for whomever you are gifting, worthy of your time, and the […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2022 – #1 : Travel Tech

Sunday, November 27th, 2022

As we begin the Holiday Guides this year, we’re starting Gear for the Traveling Creator Yep, we are def full on the road again, prices are a bit higher this year, and you need this tech to get you through it all. And, as this is a traditional gift giving time, consider these things to […]

Favorite Software Upgrade In The Past Year!

Sunday, November 27th, 2022

Sure, there have been some great deals on photo software this holiday shopping season. The DAM (digital Asset management) software I depend on, though, is Adobe CC Lightroom Classic. For many reasons. Not only can I locate files going back almost 20 years on my many HDs,RAID Arrays, etc., currently over 350K images, but I […]

The Product I Didn’t Think I’d Review

Saturday, November 26th, 2022

Tis the season to go to a lot of tech events, where I try to suss out products that may be useful to you in your creator life. So it was a huge surprise, when at the last tech event, I saw something off my beaten track. Now I was also out there and on-line […]

3 Sets of Gear for Podcasting – Choose Your Own Adventure!

Monday, November 14th, 2022

So, you want to make a podcast? It’s a great way of creating a voice for yourself and discuss topics that may be of interest to others. I’m on episode 53 of my own, and it becomes a weekly discipline. But that not what you want to hear about. The question may be: What is […]

A Perfect Way To Share Family Memories – Epson FastFoto

Sunday, November 13th, 2022

Yes, I posted this a while back, and the product still is incredibly viable, even as tech marches forward! Time to pick one of these up and share with your immediate family, and all of the connected households. I love to scan old photos. Seriously, being able to scan negatives and slide from my archives […]

Fuji X-T5 Launches + a SWEET 30mm Macro!

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022

When the Fuji X-H2, and X-H2s were announced, those of us who have been shooting with the X-T series, were asking: Where the HECK is the X-T5?? Well, your question has been answered, and you won’t have to wait too long to buy. This November, the X-T5 will be available at a price of about […]

Fuji Drops A 40MP, APS-C Camera – The X-H2: Is This The Right One For You?

Thursday, September 8th, 2022

Fuji just announced its new X-H2, a 40.2MP camera, with a brand new New X-Trans™ CMOS 5 HR sensor and the high-speed X-Processor 5. And why are there now a X-H2, And a X-H2s? 2 versions of the same camera with diff specs. I’ll give you some of the specs here, and at the end […]

Fuji Instax Mini Link II – Perfect Companion to Your Smartphone

Sunday, August 7th, 2022

The instant print game is pretty much owned by Fuji with the Instax line of printers. That is not an opinion, it a fact. As an Instax enthusiast forever, I love the instant gratification of the print in hand, and while I enjoy all the phone filters I can use to digitally share photos, there […]

On The Road Again, Time To Get The Tech Sorted

Sunday, June 26th, 2022

Sure, the recent airline snafus, and gas prices have been putting a massive damper on the whole travel process. But we’re getting out there, and maybe, just maybe, some solid tech can make it a better experience. And in this post, there will be a surprise bit of kit at the end, that you may […]

Fuji Takes Care of The Video Community With New X-HS2

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022

Don’t worry! there are so many great improvements on this camera that your stills will also be thankful! Honestly, it’s blending of the still and motion requirements you need today, into a solid new body. Let’s dive in: So we’ve (me!) have been waiting for this for years! I love the X-H1 and it’s always […]

The Mindful Photographer by David Ulrich – Awake In The World With A Camera

Tuesday, May 10th, 2022

You don’t know everything. Seriously, if you do not stay curious, and constantly exploring, you will become stagnant. So much to learn. David Ulrich is a photographer, and more importantly, a teacher who shares lessons in this book, The Mindful Photographer, that should make you examine your methods, consider the options, and overall think about […]

Platypod Extreme – The Mother of em all!

Sunday, May 8th, 2022

When there is a need, there is a solution. Like most of us, I’m always looking for a simpler and lightweight solution to securing my camera to get that perfect angle for a shot. It could be for a closeup of a flower, or just attaching a camera where there is no place for a […]

Real World Review – OWC for the Traveler

Monday, February 28th, 2022

Felt so good to be back on a set: 75 crew, 25+ talent, 8 person Stills crew, plus 14 clients and agency folks. (yes, I produce commercials) Flew across country, and set up in the hotel conference room for wardrobe fittings (remote), meetings and a pre-production meeting. Part remote/part IRL First thing up – let’s […]

Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO- Get Back to Some Fun!

Monday, February 7th, 2022

I have to say, when I get a new product to review, I like to look around and see what some others may have said. Well, It was edifying. When someone starts to compare an Instant camera to a high end phone or interchangeable lens cameras, they are missing the point. As a historical reference, […]

ABCs of NFTs

Sunday, January 16th, 2022

Or what I learned from personal exploration in this new space You’ve been hearing about NFTs for awhile now, and wondering what it means to you. I started the research last spring, and have finally come to the step of setting my site, with NFTs for sale! Wanted to figure it out in the real […]

How To Find those Missing Photos the Easy Way

Sunday, January 2nd, 2022

Happy New Year! As we careen headlong into 2022, you may be thinking about straightening out your collection of digital photos. I’m talking about finding the image you knew you had, but can’t pull it up. It could be your family holiday images, or a music festival you shot. Like when someone said: Do you […]

Holiday Gift Guide Part 7 – Gifts You Don’t Need to Wrap

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021

I hope you got in on all of the black Friday, cyber Monday, and green Monday sales. There are more sales coming but getting a physical gift under the tree is a bit tough now, unless you pick it up, wrap it and deliver it. So……. Here are some items that photographers at various levels […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2021 – Part 6 : The Gifts Your Forgot to Get!

Sunday, December 12th, 2021

I hope you did most of your heavy lifting shopping, and scored the deal you wanted/needed! I’ll bet there are some more markdowns coming, so keep an eye on your shopping list. However, after wrapping and shipping, you kno there are some last minute things you should add to the stockings, or wrap up for […]

Holiday Gift Guide – Part 5: The Books!

Thursday, December 2nd, 2021

Hope you were able to snag all of the great deals on Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, which seems to be extending out this week. The things that are not part of those door busters are the things that will probably last the longest: books. It has been an interesting year in the photo book […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2021 Part 4 – Audio

Friday, November 26th, 2021

Ok, let’s talk about audio. You know that it’s 50% of your content, unless it’s bad. Then it’s 80% First recco is this beautiful audio recorder, called Tula The form factor alone should be enough to convince you to carry with you. You can set the mic to omni for a conversation or even add […]

All Black Friday Content Creator Links in One Place!

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021

Before continuing down listing of the selected items for the gift guide, figured I’d share a list of links to some of the better companies with great Black Friday deals, to give you a head start before things run out! Many of the items have been called out in the first 3 Holiday Gift Guides! […]

Holiday Gift Guide-Part 3 : Bags, Straps & Supports

Monday, November 22nd, 2021

Every photographer I know has multiple bags, for multiple situations. Or is it truly a Goldilocks and the 3 bears situation? What looks great, may not be best in practice . And how do you buy one for someone as a gift? Just got notice that Peak Design is having a 30% off sale!! After […]

Holiday Gift Guide – Part 2: Instant Fun!

Saturday, November 20th, 2021

OK, I don’t usually share just one item on the gift guide series, but due to the time frame, here we go: The Fuji Instax Wide printer, is one of the most fun and useful tools I have seen this season. What I love about this product is the personalized creativity you can add to […]

Annual Holiday Gift Guide – Part 1 : Road Warrior or Home Office?

Friday, November 19th, 2021

Are you back on the road, or still rocking the home office? Or maybe slowly getting back to the office? We have some products to call out for the gift guide this year no matter where you are working from! For the content creators we have add-ons for your laptops when out in the field: […]

The Day The Computer Died…

Monday, October 11th, 2021

It served me well. For over 10 years my Mac Pro tower was my daily companion. Photo editing, video editing, and those oh so long hours looking at social posts I didn’t need in my life. With 2 screens and the ability to plug in a myriad of external drives, it was an upgradable powerhouse. […]

Tik Tok Creators, Time to Light up The World!

Monday, September 6th, 2021

As most TikTok creators know, a good ring light gives you that semi-flat, appealing light that makes everyone look great. Even without filters! You needed to have access to AC for your light, which meant you stayed close to home. Lume Cube, the people who brought you the laptop light that EVERYONE uses for Zoom […]

A Great New Product You May Not Need In A Year

Monday, April 12th, 2021

This year, the pandemic did not slow down product development. As a matter of fact, it birthed new product categories, all related to to Covid. Getting to see, and handle, products that were yet to hit market, was all over zoom. So all samples to be shipped, and evaluated. Shipping has been an issue all […]

After The Zoom Call, Get Creative! Lume Cube Helps Put It Together

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021

Is anyone’s eybeballs swimming from all of the zoom calls? Or perhaps you you love a more comfortable chair? I’m totally with you. After doing all of the connections with your co-horts, maybe it’s time to create something for your audience. You know who I’m talking about: your friends, your followers, heck, maybe even your […]

Real World Review – Fuji S-10 FTW In The Street

Sunday, January 17th, 2021

I’ll admit it. There is a holy grail search for the best camera for the street photographers. Mirrorless is a winner from my perspective, and yes, size matters. True, there will forever be discussion, comparisons, preferences. Potato, Potatoe. ( Fuji, Sony, Canon, Nikon, Leica are all great choices!) Tried a bunch, and I’m a Fuji […]

Peak Design Goes Mobile With Some New Tools

Wednesday, December 16th, 2020

My fave walkaround bag is the Peak Design Everyday Sling 10 L. Some of the other bags in the line serve me well as combo office/gear bags (what’s an office?), or a perf weekender backpack. The design touches on this bag, showed me that workers  know how to make the right kind of camera bag. […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2020 Wrap Up!

Wednesday, December 16th, 2020

How are you doing out there? No crowded lines at the stores, winter is coming, and you may have tricked out your home work environment just right. Screen fatigue is real, and hopefully you get a chance to step away and create some content! Here is a wrap-up of all of the gift guide suggestion […]

No More Dingle Dangle With Your Phone battery!

Monday, December 14th, 2020

This item just came in from the folks at Mophie. The Juice Pack Connect! You know em, you love, and they have been taking care of your mobile battery needs for years. Now that smartphones can charge wirelessly, many of us have been depending on A: an external battery with a cable, or B: laying […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2020 #4 – Turn The Page!

Monday, November 30th, 2020

Just going to take a break from the gear for a sec. And yes, Cyber Monday is here. Honestly, there have not been crazy deals in abundance this year. With ordering down, products from Asia coming in slower, there is less inventory to begin with, so not as much need to blow it out the […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2020 # 3 – Have A Listen!

Wednesday, November 25th, 2020

As we go headlong into the holiday season, and you have able to gather your thoughts, perhaps you figured that others may like to hear what’s on your mind. Yes, we are talking about PODCASTS!! It’s a perfect outlet for yourself, your insta followers, and your perspective clients. The following gear selections are reccos based […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2020 #2 – Motion Gear

Monday, November 23rd, 2020

You’ve upgraded your social content, right? In these crazy times you’ve realized that video gets more traction than straight still posts. It’s true, as I’m writing a non moving post. So let’s look at some of the highlights from this past year in the video game, and see what may be right for you, or […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2020 # 1 – WFH Edition

Sunday, November 22nd, 2020

HI- How are you doing as we go headlong into the holiday season in an unprecedented (yep,I said it!) time? I’m hoping that the time spent working from home has made you think, or rethink the best ways and tools you need. We’ll start this years series of gift reccos with items that can help […]

Muscle Up Your Wimpy Laptop

Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

Working from home is where we are at now, and you may have found that the lightweight slim laptop you have from the office was great on the road. But you’re not on the road these days. Being able to add some versatility, additional peripherals, is what you need right now. How about a larger […]

Latest Wireless Charging Mat From Mophie – No More Jiggling!!

Monday, November 9th, 2020

Yep, wireless charging for your phone is pretty cool. Just laying it on top of a pad with no cables does seem like an easier deal. And with multi-use charging pads so you can charge your watch, air pods and phone at once is super useful. Until you wake up and your phone hasn’t charged. […]

The Affordable Action Cam With ALL Accessories Included!

Monday, October 26th, 2020

Truth be told, I don’t ski, skateboard, sail, or bike. I DO snorkel a coupla times a year. SO why would I want or need an action cam? Good question. And the answers are many: time lapse being a huge one, having a small, quality, capture vid camera for the beach, body mounted cam for […]

Best Way To Carry Your Audio Gear – Orca Wins!

Friday, October 16th, 2020

How are you doing out there? In NYC, we are starting to get back out into the world of production! and not just with Zoom! Physically. 2 weeks ago, I was live on set for the first time in months. Whew! Before the whole shut down happened, I discovered the best way to carry my […]

Lume Cube – It’s About The Quality of Light

Wednesday, October 14th, 2020

I’m definitely a problem v. solutions kind of person, and look at gear to make life easier. And make better content. The new goal/problem was to find a small, powerful source of light, to add onto my Fuji, and be able to get interviews at trade shows. What was needed was a nice, compact, source […]

Let’s Go For A Walk!

Monday, August 17th, 2020

Are we finally seeing some good times in the wild? I mean, our neighborhoods? In my neighborhood, in NYC, the plywood has come down from the stores, the streets are alive with the outdoor restaurants. I have been taking the subways, buses, and a coupla taxi’s. The taxi drivers have to remember the mask deal, […]

A Lot Of Time On A Tiny Balcony

Thursday, August 13th, 2020

How are you doing today? Have you zoomed enough? Are tired of looking at a screen? Well, I am! So, for a bit of respite, I go out to my tiny balcony and catch up on some reading.   Trust me, it’s no big deal, but I have used this lately more in all the […]

Best Gimbal Hack I’ve Used!

Sunday, July 5th, 2020

First of all, do you use a gimbal? great way to get smooth pro video with your DSLR or Mirrorless cameras. After going through a bunch (will be selling the left behind gimbals) I’m partial to the Ronin SC. Coupled with a Fuji X-T4, and a SmallRig ball joint with a Feelworld monitor (I know, […]

Your Stand Up Desk Just Got Portable!

Thursday, July 2nd, 2020

WFH is the order of the day now, and a return to an office seems to be a ways off. So now you are spending even more time in front of your screen, than ever before. Intently concentrating, making sure you are engaged, or looking like you are, forces you to stay on that keyboard! […]

The Best Way to Top Off Your New Camera

Wednesday, June 24th, 2020

There is a 20% sale on if you’d like to get one of these! I have always skipped generations on cameras as I feel that I’ll get the life out of my current bodies before I’ll see enough upgrades. Glass is forever, but the little computers we hold in our hands (ok, sensor upgrades) will […]

I See The Light: Packs small, Plays BIG!

Sunday, June 14th, 2020

Yes, the portable battery powered LED light market offers sooooo many options. You can honestly get the perfect light for what you require to illuminate. Top of mind for me right now is small, portable, bi-color, with a decent battery life. LumeCube has been a player in what I’d call the action LED light market. […]

Battery Power For Every Situation. Like Outdoors!

Thursday, May 21st, 2020

OK, now that things are opening up, you can probably leave your house and get some air! Whew! Do it smart and safe, please! Part of that is making sure you carry your own power for your phone. I think it’ll be awhile till you can plug in at the local restaurant or pub. And […]

For a Little Peace, Listen to This

Sunday, April 26th, 2020

When you’ve done the Zoom calls, binged on all the recco TV shows, perhaps it’s time to take some solace in a good music listen. I’m not talking about a podcast. Nope. Takes too much of your attention. Talking about some of your favorite music. Filtered through more than your ear buds. Over ear. Some […]

Time To Add To Your Photo Library

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020

While we are spending a bit more time in our homes, you may be thinking ” Gee, I’ve looked through all of my photo books, twice, and maybe it’s time to get some fresh perspectives” Aperture to the rescue with a fantastic 50% sale! With books broken up into categories: And if you want an […]

Fuji Unveils The New X-T4 – Is It all You Wanted?

Wednesday, February 26th, 2020

It’s always a tough call when there are product leaks, and you know what you hope for in a new model of a camera. I do love the Fuji line, and the files are beautiful, so when this new X-T4 was announced, I had a wish list. and like all things in life, I got […]

CES 2020 – Look Ma, No Wires!

Thursday, January 23rd, 2020

This year at CES we saw so many earpods, headphones, and wireless chargers, the market is so crowded, and you have to figure out what to get. And you know that in a year there will be better, faster, smaller. So what do you go for now? Let’s start with the wireless charger category. Does […]

Best Travel Accessory!

Monday, January 13th, 2020

So you just got those amazing BT earbuds/ headset, and you not only sound good, but you look good, too! Now you are starting some travel, maybe for business, maybe for vacation, and it would sure be cool to use those sweet wireless headphones on your flight. But if you are getting on a plane, […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2019 – Part 3 – Photo Books to Give and Get!

Thursday, December 19th, 2019

Still getting last minute discounted prices on sooo many things. Just about every camera store has deals coming almost daily. In other categories, let’s look at a gift that never gets a software update: Photo Books! This also seems to be the year of great reprints, so keep an eye out for those Maybe a […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2019 #1 !

Tuesday, December 10th, 2019

Black Friday has come and gone, Cyber Monday is in the rearview, Green Monday is a recent memory.  The deals will continue, however, as there is a shortened shopping season. So, let’s start with some ideas for your photo video gift giving, or your end of year purchases for you self. Self Santa, as it […]

Best Choices For Instant Prints – 2019

Sunday, November 10th, 2019

OK, I usually post the holiday gift guide closer to Turkey day, and the flurry of Black Friday offers. I just wanted to share this list now as it’s a product line that you want to take to all of the parties and gatherings leading up to that. Instant prints. As old as the first […]

Versatile Pocket Light: Lume Cube – Get A Couple!

Sunday, July 21st, 2019

I first saw one of these tiny lights displayed at Photo Plus Expo, submerged in a tank of water. As an ad guy, it got my attention as a marketing move, and problem/solution product. It worked! OK, for me it solved a ton of problems: The Lume Cube is a great little light to add […]

Print audio on a photo??

Wednesday, June 12th, 2019

OK, no sooner do I write about the SQ20 Insta, then the new LiPlay gets announced! This one uses the smaller mini Instax film, which makes the camera a smaller unit. It still will store the digital file in the camera itself, while also using a Micro SD, for more storage. That audio part? You […]

Connect to Your Subject In An Instant!

Tuesday, June 11th, 2019

Take only pictures, leave only footprints. And maybe an instant photo. When Polaroids ruled the earth, and we were much younger, an instant photo was the coin of the social realm. Yep, gather with your friends and family, and share a moment people could see AND hold immediately. The Polaroid Land company has ceased to […]

ProLighting from Lowel

Monday, March 4th, 2019

Many years ago, my Lowel Tote-A Lights were a go-to. Quartz lighting, compact, lightweight, and great color. And warm to the touch Well, that was then. The new upgrade to LED has a some of the same greatness: Solid build, PERFECT color (5600º), and versatility Barn doors top and bottom, let you further shape the […]

Nikon Z Series – Why I’m Staying in the Family

Thursday, February 14th, 2019

A few years ago it was clear: mirrorless cameras were the future, and only getting better. As a long time Nikon user, the double DSLR bodies, multi lens, music shoots, were getting heavier that I wanted to carry. Enter mirrorless. I went Fuji. And then…… ……Nikon did what I wished for. A solid Full Frame […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2018 – Part 4: The Books

Wednesday, November 21st, 2018

There are photo books that should be in everyone’s library, and there are photo books that may just pique the interest of the giftee. At the end of this post is a book that you may never buy, but may be fascinated with the design. First up- If you, or a photographer you know, is […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2018 – Part 3! Let’s Talk Video

Friday, November 16th, 2018

OK, the first item up is what I believe is the gear purchase of the year: Gimbals! Why is it the gear of the year? WE ALL NEED SMOOTH FOOTAGE!!! The Drone has been dominating the new gear of previous years, it’s true. As a commercial producer, I know the uses of a solid pro […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2018 – Part 2! Bags, Bags, Bags!

Thursday, November 15th, 2018

How many camera bags do you own? Honestly, you just need to a bag that’s right for the occasion. Yep, you will need more than 1! A new category on the scene is the Weekender type. Half backpack luggage, half camera bag. There have been 2 main bags that have come to us in this […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2018 – Part 1!

Tuesday, November 13th, 2018

And here we go! This year we are going to start on the small side. Things that help you do what you love most. And ANY photographer will find as a useful gift. Links to purchase/read more are in the name and the photo. First up: Platypod This simple, ingenious, mounting plate should be in […]

Your Next Purchase For Mobile FilmMaking

Thursday, October 4th, 2018

The quality of smartphone video is steadily increasing. 4K? You bet. Log files? ok-dokey. The tools you now have at your disposal allow you to enter into the immediacy of social media, as well as longer form storytelling. But you need some mobile specific filmmaking tools, along with a great story and direction, to fully […]

Think Tank Keeps You Dry In the Nick of Time!

Friday, September 21st, 2018

These just came out, and have to pass it on. Think Tank Photo Emergency Rain Covers! If you have ever got caught shooting the rain, this has GOT to be in your bag. When I moved to the East coast from California, I got a whole new appreciation for how long I had to keep […]

Peak Design – Getting Ready for The Weekend

Sunday, September 16th, 2018

Bags, Bags, Bags! Every photographer has multiples, and each one serves a purpose, and honestly, specific to a venue you may be shooting in. Recently, Peak Design, who has been building and designing some quality bags, straps and camera holders, has moved into the world of luggage. Not your typical luggage, but designed with a […]

HitCase – Under the Sea with Your Phone

Sunday, September 16th, 2018

HitCase has come up with a great solution to the underwater smartphone! You know, I waited until the new iPhones were announced 9/12, to see what the new features were. And the sizes! Apple has added 2 meters deep, and 30 min underwater, as a new feature of the latest Phones, which is pretty darn […]

The Gimbal Game – Smooth As Silk

Monday, September 10th, 2018

It’s always been time for smoother, tracking shots. Handheld with image stabilization is cool, although not for most things. I have been on the hunt for a right solution for a one-man operation for years. I’ve bought them, and sold them. Back when I started Photoinduced in 2005, it was a Steadicam as first choice. […]

Nikon Z7 : Straight Outta Camera

Friday, August 24th, 2018

here are some images taken right from the card, no post work, no cropping. Yes, converted to jpg for posting. Please Note: all images were captured on a pre-production model. Did not have much time to learn and customize the camera, so these are pretty raw. This first one has the top people of Nikon […]

Nikon Mirrorless – They’re Real, And They’re Spectacular!

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018

It’s true. After a loong time of teasing, Nikon has entered the mirrorless market with not one, but 2 models. Full Frame! 45.7 MP and 24.5 MP (above photos are all Z7 model) Before getting into some of the specs, let’s talk about some of the Nikon legacy that you need to know with these […]

Holiday Gift Guide Part 3 – The Other Items

Tuesday, December 19th, 2017

Sure, you may have hit some sales, and had the basics, well now we bring you some things that have been tried and tested for your gifting pleasure. Apple AirPods First thing I said when i saw these was that I didn’t even own them, and I’ve already lost them! OK, So I bought them, […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Part 2 – Camera Bags

Sunday, December 10th, 2017

Oh, sure, we all have them, and most of us have multiples. Do you need another? Probably. So what was new this year?Plenty. So here are some of the faves from Peak Design, ThinkTank, SKB, Tenba, and BlackRapid (check out BR special 20% discount code below!) Peak Design has been coming on strong with 2 […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Part 1-The Books

Saturday, November 25th, 2017

There is nothing more satisfying than sitting down with a book of great photographs. The stories, the inspiration, the common thread for all of us here. And of course the books that help teach us what is within us to make better photographs. I had the list all ready and then today, I was startled […]

Magnum Partners with Aperture For A Spectacular Print Sale!

Monday, October 30th, 2017

Ahh, fall is in the air, come inside, and dress up your walls! One of my favorite print sales is the Magnum Square Print Sale, and now it’s even better: With a partnership with Aperture, and called Great Journeys, they had added to the image choices in the best way. Some of your favorite images […]

ThinkTank Photo : BackPack or Roller? YES!

Sunday, August 13th, 2017

When going to a local shoot, what do you feel is the best way to carry your gear? For speed, a backpack usually is the ticket. When the shoot is done, and you’re packed and on the move, a roller would be sweet. ThinkTank Photo has now upgraded my favorite StreetWalker BackPack, with wheels! Here’s […]

Epson FastFoto : Bulk Scan Precious Family Photos Without Sending Overseas

Monday, July 3rd, 2017

I love to scan old photos. Seriously, being able to scan negatives and slide from my archives is one of my favorite evening pastimes. Set it up, scan and store. It almost becomes a treasure hunt, especially with the negatives. One thing I was not scanning much were all of the 4×6 photos in my […]

Focus & Filter : Great Deal to Step Up Your Photography – Under $15!

Monday, June 19th, 2017

You have the new camera, and have figured out that the upgrade in your photographs is massive. How do you take the next steps? Want to crush it in the photo contests, and social media? Or maybe you just want to be the master of your photo domain? The camera manual has some good info, […]

Maybe The Best Photojournalist Traveling Bag!

Tuesday, May 9th, 2017

I’m definitely a problem v. solution person. Need starts the search for the right gear solution. And like many of us (all of us?) have a plethora of camera bags. the most fickle of gear options. So, when my well planned flight from an event, went awry and I couldn’t put my ThinkTank Airport International […]

It’s Time For Citizen Journalism To Grow!

Thursday, March 9th, 2017

And that means you! As an image maker and communicator, you have the skills to capture, and share the information to the world. No better time than the present. With the amount of events going on cross-country, the time to share real news, not fake news, nor alternative facts has never been more important. It’s […]

Real World Review – Tether Tools Case Relay – Long Term UNINTERRUPTED Power!

Monday, February 20th, 2017

What photo problems makes you dive down the rabbit hole of possible solutions? How many times have you late night googled a range of terms to find the right answer to a specific problem? Too many times to count, for me. One of the recent trips down the information highway was road mapped by a […]

Real World Review – Why I Depend on Lexar

Sunday, January 29th, 2017

It’s something that you don’t want to think about: Media Cards. Pop it into your camera, and shoot. Because I don’t want to think about it, I have chosen one brand to use, and stick with it. Lexar Yes, you can scan over Ebay and Amazon, and find all kinds of brands that may be […]

Real World Review : All About Remote Control

Tuesday, December 27th, 2016

There are so many way to control how you press the shutter on your camera, I had to do a deep dive into the world, and try to make some sense of it all. 3 of the units reviewed here: CamRanger, Case Air, and Pulse. The 4th, Manfrotto Digital Director, is way bigger and shown […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2016 – Part 5 : The Light Modifiers

Monday, December 5th, 2016

It’s a constant search for the Holy grail of the best light modifier. We’ll just talk about the speedlight range here. Since not a whole lot new has come on the market since last year, that should adjust your thinking. I’m sure you’ll want to try at least one of these units, and perhaps add them […]

Real World Review : i1 Filmmaker Kit – Get Your Color Right!

Saturday, December 3rd, 2016

Oh, sure, you can buy the right cameras, lenses, microphones, grippage, etc., for your video productions Then you get into post. Make sure that the video files you are ingesting have been treated to the standards of the industry, from the time you start shooting, to your editing workflow. You know what they say: GIGO […]

Holiday Gift Guide Part 4: Black Friday Best Deals

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016

There may be supposed “doorbusters” on Black Friday & Cyber Monday, with special pricing, but on high ticket items it’s usually last years model. What you should look for are deals on Media Cards, software, and batteries. I always stock up on that day. Of course, the majors photo dealers will all have some kind […]

Holiday Gift Guide Part 3: The Video Gear

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016

Is your video game up to snuff? Whether it’s 4K, or just HD, there are so many ways to go, and tools to use. Here is a short list of some things that you may want to find under the tree. If you are going the DSLR or Mirrorless route, I have one word for […]

Holiday Gift Guide Part 2 : So Many Bags…

Monday, November 21st, 2016

Camera bags are pretty personal, so you may want to pick one for a wish list. However, here are some good choices to look at. My top pick across the entire line is ThinkTankPhoto. Designed by working pros, this brand has everything you need, and built to last. From the Airport International, to the Street […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2016 – Part 1: Starting With The Basics

Sunday, November 20th, 2016

Whether you are looking for a right gift for a photographer, tips for your wish list for others, or just need to get some year-end upgrades, I hope the next days of the latest edition of the Gift Guide have something for you. Let’s get to it! First of all: Straps! Do you carry your […]

Tether Tools Case Relay – Location Time-Lapse Tool Made Right!

Tuesday, November 8th, 2016

At every photo trade show, I search for innovation and design improvement from all the manufacturers. And of course that is their goal as well. Sometimes it’s inches, sometimes revolutionary. One of my favorite new products comes from the folks at Tether Tools®. They see a photographers needs, and rush in to solve the problem. […]

Peak Design Sling Bag – Is This The Mirrorless Bag Of Your Dreams?

Wednesday, October 19th, 2016

It’s like the Holy Grail: what is the perfect camera bag? Don’t want to shock you, but there is no one bag that is best for all circumstances. But you already know that. Look at all of your camera bags.I kinda feel it’ like shoes. The right bag for the right job. Peak Design is […]

Lexar HUB SSD – The Tower is Now Complete!

Monday, October 17th, 2016

One of my workflow mainstays, is the Lexar HUB. You know, the Thunderbolt cabled, modular tower, that allows you to stack up to 4 varying media card modules (SDHC™/SDXC™ UHS I and UHS-II, CompactFlash® UDMA 7, XQD™ 2.0, CFast™ and CFast 2.0, and microSDHC™/microSDXC™ UHS-I and UHS-II, plus a module for USB, so you can […]

BlackRapid Update : Lighter, Stronger, Quieter

Sunday, October 16th, 2016

The new standard in camera straps is the BlackRapid line. I’m a convert for sure, and now depend on them. The single, or double, are great tools, but my new favorite became the Yeti. Basically 2 straps coming off of one harness. I just keep working toward getting lighter. So when they announced that there […]

Hunt’s Photo : Superior Service For Your Photo Needs

Sunday, October 2nd, 2016

The newest camera in the line-up was coming out. The demand was high, so I got on a waiting list. On the day it was to start shipping, Hunt’s Photo was one step ahead, the magical box appeared at my doorstep. In hand and ready for an out of town assignment to check it out, […]

Filling Up The Phone: Now What?

Monday, September 5th, 2016

The summer memories are about to live on online, and you’ve been working your phone like crazy. Filling up the internal memory and the cloud is getting hazy. You may be, as I was, looking for a simple way to back up your phone, and transfer images/vids easily. I told you about the sweet Lexar […]

These Are A Few of My Favorite Things : Bits and Bobs

Sunday, August 14th, 2016

There are certain pieces of gear that have become a standards for shooting, and sometimes, these are pieces of kit that I never thought would work. Like BlackRapid straps. When these first came out, it seemed like a plethora of new camera straps were hitting the market. Lots of companies figured that they had the […]

You’re Gonna Need Em’ : Best BlueTooth Earbuds ?

Thursday, August 11th, 2016

Here’s the deal: the next version of the iPhone is rumored to have no headphone jack. That’s right, your favorite headphones will either need an adaptor for the lighting jack, or perhaps share a dual jack so you can also charge the phone. Lot’s of added goods for your listening pleasure. OR…. you get wireless, […]

Olloclip : Packs Small, Plays Big

Monday, August 8th, 2016

Why do I always have a set of Olloclip lenses and accessories in my bag? They are small, lightweight, smart designs, and have multiple purposes. The glass is sweet, especially the 4-1 which slips easily onto an iPhone. Macro is having a huge comeback and iPhone extreme close-up photos are now billboards,and you can get […]

Messenger Bag Roundup : Which Bag Came Up On Top?

Sunday, August 7th, 2016

After going through the 4 messenger bags, in the real world, and for a more extended time that just a load-in and see what happens, there is a lesson learned. One we all know:

Messenger Bag Roundup Part 4 : Tenba Messenger DNA 13

Monday, August 1st, 2016

Let’s have a look at the 4th and final messenger bag in the round-up. The only way to truly review these bags is to use them, and that takes time. And I use them in different circumstances, to see how the physicality works under real world conditions. This bag, the Tenba DNA 13 has a […]

Fuji X-T2 : Hands On First Look

Friday, July 29th, 2016

Foto-Care in NYC held a special event on 7/28, with the brand new Fuji X-T2. Only operational unit in NYC. I brought along an X-T1, for comparison, with a 56 1.2. There were a few of us waiting to handle the one unit, so didn’t have a ton of time. Did shoot some frames, see […]

Messenger Bag Roundup Part 3 : ThinkTank Photo – CityWalker 20

Wednesday, July 6th, 2016

The only way to truly figure out what camera bag works best for you is to determine the gear you need (want) to have with you, when you leave the house/office. Is it a full DSLR rig, with 2 bodies and all the glass? Or get small with a mirrorless system? Messenger bags take care […]

Adobe CC Updates: Next Level Additions!

Tuesday, June 21st, 2016

If you are not using the Creative Cloud By Adobe, I just don’t know what to say. For $119 a year, you get the best tools for your photographic life, designed by a company whose base level DNA is digital imaging. Seriously. They have a new round of updates, and some things you can’t live […]

Lexar + GoPro : Video Studio In Your Hand

Monday, May 16th, 2016

Packs small, plays big. How would you like to be able to shoot, edit, and BACKUP your GoPro or drone videos with only a pocketful of tech? Take a look at this set-up: I take a real world imaging problem, and try to find the right tech solutions. In this case, it’s a matter of […]

Lexar + PhotoMechanic = Supercharged Workflow!

Sunday, April 3rd, 2016

Waiting is the worst. Waiting for your media card to read/write after shooting off a burst of shots, or waiting for your media card to load into your computer after, so you can edit. We have 2 main issues with waiting: 1: the frustration about losing a shot because your card was still writing your […]

Holiday Gift Guide – Part 4 : The Lighting Modifiers

Sunday, November 29th, 2015

No question that every photographer is on the hunt for the holy grail of light modifiers for speed lights. these are the tools that mold and shape the raw light coming out of your flash. Usually too harsh, it can be softened, broadened, gelled, minimized, focused, bounced and otherwise made o do as you wish, […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2015 Part 3 : Video Gear

Thursday, November 26th, 2015

OK, I hope the food coma has subsided, and you are now ready to shop in earnest. Just kidding. Today, I’ll concentrate on some great new tools out there for your video making pleasure, or to gift the action storytellers on your list. One of the most versatile, and quality products that is out there […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2015 – Part 2 : The Media

Monday, November 23rd, 2015

One of the best deals that Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer is media.
You know, what you shoot to, store on, transmit from.
Everyone needs it, and whether it’s a stocking stuffer, or a night of Chanukkah gift, this item is usually one of the best deals of the season.

Holiday Gift Guide 2015 Part 1: The Best of the Photo Books, Plus!

Sunday, November 22nd, 2015

Let’s step back from the gear for a moment, and look at what those tools can do:
Today, I’d like to recommend some of the best books I’ve seen this year for gifting.It should give a range for those on your list. Or your own wish list!

The Perfect Photography Gift from Aperture

Sunday, November 15th, 2015

The holidays are coming up fast. Everyone may be asking you what you would like. But you already have a lot of the things you need to make great images, right? What could you ask for? Updated software, a new tripod, that sweet lens you’ve been lusting after, a large capacity, but boring superfast media […]

The Gear That Just Works, Day After Day

Sunday, November 8th, 2015

As we head into another season of gifting, self gifting, replacing gear before year end, and buying new gear, your photographic spending dollars are precious. There will be coming reviews of gear I’ve found to be useful additions, or worth checking out, but first…. Let’s talk for a moment about the gear that just works […]

Dave Heath – Multitudes, Solitude : My Choice For Photo Book Of The Year!

Friday, September 25th, 2015

When I left LA, there were 95 boxes of photo books that went into storage. Since moving into a city where space is at a premium, my book purchases have taken a nose dive, and only a very select few make it through the front door. Yes, I’m talking about the printed books, not the […]

Bits and Bobs – Fast Looks At Some New Gear

Sunday, August 2nd, 2015

Lots of new products are coming out to help you shoot, share, transport, maintain, post. Here is a quick look at products from ThinkTank, LensPen, TinType, Epic. First up: My favorite roller bag, the ThinkTank Airport International, has always been a perfect, discreet, plain luggage looking way to travel with your gear. But when you […]

iRig Mic HD – Citizen Journalism On A Budget

Tuesday, July 21st, 2015

The folks at iK Multimedia make some great products for the musician: mics, stands, pre-amps and apps, at a very affordable price for high quality recording tools. Sure, if you are the next Bob Dylan, this is great news. I’m not. I’m a curious tourist who like to capture life around me, either in stills […]

Real World Review: Nikon D750 – A Lot To Love In A Smaller Package

Monday, June 22nd, 2015

First of all, I’d like to say that Nikon has totally gotten the Wi-Fi right! The Nikon D750 works like crazy. After shooting for the day at the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, I was transferring the photos to my phone while on the subway and posting to social media, immediately. Right until the subway […]

Miggo Agua : Serves and Protects With A New Take On Camera Carrying Bags

Monday, June 1st, 2015

New York City has changed the way I carry my gear. And the gear I carry. When I was in LA, carrying a heavy bag and tossing it into a car on the way to a new destination, was no big deal. In NYC, the gear is with me for the long haul. All dang […]

STM Review: Wallet & Phone Case

Tuesday, May 12th, 2015

Yes, there a few major systems out there that give you access to pay systems without using a physical credit card. I don’t now about you, but for the most part, it’s a lot faster to use the physical card. And most transit systems require you to swipe the magnetic strip to enter. As much […]

Domke Bags: Have Your Video Gear Ready To Roll

Saturday, May 9th, 2015

Domke Camera bags have quite a legacy in the world of photojournalism. Well built, designed for the working pro, with easy access to gear, while protecting the goods. They’ve now have been updated and re-introduced to a new audience.The line is called Next Generation Problem>>>>>>Solution While going to events to shoot video coverage or an […]

Real World Review – Lexar HD2 : Multi Reader Just Got Better

Saturday, May 2nd, 2015

When Lexar introduced the Workflow Tower last year, I took it to SXSW for a real world review. Basically you have a 4 slot unit, where you can interchange the card reading modules, depending on your media, and have them all download concurrently to a folder, or consecutively to Lightroom. This was a dream come […]

Lightroom 6 Beefs Up the Options : Time to Subscribe?

Saturday, May 2nd, 2015

I love Adobe because they are a company dedicated to the digital image across the board. The gold standard, the one to go to. And of course after the Apple Final Cut Pro X miss-step, Premiere is becoming a go-to pro edit system. Lightroom 5 has been working great. Last year when they moved any […]

David Douglas Duncan : My 20th Century

Saturday, April 4th, 2015

We are lucky to have some of the photographic masters still with us. I say      that, because photography is still a relatively young medium, and it’s    prevalence in our lives came to be within the last century. One if the finest photojournalists and war photographers is David Douglas  Duncan, and at age 99, has put […]

SXSW – This Is The Little Gear That Worked

Wednesday, April 1st, 2015

Ludacris @ Stubbs As we enter the season of music festivals, the shooter on the scene needs to be prepared. Before we post about the holy trinity of lenses you need, the reason to use a DSLR or Mirrorless, or the best software to get your images out fast, let’s look at some of the […]

Leggo My Miggo! Camera Strap Gives Great Gear Protection

Sunday, March 1st, 2015

The mirrorless mindset has come home to me as a 2 part phenomenon: A. Less weight in the bag B. Using more primes It’s true. When I shoot an event, the Nikon Full Frame DSLR’s still come out and the trinity of lenses (14-24, 24-70,70-200) are at the ready. They travel protected in a ThinkTank […]

Keegan Allen: Life. Love. Beauty – A Mature Collection From A Young Man

Tuesday, February 24th, 2015

Pretty Little Liars fans will recognize the name Keegan Allen, as character Toby Cavanaugh. But this isn’t Entertainment Tonight. This post is about his new book. I’ll admit that when I was first contacted about the book, my Hollywood spidey sense was tingling, as I imagined it could be a vanity press book, about a […]

Fotodiox Vizalex ND Throttle : Great Tool for the Black Magic Pocket Cinema Cameras

Monday, February 9th, 2015

Since moving to NYC, camera size has become top of mind because many times the gear goes in a bag on my shoulder or my back. When the Black Magic Pocket Cinema camera became available for 50% less than normal, I couldn’t be happier. Sweet, small and high quality, the BMPC can go anywhere. The […]

Olloclip Lenses for iPhone 6 : And we’re back……

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015

It’s a vicious cycle. We buy the latest smartphones with better cameras, and as photographers, we want to add some lenses for versatility. But the lenses need to change with the new smartphone design cycles, so they fit over the new phone lenses. We all know that. And the manufacturers of all of these lenses, […]

Triggertrap Mobile : Adding Controls Your Camera Never Had

Tuesday, January 27th, 2015

Every time you upgrade your camera to the latest model, new features are usually found in the menu: Facial Recognition, Panoramic, simple HDR, basic Time Lapse, etc.. But there things that may never be added. Features that are dependent on things like motion and sound sensors. Things that you may have in your smartphone. Like […]

Camera Firmware updates – The Upgrade Variety

Sunday, January 18th, 2015

It’s about time. How can you extend the life of your digital camera, and not get stuck in the “computer with lens” upgrade costs? Many companies offer firmware upgrades that will fix problems, and give very minor new features. (Do many of you even do the upgrade?) Fuji released a 27 point firmware upgrade to […]

Dude! Where’s My Gear ?? Real World Reviews of Tracker Tags

Sunday, January 11th, 2015

You may to go to a shoot where you won’t have your camera bag with you at all times. Trade shows, Weddings, Events. Or in my recent experience flying back from CES, having Jet Blue insist on checking your camera bag, although it was promised to be hand checked and meeting me at the gate […]

You’ve Got The New Gear, Here’s What You Carry It In : Think Tank Photo

Saturday, January 3rd, 2015

Since I was a young man, there has been a gear bag in my life. My shoulders were the main load bearers. When backpacks came onto the scene, the weight would be distributed across the back, instead of just giving you a one shoulder slant. There have been many bags come onto the scene, and […]

Popscope: This one is in the bag already

Tuesday, December 30th, 2014

And why? Because in the short time that I’ve had it I’ve grabbed it over 10 times as a simple solution to a problem. How do you stabilize a phone without adding a frame with a 1/4-20? How do you grab your phone, pop open some tripod legs and set a phone up to shoot […]

Nixplay Digital Frame : Lets You Post to the Folks When You’re Back Home

Sunday, December 28th, 2014

Let’s be honest: there was a promise of a digital photo frame that would have a seamless experience for all that wanted  it. Between Instagram and Facebook, most of your digital images are already available to everyone. But you also have images that maybe more personal or special, that you want to share with much […]

Photoinduced Holiday Gift Guide Part 3: The Beauty of the PhotoBook!

Saturday, November 22nd, 2014

The list of items you can wrap now moves into a more classical vein. A book! You may learn from them, be inspired, be moved, motivated, or just enjoy the images that you share without being logged on. I’m a voracious collector of books, and have just one pet peeve: when images are split between […]

Photoinduced Holiday Gift Guide 2014 Part 1: GoPro or GoHome

Sunday, November 16th, 2014

Ahhh yes, it’s that time of year again! Gifting for others, self gifting, deals aplenty, and the economy moves forward. But how to discern the right goodie to get? We’ve been looking at a ton of good through the year and will let you know what we feel is worth your time, and wrapping expertise. […]

Fotodiox Flapjacks : Tasty Name for a Sweet LED Lighting Solution

Sunday, November 16th, 2014

Have you tried them all? The explosion of LED lighting solutions in the past years have yielded some great choices for the videographer or still photog needing continuous light. The Studio options are getting cheaper, but are they getting better? After year of using the square or rectangular, which are still viable, I’ve found that […]

Padcaster : An iPad studio tool AND a DSLR Camera Cage

Sunday, November 9th, 2014

There are times when the gear you need, is cloaked in another format, used for something completely different. After purchasing the Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera recently, the small size is amazing for the media quality you can generate. There are some drawbacks: you need an external sound recorder, and the small size means you […]

BIts & Bobs : Short News In the Photo World

Saturday, September 6th, 2014

Vivian Maier prints may be going off the market! Well, looks like an heir to the Vivian Maier collection of images has been found in France. As the details get worked out for the legal rights for the treasure trove, sales of the prints and exhibitions proceeding are both in question. Check out this article […]

#PhotoSchool – Learn photography from the cool guys

Sunday, August 31st, 2014

There are so many ways to learn photography, with the plethora of online schools making study at home a pretty easy choice to make. You should want to learn from those who make their living at it, though, then you’ll get methods that truly “get the money” Famed photographer Michael Muller, and Patrick Hoelck have […]

BigAcrylic: When Your Walls Need Some Dressing!

Sunday, August 24th, 2014

OK, who prints their images these days? Not many folks, I know. It’s mainly on a screen. But you can’t have naked walls. I can’t anyway. So when I was in an edit suite a month ago, I noticed some very cool images,float mounted on the wall. All acrylic prints. So I did some more […]

iKlip Puts Your Tablet Where You Need It!

Sunday, July 20th, 2014

Sure, the case on your iPad lets you prop it up, vertical or horizontal, but you need a surface to set it down on. Or you get to hold it for indeterminate lengths of time. When it’s a matter of sending txts or watching vids, checking email, or heck, even a little shopping, it’s not […]

Olloclip 3-In-1 Macro: Extreme close-up photography in your hand

Tuesday, July 8th, 2014

I love the Olloclip lenses. There. I said it. There are so many ways to add lenses to that phone in your pocket , and I’ve tried a bunch. Forget the magnets, not a good idea to put one next to your camera. And the cases that have screw in lenses may be good (new […]

Speedlight Ringlights : Right tool for the job

Sunday, June 1st, 2014

There seems to be a holy grail of lighting mods, and the ring light is right up there in the pantheon of  desired tools. The search for best  in class has been an ongoing quest. Nikon D800, 24-70mm-2.8 lens @66mm,ISO 200, 1/125sec @ 4.5 What is it? Essentially, a circle of light surround your lens […]

ToiletPaper Magazine – When an artist creates without words

Sunday, May 11th, 2014

I spend a lot of time as an art rat. Galleries, museums, sites, pop-up stores, small press runs. You never know what you may see. Many times it’s a bit of the same struggle of vision. Don’t get me wrong: I love classic imagery. The masters have much to say, to show us, and help […]

SXSW 2014 : Lexar & Expodisc – 2 bits of gear that let me sleep

Saturday, April 26th, 2014

SXSW  is one long, stimulating, eye opening, head expanding, visual treat for the photographer. It does go from the morning hours all around the clock to the wee hours. And want/have to cover it all. When I get back to my hotel room at about 2:30-3:00 AM this is the workstation awaiting me: MacBook Pro […]

SXSW 2014: First you have to get the gear there!

Saturday, April 12th, 2014

My favorite way to travel gear is ThinkTank Airport International. Period. On this trip, there was a possible video assignment, so I added an Urban Disguise, with a Canon XF100 video camera already built (mic,light,batt,media cards) and ready to go with a wireless lav set-up in the side pouch, and other misc. goodies. yes, I […]

Handy Photo Editing App: Finger Tip Controls and only $2!

Sunday, March 2nd, 2014

What can you get for $2. today? A music video? A small cuppa coffee? A Lottery ticket? How about a pretty dang robust photo editor for your mobile device? I just got a hold of Handy Photo, and as I’m always on the lookout for cool new photo app, this one hit so many marks […]

Profoto Collapsible Reflectors: Buy your gear one time. Invest in the best.

Thursday, January 9th, 2014

If you know what to use collapsible reflectors for, you may already own at least one. It’s probably a White on one side, Silver on the other, circular, and has a wrist twist to fold it into itself and put away in a circular pouch. Profoto has come out with a line of reflectors that […]

Autographer: Documenting your POV life

Sunday, December 15th, 2013

“There are places I remember, all my life, though some have changed.” by John Lennon and Paul McCartney Earlier this year we first heard of the Autographer, a camera initially designed for Alzheimer patients. The camera, about half the size of a pack of gum, would be worn by a clip on or a lanyard […]

Real World Review : Rogue SoftBox for Speedlights

Wednesday, November 20th, 2013

The bain of every photographer using speedlights is the rather ugly, harsh light blasting out of the end of them. It needs to be tamed, shaped, many times softened so that your subjects are treated with respect, and beautiful, flattering light. It’s a quest we’ve all been on. Last week I shot an assignment for […]

Cotton Carrier straps it on , and hands you a comfortable grip

Friday, November 1st, 2013

Sometimes I have a need for a certain device that will help in the way I’m shooting. Living in  a large city, to get the shots you want, you need to be camera ready. I’m talking about camera in hand. Yes, I’ve done the wrap around the hand camera strap maneuver. The Black Rapid is […]

Best of Show PhotoPlus Expo 2013: Light em up!

Tuesday, October 29th, 2013

I walked the lines. pushed , prodded, was explained to, attached, and did visual drive bys. Something had to jump out as the item with purpose, use of tech, design, unique properties. It was not till day 3 of PhotoPlus Expo did it jump out at me, and almost made my wallet jump out with […]

LED lights are flooding the market: LEDZ simplifies the design!

Sunday, September 29th, 2013

Years ago, Litepanels came on the scene with rheostats,cool to the touch, color balanced lights. Battery or AC, a whole new world of lighting opened up.Pricey, but delivered. Output was the big issue. If you moved too far away from the source, the dropoff was dramatic. I was happy to move away from the hot […]

The Software you use everyday got a bit better : LR5

Sunday, September 8th, 2013

Its kinda like brushing your teeth, getting dressed, checking your email. Just a natural part of every day. I’m talking about using Adobe Lightroom, now in V.5 There are so many pre-sets available that whenever I upload even the simplest images, like iPhone,I know where it’ll go and how I can retrieve it. It has […]

Can you hold my iPad ? Crimson can, in a compact, well built stand

Saturday, August 10th, 2013

The road warrior, or those just challenged for space, are always looking for smallest solution to a big problem. The problem today? propping up your iPad to a height you can customize and really work with. Sure the cases have solutions, but we find it hard to get to the optimum height. Enter:Pocket-eAzl™. This tiny, […]

Some more treasure from the Saul Leiter Archive

Saturday, June 29th, 2013

He broke onto the scene briefly n 1955 when he was included in an exhibit at MOMA. Then for about 40 years, the name Saul Leiter was fairly obscure from the photography world. In recent years that has taken a 180º turn. I first saw his work at Paris-Photo, a few years back at the […]

The Standard DAM Gets New Tools

Sunday, June 9th, 2013

It’s time. Lightroom 5.0 is here. I’ve had the Beta,took it for a test drive like a lot of folks, and the question is always: Do I really need the upgrade? Here’s what I have been using and loving: The new healing brush is a huge improvement for precision. Photoshop has always been the best […]

Bits and Bobs – Fast takes on new things

Friday, May 31st, 2013

Sometimes we get all backed up with news we want to share. Many times we post on Facebook or Twitter. Some of you may not follow us there. I had a friend ask me if Photoinduced was still going since he only accessed it through the email blasts. Figuring it all out. So in the […]

Adorama Lights it Up Hot and Cold at a sweet price point: Is it worth the savings?

Sunday, May 12th, 2013

You know them, and have most likely purchased gear from them : Adorama has been around for years. They have now seen a space in the market that they are looking to fill. Actually a few, but we’re gonna concentrate right now on the lighting market. Let’s look first at the Flashpoint DG600 monolight strobe. […]

Monitor your audio: in-ear or near?

Sunday, April 28th, 2013

In a recent post we let you know what we feel is the standard for monitoring your audio, when shooting video: Sony MDR7506 Pro over the ear monitors. Under $100. But we all tend to go for double duty headsets for the video recording. And small.Just so much room in the bag. We want great […]

It’s 10 PM: Do you know where your camera bag is?

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Maybe if you’re reading this at home, you know exactly where your bag is. But what about the other night when you were covering that event? The manager of the facility told it would be cool to leave your main gear bag over in the corner. No one goes there. And besides, they’d be there […]

It’s Finally Done! Jill Greenberg’s End Times has been put out in book form.

Friday, March 29th, 2013

We first saw these images of babies crying at a tucked away gallery in LA. The collection, entitled End Times, is finally available in hardcover. Very controversial, as critics claimed that photographer Jill Greenberg made these babies cry for the photos. Sorry to disappoint the naysayers, but I have actually seen the boxes and boxes […]

Is 1 enough? Is 3 too many?

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013

We’re talking bags, folks. Camera bags. Gear listing, laid out, thought about, comfort factored, camera bags. The event I was packing for was SXSW with a mix of panel shooting, music, and event coverage. 2 Year ago I ended up shooting a BBQ /Book Signing for Guy Kawasaki! Day/night, interior, exterior; you can pretty well […]

The best, new, innovative, photo product we’ve seen!

Saturday, March 2nd, 2013

We go to our fair share of photo trade fairs, consumer electronic shows and email blasts upon email blast of new gadgetry promising the path to glory. Or the path to the perfect photo. Sometimes it does feel like the comics I read a kid, with the claims running rampant. Those sea monkeys never did […]

What has 3 legs, acts like a transformer, and is easy on the wallet? It’s name is Brian

Monday, January 21st, 2013

OK, seriously. We are talking about a tripod. It is the Brian model. Lightweight, carbon fiber legs, one leg comes off to use as a monopod, and lots more. And we did bring it to your attention before. But what we want to point out here is the company that brings us this tripod line, […]

Look at the Birdie! Look at the Birdie! Oh, ok, watch the iPhone, watch the iPhone!

Monday, December 17th, 2012

Tis the season to take pictures of the family and remember what precious faces and fun the little ones can be. Getting their attention is Soooooo easy. Especially after all of the excitement, and sugar, and lights, and candy canes, and relatives, and gingerbread man. Yep, it’s a bit of sensory overload, smoothed over with […]

Adobe Elements 11 changes the focus starting with the Home Screen

Sunday, December 9th, 2012

Price alert! Amazon listed this combo pack of Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements 11 for $100! Seriously a great deal. Ok, carry on. Ahhhh… We have finally come to a collective consciousness that we shoot sooooo many digital images, it is getting to be a bit unwieldy. Yeah, the enthusiasts and pros are used to […]

More Gift Guide Suggestions: The Main Hardware

Sunday, November 25th, 2012

Throughout the year, we have our hands on a variety DSLR’s and, since this is the big ticket item for all of us, we consider carefully all of the features v. cost implications. Now, of course, the lenses will be your major expense. Year to year, they don’t change much, but the handheld computers we […]

2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Pt. 2 – Socks & Slacks?

Monday, November 19th, 2012

Sure, the holiday seems to be the best time for gifts, and we all love opening the box, wondering what treasure could be inside, shaking it beforehand, gauging the weight, hoping for the new DSLR, happy with the new camera bag. But sometimes it’s just socks and slacks. Yeah, you can use them, and they […]

Samsung NX20: upload quality photos as fast as a smartphone

Saturday, October 20th, 2012

The camera industry is trying to figure this one out: with everyone using their smartphones to share photos, and tons of photo apps to tweak the quality, who needs a compact camera? A whole segment of their market is drifting away. Now let’s look top down: the pro market uses wi-fi at events to upload […]

Sony Touch Screen: Anyone else have this problem?

Sunday, October 7th, 2012

The SONY NEX series. It’s become a darling of the serious shooters out there, since not only does have a sweet APS-C sensor, but you can put any number of lenses on there from various manufacturers. And it’s relatively compact. We are partial to the Leica family of lenses to add on. With a focus […]

Thanks B&H – what a fun (and tasty) place to shop!

Sunday, September 23rd, 2012

Being on assignment in NYC, gives me an opportunity to see first hand the operation that is B&H photo. woah. From the overflowing bowls of ZAZA Kosher candies, to the skilled and knowledgable staff, this is an experience that every photographer should try to have. In this hi-tech medium, they have a system of sales […]

More tales from the road : Speakers you should add to the kit.

Sunday, September 16th, 2012

Whether you’re editing photo’s, editing video, or just hanging out in your hotel room, nothing makes it feel better than some sweet tunes in the background. Or, with video, you may want to crank it up to make sure you caught all of the audio nuances when you shot. Unfortunately, the built in speakers on […]

Panorama : My, that’s an awfully wide word!

Tuesday, September 11th, 2012

Who made those rules? The frame size of 35mm, 2 1/4″, 4×5, 8×10, 11×14, yes even 110? How about Cinemascope, Vistavision,HD 16×9? We love panoramic. Why? You can tell a different story, move the viewers eye through a landscape. And the landscape doesn’t have to mean Bryce Canyon. How about Brooklyn? There are many ways […]

Apple and the Annenberg: Taking care of me on the road

Monday, September 3rd, 2012

The 15″ MacBook Pro had traveled the world with me. Photoshop, Lightroom, Final Cut Pro, Office, and every plug-in reviewed and used, sat on the hard drive, while working files ran back and forth on the external Tough Duo Raid drive. Then things started to change. Slow down. The spinning beachball became an unwanted close […]

Over the shoulder, DSLR holder: Say it with comfort via Custom SLR

Sunday, August 26th, 2012

The camera strap has been shifting from the 2 lugs on the side of a DSLR to the 1/4 20 screw mount on the bottom of the camera. Whether you have gone the Spider belt hook, or the Black Rapid cross chest system, the neck and back have been getting some well deserved relief. Honestly, […]

That’s a whole lotta control, in an itty bitty app: Photo fx by Tiffen

Sunday, August 26th, 2012

A short while ago we wrote about Tiffen’s Dfx effect software for Photoshop, Lightroom, FCP, etc. The incredible array of filters in one package, was not only mind boggling by quantity, but had the advantage of using language in naming filters that we understood. No fako names that were close to what you knew, but […]

Wet, Metal, Photos – yeah, we’re talking about Tintypes @PhotoboothSF

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

Billing themselves as “The world’s only Tintype and Polaroid portrait studio” Photobooth SF came onto our radar via the interwebs, and a couple of our chief spotters, Kate and Tito, who scan daily for cool stuff. For you. For us. We watched this video: …and we were hooked. Luckily, ever year we go to the […]

Let’s go down to the streets and see what’s up

Monday, May 21st, 2012

The human condition. It’s perhaps our favorite subject matter in the world of photography, and it’s global. There is sense of familiarity and history, cross culturally, when you see a photograph that makes you relate in a deep personal sense. The richest mine for the subject matter of humanity is, of course, the city. Any […]

Does this camera bag make my gut look big?

Sunday, May 20th, 2012

maybe. Or, it could be that it’s time to get in better shape, and let that cross chest bag, glide effortlessly over your svelte frame. Look, whether you are working in a studio and grazing at the craft service table, or shooting on location, and talking to clowns like Jack, or Ronald, or the cute […]

DSC3401_3.jpeg : Is that you Grandma? Adobe may have the answer for you, in Photoshop Elements 10

Sunday, May 20th, 2012

You’ve been shooting like crazy these past years, and thanks to digital, you keep shooting, and shooting, and shooting. Now where was that shot from Thanksgiving, with Grandma, and the pie she is famous for? Seriously. Where is it? With all of the digital files we generate, sometimes people don’t organize the images from the […]

“Great! We’ve got your head shot. Thanks for coming. NEXT!!!”

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

When actors come to a casting session for an audition, the headline above is many times what they hear as they leave. The “head shot” or medium CU photo of a persons face, used to be the exclusive domain of actors or executives. Fine, real estate agents and politicians, too. It’s the visual calling card. […]

Real World Review/Traveling Sticks : 3 Legged Thing – What A Lightweight!

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

And we mean that in the best way. Finding a good traveling tripod that does the job, is versatile, steady, lightweight, well built, is a very tough list of requirements. On the road, every bit of gear has to be essential and perhaps, serve more than one function. Weight is an issue, when you are […]

Nothing like a little weight loss before the summer. Thanks, Tether Tools!

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

Yes, we love our TetherTools set up for tables and bits when we are shooting, you guessed it; tethered. Then in conjunction with this rig, is the Wallee system for iPad mounting. Using Capture One software, and Capture Pilot App, there is an easy way to have your clients view the shoot wirelessly on an […]

Lightroom 4: A fresh sole to a comfortable pair of shoes.

Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

Years ago we did a side by side with Aperture and Lightroom. Same media card, same images, same everything. The ergonomics of Lightroom just felt right. It worked the way and how we think about our photography. So we stayed. And watched as the versions continued through the years. Still happy. We’re now on V4 […]

You need a Wingman, & this sidekick takes care of more than the action

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

There is a new category of video camera that has sprung up in recent years. It’s the sports camera that boasts a tiny footprint and delivers HD video. Put these pups anywhere and you have a point of view like you never had, and always wanted. A few years ago at CES the 2 main […]

One of our favorite products from CES 2012

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

It’s one we find ourselves using everyday. And it’s an energy savor. Looks cool, too. From Visible G, it’s cable to charge your iPhone, iPad, etc. It’s a simple, great, product. What more could you ask for? Charges your iPad showing you visually the charging process, the shut off the current when it’s charged. ummm…get […]

Changing the view, one backdrop at a time.

Sunday, January 1st, 2012

People will ask you to shoot a portrait of them. If they haven’t before, they will. You’re a photographer, right? You know how to do that. Well, there are many answers to that question, but we’ll try to simplify some tools for you to successfully answer the call. If you don’t have a studio space, […]

The Naked iPhone : You better strip down to use the tools

Sunday, January 1st, 2012

Last night on the New Years Eve broadcast coverage you could see tons of iPhones shooting away. All neatly tucked into their cases, safe from the bumps and grinds of pockets, bags, and the world. At the same time we are seeing a deluge of accessories, designed to dress up your phone and make it […]

Traveling sticks: tripods for the road – Part 1

Saturday, December 17th, 2011

When you are out of your element, make sure you have the essentials. Or you just may miss something. We’re on assignment out of town and were very thoughtful about the gear we brought along. One was missing: a tripod. As one of the heavier, most unwieldy, pieces of kit you use, it usually gets […]

Nikon hits the mark in the mirrorless category

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

shot at a Battle of the Bands, shared @ facebook.com/photoinduced What is it? Read on…… Nikon has introduced a completely new system geared for a specific market: the 1 Series. First of all, let’s make an analogy : You probably know people that bought an excellent piece of tech gear that has every possible option, […]

Gripping your iPad : 2 ways to solve the problem

Saturday, October 15th, 2011

By now, the iPad has become a huge boon to all photographers and any image makers. Not only does it act as a lightweight, 10 hour battery life computer, but the apps available that have been designed to make our photographic lives easier is growing daily and we are fully immersed in the system, and […]

Speed the workflow, by covering your keyboard

Monday, September 26th, 2011

Well, not cover up so you can’t see it! OK, you’ve gotta love CS5 as your best main digital darkroom, right? There are so many tools at your disposal, that it boggles the mind. Sometimes literally. Now if you work in Final Cut Pro, you’ve seen keyboard shortcut covers before. Why go to the drop […]

Shoot film, post digital: Richard Photo Lab gets you there

Sunday, September 25th, 2011

Film is not dead. And it won’t be going away real soon. OK, it may become a more expensive commodity, but it’ll be here. And honestly, I’d like to shoot it now and again. But the labs are disappearing, and those jugs of chemical won’t be living in my house anytime soon. This is a […]

ThinkTank never stops looking at your bags

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

You know we are huge fans of the products from ThinkTankPhoto. It’s not just because they are all nice folks. They just happen to produce, what we feel are some of the smartest, well built, products on the market for the working and enthusiast photographer. And practice Kaizan. From the Pixel Pocket Rocket Media wallet, […]

How Pro will you go? Tethered shooting primer: Part 1

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

While shooting a model a while back, we found that the constant looking, or “chimping” at the LCD was a distraction, both for us and the talent. Couldn’t help it. In the days of film, you shot a bunch of polaroids to confirm your strobes were firing and lighting the way you wanted them to. […]

Delkin speeds up your photo life with these 2 new entries:

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

The media cards keep getting faster, and you may ask yourself: Should I stay with the old slower cards? You know, in all of the commotion, I’m not sure if I put a slow card or a fast card into the camera. Do I feel lucky? Well, Do I ? (with apologies to Dirty Harry) […]

Sometimes, it’s the little things that make your photographic life easier

Monday, May 30th, 2011

We talk about a lot of photographic goods here and the main products have their jobs and we let you know when they have performed admirably or not. Just as having a DSLR, lens and CF card may not be all you need to get the shots you want (filters,straps, cases, chargers, tripods, monopods, card […]

Honey, I Shrunk the RAID!

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

Like a broken record sometimes, we get into the concept of backing up your digital life. A couple of months ago we talked to you about the new RAID system we are using, with Wiebetech from CRU-Data-port. It is working out great and is now the office backup system. But we’re not always in the […]

Look Ma! No Hands! OK, maybe hands, but No Wires!

Monday, April 25th, 2011

Since the advent of Pocket Wizards, the photographers life, especially with strobes, has become a less cluttered one. In our early training days, everything was wired and the best you could do was have a slave on a strobe bank unit, so multiples could be tripped simultaneously. The Wein company in CA had some great […]

Patrick Hoelck checks into the Polaroid Hotel, and leaves his door slightly ajar.

Sunday, April 24th, 2011

Multi talented artist Patrick Hoelck has produced a new book of his work, all consisting of Polaroids, from the SX70 family of formats. Initially raising money to fund the project on Kickstarter, the donations surpassed the necessary dollars to get the project funded. He’s got a lot of fans. Within an opening statement, primarily authored […]

Fly like a G12: Canon’s pocket rocket

Sunday, April 17th, 2011

Like the Far East East Movement’s song about the non-existent G6 that doesn’t exist, this standard bearer by Canon, is pretty fly. Part of a long line-up of mid-size cameras, meant to cover the range between the point and shoot and DSLR, or perhaps the professional, walkabout camera the G series has come to the […]

Putting your iPad on a pedestal. OK, Maybe just a stage.

Sunday, April 17th, 2011

If you have one, you love it, no doubt. We’re only on the iPad 1st gen. We have used this for digital slating of video shoots, reading Photoshop User with hot links, sending invoices, tracking expenses, watching movies on the plane and hotel via streaming Netflix, manage our 4 email accounts, check into the tweetdeck, […]

Real World Review – Nikon P7000: A pocket master

Sunday, February 13th, 2011

OK, maybe you have to have a decent sized pocket, but the size and overall weight , are a deciding factor when you pick up a camera before leaving the office. (or home) For years, we’ve depended on the tiny compact cameras for the suit jacket. But the quality just wasn’t quite cutting it. When […]

Real World Review: Our new traveling companion – Urban Disguise 50

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

Yep, your storage unit/ garage/closet may be filled with various camera bags collected through the years, and it becomes like Goldilocks and the 3 bears x 100. This one is too small, this one is too big, and this one is just right. The truth is that they are all just right, but each one […]

CS5: Sounds like a cop show, but works like a champ

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011

There are a few constants in the world of photography: Light, optics, and Photoshop. Not the boldest statement we’ve ever made, but it’s true. The top notch darkroom of today is on your computer and it’s called Adobe Photoshop CS5. Now we touch this program daily, and it is the end game of our workflow. […]

The photo tool we didn’t think we needed.

Monday, December 27th, 2010

Lots of new photo products come our way throughout the year, and when this one arrived, the SpyderLensCal Lens Calibration Systemwe made a call to the company. It went something like this: “Really? Our lenses are tack sharp and why on earth would we need something like this? And for $60.??? Fine. We’ll try it […]

Sling-O-Matic: not for slicing & dicing. A shoulder saving bag from ThinkTank Photo

Sunday, December 12th, 2010

We’re not gonna lie. Photoinduced.com is a HUGE fan of the products coming out of the ThinkTank folks. Designed by photographers who know what you need, and the builds are crazy good. Attention to detail,high quality construction, and always the right tool for the right job. From the street shooter series, Urban Disguise, to the […]

Lexar and Crucial give you the gift of time

Saturday, December 11th, 2010

Last year we saw the Lexar 600x speed CF card do it’s thing with a read/write speed that was blazing. Now let’s see a real time demo on how to speed up the workflow part of it all with Solid State hard drives, plus a back-up thumb drive that is literally about the size of […]

Hold Steady and Light Me Up : Some cool products from Gorillapod

Saturday, December 11th, 2010

You know we love this company, Joby Gorillapod, for the line up of adjustable tripods. these things are always in our kit bag, help put cameras and lights exactly where there are meant to be positioned. Well, they have a new line-up of tools that every photographer can use: LED flashlights. Not only have they […]

The pro back-up system that simply works: Wiebetech

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

You know that we are all over the back-up way of life. And you need a solid work-flow to make sure that there are multiple copies. Ever had a hard drive crash? No? You will. All of the manufacturers know hard drives don’t last forever. There is something called MTBF, and it’s not just is […]

Bits and Bobs: Some fast takes on the week in photography

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

Hmmmm… with so many things coming at us in the photo world, who has time to get a sense of it all? Well, we’ll try to keep you as up to date as possible, with a solid sifting through the info being pumped out at us all. Look, we also check site when we are […]

It wasn’t love at first sight, but then….The Olympus PEN E-P2

Monday, October 18th, 2010

The current rage of 4/3 sensor, mirrorless cameras first came onto our radar with the Olympus E-P1. One of the judges for a photo contest we ran, Let’s Do Lunch!, was Lou Manna, an Olympus Visionary photographer. You know, every camera company has a roster of professional who use their gear and show you how […]

Like checking your oil, it may be time to check your focus

Saturday, October 16th, 2010

It’s a maintenance thing we usually don’t check till there is an issue. Thankfully in a car, a light will come on letting you know you’ve been neglecting the life blood fluid flowing through the veins in your vehicle. Not so with our gear. No lights, no warning, unless you start to notice some visual […]

HP 8440w Laptop – Built like tank, and speed like we need.

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

We were asked recently to take a look at the HP 8440w workstation and, although we are MAC users, figured we have to check out what 93% of the world is using. Not sure what the norm may be, but this workstation laptop, the HP 8440w, is a huge step up from what we thought […]

Gorillapod Video gets your Spidey sense tingling!

Monday, October 4th, 2010

Many things are passing through the transom these days, but when this little unit came in, complete with magnetic feet, we couldn’t wait to place it onto something in a Spiderman type pose. The Gorillapod Video Tripod‘s size is small, but the usefulness is mighty. As long as you pay attention to weight. Point and […]

You don’t have to be a packhorse to get the job done!

Sunday, October 3rd, 2010

The Lens Drop Bag. It may seem like a somewhat new category of camera bags to many folks, but working pros, especially the event shooters, have been forever on the hunt for this holy grail of camera bags. The situation is this: You’re walking around with your cameras out and ready and may just need […]

1 box, 2 OS – Photoshop Elements 9 shakes hands with MAC/WIN at the same time

Monday, September 20th, 2010

OK, that has been going on before. But in the same box?? At the same time? Yep, Adobe has the latest Photoshop Elements 9 coming your way and both OS are supported in the same package. And perhaps even bigger news is the Premiere video edit software is available in MAC as well. But we’ll […]

Foolography Unleashed: It knows where you are…..

Monday, September 13th, 2010

Not in a big brother kind of way, but in a geotagging manner. We have been fans of geotagging photographs for years and have watched the industry grow with great enthusiasm. Our fave came out of the UK in the form of GeoPic II, and one of the beauties of that system, was that you […]

Measure Twice, Buy Once – The Compact Boom Arm

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

We are always trying to find the most weight, and size efficient gear for the work we do. In an interview situation, our light of choice is LED for speed and weight, and the stands we use to point them also have to be in the same mode. For awhile now, we have used Manfrotto […]

Going Rogue! Shaping your light with ease!

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

Ok, we all know that a direct flash is a pretty ugly light, and you have to soften it somehow. The tough part is when you are using a speedlight, maybe at an event, and need light spreading . The ceiling maybe too high to do you any good, and the walls may have a […]

Does this bag make my gear look fat? ThinkTank Photo has a new retro line-up for you

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

It’s true. Photographers are always looking for that perfect bag. Well, as no camera will give you everything you want or need, neither will one bag. We do have our faves for each type of assignment, or walkabout. The people at ThinkTank Photo have come up with another line of backs called the Retrospective line, […]

360º and more: Real World Review on the Spinner camera from Lomography

Monday, July 12th, 2010

When we first held the Spinner 360º in our hands, it had all of the earmarks of a classic product from the world of Lomography. Simple design, solid construction, and a unique perspective We had seen panoramic cameras,and had tricked out 35mm film cameras with a special Minolta hard matte for that special pana-look. But […]

Ohhh, My Aching Back!

Monday, June 21st, 2010

For as many years as I can remember, cameras and gear bags have hung from my shoulders. Years of weight. Strong shoulders now. But…… After a long day of shooting, you need some kind of relief. And I’m not talking about talking the cameras from your shoulder/neck. Bag manufacturers are on the constant hunt for […]

The Latest – Lightroom 3: Yeah, you’re gonna want it.

Monday, June 7th, 2010

When you are working with a company whose sole mission is to make your images better, and your work flow more productive, each product revision deserves your close attention and consideration. And Adobe has been very, very busy as of late. Photoshop CS5 has just been released and we’re working on highlights review for you, […]

Real World Reviews: Fast, Steady and Sharp – Pick 3

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

As many of you are transitioning to the HD DSLR’s, the world of motion and sound has either opened up a new horizon or, just maybe, made you realize how much you need to know how to get quality images in that world. (Maybe that’s why there is a film business with unions and trained […]

LIFE Mobile- incredibly fun app that is a “must get”!

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

OK, you may know from some of our posts both here and on our various social media sites, that we are huge fans of the now defunct publication LIFE MAGAZINE. But let us rephrase: is is no longer IN PRINT!. It, and the archives it owns, are alive and well online and in this insane […]

Real World Review – Naneu U220 Roller bag: A One Photographer Road Show

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Give your shoulders a break. The camera bag manufacturers have heard your backs aching, and want to give you some relief. Nope, not an assistant to carry your gear, but bags to make things a little easier. Roller Bags. Most of the major brands have been entering this field for awhile, but today we’re going […]

Redrock Micro: Focus, people, Focus!

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Ahh that shiny new HD DSLR is warming up in your hands, and you know you’ll be able to shoot some killer video. What could be so hard? You know how to pick up a camera, suss the right exposure ( or go auto), and then let the auto focus do it’s magic and Voila! […]

Sometimes you just don’t need the Ferrari: Adobe Photoshop Elements 8

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

And when we say Ferrari, we mean Adobe Photoshop CS4. It is the industry standard that has such an incredible tool box, there is really no reason to use other software. Of course, there are some bits that you’ll want to plug-in to enhance the experience and the options. onOne and NIK have some of […]

Real World Review : Nikon 1000PJ – Part 1

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

What is one of the most important reasons to have a point and shoot camera is to conveniently be able to capture the random moments in your life, as well as notable events, parties, etc. The next part is to share the image, by either “chimping” ( the term used when everyone ohhhs, and ahhs […]

Weekly Giveaway – Who Shot Rock & Roll? It’s all here

Monday, December 7th, 2009

( the answer for the weekly giveaway of 3/24/2010 is : TINA TURNER) Currently at the Brooklyn Museum, this full accounting of the photographic record of Rock & Roll hangs in all it’s glory. But you know how we like to share stuff that the whole group can enjoy. We can tell you about an […]

Shot in the Dark: Now possible with the new Nikon D3s / Real World Review – Part 1

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

The other night in NYC, Nikon took a bunch of us over to a secret location to have a few hours with the new Nikon D3s. As we had a bite to eat in Mid-Town Manhattan, they kept the “test facility” identity under wraps. We walked onto the street and only a few blocks from […]

Photoshop.com Mobile – Yes, It’s an App.

Monday, October 12th, 2009

We knew that eventually, the big companies would be here. Lots of great smaller developers are creating some amazing mobile software for photographers. We applaud them and download them. You do know that you don’t have to suffer through the ATT phone misery, right? With a stand alone iTouch you can download apps to your […]

Real World Review – XRite ColorChecker Passport -This Goes Right in the Bag !

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

(This just in: Xrite is holding a free webinar on the best way to use the ColorChecker passport. 2 times to sign up for and it’s free. We love it when manufacturers help you use their products! See you Online!) It’s about workflow. And the right color. How do you know it’s the right color? […]

Real World Review – Lowepro Toploader Pro 75

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

The real world this camera bag lives in and our would are, honestly 2 different things. What we mean is that Lowepro, who is truly the leader in outdoor, backpacking camera bags, and has been for many years, has produced a bag that lives best on the trail, in our opinion. Lowepro Toploader Pro 75 […]

DSLR Remote from onOne: a $20 bit of Real Magic

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

Seriously. We were working on an article about tethered shooting, when this came along. Tethered shooting; you know, where your camera is USB connected to your computer, and as you shoot, the photographs get displayed on your computer monitor, be it laptop or desktop. Very handy to see what the heck you have, and let […]

Anthropy Arts brings you some of the finest photography documentaries

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

We have the pleasure of watching most of the DVD’s made of biographies of photographers. From the 10 min. quickie hits of the Contacts series to the PBS versions of insights into an artists life, such as the Contacts series Our shelves are filled with a few hundred of these, as we collect what may […]

Real World Review – Crumpler 8 Million Dollar Home

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

Can we say they have the coolest camera gear website? Sure, we can, Because they do. And the recent revise makes it easy for you to check out their products in all kinds of ways. Now we’ve said it before: most photogs have a variety of camera bags based on the need of the shoot. […]

Hard Drives will fail. Not if, but when.

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Sorry, but this is not really new news. Those spinning plates holding your precious data, and yes, I mean photographs, will only really spin for so long. That’s why we are always advocating a good back up plan. As does everyone else in the industry. OK, that’s the info, what are some other methods to […]

Canon D10 – Real World Review : Don’t be Afraid Of The Water!

Friday, July 17th, 2009

We recently put our hands on the latest entry into the Canon Point and Shoot line-up, the PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera . Touting underwater capabilities, plus cold weather resistance, and a bit of a shockproof housing, they had our attention. Since summertime is here, the first line of fun is the pool. […]

Some simple, useful tools. Good AND cheap!

Friday, June 12th, 2009

Check out what the pros use. Every time we go to an event our eyes are on the photogs to see what they use to get the money. The right stuff. The real deal. the gear. The goods. We ask questions too. And we have found a couple of items that are pretty easy to […]

The Suit Jacket Camera, Real World Review – The Easy Way

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

We told you what the goal was here: find a good enough point and shoot camera, to carry in a suit jacket. So bulky, or sticky-outy (technical term meaning “protruding from the main camera body” ) lenses need not apply. Whether you are out with your buddies, or at an more elegant affair. Or maybe […]

“Animalizer” and “Me So Holy” – Some New iPhone Photo Apps

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Let’s walk over to the fun side of town. That place where you can take your snaps and play around with them right on your phone. Yep, the movie hasn’t started yet, or the doctor is making you wait way too long, and you want to be productive. Or creative. Or not go to Facebook […]

Smart AND Cool: Crumpler Camera Bags Add A Few New Notes

Monday, April 27th, 2009

At the last major gathering of photographic manufacturers in Vegas, we checked in with the folks at Crumpler, to see how they may have improved on the cool factor of their well made camera bags. They did it with a couple swift moves. First of all, they have a sweet velcro “silencer” that has now […]

Real World Review – Canon G10 – A Weighty Decision In The Point And Shoot World

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

The Canon G10. It’s the point & shoot that most pros go for. Sure, while sporting this camera, newly released, the eyes opened and shooters were curious.”Wow, you GOT one!” Yep, your fellow shooters will acknowledge the purchase with a solid nod of approval. Check. But lets get down to the camera and what it […]

Lightroom Just Got Tastier; Now Available in 2.0

Monday, July 28th, 2008

Tastier and more productive. By far. We have been fans of Lightroom since it came out ,for a lot of reasons, but mainly the way it fit in our workflow. It was the most natural, integrated, asset management software for photographers. Like all things, it grew up. The last update gave you additional tools with […]

Real World Review: The Nikon D300 – Still Great After All This Time

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

[photopress:D300_18_70_front34l.jpg,full,centered] Wait…didn’t this just come out…….? The Nikon D300 has been in our hands now for a couple of months. Of course Nikon just announced the D700. Not so many months later. But thankfully, it was added to the line, and not a replacement. So consider this outstanding camera, the D300, and relish the fact […]

When You’re Ready To Move Up in Your Digital Life

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

Snaps are fun. Love my camera phone. And my point and shoot. Sure, I still use iPhoto and love it. But so many of my photographs can be made better with some extra care. Heck, in the wet darkroom days exposure, paper choice and burning and dodging did all that. I’m working it all dry […]

Rainy Days and Sundays Always ………keep me busy.

Monday, February 25th, 2008

Sundays are always a good midpoint that kind of organzies for me. A day to review all of the work and life from the week before, and a time to set out the plans for the week ahead. Now this review includes going through any mail, magazines, and papers that didn’t appear critical. Just a […]

From the Land Of Wonder, The Land Down Under : Crumpler Bags

Sunday, February 17th, 2008

(Remember: visit the our VIDEO page for ALL of our current videos) Lot’s of choices out there for your camera bag needs. And each job, or outing calls for something different. Many times, for the street shooter the goal is to NOT look like you have thousands of dollars worth of gear. Crumpler Bags fit […]

A Place for Everything and Everything In It’s Place – Part 1: Lowepro

Friday, February 8th, 2008

The right tool for the right job. The right lens for the right shot. And of course the right bag to put it all in. Sure, I’ll admit that the number of bags sitting around here almost equal the number of camera bodies. Well…maybe not that many. But it IS critical to have the right […]

Real World Review – Wanna have some fun? Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 for Windows

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

Whaaatttt? Yes, even though we usually work in MAC, for the sake of this review we moved over to the Windows side of town. The XP side to be precise. Enough of that. We have used Photoshop Elements for a long time, whether is came as part of a software bundle, or out of curiosity, […]

Real World Review – ShootSac Camera Bag

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

Every time we go to a photo trade show, it truly is a lot of fun checking out all of the new and in- progress products coming to you soon. It does feel a bit like American Idol sometimes though, as you see all of the crazy inventions, that are fun to look at, but […]

A Little Breather and a Look at the Stacks

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

A few years ago, I saw a series of photographs in a LIFE magazine annual. A dad had taken a photograph of he and his daughter at the shore. every year till she grew into a woman. The camera to subject distance was the same. The changes as she grew up and he grew older, […]

Wow, That Place Looks Great..Now, How Do I Get There Again?

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

A few weeks ago, we wrote about geotagging. Well, we haven’t stopped the research. As a matter of fact, we obtained 2 different units for testing. What they do is add GPS data to the digital file of your photographs. You do need software that can read that, but Adobe Lightroom is our software of […]

Sometimes, to know what touches you, it takes reaching out further than you may usually go.

Monday, November 26th, 2007

One of the strong forces at Paris-Photo were the classic and historical images available. Of course there was au courant photography from the relatively new artists. And some of it was REALLY big.( just noting continuing trends ) [photopress:costa.jpg,full,centered] © Giacomo Costa Like this piece from Giacomo Costa, represented by Galerie Clairefontaine. You have to […]

Let’s see what’s on the shopping list this year……Holiday Gift Giving Guide for the Photography Minded

Monday, November 19th, 2007

[photopress:m_527.jpg,full,alignright] ( before we get started, let’s first congratulate our weekly giveaway winners from last week.Krissy W. of NY,NY will be getting the ShootSac, and Ella M. from Maple Falls, Washington asked “what else is there?” and she’ll find out when she gets a copy of The Photographers Eye) We’ve been looking around, trying stuff […]

“It felt like a hot kiss on the end of a warm fist”

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

[photopress:586_6.jpg,full,alignright]Ahh, pulp novels. Those gritty, rough, testosterone filled paperback books that deliver what they promise. Heroes, Villains, Women and Action. In thick doses. One of the classic literary genres that has a visceral feel all its own. The covers were salacious and graphic in the way a sensational gut level emotional story should be. [photopress:586_4.jpg,full,alignright] […]

Hmmmm….what else should I bring on the road?

Friday, November 9th, 2007

So we’re cruising around on youtube to see what we can see, and we totally forgot about this dude: Chase Jarvis. He’s a pro photographer who’s been making some pretty decent videos about things you may like to know about. Some real practical stuff. Like this: Now there are some things in the video that […]

Wait..you mean that ANY digital camera can upload snaps wirelessly to Facebook with this???

Sunday, November 4th, 2007

Yep, that’s right. After being mentioned on TECHCRUNCH a year and a half ago, the Eye-Fi 2Gb SD card is now shipping. Just in time for the holidays.[photopress:eyefipressx.jpg,full,alignright] So here is the deal: The SD card works in any camera that uses that format (sorry Sony), you download the software to you PC or MAC, […]

CLASH…of the TITANS!

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

OK, a little dramatic ( did you add some echo with the title?) . But the continuing back and forth between Nikon and Canon in the race for the best, means that we are all the beneficiaries of higher quality tools. Here is a closer look at NIkon’s D3: You can read a hands-on review […]

Is bigger REALLY better?

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

And so the debate progresses as the Clash of the Titans continues. Canon introduces the new EOS 1Ds Mark III ( available Nov. for about $8,000. USD) with 21 megapixels. Continuing their Live View features, Canon has improved the sensor once again. So is size that important to you? Or is it the quality of […]

Real World Review – Adobe Lightroom

Thursday, September 13th, 2007

I know it’s been out there for a bit, but we wanted to give some first hand, real world reviews as you may use the software yourselves. So when I was called to do a cover shoot recently, I figured here was a good opportunity to check out LIGHTROOM, Adobe’s digital photography editing and workflow […]

The new iPHOTO : should you spend the dough?

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

“Woah” – to quote Keanu Reeves. That’s about what I said when I first took a look at the new iPHOTO, part of the iLife 08 package of applications introduced by Apple yesterday. [photopress:ilife2.jpg,full,centered] This is the first major overhaul in 5 years of iPhoto and let’s see if it was worth the wait. We […]

Talkin’ the Talk with Photoshop CS3 – Photomerge

Sunday, August 5th, 2007

We hope you dug the review the other day on Photoshop CS3. Yesterday when we made a trip to the Getty Museum for the Edward Weston show, the architecture of the museum is a perfect setting for a panoramic. And when we say panoramic, we mean Photomerge.[photopress:photomergex.jpg,full,alignright] How good is the new version? Really ?. […]

Photoshop CS3 – Greetings Pilgrim, your search has ended!

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

(winner of yesterdays giveaway, Annie Leibowitz-A Photographer’s Life: 1990-2005 is listed at the end of this article) Right, so you’ve been working with the industry standard Photoshop CS2,and then CS3 comes out. Heck don’t we have enough things to deal with it? Then there is asset management software with some correction possibilities:Lightroom, Aperture, CaptureNX? What […]

I Feel the Need…the Need for Speed!

Wednesday, July 18th, 2007

[photopress:Lexar_Professional_UDMA_300x_CFx.jpg,full,centered] It’s all getting faster. So currently you have Compact Flash cards that are 133x speed. RE: very fast in writing and reading. Now there is a new faster speed. 300x! But…but…DSLRs can’t really write (i.e. shoot and save to memory card) any faster. So what the heck do you need this for?

Nikon 18-200 lens: You’ll like it, You’ll REALLY like it!

Monday, July 16th, 2007

[photopress:sodacux.jpg,full,centered] At the long end. [photopress:sodawidexx.jpg,full,centered] Wide as it’ll go. On the recent trip overseas, I wanted to cut down on the gear as much as possible. yet still be shooting with a full featured DSLR/lens combo. And then I read about this lens, [photopress:18_200.jpg,full,alignright] Nikon 18-200 3.5-5.6. Compact, Vibration Reduction, made for digital, everything […]

“Beam Me Up, Geeky!” – IPHONE Photo apps plus a ton more.

Sunday, July 15th, 2007

[photopress:iphone.jpg,full,centered] Oh, sure. Picked up one of the IPHONES. NO, didn’t stand in line. Ordered and delivered in a normal fashion.Look, it’s a phone: they want EVERYONE to have one. The hardware cost is nothing compared to the 2 year service commitment. And of course in short order there are a number of applications available […]

Book Recco – Just in time for graduation. In a strange way.

Thursday, May 17th, 2007

It’s that time of year again. HIgh School Graduation. Remember? or are you getting the cap and gown ready? Check out this book

Turning over a new leaf…a free one.

Sunday, May 6th, 2007

So here’s the new deal….as manufacturers have been offering us products for review (Love that!) we will test em, look under the hood and kick the tires. And then…we’ll offer them to you. Sound like a plan? cool. Starting next week ,(out on assignment this week) we will begin the new deal. Oh sure, there […]

Apple TV – A promise fulfilled?

Saturday, March 24th, 2007

After waiting a few months for this pup , APPLE TV arrived .We took it out of the slickly, designed box and set it up in no time. [photopress:appletv.jpg,full,centered] OK, first had to get some cables. (component and an HDMI for testing) . Once that was done, set-up was a breeze. And some needed explanations […]

Lucky #3 in the series of product demos from PMA

Thursday, March 15th, 2007

Today we’re going to share some of the products from ThinkTank Photo, Ultimate Light Box System, MFuel, and YouSendIt. First off, the Airport International Bag. Now I used this bag for the first time this trip. Like I said, real world reviews. The good: 1.looks like regular luggage, didn’t scream camera bag with thousands of […]

Viva Las Vegas – Digital Focus

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

For every day , there is a night. And more gear to check out. [photopress:digimusic.jpg,full,centered] Tonight was the Digital Focus event with Chinese theme. Fun, Dim Sum, music…. and some cool new products. [photopress:canonprinterx.jpg,full,centered] From Canon, a new portable printer SELPHY ES1 Bluetooth capable, small footprint, optional battery, LCD screen, 28 cents a print, 60 […]

PMA – First day Sneak Peek

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

There is nothing like a first impression. That’s what this event, Press Sneak Peek, is all about. A gathering of manufacturers including all of the majors, and some folks with new products who want the one-on-one connection with the press. Tomorrow it’s the dealers and the folks that do all of the buying coming on […]

Planning a vacation?

Monday, February 19th, 2007

What better pastime in the winter than planning your getaway to somewhere warm. And here is an item you should consider. A digital storage bank. The fact is that as you get more and more mega pixels on your cameras, the files are larger, and you need more and more storage while away from a […]

Camera Armor – Took a Licking, and Kept on Ticking

Saturday, February 3rd, 2007

As I said last week, I covered my D200, with 12-24 lens, in a new Camera Armor silicon rubber case. Then it spent the week in my Jansport backback with the rest of my stuff: laptop, biz cards, Firelite ext. hard drive, misc. junk, and the all important papers needed for life. Not the most […]

Is it Monday already?

Monday, January 29th, 2007

This week we will be giving away another great book as we move into Feb., where we’ll start looking at more “how can you do that” along with ” wow, that is some amazing work”. Simply put, in February, we’ll turn our attention, just a little, to gear and education. There have been some very […]

Camera Armor – Protect your investment!

Sunday, January 28th, 2007

Now your DSLR camera is essentially a computer with a lens on it, right? And you protect your laptop with cases,sleeves, and keyboard protectors,etc. Take a look at Camera Armor. These are the folks that make some of the best IPOD protectors with the SPECK division. Basically, take the same silicon rubber used for those […]

Let’s start with the cover…….

Thursday, December 21st, 2006

Finish your shopping for everyone on your list? Maybe the next few days should wrap it up ? Maybe it’s time to buy yourself a little something. Heck ,you’ve been working hard. We’ve got just the thing: [photopress:1597110183.01._SS400_SCLZZZZZZZ_V34680437_.jpg,full,centered] Chuck Close – A Couple of Ways Of Doing Something This book has been sitting on my […]

Just discovered ? OK, perhaps we’re just late to the game.

Monday, December 18th, 2006

You know, I like to think that we have been looking around quite a bit at the world of photography, but like so many things, every door opened, leads to 10 more. [photopress:fran1.jpg,full,centered] © Francesca Woodman [photopress:fran4.jpg,full,centered] © Francesca Woodman [photopress:francover.jpg,full,centered] Phaidon has just published a new book of photographer Francesca Woodman. I’ve heard about […]

The Digital Photography Book – Scott Kelby

Friday, December 8th, 2006

wow. I have been reading this book for the past two days. Funny, well laid out, and jam packed with perfect info. Not much in the life is perfect , I know. 2 instructional books have made me go WOW this year and I do not hesitate to recco either. [photopress:kelby.jpg,full,centered] The Digital Photography Book […]

Some additional gift ideas…..

Thursday, November 30th, 2006

Last year I was given a photobook from someone in my family who spent time, energy and a lot of love putting it together. Complete with a great layout, meaningful captions and a beautiful cover. Probably my favorite gift last year. This is where she had it made: Shutterfly: It’s easy to create personalized Photo Gifts (cards, photo books,  mugs, and more) at Shutterfly. Give unique gifts for all  occasions! Actually, a lot […]

Holiday Shopping List – and we’re just getting started!

Tuesday, November 28th, 2006

Ok, as we head into the holidays ,you are making your gift lists for your friends, family, and well…maybe yourself. C’mon now. Everyone probably wants to know what you’d like. And when you don’t get it , you’ll be clear about what to buy for yourself. Here is our 1st Photographers Holiday Shopping List! Lets […]

Report on PhotoPlus Expo – Via YouTube – Gear, Software, Accessories – Part 4

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

As we close out our report on some of the best of PhotoPlus Expo 2006, we’d like to thank all of the manufacturers who allowed us to speak with them and videotape demos of their products. The hope is that by seeing some of these products, you can make some judgements as to your next […]

Report on PhotoPlus Expo – Via YouTube – Gear, Software, Accessories – Part 3

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

In this part of our digital photography gear demo’s, another range of awesome new products:

Report on PhotoPlus Expo – Via YouTube – Gear, Software, Accessories – Part 2

Tuesday, November 14th, 2006

Here is Part Two of the PhotoPLus Expo photography gear demos.

Report on PhotoPlus Expo – Via YouTube – Gear, Software, Accessories

Monday, November 13th, 2006

Over a week ago we attended PhotoPlus Expo in NYC and walked and talked to most of the folks running the booths there. All of the big and little names in photo products. In addition we shot some video on some of the best products we think you should know about. This week we’ll be […]

Love those folks at Nikon.

Thursday, October 26th, 2006

Yes I know everyone has their favorite camera company. And there are a lot to choose from. [photopress:nikon_logo_01_1.gif,full,alignright] Just like some people like Coke and some people like Pepsi, there is a brand loyalty that goes deep…very deep. And yes, there are a lot more brands of sodas out in the world, than 2. Truthfully, […]

Better and better….

Tuesday, October 10th, 2006

Before we start todays article, a quick share of a classic image from Henri Cartier-Bresson, famous for his concept of “the Decisive Moment”. For me, this image defines that concept. [photopress:bressonbehindx.jpg,full,centered] Behind the Gare Saint-Lazare, 1932 And now, on with it. Well this years new crop of digital cameras have given us more megapixels and […]

Sale on Photo Software

Friday, July 14th, 2006

Quick note about some great Photo Software: We’ve discussed this software before but there is a sale on it now so you should check out. Are you ready to do more with your photographs than the basic programs inculded on your computer, but not ready to make the huge leap to Photoshop? The way we […]

I think my card is full…….

Sunday, July 9th, 2006

So you are on location, out on the road. Life is grand, you are shooting ’em up with your digital camera and no worries about just having 24 shots on a roll of film. Instant review, trash the ones you don’t want. All is as it should be. Lets back up and talk about some […]

Vacation Camera and Printer Review

Monday, July 3rd, 2006

There were two items we reviewed earlier this year, but It seems appropriate to talk about them again. One is the Olympus 720 SW, digital camera. [photopress:1225_header_1.jpg,full,centered] When we first looked at this at a photo trade show in Feb., the stats and features were impressive. At 7.1 meg,and all of the features that have […]

April 28th. 2006

Friday, April 28th, 2006

We have now added some “Starter” Gallery categories. Each one, ” Natural Growth”, “Music”, ” Kids”, and “On The Set” , has an initial image, but everyone is encouraged to submit images for these galleries. When you submit, add the Gallery you want to submit to in your “image name” line. Of course, you can […]

April 22, 2006

Saturday, April 22nd, 2006

And we’re back…… Our computer used for testing is now back online. New hard drive and all materials that were backed up, went seamlessly onto the drive. Did we mention before the importance of backing up all of your files ? As we now load in all of the new gear and software to take […]

February 28, 2006

Tuesday, February 28th, 2006

Day 3 PMA Another full day on the floor. Today was spent concentrating on the latest point-and-shoots coming out from the majors. Each manufacturer has come out with new models that give the user a different set of features. Everyone knows that image stabilization is important ,at least 6 megapixels , minimum 3x optical zoom. […]

Febbruary 28, 2006

Tuesday, February 28th, 2006

Day 2 specifics: All photographers love camera bags it seems and usually own a range, depending on the needs of the shoot. Of course there are the great full range lines in Lowepro and Tamrac , plus many high quality specialty lines. We came across a new game in town for the more style conscious […]

February 27,2006

Monday, February 27th, 2006

Day 2- PMA Good second day on the floor seeking out new,unique,useful tools for everyone. We covered everything from great ink jet papers for the consumer and the pro/artist, to a very stylish, beautifuuly made range of camera bags. Digital point and shoot camera that you can COMPLETELY submerge underwater and software that appears to […]

February 26, 2006

Sunday, February 26th, 2006

Day one of the PMA. 600 exhibitors and yes, something for everyone. There were new cameras from Nikon ( wi-fi point-and-shoots and the D200), Canon (30D SLR and new point-and-shoots) and Panasonic (very new cool technology in an SLR). Tomorrow we visit the other major camera manufacturers for more news. You can visit their sites […]

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  • Tel:212-708-9400
  • Howard Greenberg Gallery
  • Sarah Moon
  • Feb 17th-April 8th
  • 41 East 57th Street, Suite 801
  • New York,NY 10022
  • Tel: 212-334-0100

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