by Damien | May 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Hood mask I researched the lens hood mask using black insulation tape placed across the Fuji hood and tested for vignetting at minimum focus and infinity focus at f/2.4 and f/22. It was quite easy to see the effect and any differences each time I moved the insulation...
by Damien | Dec 2, 2009 | Uncategorized
Along with the Zeiss glass of my previous 2 posts I bought myself a Canon 135mm f/2.0 L lens on Ebay last weekend. Here are four of my first shots taken with it. All the pictures were shot on my Pocket Wizard creative workshops earlier this week. I shot them hand held...
by Damien | Dec 2, 2009 | Uncategorized
Here are ten of the portraits I shot using my new Zeiss Distagon 21mm f/2.8 ZE lens over the past couple of days. They were shot on the creative day workshops I ran for Pocket Wizard TT1 and TT5 owners. Each of the pictures can be downloaded at full resolution by...
by Damien | Aug 5, 2009 | Uncategorized
A while ago I said I can’t think of why I should want to do chit chat stuff online. After all I rarely use text and anyway what can you usefully say in 140 characters? Well I’ve done some research and I’ve set up a Twitter account for myself. You can...
by Damien | Jul 16, 2009 | Uncategorized
I’ve been interested in the video capabilities of the new Canon 5D mk2 for some time now, partly because of my background as a TV cameraman. The trouble with video has always been the large depth of field due to the small sensor size when compared with 35mm...
by Damien | Jun 11, 2009 | News, Uncategorized
After a couple of seminars by Marko and I earlier this year in Munich and Frankfurt, Marko was invited to hold a Lightroom – Photoshop seminar in Rodgau. 25 photographers got together to exchange ideas for the weekend and to experience Marko’s expertise at...