Shuttertalk Articles
ASUS Eee PC 701 4G - A Photographer's Perspective
Submitted by Julian Tan on Wed, 2008-05-21 00:16. Accessories | Articles | PCs | Software |
Every photographer dreams about having a portable computer on a shoot. We take a look at the ASUS Eee PC – an ultra-portable from the that boasts a 7 inch screen, compact form factor and reasonable battery life. |
Keeping Cables Tidy with the Cable Turtle
Submitted by Julian Tan on Sun, 2007-03-25 07:00. Accessories | Equipment | Reviews |
In our electronic world, messy cables can be a major inconvenience. However, solutions such as the Cable Turtle can make life much easier keeping cables neat and tidy. Read on for our review of the Cable Turtle. |
Wall Mounted DIY Digital Photo Frame
Submitted by Rob Will on Tue, 2007-03-20 07:00. Articles | Equipment | Technique |
In search of DIY excellence, Rob Will takes us through the process of building a large, wall mounted digital photo frame, using an old laptop and LCD monitor. |
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Sensor Cleaning with the VisibleDust Arctic Butterfly 724
Submitted by Julian Tan on Sun, 2007-02-04 06:28. Accessories | DSLRs | Equipment | Reviews | Technique |
Sensor cleaning is one of the necessities with Digital SLRs, if one is interested in blemish-free photos. In this article, we look at dry sensor cleaning in general, as well how the Arctic Butterfly 724 sensor brush from VisibleDust performs this task. |
Going Mobile: Review of the Kata T-214 Torso Pack
Submitted by Rob Will on Tue, 2006-09-12 12:42. Bags | Equipment | Reviews |
After having the pleasure of reviewing the Kata T-212 Torso Pack, we couldn't resist the opportunity of taking a look at the updated version - the Kata T-214. Combined with the R-103 photo backpack, it forms a complete storage solution for mobile photographers. |
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Review of The Sinking Barge Photo Backpack from Crumpler
Submitted by Julian Tan on Mon, 2006-05-15 01:28. Bags | Equipment | Reviews |
I had the opportunity to take The Sinking Barge from Crumpler - a backpack style camera bag that also accommodates a laptop and other gadgets - on a recent 4WD adventure to the country. Throughout the trip, even though the bag was bouncing around in the cargo area due to the uneven terrain, I had no reservations about the safety of my gear. |
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Putting Together a Budget DIY Lighting System
Submitted by Adrian Broughton on Sat, 2006-03-25 08:00. Articles | Equipment | Flash/Lighting |
A lighting system in photography seems to be a fairly expensive area to get into. Thankfully, this article will show you how to put together a flexible and robust lighting system that is both useful and relatively easy on the hip pocket, for under US$75. |
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Review of the Kata T-212 Torso Pack and the W-92 Waist Pack
Submitted by Rob Will on Mon, 2005-06-27 07:00. Bags | Equipment | Reviews |
This review by Rob Will covers the Kata T-212 Torso Pack and W-92 Waist Pack, two storage solutions which compliment a traditional backpack style system for carring your valuable photo gear. |
Hand-Colouring Black and White Images with Photoshop CS
Submitted by Adrian Broughton on Tue, 2005-03-22 08:00. Articles | Post Processing | Software | Technique |
Just before Christmas I scanned a heap of old family photos, including many black and white ones in need of some restoration. In this tutorial, Adrian Broughton takes us through a step by step on hand colouring photos in Adobe Photoshop CS. |
The Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 EX DC Lens In Focus
Submitted by Mitch Schlesinger on Fri, 2005-03-04 08:00. Equipment | Lenses | Reviews |
Sigma's 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC lens targets the higher end of the market - with features such as a constant maximum aperture throughout the zoom range, internal focusing and high grade optics. Mitch Schlesinger gives us a review of this standard zoom lens. |