Cyndie and I were fooling around with some new software.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
TTL Workshops start
Last night was the first of this round of TTL workshops. This group is pretty fun to work with.
This round of workshops is different then before. We have two separate groups going. In addition we are doing the workshops at our store instead of the community centre. The smaller groups should work out well.
Dallas
Thursday, September 4, 2008
A Must Read from DPP Magazine
I was reading some photo magazine websites and came across this article at Digital Photo Pro Magazine http://www.digitalphotopro.com/studio/megapixels-how-much-is-enough.html.
I spend time in our workshops on technology and how to choose a camera. The general consensus in the workshops are the more mega pixels (MP) the better. Better quality and all cameras of a given MP number are the same. While this article is written for advanced enthusiast the main point is clear. MP count is not every thing.
With so many components in a camera MP count is just one spec, and not a very important one. Lets dim the conversation down a little. 5 MP and higher is good. Below that and you may run into some problems. That's not to say all 5 MP and higher cameras will give great photos. A $200, 6 MP camera probably will not render the same as a $450, 6 MP camera. The difference being the lens, processing software in the camera, body design and bells and whistles on the camera.
If you want a camera to render a quality print, then that is what should be number one when making your purchase, and MP count will NOT tell you that. How comfortable the camera is, ease of use and camera modes and other bells and whistles are important considerations and has nothing to do with how many pixels are on the sensor.
This is not the consumers fault, though it wouldn't hurt to do some research before speaking to a sales rep in the store. From a marketing point of view, it is easier to try to sell a camera focusing on 1 0r 2 features. You have about seven words in which to make the sale. It takes time to educate the consumer. Much easier just to throw meaningless numbers at people.
When buying a camera know what you are using it for and the quality you expect. If you need high quality output then go higher end and pay more. If you are just going to share them online and don't need high quality prints then something cheaper will do. See how the camera feels, small thin cameras are convenient to store but people often find the buttons are too small and the camera awkward to use and you may end up blurring your pictures. Generally when I buy cameras, computers etc, I buy the best quality item I can afford. Technology changes so fast items become obsolete quickly.
Remember you get what you pay for. If you buy a cheap $200 camera chances are you will not get quality prints, regardless of MP count.
Dallas Mitchell
I spend time in our workshops on technology and how to choose a camera. The general consensus in the workshops are the more mega pixels (MP) the better. Better quality and all cameras of a given MP number are the same. While this article is written for advanced enthusiast the main point is clear. MP count is not every thing.
With so many components in a camera MP count is just one spec, and not a very important one. Lets dim the conversation down a little. 5 MP and higher is good. Below that and you may run into some problems. That's not to say all 5 MP and higher cameras will give great photos. A $200, 6 MP camera probably will not render the same as a $450, 6 MP camera. The difference being the lens, processing software in the camera, body design and bells and whistles on the camera.
If you want a camera to render a quality print, then that is what should be number one when making your purchase, and MP count will NOT tell you that. How comfortable the camera is, ease of use and camera modes and other bells and whistles are important considerations and has nothing to do with how many pixels are on the sensor.
This is not the consumers fault, though it wouldn't hurt to do some research before speaking to a sales rep in the store. From a marketing point of view, it is easier to try to sell a camera focusing on 1 0r 2 features. You have about seven words in which to make the sale. It takes time to educate the consumer. Much easier just to throw meaningless numbers at people.
When buying a camera know what you are using it for and the quality you expect. If you need high quality output then go higher end and pay more. If you are just going to share them online and don't need high quality prints then something cheaper will do. See how the camera feels, small thin cameras are convenient to store but people often find the buttons are too small and the camera awkward to use and you may end up blurring your pictures. Generally when I buy cameras, computers etc, I buy the best quality item I can afford. Technology changes so fast items become obsolete quickly.
Remember you get what you pay for. If you buy a cheap $200 camera chances are you will not get quality prints, regardless of MP count.
Dallas Mitchell
Saturday, August 23, 2008
LDB Workshops
Just got word that sign ups are going well for our September workshops. We are pretty excited! See you all their.
Dallas
Dallas
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Lac du Bonnet Workshops
We will be doing our TTL Workshops in Lac du Bonnet in September, 2008
September 22 - November 10, 2008 (8 weeks)
Tuesday and Thursday classes available
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Only $80.00
Apply at
Winnipeg River Recreation District
Box 852
Lac du Bonnet, MB R0E 1A0
PH: 204.345.8816
Office located @ the Lac du Bonnet Community Centre
Do you like photography? Do you want to improve? This 8 week program will cover composition, technique, exposure, basic and advanced editing, computer and file management. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your camera.
Our workshops are one evening a week for 8 weeks.
It's fun and easy. Your images will never be the same.
If you are interested in a photography workshop in your community please email us,
cyndie@justforyouphotography.ca
Dallas Mitchell
September 22 - November 10, 2008 (8 weeks)
Tuesday and Thursday classes available
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Only $80.00
Apply at
Winnipeg River Recreation District
Box 852
Lac du Bonnet, MB R0E 1A0
PH: 204.345.8816
Office located @ the Lac du Bonnet Community Centre
Do you like photography? Do you want to improve? This 8 week program will cover composition, technique, exposure, basic and advanced editing, computer and file management. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your camera.
Our workshops are one evening a week for 8 weeks.
It's fun and easy. Your images will never be the same.
If you are interested in a photography workshop in your community please email us,
cyndie@justforyouphotography.ca
Dallas Mitchell
Thursday, July 31, 2008
New Workshops
Workshop will be in the fall in Lac du Bonnet. I will post info when its available.
Dallas
Dallas
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Workshops End
Last night was the last class for this round of TTL Workshops. The end of the workshops also marks the beginning of of the TTL Photo Club. We are pretty excited! We are also working on getting tips and how tos in the "How To's" section of the TTL site.
Dallas
Dallas
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