Category — Camera Gear

Many digital photographers believe that the era of the lens filter is ending along with the reign of film. Except for the UV filter that protects the front of their lens (hopefully), they see no need to carry an assortment of filters. “Everything can be done in Photoshop”, they say.

Spending ten minutes on the Singh-Ray Filter site will change that opinion. High-quality, photographic filters are as much a part of modern photography as they ever have been. Spending one extra minute in the field to use a filter can save significant amounts of time in post-production. It seems that the more experienced the photographer, the more this “do-it-in-the-camera-when-you-can” philosophy is embraced. [Read more →]

Photo Plus will return to the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan on October 23-25, 2008. Sponsored by PDN, this is a must-attend event. In addition to scores of seminars, PhotoPlus features an expo hall that is the size of an aircraft hanger. Consider this to be the Super Bowl of photo conventions for pro shooters and those who’d like to go pro.

From the PhotoPlus site:

PDN PhotoPlus continues to be on the cutting edge of what’s happening in photography and imaging. Since 1983 we’ve put on the leading show in the industry – attracting all the exhibitors you want to see, and the industry names you want to network with!

Find over 100 information-packed, idea-generating session sessions at the only conference in the country that’s 100% focused on photography and imaging.