Install Canon camera software without CD
Installing Canon camera software without the CD. What to do if you've lost your original CD and need to re-install software...
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13
September
2018
Article
Yes, I welcome EOS R
Why the Canon EOS R system will change my photography, but not just yet. How the RF lens mount and new lenses are what may make me change. How do you decide when to jump?...
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09
September
2018
Keith
| Article, Articles and reviews, Canon EOS R, Lens, Personal views, Rumour lens article | No comment
Canon camera mounts and change
Canon camera mounts and change. Canon FD, EF, EF-S, EF-M and RF. How does it affect your photography and does it really matter. What does the RF mount mean for APS-C cameras - does anyone really keep their old 18-55 lenses?...
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04
September
2018
Keith
| Article, Articles and reviews, Canon printer, Epson Printer, HP printer, photo-hacks, Printer articles, Printing | 18 Comments
Simple Inkjet printer cleaning
Cleaning old, clogged and dried up ink from inkjet printers using commonly available household cleaning products. Common solvents and additives quickly cut though ink buildup. A look at different household cleaners and how they can help shift dried up printer ink...
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17
August
2018
Keith
| Article, Articles and reviews, Lens, Macro, Product photography, Rumour lens article, Tilt / Shift, tutorials | No comment
Setting the tilt axis for tilt-shift lenses
Setting the tilt axis for tilt-shift lenses to an arbitrary angle other than vertical or horizontal, so as to match the desired plane of focus for subjects. ideal for product photography where simple untilted depth of field is not good enough....
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02
August
2018
Fixing lens aberrations for shift lenses
Approaches for manually fixing lens aberrations for tilt/shift lenses. Vignetting, pincushion and barrel distortion, and chromatic aberration. What to do when you forgot to note down the settings of your T/S lens...
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25
July
2018
Keith
| Article, Articles and reviews, Lens, Photography Ideas, Tilt / Shift, tutorials | No comment
How to use a shift lens on your camera
How to use a shift lens on a camera, the results you get and why you should use one. Perspective control and changing your viewpoint with specialist lenses, Why doing it in camera beats software...
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18
July
2018
Taking better photos is up to you
Taking better photos is up to you and why better kit is mostly an illusion. Looking at some simple ways to get more out of your photography and thinking about why you are doing it. The problem of wondering what to photograph next....
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17
July
2018
5Ds or 5Ds R – worth the extra cost?
A very quick comparison of an identical shot with the Canon EOS 5Ds and 5Ds R shows differences - are they worth the extra you have to pay?...
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22
June
2018
Keith
| Article, Articles and reviews, BenQ, Colour management, Image Editing, Printer articles, Printing, X-Rite | No comment
A photo print of some bright red flowers
Making a photo print of some bright red cactus flowers. Looking at how colour spaces and gamut affects such strong colours. How making a basic print of a flower illustrates some printer, paper and colour management choices...
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09
June
2018