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- How much ink is there in my cartridges
Estimated printer ink capacities for different cartridge types for OEM inkjet printers from different manufacturers (Canon, Epson and HP) - Review of Topaz Impression V1.0
Topaz Impression. Review of version 1 of the image editing plugin to create artistic interpretations of photographic images, and edit them - Canon Pixma PRO-100 printer review
Detailed review of the Canon Pixma PRO-100 printer. A 13" width (A3+ paper size) dye ink based printer for colour and black and white. - Museo Silver Rag review
Looking at Museo Silver Rag 300gsm semi-gloss cotton rag paper, tested on a Canon iPF8300. Paper supplied under the Canon Oce brand. - Museo Max 250 cotton rag paper
Testing Museo Max 250, a cotton OBA free smoothish ('velina') matt art paper on the Canon iPF8300. Includes print set-up details - Becoming a freelance photographer
5 Things to know - It's just over 10 years ago that I decided to put away my business suit and become a full time professional photographer. I'm still regularly asked how to do it, and what is needed. - Review of Tonality Pro
Review of Tonality Pro Software from Macphun to create black and white images from colour photographs. Plugin Version 1. Apple Mac software - Review update Topaz Adjust V5.1
Updated review for Topaz Adjust V5.1 image editing plugin. New cleaner, more modern interface, effects previews and ability to mask effects. - Review of Topaz ReMask V4
Topaz ReMask version 4 review. Image editing plugin for cutting out sections of images using various selection processes and tools. - PhotoSweeper – cleaning up photo libraries
A (Mac) application that will quickly sort through Lightroom, Aperture and iPhoto image libraries, or folders of images and locate duplicates and similar files (by time or by image content for example). - Canon EW-73C lens hood from modifying an EW-73B
Lens hood for the EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS Modifying a cheap third party EW-73B lens hood to match a Canon EW-73C lens hood at a fraction of the price. - Review of Topaz Lens Effects
Topaz Lens Effects V1.2, an image editing plugin that provides different lens effects such as blur, vignetting, bokeh and coloured and graduated filters. - Review Canon EF-S 10-18mm zoom lens
Review of the Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM zoom lens, tested on a Canon EOS 100D (SL1). How to use wide angle lenses if you are new to them - Why I use the Fisheye-Hemi plugin
Fisheye lenses are great, with their extreme wide angle and their distinctive perspective, but sometimes you want a bit more. The Fisheye hemi plugin provides some interesting variations - DxO ViewPoint V2 – review update
Review of DxO viewpoint software Version 2. Plugin and standalone application for correcting aspects of image geometry and lens distortions. Fixes leaning buildings and many other things - ArcSoft Portrait+ plugin V3
A photoshop plugin and standalone program Portrait Plus from Arcsoft that automates many aspects of portrait retouching - X-Rite ColorTRUE and the CamRanger
Review of X-Rite ColorTRUE colour management system used on an iPad for managing display colour with the CamRanger camera control system - Camera ‘L’ bracket / plate
Camera L bracket for attaching camera to tripod in two different orientations. Quick release Arca Swiss baseplate design tested on Canon 1Ds - What is colour?
Keith is often asked to give a quick explanation of colour management. This article gives a short overview of why it matters, and has links to the many detailed articles and equipment/software reviews on the site. - Is digital too easy? – that film thing (again)
Has digital photography taken the 'real skills' out of photography? I'm very much inclined to say no, but it has made it more difficult for many people to know why they are taking photos and what they want to achieve.
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