Why you probably don't need to rush out and spend money to improve your photography - it about thinking more, and taking more photos. New cameras and lenses are nice but not as essential as you might think...
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A simple iterative procedure for setting optimal focus for a tilted lens. A step by step approach to set the plane of focus where you want it for a tilt/shift lens....
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Using the X-Rite i1Pro 2 spectrophotometer to measure black and white test print targets to create linearising curves and profile with the QTR software package...
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The GigaPan photography, image processing and editing needed to make a 14 metre multiviewpoint panoramic print of Leicester city centre at dusk. Showing a photo with multiple viewpoints...
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Large collection of methods and techniques for converting colour images to black and white. Photoshop techniques and references to specialist plugins...
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Contrast boosting by using Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 for dull colour images. Using software designed for producing black and white images to adjust image luminosity...
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A short review of Canon's specialist macro lens the MP-E65. Offering up to x5 magnification. Tested on a Canon 1Ds mk3 full frame camera...
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A collection of quick tips that can help improve the quality of your black and white photography. Simple steps to better monochrome pictures...
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Photographing small electronic components with a macrophotography setup. TS-E90mm lens and extension tubes...
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Addressing problems with black and white printing. Some subtle changes in print colour casts with lighting changes, and removing colour tints from monochrome prints....
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