Category Archives: Photography

Practical tips, techniques and tools to help you create the most satisfying photographs

Sony’s Camera Firmware Updater (computer software) may expose security risks

Petapixel.com
2/1/2018

To update the software for your hardware, like cameras or even DVD Players, etc – something called Firmware – companies either have you update the camera directly or provide software you download onto your computer and then connect that device to your computer for updating your device.   According to an aritlce on Petapixel.com this week – a security expert cautions folks with Sony cameras about the potential security risks that are inherent with the way Sony’s camera firmware updater might affect your computer.

Everyone’s A Photographer?

Everyone's A Photographer?
November 7, 2017

I was speaking last year at an event with a panel of photographers. There was a Q&A afterwards and someone asked me what I thought about this idea that “everyone is a photographer.” I told her I agreed. Everyone is a photographer – an excerpt from Photographer, Author, and Nomad David duChemin in his blog post “Everyone’s A Photographer“… a great thought piece that speaks to the proliferation of cameras in our world and the many people who use these cameras to capture the moments of their day. You can read the full post – click here.

Want to capture the Solar Eclipse on your SmartPhone?

NASA
August 2017

Here’s a good article (in a PDF document) that you addresses those wishing to photograph the Solar Eclipse tomorrow (August 21,2017). I’ll summarize the article:

  • Don’t expect to capture a photo worth framing, due to the distance of the image we’re capturing, and the extreme contrast.

    • Use a Solar Filter in front of your camera lens (or extended lens if you’re attaching one to your phone).

  • Do NOT, ever look at the sun during the eclipse. Permanent damage to your vision/eyes are likely.

    Read the entire article on the NASA 2017 Solar Eclipse website

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    Lexar SD Cards, USB Flash Drives Discontinued

    Micron, the parent company of the Lexar line of SD Cards (for digital cameras, etc) and USB Flash Drives, etc.  has announced it is discontinuing the Lexar product line. “The company will continue to provide support to existing customers through this transition period. Customers should contact their Lexar sales representative to discuss specific requirements.”   […]

    On today’s Tech Tip, Chet shares a free, easy to use tool that enables you to create cool looking photo collages.
    Whether it’s for a graphic for an upcoming speech or presentation, your next eBook, workshop handout, blog or social media post… Chet shares how easy it is to use but also shows some of the powerful features available.