Importing RAW photos into Canon Project1709
One of the questions we get asked fairly often is what type of image file can be uploaded to Canon Project1709. The short answer is: any photo file, as long as it contains EXIF data. And that means RAW...
View Article7 reasons you should forget about RAW and shoot JPEGs
Read any photo guide book, magazine, website, you name it, and the first cardinal rule of photography they preach is the importance of shooting RAW files. The digital equivalent of a film negative, a...
View ArticleShould you delete more photos?
We’ve all been there – wincing at the results of our first clumsy efforts with a camera. Or maybe you haven’t. Maybe your images have been keepers from the beginning. We know ours haven’t. We’re also...
View ArticleThe REAL advantage of using RAW files
Anyone who’s even glanced at a camera in the past 10 years knows that one of the first rules of digital photography is that you better shoot RAW files. Of course, there are reasons for choosing JPEGs...
View ArticleWhich is the best file format for storing your photos?
Each file format you can store and share your digital photos in offers its own set of advantages and disadvantages. In this post we run through your file format options and what you need to know about...
View Article5 bad photography habits we all find hard to break
Once you pick up a bad photography habit, it can be hard to break. But which are the ones you really should try and crack before they get in the way of your enjoyment of picture-taking and the quality...
View ArticleHow much space do you really need to store your photo collection?
It’s not just how much memory you need now that you have to think about, but how much you might need in the future. Will your photo collection fit on your computer’s hard disk? Will you need to get a...
View Article12 fantastic Photoshop tutorials for transforming RAW files
Shooting in RAW has become a popular option for many photographers due to its ability to capture a much wider spectrum of image data. Adobe Camera RAW offers greater control in post-production than...
View ArticleWill your digital photos last a lifetime?
Digital images certainly have their advantages: they can be stored in multiple locations, and they won’t degrade over time as film photographs and negatives. But there are also disadvantages to...
View ArticleHow to convert raw images from your Canon DSLR to DNG (video turorial)
Raw conversion is one of those topics that can drive photographers nuts. The photo editing doesn’t have to be frightening. In this short video our friends at PhotoPlus: Canon Edition explain how to...
View ArticleRaw or JPEG – which file format is best for you?
Raw or JPEG? It’s becoming an age old question with a constantly evolving answer. Our resident photo management expert Anna Togg weighs in. Novice photographers often ask me which file format they...
View ArticleWhat’s the difference between raw or JPEG? When to choose each file format
Sitting in your DSLR’s menu screen is the Image Quality option. It’s the first menu option because it’s an important one: it affects the speed at which you can take pictures, how many shots you can...
View ArticleMy ideal raw workflow
In the latest instalment of her photo management column, Anna Togg explains how she processes her raw files with a specific look in mind. Although I normally always shoot raw and JPEG files...
View ArticleWhich is the best file format for storing your photos?
Each file format you can store and share your digital photos in offers its own set of advantages and disadvantages. In this post we run through your file format options and what you need to know about...
View ArticleEXIF strategies
In her latest despatch, our resident photo management expert Anna Togg explains why looking at the EXIF data on your images in your photo management platform can reveal new discoveries about your own...
View ArticleThe dark side of non-destructive editing
In other words, none of the original picture’s data is destroyed (or modified) during the editing process. Which applications use it? Non-destructive editing has been around for a while. Every time...
View ArticleNew cameras: the REAL benefits of upgrading to a better model
After several years of escalating pixel counts many photographers have become accustomed to expecting a big jump with each camera introduction. Obviously, this sometimes leads to disappointment when...
View Article14 RAW editing tutorials you should bookmark today!
We all know by now that RAW format offers us the most flexibility in the digital darkroom. But if you’re new to working with RAW files the learning curve can feel impossibly steep. If you’re unsure how...
View ArticleWhat is the best raw processor?
If you want to get the very best results from your digital camera then you need to shoot raw format images. The downside to this is that the images need to be processed before they can be printed in a...
View Article5 ways to convert to black and white for maximum impact
Should you choose to convert your colour image to black and white, you have a number of options available to you as to how you go about it. In fact, the different methods used to convert and edit your...
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