Another Very Good Review of the Canon EOS Rebel XSi
I just logged onto CreativePro.com and came across a new review of the Canon EOS Rebel XSi by Ben Long. One of the most interesting parts of the review is when Long covers the XSi’s live view features, including a photo from an event shot at 1600ISO. The article can be found here.
Ben Long is the author of a number of successful books about digital photography, including Complete Digital Photography, and Getting Stated with Camera Raw. His website, Complete Digital Photography, has a wealth of information about digital photography, Apple Aperture, Photoshop, Photoshop Lightroom, Plug-ins and much more.
Imaging Site Spotlight 001: DemystifyingDigital.com
Today I’m launching a new section of The Imaging Buffet entitled Imaging Site Spotlight. At least once a week I’ll highlight a different site which I believe offers good content for photographers and other artists of any level. These will be brief reviews with three sections: Overview, Why I Recommend It, and Suggested Site Links to Get You Started. These sites will also be listed on our Resources and Imaging Links page.
So without further ado, the first Imaging Site Spotlight is DemystifyingDigital.com.
Overview: DemystifyingDigital.com is a very well-designed site with information and reviews that cover the following subjects: digital cameras, HDTVs, camcorders, laptops, cell phones and much more. The content is a mix of original reviews, tips, and primers, comprehensive FAQ’s, as well as links to information on other sites, such as How to Upgrade the Hard Drive on Your MacBook.
Why I Recommend It: The site is written and edited by people who understand technology and digital photography, and I like the fact that they segment the content for different levels of users. For example, on the homepage, they allow you to choose a “tech level,” with terms like “Tech Confused Dad,” “Digital Grandparent,” and “Born Digital.” After choosing one, you’ll be greeted by a photo and bio of someone who fits that moniker, along with links to some stories selected for that user level.
Suggested Site Links to Get You Started: The site has an excellent Digital Glossary with definitions of many “tech terms” that are constantly being added to the world’s lexicon. Illustrative images appear when you hover over the camera icons–a very cool feature.
–FAQ’s (and answers!) on topics from Camcorders to Wireless Routers
–Hands on Review of the Eye-Fi Wireless SD card
-BlingIt software overview for quickly and easily making masks and interesting backgrounds for your digital photos (designed primarily for auction sites like eBay).
–Finding Album Artwork for Your iTunes Music
-Printing Wirelessly Using an Apple Airport Express
Additonal Comments: A few months back, I contributed an article for DemystifyingDigital.com about compact photo printers. It is partially excerpted from my book, 301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques. You can read the article here.
Great Travel Photo Equipment Tips Article by Ben Long on CreativePro.com
I just came across this article on the newly designed CreativePro.com website. It’s an impressive look at the equipment that Ben Long took on 2007 trip to South Africa with Steve Simon, whose exhibition I posted in the previous article on imagingbuffet.com. It’s entitled Lenses, Power, and Storage in a Faraway Land, and I highly recommend it for anyone planning to take a trip (especially if you plan to go somewhere without continuous access to power). A direct link to the article can be found here. About a year ago I highlighted a fantastic audio podcast by Derrick Story of The Digital Story on imagingbuffet.com, covering tips for travel photography. You can find that article and a link to the podcast here.