Category: Technology

  • Nikon D3x vs Sony Alpha 900 (ISO 50-ISO 6400)

    Master Chong presents a direct comparison of these two recent cameras, with 100% cropped images. dPhotoExpert makes something similar, but much simpler, with a single comparison at 1600 ISO. Unfortunately, there is no information about which software/firmware version is used (I expect that the results may change with future upgrades).

  • DXOmark for the EOS 5D MkII

    I had been showing you about the comparison of dSLR cameras by DXO Labs. They just added the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and the Pentax K200D cameras to their RAW measurement website.

  • Focal Length Comparison

    Thanks to Tamron, it is possible to easily compare photo lenses of different focal length and their effect on the size of an image. Tamron focal length comparison

  • A bunch of Nikon D3x papers

    Did you notice that there is a real deluge of information around one of the most expensive digital SLR camera, the Nikon D3x? I was ready to close the subject, but I could not avoid giving you a few pointers to some of the most interesting articles. DigitalRev speaks about the D3x sensor resolution: Did…

  • Basics of photo flash

    Unfortunately, this is available only in English (the French readers will be limited), but I want to share this little gem of photo technique found on f/1.0: several articles telling us all about the camera flash, its technology, its basic techniques and a few photography-oriented advices. Intro/basics Manual flash TTL wireless Syncing/sync speed All encompassing,…

  • TinEye finds the original photo

    TinEye is one of those tools you dreamed about but were not available. Up to now. Any photographer is concerned about the possibility of seeing his/her images taken from his/her web site and used elsewhere. Usually, it is impossible to find the copies, even if you know your images well. TinEye will find copies of your…