photography

Money

Keep Dishonest Landlords At Bay With Your Camera

9:00AM Sarah Rae Trover | Even if your landlord seems happy-go-lucky upon moving in, there’s always a chance they won’t be so nice when you move out. Keep all parties accountable and in check for a hassle-free lease with a little help from your camera. More »
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DIY Cupboard Photography Studio

1:30PM Angus Kidman | High-quality still life photography demands a proper studio environment, but that doesn’t mean you need a lot of space. Teleovation outlines how to build a basic photography studio in a cupboard or closet. More »
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Build A DIY Light-Up Camera Level

6:30AM Sarah Rae Trover | Some of the newest digital cameras have built in levels to help you ace your straight-on shots, but if your camera or tripod isn’t equipped with a level, this simple led DIY will help you make your own lighted camera level. More »
Design

Nikon Learn And Explore Keeps Photo Tips In Your Pocket

11:30PM Kevin Purdy | iPhone: There are scads of photography resources on bookstore shelves and on the web, but they’re not always available when you’re about to shoot a birthday cake scene in pitch black. Nikon’s got an app stuffed with portable photography advice. More »
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FastPictureViewer Codec Pack Adds RAW Support To Windows

5:30AM Whitson Gordon | Windows only: Photo geeks out there know how valuable raw image formats can be, but the Windows Imaging Component doesn’t have native support. The free FastPictureViewer WIC codec pack adds RAW support to XP, Vista and 7. More »
Design

Tintii Gives A Colourful Boost To People And Objects In Your Photos

12:30AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Windows/Mac/Linux: If you’re a fan of photos that are desaturated save for a an interesting burst of colour left behind—often a vibrant one like a yellow flower or red carpet—Tintii makes it easy to play with the technique. More »
Travel

Photo Fakeout Hotel Reviews Compare Promo Images To Reality

11:00AM Adam Pash | Online hotel review service Oyster features a Photo Fakeout category in their blog that gives a reality check to hotel reviews, pitting a hotel’s promotional images with actual photographs. More »
Design

Enjoy The Orionid Meteor Showers Tonight

4:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Catching an occasional shooting star is one thing, but with the right timing you can see dozens to hundreds of them in a single night. We’re in the peak season for the Orionid Showers, read on to catch a glimpse. More »
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DIY Hand Strap Keeps Your DSLR Off The Ground

11:35PM Kevin Purdy | A long camera strap is great for carrying a camera hands-free, but if you’re more concerned about dropping your photo rig, Photojojo’s got a cheap and customisable hand strap anyone can make. More »
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DIY Tennis Ball Photography Stabilisation Unit

9:00AM Adam Pash | DIY web site Instructables details how to make an image stabilising unit to supplement your steady hand using a tennis ball and a few nuts and bolts. More »