Fotobug - Elusive Image Photography
123 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThe Fotobug Photography podcast for travel and nature photographers. Interviews, training, reviews, and more!
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Fotobug Episode 299 - 1880 Town movie
November 07, 2021 19:30 - 22 minutes - 330 MB VideoFred and Jim recently returned from North and South Dakota conducting workshops for The Black Hills Photo Shootout. In South Dakota, The Fotobug guys were asked to demonstrate DSLR and mirrorless video capabilities by making a movie at 1880 Town. We are proud to present the movie "Time Lapse" here for the first time! We are quite proud of the finished product in view of the fact we only had 3 hours to film most of the 1880 scenes! We want to thank all those who helped and Tony Dutoit for...
Fotobug Episode 298 - Highlights Black Hills Photo Shootout 2021
October 24, 2021 19:30 - 18 minutes - 268 MB VideoJim and Fred once again headed to South Dakota for the annual Black Hills Photo Shootout. In addition, they stopped in Louisville Ky to visit Mike Mathews and Chris Klapheke and even had dinner with Adam Jones. Be sure to save the date for the last week of September next year for BHPS 2022! Be sure to subscribe the The Fotobug YouTube channel to see the western scifi film Jim and Fred photographed at 1880 town in South Dakota! www.youtube.com/thefotobug
Fotobug Episode 297 - First Look: Platyball
October 10, 2021 19:30 - 20 minutes - 295 MB VideoPlatypod is coming out with a new and unique design for a ball head that is pure genius! Funded via Kickstarter, there are two models, the Elite and the Ergo. While Jim was an early backer of the project, due to Covid and supply chain issues, the final release of both units was delayed, but Skip Cohen, marketing VP for Platypod, loaned out two pre-production units. This is an early look at the two ball heads. The final versions should be available to the public after the first of the yea...
Fotobug Episode 296 - Platypod Ultra Review
September 26, 2021 19:30 - 15 minutes - 226 MB VideoFred and Jim are currently on their way to North and South Dakota to conduct photo workshops for the Black Hills Photo Shootout. So, they decided to pull from The Fotobug vault a review of the Platypod Ultra that they conducted back in 2017 - but still relevant today! Hope to see some of you in the Dakotas!
Fotobug Episode 295 - Travel Tips
September 12, 2021 19:30 - 40 minutes - 482 MB VideoFred and Jim will be heading out shortly to conduct workshops in North and South Dakota and decided to share some of their travel tips with their viewers. Jim does a lot of foreign travel and hopefully once Covid restrictions are lifted, both guys will be traveling more and we hope you will too! So, check their tips out and be sure to share some of yours! Also check out the latest in photographic news!
Fotobug Episode 294 - Dew Drops and Macro
August 29, 2021 19:30 - 17 minutes - 250 MB VideoOne way to embellish your macro photos of plants, flowers and cobwebs are by adding a few water drops like morning dew. It is easy to "dew" (do?!) - just carry a little spray bottle with a mix of glycerin and water with you. Both are inexpensive and then you will always have a little dew or rain drops in your pocket to enhance your plant photography! Registration for the Black Hills Photo Shootout is now available and the workshops are filling up fast! Go to https://blackhillsphotoshooto...
Fotobug Episode 293 - Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
August 15, 2021 19:30 - 19 minutes - 274 MB VideoBoyd Hill Nature Preserve is located at the southern end of St. Petersburg bordering Lake Maggiore. This is a great city park to view and photograph alligators, turtles, hawks, eagles, owls, and more. It is also great for migratory birds in the fall and spring. The preserve is 245 acres and contains 6 miles of hiking trails. There is also a raptor rehab center for rescued owls, eagles, and hawks. Fotobug recommended! Workshops at the Black Hills Photo Shootout at the end of September are...
The Fotobug Episode 292 - Fort DeSoto Park
August 01, 2021 19:30 - 20 minutes - 301 MB VideoIn The Fotobug continuing series on places to photograph in Florida, don't overlook Fort DeSoto in St. Petersburg. Fort DeSoto is a Pinellas County park and is named after the Fort that was built there in the late 1800s to protect Tampa Bay but was never involved in any battles. However, it is one of the best birding spots in Florida, especially in the Spring and Fall. It is also one of the few places to spot the white morph reddish egret! Not much in current photographic news, but the B...
Fotobug Episode 291 - Photographer Zoe Gregory
July 18, 2021 19:30 - 31 minutes - 469 MB VideoFred and Jim welcome photographer Zoe Gregory to the podcast! Zoe is a Washington D.C. based photographer who has tapped in to her entrepreneurial spirit in order to earn money from her photography and shares her story with us. She recently took up photography seriously and we hope her story will motivate and encourage others with a desire to make money with their cameras in addition to just enjoy making great images! We recommend you check out Zoe's Instagram page - ZoeGregoryPhoto on In...
Fotobug Episode 290 - More Fun with the Pluto Trigger
July 05, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 409 MB VideoTwo episodes back Jim and Fred tested out the Pluto camera trigger with the drip attachment. In this episode the guys test out the sound and laser triggers and get really wet doing so! First up is capturing water jumping out of wine glasses (plastic in this case!) and an apple Splashing into a glass salad bowl (real glass!). Also, the latest news of course! Please subscribe to The Fotobug YouTube channel for even more photography related videos!
Fotobug Episode 289 - Return to Cape Coral
June 20, 2021 19:30 - 18 minutes - 255 MB VideoA few weeks ago, Jim and Fred visited Cape Coral to photograph the burrowing owls that are very prevalent there. However, they were a little early for the young hatchlings so they returned again, but this time the hatchlings were more like teenagers, but there were a lot of them! They did get to photograph a rare owl, however, with a regressive genetic trait that causes the iris to be solid black. This only occurs in 1% of the owl population, normally they have yellow irises! There was ...
Fotobug Episode 288 - Water Drop Photography
June 06, 2021 19:30 - 20 minutes - 303 MB VideoAnother way to work on your photography skills and have some fun at the same time is to capture water drops. Jim and Fred use the Pluto system, although the MIOPS system is also a good option. Regardless of the system used, we recommend adding a Guar gum on Xantham gum solution to the drip container and experiment with colored gels, milk, and food coloring! Check out the podcast for more suggestions! Also, watch the podcast for the latest news in photography! Please check out and subscr...
Fotobug Episode 287 - Gatorland Orlando
May 23, 2021 19:30 - 20 minutes - 303 MB VideoFred and Jim continue their travel for photo opportunities around the state of Florida. A little known spot to photograph a rookery is Gatorland in Kissimmee. In addition to the rookery for photographers, there is also plenty to do for non-photographers in your group! Be sure to go in the spring and if willing, photographers can also pay to get in early to avoid the tourist crowds! Plenty of news in the podcast as well! Be sure to watch and check out the upcoming Black Hills Photo Shoot...
Fotobug Episode 286 - Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
May 02, 2021 19:30 - 15 minutes - 224 MB VideoLake Apopka Wildlife Drive is a little known, but great place to photograph birds and alligators! The drive is 11 miles along Lake Apopka, the fourth largest lake in Florida, and is located near Disney World. It is one of the major stop overs for migratory birds in the spring and fall. There is no fee and the drive is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and federal holidays from 7:00AM until 3:00pm, the exit gate closes at 5:00pm. 2850 Lust Rd, Apopka, FL 32703 Check the podcast for Jim and F...
Fotobug Episode 285 - Guest Photographer Mathew Cicanese
April 25, 2021 19:30 - 34 minutes - 431 MB VideoJim and Fred are happy to welcome back Mathew Cicanese. Mathew was on a few years back when he conducted workshops at the Tampa Bay Photo Shootout. Since then, he has worked for National Geographic and has become an accomplished photographer. We highly recommend you watch this podcast as Mathew has a lot of interesting projects he is working on and be sure to register at his website - www.thecuriouslens.org. Be sure to listen to the podcast for the latest photography news about DJI, Can...
Fotobug Episode 284 - Guest Mike Matthews
April 11, 2021 19:30 - 25 minutes - 376 MB VideoJim and Fred are delighted to have Mike Matthews back as our guest. Mike currently lives in Kentucky and specializes in bird and macro photography. Mike organizes workshops around the country featuring frogs, lizards, spiders and other small creatures in natural settings for closeup and macro photography. For more information on Mike's upcoming workshops, go to www.mikematthewsphotography.com For the latest photography news, watch the podcast! Be sure to go out and subscribe to The Fot...
Fotobug Episode 283 - Everglades Photo Trek
March 28, 2021 19:30 - 26 minutes - 382 MB VideoJim and Fred grab their cameras and head to south Florida to the Everglades! The Everglades cover the entire southern part of the state and the parks can be considered the eastern and the western parks. The Fotobug guys hit both sides and share what they find in this podcast! Everything from alligators and crocodiles to rare tree snails! In addition to the Everglades, Jim and Fred share the latest photo news! Be sure to subscribe to the Fotobug YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/thefoto...
Fotobug episode 282 - Tips and gadgets for photographers!
March 14, 2021 19:30 - 26 minutes - 425 MB VideoJim and Fred and preparing to head down to the Everglades so we decided to pull a video from The Fotobug vault from 4 years back. The items and information in this video are still valid! Please share with us your favorite photo tips, techniques or gadgets that you can't live without! Listen to the podcast for the latest photographic news! Please go and subscribe to The Fotobug Youtube channel - www.youtube.com/thefotobug
Fotobug Episode 281 -Smoke, Oil and Water
February 28, 2021 19:30 - 22 minutes - 334 MB VideoAlthough Spring is right around the corner, bad weather is still interfering with a good portion of the country . So, you want to get some shutter time anyway? Jim and Fred show a couple more ways you can still use your camera while stuck indoors with simple inexpensive items. Oil and water and smoke from an incense stick can make some amazing abstract images. Warning: these setups can be habit forming! Check out the podcast for recent photo news and please subscribe to The Fotobug Yout...
Fotobug Episode 280 - Honeymoon Island State Park
February 14, 2021 19:30 - 16 minutes - 240 MB VideoIn our continuing series of places for nature photography in Florida, Jim and Fred go to Honeymoon Island State Park. Honeymoon Island is located of the coast of Dunedin, Florida on the west coast of Florida in the Tampa Bay area. The park has nesting eagles and great horned owls in addition to armadillos, gopher tortoises, ospreys, and even an occasional rattlesnake! But don't let that stop you - often voted as the top state park in Florida, well worth visiting! Check out the podcast fo...
Fotobug Episode 279 - Conversation with Rick Sammon
January 31, 2021 19:30 - 32 minutes - 481 MB VideoFred and Jim are delighted to have back Rick Sammon! Nearly a year ago, Rick started a Facebook group, Photo Therapy - we highly recommend you join. We talk to Rick about the importance of staying motivated and trying new things, even in the trying times we are in right now. Rick also shares information about his latest books and we even discuss music! Check out Rick's website at www.ricksammon.com! In recent photo news, Paravision AI ordered to delete face recognition software derived ...
Fotobug Podcast 278 - Cape Coral's Burrowing Owls
January 17, 2021 19:30 - 23 minutes - 339 MB Video2021 is finally here, the vaccine is coming (eventually!) and Fred and Jim decided to take to the road for a socially distance shutter fest. So, they headed on down to Cape Coral, Florida to photograph the little burrowing owls. Cape Coral has one of the densest populations of burrowing owls in the country. Although January is not an ideal time to see and photograph them. If you wish to try your luck (best in the Spring!), go to the main Cape Coral library to start. There are a number o...
Fotobug Episode 277 - Better Audio for Video
January 03, 2021 19:30 - 35 minutes - 497 MB VideoOur first podcast of 2021! Happy New Year! Recording video with your DSLR or mirrorless camera requires decent audio as well! Jim and Fred go over equipment you can use to record better audio for your video recordings. The built-in microphones are OK, but won't record the best audio and your listener/viewers expect decent audio! Lots of news to share - remote ID for drones, DJI is on the USA blacklist, a person accidentally records the world's longest exposure with a pinhole camera and ...
Fotobug Episode 276 - Conversation with photographer Angela Percival
December 20, 2020 19:30 - 37 minutes - 535 MB VideoWe are honored to feature Angela Percival, a photographer National Geographic called one of the top 9 photographers you should know about! Angela has gone on adventures most of us only watch in movies or read about. She has climbed mountains in Greenland and Nepal and photographed in freezing sub zero winter conditions. After watch this episode, be sure to check out Angela's website at www.angelapercival.com ! As we round up the end of 2020, most of the news centers around postponed or ca...
Fotobug Episode 275 -Video Techniques
December 06, 2020 19:30 - 33 minutes - 480 MB VideoJim and Fred open up the vault and pull out an episode from Podcast 161 a couple years back on shooting video and techniques with your "still" camera. Video is now a part of our cameras and since we pay for it, it is a good idea to learn how to properly capture video! Watch the podcast to learn about the latest news in photography! Be sure to check out The Fotobug YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/thefotobug and while you are there, be sure to subscribe!
Fotobug Episode 274 - Flash Photography made Simple!
November 22, 2020 18:30 - 36 minutes - 537 MB VideoMany of our viewers have asked about how to improve portraits using a single flash unit. So we are proud and happy to present a simplified approach to get you started, even if you are just using the built-in flash unit on your camera. Please share your flash portraits on The Fotobug Facebook page and don't hesitate to send us your comments and questions! Watch the podcast to learn about the latest news in photography!
Fotobug Episode 273 - Using Tablets as Secondary Monitors
November 08, 2020 18:30 - 28 minutes - 416 MB VideoOften overlooked, a decent tablet can be a valuable addition to the photographer's tool kit. Fred and Jim share their experiences not only using a tablet for editing or capturing photos, but how to use a tablet as a secondary monitor, especially when traveling with a laptop! Jim just purchased a new iPad Pro 11" and Fred uses an Amazon Fire tablet. In recent news, researchers have created a camera that can record up to 70 trillion frames per second, Canon has an industrial camera that can...
Fotobug -Episode 272 - Fotobug Snapshots
October 25, 2020 19:30 - 23 minutes - 342 MB VideoPodcast 272 is a little different - first of all - this is The Fotobug Halloween special and we have a little fun with it! Jim and Fred also start a new segment called "Fotobug Snapshots" which are shorter segments to respond to questions about photography that have been received through Facebook or YouTube. The first two concern shooting macros of potted plants or flower displays indoors and how to "freeze" the wings of birds such as hummingbirds. In addition, Jim and Fred talk about the...
Fotobug - Episode 271 - Conversation with photographer Essdras Suarez
October 11, 2020 18:30 - 34 minutes - 507 MB VideoEssdras Suarez is a former photo journalist and two time Pulitzer prize award winner for his photography. Jim has been fortunate to travel with Essdras to Cuba and Cuenca, Ecuador. Essdras is now leading workshops (when Covid is no longer a deterrent) and is teaching photography. Jim and Fred sit down virtually and discuss photography with Essdras. We highly recommend you check out his website at http://essdras.com/ and consider his future trips, workshops and portfolio reviews as well ...
Fotobug - Episode 270 - Interview Cheyenne Glade Wilson
September 27, 2020 18:30 - 35 minutes - 524 MB VideoCheyenne Glade Wilson is a western photographer known as the Native Cowgirl. Jim and Fred are proud to interview her on this week's podcast! Cheyenne was also one of the virtual workshop instructors for this years Black Hills Photo Shootout Virtual event held in September. Check out the interview and check out her blog and gallery at https://www.thenativecowgirl.com/ ! In recent news, CAMERADACTYL is a Kickstarter project for a new slide scanner! GoPro has announced a new camera, the He...
Fotobug - Episode 269 - Interview Jay Grammond
September 13, 2020 18:30 - 26 minutes - 390 MB VideoThe Black Hills Photo Shootout Virtual Event is coming up in a few days and so Fred and Jim have invited the organizer of the event to come on the podcast and talk about the event! There is still time to register! https://blackhillsphotoshootout.online/ Don't miss out - SIGN UP NOW! In recent photo news, Photoshop now has a plugin that will randomly put up jokes and puns while you are working. Microsoft has an AI algorithm that can detect deep fake images and videos. Canon Australia i...
Fotobug - Episode 268 - Interview Charlie Borland
August 30, 2020 18:30 - 41 minutes - 614 MB VideoCharlie Borland is a professional photographer who will be one of the instructors at the Black Hills Photo Shootout Virtual event in September. Check out Charlie's website and online photo courses at www.borlandphoto.com. In recent photography news, Lightroom CC for IOS and iPadOS deleted settings and catalog for some users. The issue has now been fixed by Adobe. Sony is another company that is releasing an app to allow Sony cameras to be used as webcams. PhotoPlus event this year will ...
Fotobug - Episode 267 - Interview Erica Robinson - Tamron
August 16, 2020 20:30 - 24 minutes - 339 MB VideoOn today's podcast, we welcome Erica Robinson, Tamron Technical Representative. Erica will be one of the virtual instructor's at the Black Hills Photo Shootout this September. Erica also loaned out Tamron lenses to try out at previous Photo Shootout events. Check out Erica's photo gallery at her website, www.ericarobinsonphoto.com. Sign up for the Black Hills Photo Shootout at https://blackhillsphotoshootout.online/ Watch the podcast for the latest photography news! Alter, maker of th...
Fotobug - Episode 266 - Interview Photographer Tomás Alvarez
August 02, 2020 19:30 - 30 minutes - 452 MB VideoJim and Fred invite Minnesota based photographer Tomás Alvarez to the podcast. Tomás is one of the newest instructors this year for the Black Hills Photo Shootout which will be a virtual event this year due to the pandemic. Please go and check out Tomás' website - www.tomalvarez.com and check out his wonderful galleries. We both recommend signing up for his BHPS workshops this year! LINK TO BHPS PAGE! In recent news, Nikon has released a new camera, the Z5 and is also introducing...
Fotobug - Episode 265 - More Macro Tips!
July 19, 2020 19:30 - 25 minutes - 375 MB VideoWe hope everyone is staying safe! In recent photo news, a woman recently fell off the rim of the Grand Canyon attempting to take a photo - be careful out there! Canon is about to release the R5 and R6 mirrorless cameras, although demand has been so high there is a possibility in a slight delay. In addition, there have been some reports of over heating issues although Canon is downplaying the issues. Kodak is selling off it's Alaris paper and chemical business to a Chinese company. Cascab...
Fotobug - Episode 264 - How-to Neewer motorized slider timelapse!
July 05, 2020 19:30 - 21 minutes - 305 MB VideoDue to popular demand, The Fotobug guys demonstrate an actual timelapse capture using the Neewer Motorized slider. In recent photography news, Duke University researchers have created an AI software program that can create a face from a blurred image, although it is A face, but not the actual image of the person in the blurred image. Olympus is in negotiation to sell off its imaging business to Japan Industrial Partners who plan to keep the Olympus name on the cameras. Sadly, The Black Hil...
Fotobug - Episode 263 - Lake Wales Ridge
June 21, 2020 20:13 - 39 minutes - 524 MB VideoFred and Jim take a road trip to Lake Wales Ridge! First, the recent photo news, Delkin Devices unveils a 2TB CFExpress card and Lexar has an affordable card reader that can easily and quickly transfer all that data! Lumix has released an app to turn the Lumix camera into a webcam, similiar to the one Canon recently released. Android Smartphones can become bricked if the user picks the wrong wallpaper - will be fixed in Android 13. GoPro announces a beta program to allow Hero 8 Black use...
Fotobug - Episode 262 - Macro lenses and technique
June 07, 2020 19:30 - 31 minutes - 469 MB VideoJim and Fred look into several brands of macro lenses and describe a technique to improve your macro captures, but first, the latest in photography news! Canon brings its EOS webcam beta utility program to Macos! Shutterstock has established a new pay structure which favors those photographers which have the highest number of sales. A Dutch court has ruled that a grandmother must take down images of her grandchildren at the request of the children's mother. DJI has scored a victory agains...
Fotobug - Episode 261 - More Mind blowing Fotobug Photo Tips
May 24, 2020 19:30 - 26 minutes - 385 MB VideoFred and Jim once again share more tips and techniques to help you improve your photography. In recent news, Let's Enhance 2.0 is a software program to uprez images. You can upscale five images for free (limited to 15MP). Mavic drones may be removed from the USA market after losing a patent suit with Autel Robotics. Yet, DJI has released a new commercial drone. Federal authorities are looking for a drone pilot who flew his drone close to the Navy's Blue Angels in Detroit. Photography ...
Fotobug - Episode 260 - Mind blowing Fotobug Photo Tips
May 10, 2020 19:30 - 25 minutes - 356 MB VideoThank you for tuning into The Fotobug podcast! We hope everyone is staying safe and well. In recent photography news, DJI has released the update to the Mavic Air, the Mavic Air 2 with more features! On1 announces a 360° cloud service for photos. Canon has released a free Windows program that turns certain Canon cameras into high resolution webcams. (https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/self-help-center/eos-webcam-utility/) Even more news in the podcast! As safe a...
Fotobug - Episode 259 - Jay Grammond and the Black Hills Photo Shootout!
April 26, 2020 19:30 - 26 minutes - 365 MB VideoThe safe at home continues but plans are being made for the upcoming Black Hills Photo Shoot out this coming September and the organizer, Jay Grammond will discuss it on today's podcast! In recent news, an app to allow portrait photographers to test lighting setups is now available for free for 15 days (www.elixxier.com) Mandel Mendlowits, the founder of Adorama, passed away at the age of 76. I'm Back returns to Kickstarter creating a digital back for analog film cameras. Lenscoat is cre...
Fotobug - Episode 258 - More Safe at Home Photography!
April 12, 2020 19:30 - 28 minutes - 393 MB VideoThis podcast is a bit different and in order to stay home, we are doing this podcast via Zoom and have invited a friend to join us all the way from India! There hasn't been much photography news lately. Canon is planning a live stream on April 29th for a product announcement, probably focusing on 'broadcast and cinema products with an emphasis on 4k and HDR capture. Lomography launches a new B&W film stock. Peak Designs announces a travel tripod sale with 20-40% off and some of the proce...
Fotobug - Episode 257 - Safe at Home Photography!
March 29, 2020 19:30 - 17 minutes - 247 MB VideoDue to the covid-19 virus, we decided to put together some suggestions of things and themes you can photograph while staying safe at home! Most of the recent photography news also involves the virus. Adobe announces free at-home Creative Cloud service for students and educators impacted by the outbreak. World Press has cancelled the 2020 Photo Contest Award show, Photokina is cancelled until 2022, Professional Photographers of America (PPA) has opened up their training website for free fo...
Fotobug - Episode 256 - More Free Software - Rawtherapee!
March 15, 2020 19:30 - 20 minutes - 288 MB VideoIn this episode, Fred and Jim take a look at another free RAW app, Rawtherapee! In recent news, the Covid-19 virus is also having an impact on the photo industry. Canon is shutting down some of their factories due to issues with the supply chain from China. Photokina has indicated they do not plan to cancel, but several companies have already backed out of the event to be held in Cologne Germany. The NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) event in Las Vegas has been cancelled. DJI has...
Fotobug - Episode 255- Free Software - Darktable!
March 01, 2020 19:30 - 30 minutes - 407 MB VideoCan't afford or don't want to pay for photo editing software? Make sure you check out this podcast! In recent photography news, Adobe releases a substantial update to the desktop and mobile versions of Photoshop. Sony cuts planned mirrorless camera features in response to DRAM shortage. Moment introduces a 67mm filter system for smartphones. Fujifilm and Kodak warn about sending undeveloped film through airport scanners. Jif Peanut butter comes out with 'Gyphy' peanut butter to remind peop...
Fotobug - Episode 254- FAA: No Drone for You!
February 16, 2020 19:30 - 21 minutes - 353 MB VideoIf you are a drone owner (or fly any RC aircraft) or if you intend to purchase one, you MUST watch this podcast. The FAA has proposed new rules which will ground all current drones and make it nearly impossible to capture interesting photos or videos with our drones. The FAA is taking public comments up until March 2nd, so it is very important to register your concern!! In recent news, Yuneec has launched a 30x optical zoom drone, the E30Z. Sony's image sensor business has been impacted ...
Fotobug - Episode 253- Review Dell XPS Laptop
February 03, 2020 19:30 - 30 minutes - 501 MB VideoFred just picked up a new laptop and in today's episode, he will discuss the pros and cons of the new Dell XPS 15" laptop. In recent news, Immaga Wordroom uses AI to automatically keyword Lightroom images (https://wordroom.org/). Australian researches have created a new battery than can power a smartphone for up to five days. The team behind the Platypod have started a Kickstarter project for a new high-tech ball head, the Platyball. DynaLite, the photographic lighting company founded in t...
Fotobug - Episode 252- Interview Jeff Cable
January 19, 2020 19:30 - 35 minutes - 586 MB VideoJim and Fred interviews photographer Jeff Cable! In recent news, LucidPix AI app turns ordinary images into 3D photos. Canon has announced Image Connect to connect photographers to potential customers. Canon also shows off a new AI plugin for Lightroom Classic that will cull images for you. Sandisk has revealed an 8 TB SSD prototype and a 1 TB flash drive. GoPro's defunct Karma drones would not take off in 2020 due to a GPS glitch. DJI has posted an article with issues it has with the ne...
Fotobug - Episode 251- GoPro Hero 7 & 8 Nightlapse
January 04, 2020 19:30 - 17 minutes - 285 MB VideoWelcome to 2020! To begin the new year, 500px combines service and contributor agreement, and confuses and concerns some users - no need to worry! Apple's lates MFi program will enable manufacturers to make their own strobe and lighting accessories for the iPhone 11. New DJI patents suggest the company may be expanding into land-based drones. The FAA has finally announced their Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for the remote identification of drones. Even more news and details in ...
Fotobug - Episode 250- How to take photos for online sales
December 22, 2019 19:30 - 32 minutes - 533 MB VideoMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! In recent photography news, Nikon is celebrating its first SLR, the Nikon F, with a new Nikon Museum sale that includes a limited-edition wristwatch and repair website iFixit reports that Nikon has contacted more than a dozen independent repair shops that they will no longer be a part of its authorized repair program. Kodak Alaris confirmed Ektachrome E100 will be available to purchase globally in 5-roll 120 'propacks' and 10-sheet boxes of 4x5 f...