I’ve been a Nikon Capture NX user for years. Which means that I’ve suffered for years. But not out of any sense of masochism, but rather in the pursuit of the highest quality in converting my RAW files. As any casual user of Nikon software will swear (believe me, we all swear when using Capture [...]
Jan 22, 2010 | Categories: Photography Gear | Tags: beta, capture nx vs lightroom, comparison, high iso, lightroom 3, lightroom vs capture nx, music photography, nikon capture, noise, nx 2, raw converter, vs | 137 Comments »
No concert photographer is a stranger to the challenge of digital noise and challenges of balancing image quality against difficult shooting conditions. Even as digital sensors and image processing become more sophisticated, the issue of digital noise is a constant struggle in concert photography. Live music photographers are constantly thrown into low and unpredictable lighting [...]
Apr 20, 2009 | Categories: Letters, Photography Tutorials | Tags: advice, d3, high iso, music photography, noise, photography, reduction, tips | 29 Comments »
“Just move to the front of the stage. Just a little closer. Come in for the real deal.”
Jul 09, 2008 | Categories: Music Photography | Tags: 14-24mm, Chris Demakes, grain, less than jake, nikon d3, noise, noise reduction, NR, off, punk, punk rock, ska, wide angle | 8 Comments »
People often ask me for advice on photographing concerts. I get questions ranging from which lenses to use, how to get published, and how to improve technique, among others. All good, fair solicitations. But, the single best piece of advice I can give to any concert photographer? Please: wear earplugs.
May 29, 2008 | Categories: Photography Gear | Tags: concert ear plugs, concert photography, concerts, damgage, decibels, ear damage, ear plugs, ear protection, hearing, hearing damage, hearing protection, loud, noise, prevention, rating | 71 Comments »
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