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Tuesday News Nuggets

By Scott on Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 at 6:03 am | updates.

Here’s a quick look at what’s going on:

Nikon released a Firmware upgrade for the Nikon D300 that addresses a rare issue that could occur that creates vertical bands in images taken at shutter speeds longer than 8 seconds. Here’s the scoop on the upgrade, how to install it, and a download link (click here).
BIG OPPORTUNITY: If you’ve ever wanted a chance to learn printing from acclaimed Landscape photographer Stephen Johnson—this may be your best chance ever. Get this; he has a hands-on Fine Art Digital Printing Workshop coming up on Feb. 23-26 (in his studio near San Francisco), but he only has two people signed up so far–and he’s still going to do the workshop! So, if you want the opportunity of a lifetime, you can get on board and learn from Stephen almost one-on-one. Plus, if you’re a NAPP member, Stephen will give you 10% off the registration. Here’s the link for more info (if you can take advantage of this, this will rock your world!).
When I was at David Hobby’s Strobist workshop this weekend, I ran into a terrific pet photographer, and she told me (well, she admitted to me) that she joined NAPP to get free B&H Photo shipping, because since she shoot pets, she goes through seamless paper like you can’t believe (she says she saves about $600 a year just in B&H shipping charges). OK, the good news is, she told me although she originally joined for the free shipping, now she is totally hooked on everything else; the magazine, the Web site, all the training, etc.. I thanked her, and told her not to worry, because we go out of our way to encourage members to take advantage of the member discounts so that (as she said), their “NAPP membership is free!” I took advantage of that NAPP free shipping discount myself yesterday when I ordered Two Avenger 420 rolling C-stands from B&H and saved $31.70 by getting the free shipping. That would’ve paid for nearly 1/3 my annual membership in one order (well, it would have, but they’re nice enough to give me my membership for free. Ya know, seeing as I’m NAPP’s President, and all).
Nancy Aldrich-Ruenzel, Publisher at Peachpit Press, did an audio interview with Joe McNally about this groundbreaking book, “The Moment it Clicks” and you can listen to it by clicking here.
Want to see some really slick photography (on a really well-designed site—check out the EXIF data panel that appears over each photo. Too cool!). It’s from photographer Julien Roumagnac. Take a moment and check it out. You’ll dig it.

That’s it for today, see you all tomorrow!

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Hi Scott,
“The Moments it Clicks” finally arrived. Goodness knows how long it might have been if I didn’t preorder it! I’m thoroughly enjoying it.

And of course: Happy Birthday to Lightroom. V 1.0 was released a year ago today!

Sean McCormack on February 19th, 2008 at 8:31 am

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Scott, Julien Roumagnac makes a good case for 16-bit processing versus 8-bit in the link that you have in your article. Which do you prefer and why?
Bob

Bob Rutan on February 19th, 2008 at 8:39 am

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I have long envied the design of Julien Roumagnac’s photoblog. I even tried to hire him to design a template for my site, but he isn’t hiring himself out. It’s funny that you mention the EXIF panel though, since that’s my least favorite thing about his design. I tend to explore images online with my mouse pointer, but the automatic EXIF panel distracts me when I do that on his site.

marcus on February 19th, 2008 at 10:54 am

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Thanks for linking us to great photographers’ websites almost daily. Roumagnac’s website blows me away. I happen to like seeing the EXIF data (sort of like peering over his shoulder as he makes the image), but that’s individual taste (see above). Nonetheless, his photographs are wonderful! He has an incredible eye - a real artist! It’s amazing what he can do with situations we walk by every day. Furthermore, the technique is perfect. I’m inspired and depressed!

Paul Barcewicz on February 19th, 2008 at 11:34 am

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Scott, As a pet photographer that met you on Saturday at David Hobby’s workshop, and “confessed” I joined NAPP for the B&H discount, I’m pretty sure that’s me you’re referring to above. I’ll just verify that after a little time spent on the NAPP site, I found the benefits well worth the price. Even without the B&H discount, I’d renew my membership without the slightest hesitation. The site is an invaluable resource for any photographer. My only regret is there is more great information there than I will ever have time to absorb.

I also just received my copy of The Moment it Clicks. Part of me wants to just keep reading it until I hit the end. However, something that good needs to be savored. I’m limiting myself to four pages a day so I can fully absorb the pearls of wisdom offered on each and every page!

It was great meeting you!

Laurie Meehan-Elmer on February 19th, 2008 at 5:23 pm

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Scott, I wonder if I could get the B&H discount as a German member of NAPP. I’ve already thought about to become a member … even more with the opportunity of a dicount Cheers, Danny