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A Quick Coupla Tuesday News Nuggets

By Scott on Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 at 3:33 am | updates.

Here’s just a coupla quickies:

I had a number of people ask if I shot in Raw on the Italy trip, and yes; I shot raw the entire time. I took five 8GB memory cards, and two small hard drives for backing up (in case I had to erase one of the cards, but as it turned out, I didn’t have to). Also, I saw where a number of folks wondered how the Nikon 18-200mm VR lens (shown above) I used on the trip compared to similar lenses offered by both Sigma and Tamron. Unfortunately I haven’t tried either one, so anything I tell you would just be a guess. Sorry ’bout that. Also, scroll down to the next post to see more shots taken with that Nikon lens.
Three new classes were added to Kelby Training while I was in Italy, and so I wanted to give you a heads up. They are:

NEW - Wedding Photography 2, The Off-Camera Flash with David Ziser view lessons
NEW - Lighting On a Laptop: How to Light Like a Sunbeam with Vincent Versace view lessons
NEW - Cloning and Healing Short Course with Rafael “RC” Concepcion view lessons

If you’re going to Photoshop World Vegas this September (you are going to Vegas, right?), then make sure you download Dave Cross’s free “Photoshop World Class Planner PDF 2.0″ I have to say; it’s incredibly helpful in planning which sessions you’re going to go to (it’s what I used to plan which sessions I was going to catch). Here’s the link to the free download.
Landscape Legend Stephen Johnson is offering NAPP members a 10% discount on his upcoming 3-day field workshop in Zion National Park (an absolutely amazing place for a workshop with a world-class teacher). Here’s the details on the workshop, which is coming up on Aug 30 through Sept. 1, 2008. (NOTE: If you follow to the link to Stephen’s workshop, scroll down to the bottom of the page and you’ll see a photo taken at one of the workshops. I just noticed that one of the students in the shot, the guy in the yellow shirt, is none other than the man who wrote Photoshop, and Camera Raw; Thomas Knoll).

That’s it for today (I told you it was a ‘quickie’). Have a great one!

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^#1

Oh god,
if I’ve known u were in Italy, I’d have liked to meet u. I live in Venice (about 10 mins by train). Anyway I bet u have used tripod without problems. In Italy they don’t care about ‘em
I hope u and ur family enjoyed the trip!

P.S.: OMG! 7,50€ for a pizza margherita? O_o

Francesco Battaglini on June 24th, 2008 at 5:23 am

^#2

Hi Scott-
I tried to look on NAPP for a suggestion box, put couldnt find it. So I decided to post it here. I will be retiring in a few years from the state of fl. and would like to continue this hobby of mine. Ive noticed for the conference you offer student rates, have u ever offered rates for seniors who are on a fixed income? Im sure there are alot of seniors out there that would jump at the chance to go to conferences, take training classes and join NAPP but just cant. Well anyways its a thought.

Joanne on June 24th, 2008 at 7:07 am

^#3

welcome back! beautiful photos

Apologies if this question has already been asked, i was just curious if you used a tripod while in Italy?

magdalena soszka on June 24th, 2008 at 7:37 am

^#4

Yes, I also live in Venice (I’m not venician but I study here), and I use my cheap tripod all the time
Here nobody care about it.

Btw awersome shots Scott!

Alessandro on June 24th, 2008 at 8:12 am

^#5

Hi Gang:
I did take my Gitzo Traveller tripod with me, and only set it up a few times, including once right in San Macro Square about 30 feet from a dozen police standing in the center of the square, and nobody ever said a word.

It was, in a word; refreshing.

One more thing: The people of Italy were warm, gracious, and helpful everywhere we went.

If you haven’t been to Italy, all you have to do….is to do it. Travelocity.com has special Vacation Package deal to Rome (from the US), including airfare and four nights hotel from $1,435. You could be there next week! (To go http://www.travelocity.com and on the right side of the home page, click on the Europe link, then the Rome tab).

I hope you get to go—-you’ll love it!

-Scott

Scott on June 24th, 2008 at 8:45 am

^#6

Scott - Love your Italy photos and the idea of showcasing them in a calendar template. Have you thought of changing the months on all of the photos to June 2008. A good way to archive them. As always, thanks for the ideas! Linda

Linda Quinn on June 24th, 2008 at 9:59 am

^#7

The Nikon 18-200mm is awesome. It was a little heavy on my D70, but when I upgraded to the D200, it was a perfect match. Now if they could only make a f2.8 version

:Steven

Steven Marks on June 24th, 2008 at 10:14 am

^#8

Scott,

Any word on the Kelby Training Outdoor Portrait lighting class?
The one with…Rick Sammon?

-Thanks

Michael

Michael on June 24th, 2008 at 10:40 am

^#9

Some good links Scott. Those off camera lighting videos with David Ziser are pretty rockin.

Italy sounds cool. You get to see a lot of neat destinations.

Gavin

Seim Effects on June 24th, 2008 at 11:15 am

^#10

I’ve used the Sigma it’s very slow to focus. Like dinosaur slow. I quickly made the decision to upgrade.

Allison on June 24th, 2008 at 11:49 am

^#11

Joanne there is a way to contact NAPP to make comments or suggestions.

Ideas? Rants? Raves?
If you have an idea, comment, or suggestion, contact Larry Becker, NAPP Director…

http://www.photoshopuser.com/contact.html

keith on June 24th, 2008 at 11:57 am

^#12

Hey, too cool. You used your 18-2000 on vacation. . . just like me. We are so alike. . . except for the quality of our images! Great shots!

Jeff Meyers on June 24th, 2008 at 5:46 pm

^#13

Oh, I see you’re still using the older 18-200 and haven’t upgraded to the 18-2000 yet. Sorry.

Jeff Meyers on June 24th, 2008 at 5:48 pm

^#14

One more thing, when do you think they’ll come out with a full frame 18-200? I really NEED that lens for my D3, but don’t want to lose the size!

Allison on June 24th, 2008 at 11:08 pm

^#15

Hi Scott,

How about all the people on your photos, did you get a model release from them???
I allways have the problem with people on my photos.
ps. I am also just back from Italy-Tuscanny
thanx Heinz

Heinz on June 25th, 2008 at 2:39 am

^#16

Hi Scott. So… did you like the lens?
Let me ask you something…
I shoot with Canon… whenever I buy a lens to my canon, I always buy a canon lens because I am afraid of a Sigma or Tamron wouldn’t be the same quality. Is that true or false?
Thanks
Paulo Jordao
www.paulopics.com

Paulo Jordao on June 25th, 2008 at 2:44 am

^#17

Hey scott, welcome back buddy!!!

Just wanted to let you know, I just purchased a couple of software plug-in’s from onone and I saved over $60 with my NAPP membership discount. That’s over 1/2 the NAPP membership price. How the heck can you go wrong? Awesome value. Thanks.

Tom on June 25th, 2008 at 10:35 am

^#18

Scott:

Did you experience “creep” with your 18-200mm, particularly in the warm climes of Italy? I’ve had mine for over a year now. When I point it up, the lens contacts towards 18mm. Pointing down, it extends towards 200mm. The warmer it is, the more it happens (presumably due to the viscosity of the lubricants). Most annoying particularly when doing garden shots using a tripod and remote!

Dawsonpointers on June 26th, 2008 at 2:13 pm