Adorama Camera > Adorama Learning Center > TechTock

TechTock

Professional Insights and Opinions about the world of photography and technology

Welcome to TechTock!

TechTock is our editorial online journal. Here, our experts share personal experiences, opinions, and commentary on the current state of photography, technology, gear and gadgets. TechTock will be updated several times per week.

 

 

Why should I read TechTock?

You are a photographer, that's why! TechTock is an up-close, daily peek into the world of photography, gadgets and what's great about technology. Whether you're a seasoned pro, a hardcore enthuisast or an ambitious beginner, It’s a great place to find the latest insider advice, techniques, equipment information, along with inspiring images from fellow photographers: whether they be just-discovered shooters or "name-brand" pros.

 

 

TechTock is written by Adorama Learning Center editors and guest writers from all areas of the world of photography. Got an idea for a guest blog? Pitch the idea—email us!


If you enjoy reading TechTock, you might also want to check out past and current articles in our Newsdesk and Learning Center.

Check out our latest posts to the right. Sift the results based on comments or popularity, if you prefer. Or, search for past articles below. And don't forget to subscribe to the RSS feeds!


For comments and feedback, or to suggest a topic for us to cover, email us!

Adorama RSS Feed Why should I sign up for this RSS Feed? When you sign up, you’ll get our latest blog posts delivered right to you as we post them. It’s an easy way to stay informed!

Back To today's Blog

May 2010 Blog

Items per page
Showing 8 of 8 results
Free HDRI and CS5 Webinar by Jack Howard on June 11th
Jack will be giving a free screencast webinar on Friday June 11th all about HDR Photography with CS5

Blog TechTock - by Jack Howard, May 26, 2010

As part of the promotional campaign for the 2nd Edition of Practical HDRI, Jack Howard, Director of New and Social Media for Adorama Camera will be giving a free hour-long webinar on High Dynamic Range Imaging with Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended for O'Reilly's webinar series....  > Read more

Tags: video,  HDR,  high dynamic range,  Jack Howard,  HDRI,  screencast,  self-promotion,  Practical HDRI,  webinar 

Photoshop's Content-Aware Fill versus Watermarks
Is the fear of Content-Aware Fill as a watermark killer realistic?

Blog TechTock - by Jack Howard, May 18, 2010

view Comments (2)

Unauthorized image usage is rampant on the internet, and there has been some discussion that the new Content-Aware Fill function in Adobe Photoshop CS5 may make it too easy to eradicate watermarking. Jack takes a quick look at how Content-Aware Fill does against his watermarked images on Photoshelter....  > Read more

Tags: photoshop,  adobe,  adobe photoshop,  ethics,  op-ed,  Photoshelter,  Adobe Photoshop CS5,  Photoshop CS5,  watermark 

NYT's "A Moment in Time" Shows What the Best of the Web Can Be
Over 15,000 photos were shot in unison around the world on May 2, 2010 and shared on a cool interactive globe.

Blog TechTock - by Jack Howard, May 14, 2010

The "Moment in Time" project orchestrated by the New York Times Lens blog for 15:00 UT on 5/2/2010 wasn't the first time-synced group photo project, but it is certainly one of the biggest and most successful. ...  > Read more

Tags: photography,  photojournalism,  photographs,  newspapers,  focus on photojournalism 

A first look at the Sony NEX-5 and NEX-3 [Updated]
Sony ups the ante on compact interchangeable lens cameras

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, May 13, 2010

view Comments (4)

Olympus and Panasonic blazed the trail with the first interchangeable lens compact digital cameras, but with the introduction of its NEX cameras, Sony has the potential to pave that trail and turn it into a superhighway....  > Read more

Tags: sony,  compact digital camera,  system compact,  APS,  interchangeable lens,  Sony NEX 

On Content-Aware Fill in Adobe Photoshop CS5 and the Onus of Editorial Integrity
There's been much grumbling in some quarters about the potential misuses of Content-Aware Fill in Adobe Photoshop CS5. Jack Howard takes a pragmatic look at the situation.

Blog TechTock - by Jack Howard, May 12, 2010

view Comments (1)

One of the more interesting blog postings on Content-Aware Fill was posted recently over at Photoshelter. Several guest commentators, weighed in with thoughts on this new tool in Adobe Photoshop CS5. ...  > Read more

Tags: photoshop,  adobe photoshop,  Jack Howard,  Photoshelter,  focus on photojournalism,  Adobe Photoshop CS5,  Photoshop CS5 

The most amazing lightning strike photo I've ever seen
This may be the ultimate photo zap

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, May 10, 2010

view Comments (7)

Jonathan Davino of Bossier City, LA is lucky to be alive. Take one look at his photo of a bolt of lightning, below, and you'll immediately understand why....  > Read more

Tags: photography,  outdoors,  outdoor photography,  weather 

It's about time NYC had its own Photo Fest
Are you going to New York Photo Festival '10?

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, May 5, 2010

It seems utterly ridiculous that, until three years ago, New York City, with all of its photographers, galleries, museums, ad agencies, and resources, didn't have a photo festival....  > Read more

Tags: photography,  portfolio,  adoramapix,  Photo Plus,  New York 

Jack's Favorite Lenses: An Incomplete List
No SQFs or MTFs to be seen here–just some of Jack's favorite lenses he's been lucky enough to play with through the years.

Blog TechTock - by Jack Howard, May 5, 2010

view Comments (2)

In my career as a photographer and photography editor thus far, I've been lucky enough to own, borrow, and/or evaluate tons of different lenses. Here's a short list of some of my favorites. ...  > Read more

Tags: sigma,  lenses,  tilt-shift,  fisheye,  lens,  Lensbaby,  Sigmonster,  Sigma 300-800mm 

Items per page
Showing 8 of 8 results
Bookmark this page