Photographing the Solar Eclipse Unless you’ve been under a rock, you probably saw LOTS of photos of the North American solar eclipse. We have some thoughts on it, plus Rick got to try out the Nikon Zf mirrorless camera, and offers his thoughts on the retro-styled Nikon. The post The Image Doctors #227 first appeared on Jason P. Odell Photography.…

Get creative with alternative crops This week, we chat about using alternative aspect ratios as a creative tool. You might be able to choose crop ratios in your camera, or you can crop your images later in post. Different camera models handle in-camera cropping differently, so you’ll want to check to see if raw files … Continue reading The Image Do…

New Nikon Z lenses! This week, we discuss the recently announced Nikon 28-400mm f/4-8 Z lens, plus the new Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 in Nikon Z mount. Immediate opening for California/Oregon workshop Due to an unforeseen cancellation, we have an immediate opening to join our May California/Oregon Redwoods Coastal Safari. The post The Image…

We tested the OM System OM-1 Mark II, focusing on its face/eye detection, advanced autofocus with tracking, C-AF+TR mode, and new sequential shooting frame rates to evaluate its worthiness for your camera bag. The post The Image Doctors #224 first appeared on Jason P. Odell Photography.저자 The Image Doctors Talk Photography

Returning from a 10-day Cuban trip, we explore traveling there legally, our photographic encounters with vintage cars, architecture, and vibrant locals, and share photos in a bonus video. The post The Image Doctors #223 first appeared on Jason P. Odell Photography.저자 The Image Doctors Talk Photography

Photographers often resist updating their workflow and equipment, fearing new tools. Our podcast discusses this aversion to change. Note: We're in Cuba next week; the following episode airs March 16th. The post The Image Doctors #222 first appeared on Jason P. Odell Photography.저자 The Image Doctors Talk Photography

Discussing camera features, we explore whether extras like over 24 megapixels are needs or superfluous, and ponder unexpectedly useful features. Tune in for more insights. The post The Image Doctors #221 first appeared on Jason P. Odell Photography.저자 The Image Doctors Talk Photography

This week's episode addresses the implicit bias in online camera and lens reviews, emphasizing the importance of critical interpretation when new gear is announced. The post The Image Doctors #220 first appeared on Jason P. Odell Photography.저자 The Image Doctors Talk Photography

Spring approaches, heralding car show season. Our upcoming tips will help you expertly photograph vintage cars, hot rods, and even junkyard relics at these automotive events. The post The Image Doctors #219 first appeared on Jason P. Odell Photography.저자 The Image Doctors Talk Photography

OM Digital Solutions has unveiled the OM System OM-1 Mark II and a new 150-600mm lens. This release is unexpected given that the original OM-1 debuted under two years ago. The 150-600mm lens is a modified variant of Sigma's existing design, offering a 300-1200mm equivalent on M 4/3 cameras. The post The Image Doctors #218 first appeared on Jason P.…

Seeking to lighten your full-frame camera setup without system change? Recent high-quality, slower aperture mirrorless lenses from Canon, Nikon, and Sony remain excellent even when shooting wide-open. You can substantially reduce weight by opting for f/4.0 lenses instead of faster ones while retaining your trusted camera body. The post The Image Do…

On the joys (and fears) of downsizing This week, we’re joined by Dennis Mook, a former forensic photographer and longtime friend of the program. Recently, Dennis has been contemplating switching from a full-frame kit to smaller format cameras due to their smaller size and weight; something that we can all appreciate as we get older. … Continue read…

Learn how to take captivating photos of snowy or sandy scenes. Also, discover the legendary sports photography of Walter Iooss, Jr., known for his iconic sports moments and innovative storytelling style. Explore his work at www.walteriooss.com. The post The Image Doctors #215 first appeared on Jason P. Odell Photography.…

Designing our ideal camera The post The Image Doctors #214 first appeared on Jason P. Odell Photography.저자 The Image Doctors Talk Photography

Holiday Photo Tips Are you intimidated by holiday photos? It’s the time of year where families get together beneath holiday lights. This week, we’ll offer our tips and tricks for getting better holiday portraits and how to photography holiday light displays. Holiday Hangout with Jason & Rick We’re pleased to announce a Zoom hangout for … Continue r…

Packing challenges for travel photography This week, Jason is off to meet clients in Europe for a 2-week photo tour. As exciting as this is, packing for such a trip can be a real challenge. Do you bring a tripod, and if so, what kind? Do you pack for airline travel, or do you pack … Continue reading The Image Doctors #212 → The post The Image Docto…

This week we discuss inspecting new camera lenses for potential defects, elaborating on the evaluation process and identification of common issues. The post The Image Doctors #211 first appeared on Jason P. Odell Photography.저자 The Image Doctors Talk Photography

The Best Used Cameras It’s that time of year where dread starts to seep in… no, not Aunt Mabel’s fruit cake, but what to do when a friend asks you “what’s a good camera; I only have a few hundred dollars to spend.” Well, that’s where we come in. Assuming your friend (or relative) really … Continue reading The Image Doctors #210 → The post The Image…

Holiday Gift List for Photographers This week, we bring you our annual holiday gift ideas! In addition to the usual items, which never go out of style, we’re also including some items that we’ve been personally fond of over the past year. Check out our complete list of holiday gift ideas here. The post The Image Doctors #209 first appeared on Jason…

Global Shutter? The Sony A9 III This week, Sony introduced the A9 III with 120fps raw shooting and a “Global shutter.” We’ll talk about what this technology is, and how it different from other types of electronic shutters. The post The Image Doctors #208 first appeared on Jason P. Odell Photography.저자 The Image Doctors Talk Photography

Handling formal portrait shoots This week, Canon has announced 3 new RF lenses, and then we’ll turn our attention to a situation many of us have faced: what to do when you’re asked to do “formal” portraits for a friend or family member. In this case, Rick talks about what went into preparing for an … Continue reading The Image Doctors #207 → The po…

New England & Canada cruise, and new features in Lightroom! This week, we’re back from a little vacation to New England and Canada on a cruise. We stopped in NYC, Newport, Rhode Island, Boston, and then St. John and Halifax in Canada. Hear what we shot with and more. Adobe recently updated Lightroom with some … Continue reading The Image Doctors #2…

The Beauty (and Challenge) of Mountain Light This week, we’re back from leading a photo safari with an excellent group of clients in and around Rocky Mountain National Park here in Colorado. We’ll share our insights and some lessons learned, plus discuss the use of alternative crops and picture styles in-camera. We’ll also discuss what … Continue r…

Tips for photographing fall colors This week, there’s a hint of autumn in the air, and the leaves are starting to turn. We’ll offer our tips for photographing fall colors, from composition to our recommended filters. New release: Nikon 135mm f1/.8 “Plena” portrait lens. Jason’s final thoughts on the Nikon 180-600mm Z Nikkor lens The post The Image …

Is it time to upgrade your iPhone? This week, we saw the announcement of the Nikon Zf, a retro-styled camera similar (but with better features) than the Nikon Z6ii. We’ll also discuss a new lossy image format, HEIF, which can be significantly better than JPEG if your editing tools support it. This week saw the … Continue reading The Image Doctors #…

Photography on a Cruise Cruises are a great way to travel, but we often don’t consider the kinds of photographic opportunities you can get during the adventure. Jason is back from leading a photo tour on an Alaskan cruise, and we’ll talk about the experience and ways to get creative on your next vacation. We’ll … Continue reading The Image Doctors …

Balloon Festivals, Nikon 180-600mm Z lens This week, we discuss a very colorful location shoot: Rick went to the Labor Day Liftoff hot air balloon festival in Colorado Springs. This annual event is a big draw, with over 75 balloon crews operating this year. We also got our hands on the Nikon 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 Z … Continue reading The Image Doctor…

Photographing the “Supermoon” Did you see the “supermoon” this week? We’ll offer some tips for photographing the moon and tell you why you don’t need to wait for a “super” event to get out there and shoot it. Check out Jason’s Night Sky Photography Handbook for more night shooting tips! New products from Sony & … Continue reading The Image Doctors …

Should you consider a macro lens? This week, we revisit a topic that both of us enjoy: close-up photography. Macro lenses are just one way to get closer to your subject, and we’ll take a look at whether a true macro lens is right for you. The post The Image Doctors #199 first appeared on Jason P. Odell Photography.…

Photography at the Renaissance Faire This week, we visited the Colorado Renaissance Festival and worked on photographing people in candid settings. The colorful costumes and overall enthusiasm of the festival-goers makes this event the perfect place to get some great shots of people! We’ll discuss the gear we used, and some settings tips for this ……

The Best Lenses for Zoo Photography Your local zoo can be a great place for honing your wildlife photography skills. From exposure to autofocus, zoos are loaded with great animal subjects. This week, we offer our tips on the best walk-around lenses for zoo photography, including affordable options for most of the major camera brands. The post The I…

This week, we took our annual overnight trip to Mt. Evans and photographed wildlife and landscapes in the alpine tundra above 13,000' elevation The post The Image Doctors #196 first appeared on Jason P. Odell Photography.저자 The Image Doctors Talk Photography

This week, we'll discuss some options for how to acquire big-ticket items without melting your credit card or mortgaging your home. The used market and rental companies offer some compelling ways to get your hands on expensive gear without the financial pain. The post The Image Doctors #195 first appeared on Jason P. Odell Photography.…

This week, we took a short road trip down to southern Colorado, where we photographed abandoned towns and the historic downtown of Trinidad. The post The Image Doctors #194 first appeared on Jason P. Odell Photography.저자 The Image Doctors Talk Photography

If your photos aren't sharp, we'll offer our tips for both camera settings and techniques to improve your shots. The post The Image Doctors #193 first appeared on Jason P. Odell Photography.저자 The Image Doctors Talk Photography

Putting together a new kit: OM-System This week, we’re pleased to be joined on the show by our long-time friend and supporter, Jon Kandel. Jon recently purchased an OM-System kit as a smaller and lighter alternative to his full-frame Nikon Z system. We’ll go through his thought process, and talk about the different options for … Continue reading Th…

This week, Nikon announced two new telephoto zoom lenses for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. We'll give our thoughts on both. The post The Image Doctors #191 first appeared on Jason P. Odell Photography.저자 The Image Doctors Talk Photography

On the Road: Shooting in Quebec and South Dakota This week, Rick is back from a trip to Quebec City & Montreal, and Jason is back from the South Dakota Badlands. Hear about what they were shooting and what gear they used on their travels. Sigma 14mm f/1.4 lens for Sony E Mount Sigma has … Continue reading The Image Doctors #190 → The post The Image…

Hands-on with the Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera This week, Jason took delivery of a Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera. The Z8 has been described as a “mini Z9,” so we’ll present hands-on first impressions of this new Nikon camera, and who should consider getting one. The post The Image Doctors #189 first appeared on Jason P. Odell Photography.…

New Fujifilm X-S20 Mirrorless Camera This week, Fujifilm announced a new mirrorless camera to improve upon their previous small form-factor body, the X-S10. The new Fujifilm X-S20 offers a 26 megapixel APS-C sensor in a compact body with fast frame rates and AI-based subject detection autofocus. It’s an excellent choice for photographers looking fo…

Photographer Spotlight: Joel Meyerowitz This week, we’re spotlighting Joel Meyerowitz, whose color street photography transformed the way photographers and artists viewed color photography. Check out Joel’s work at his website, joelmeyerowitz.com Hands-on with the Olympus 100-400mm lens Rick and Jason both have the Olympus 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 lens.…

Nikon announces the Z8 mirrorless camera This week, Nikon formally announced the long-awaited Z8 interchangeable lens mirrorless camera. On paper, it really looks to be a “mini Z9,” with autofocus and frame rate specs that match that of its big brother. We’ll talk about our thoughts on the Nikon Z8, and discuss whether or not … Continue reading The…

OM System Micro 4/3 Cameras This week, we’re talking about Jason’s decision to purchase an OM System (formerly Olympus) OM-1 kit. We’ll discuss the rationale for such a kit, as well as its pros and cons. The post The Image Doctors #185 first appeared on Jason P. Odell Photography.저자 The Image Doctors Talk Photography

Dealing with High ISO images: AI-based noise reduction software for photography We’re back this week as Jason has returned from his photo safari to Isla Bastimentos in Panama. Many of Jason’s images were captured at ISOs well above ISO 6400. Today we’ll discuss the latest AI-based tools for noise removal, including Adobe Lightroom, DXO Pure … Conti…

Photographer Spotlight: Julia Margaret Cameron This week, we go WAY back to the 1860s and feature the photography of Juliet Margaret Cameron (1813-1879). Cameron picked up photography in its very early stages (glass plates and all) and had the benefit of being in the social circles of many of England’s most prominent intellectuals at that … Continu…

Alternative Shops for Camera Gear Have you ever been shopping for camera accessories at the big-name retailers only to find that item listed as “backordered” everywhere you look? What about when an online shop is closed for the holidays? Here are some other places you might look to, starting with the manufacturers own website (I … Continue reading …

Fall Photo Safari Announced Join Jason & Rick in Colorado Oct. 1-5 to photograph landscapes and wildlife in and around Rocky Mountain National Park! This is a photo safari we’ve done in the past, and it’s one of our favorite places to shoot. Registration is discounted if you book by April 30th! Photographer Spotlight: Vivian … Continue reading The …

RIP DPReview Earlier this week we learned that the massive photography review and discussion site, DPReview, will be shut down April 10th. We were quite surprised by this news, and we’ll share our thoughts on the announcement. Photographer Spotlight: Margaret Bourke-White This week, we’re continuing to feature photographers who made significant con…

Photographer Spotlight: William Eggleston This week, we’re starting a new series where we take a look at influential photographers. For our first segment, we’ve chosen to highlight the works of William Eggleston (American, b. 1939). Eggleston’s unique approach to “snapshot” style, color photographs made his work stand out in the early 1970s. Learn …

Is a Full-Spectrum Infrared Camera Right for You? This week, we’re back from our travels and we’re discussing full-spectrum infrared conversions. A full-spectrum conversion allows you to use your camera across a variety of infrared wavelengths, plus as a standard visible-light camera. There are pros and cons of these conversions, but we are very ha…