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Edmail
ne of my favorite parts of the
job as the editor of this magazine is my involvement with
our photo contests. I love reviewing the
submissionsbeing exposed to thousands of unique images, many of them
quite stunning. Its difcult, though, to
select only a handful of nalists and
even more challenging to choose a
winner among those. There are often
images that resonate for me personally that, for a variety of reasons, dont
make the cut.
In this issue, we feature the winners of our 7th Annual Your Best Shot
Photo Contest. Congratulations to
those winners, who were selected from
more than 3,000 entries. I encourage
you to check out the Finalists gallery at
www.dpmag.com/photo-contests/7thannual-your-best-shot/nalists to see
some really beautiful images.
Were often asked why international
contestants arent eligible to win. Unfortunately, the complexities of international law, particularly when a prize is
involved, make it impractical for us to
award prizes internationally. However,
dont let that dissuade you from participating in our contests. The image on this
issues cover is a case in point: Though
the Ireland-based photographer was
ineligible to win the contest, theres no
restriction on negotiating editorial use.
In fact, we often nd new talent in our
contests and galleries.
Also in this issue are many excellent how-to articles to get you thinking about your own contest-winning
photos. The winner of our Destinations
Photo Contest was featured on our
December 2013 cover, a striking photograph taken under Delicate Arch with a
brilliant night sky in the background.
Night photography has its own unique
challenges, and Tom Bol offers a complete primer to get you on your way to
creating nighttime magic in Shot In
The Dark.
Night photography is a genre where
paying attention to negative spacethe
areas of a frame not lled by the subjectis particularly important. Actually,
negative space is an important consid-
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eration no matter the time of day or

subject. Negative space not only gives
your subject context, but it can create
shapes and patterns of its own. In The
Positives Of Negative Space, J. Dennis
Thomas explores the ways photographers can use negative space creatively.
On the technology front, we look at
the future of high-denition video. This
year at CES, 4K made its consumer debut, with relatively affordable displays
being introduced alongside the rst
sub-$2,000 4K consumer video camera
from Sony. How quickly will 4K catch
on broadly with consumers? Its hard
to say, with prices still out of reach of
many potential buyers, but if youre
contemplating video equipment purchases, its good to consider whats next.
We also consider a recent trend

in camera design toward classic styling. Nikons new D is the rst DSLR
and latest in a series of cameras from
Olympus, Fujilm and others to sport
a vintage makeover. Whats behind the
trend? We examine the historical inuence of rangenders on modern camera
design in Retro Revolution.
Lastly, be sure to read our guide
to on-location photography, Pop-Up
Studio. Whether youre preparing for
a shoot outdoors or at a clients ofce,
we talked to several pro photographers
who routinely work outside of their
studios to cover everything youll need
to get perfect shots anywhere. Mix and
match our selected gear to solve just
about any photographic problem.
Wes Pitts, Editor
ON THE COVER
A finalist in our 7th Annual Your Best
Shot Photo Contest, Megan by photographer Vladimir Morozov was taken
in Morozovs studio in Wexford, Ireland.
The model, Megan OMalley, is a model
like no other, says Morozov. She has a
very unique combination of fiery red hair
and porcelain white skin, lovely blue-steel
eyesand loads of hair.
To create the lighting, OMalley was
in a horizontal position atop a white
studio background, her hair carefully
arranged, with two octaboxes used for

the main light and fill.
Of the composition, Morozov recalls,
I thought it would be nice to change the
composition to off-center because she
has such unique and strong facial features contrasting with her red hair. Quintessential Irish! Shes my inspiration, and
Ive had some lovely projects with her.
You can find Vladimir Morozov
on Facebook at facebook.com/wedding
photographywexford.
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WINNERS
FIRST PLACE
Congratulations to MICHAEL
SHAEFER of Atlanta, Georgia,
for taking the winning photograph in our 7th Annual Your Best
Shot Photo Contest. Captured on
the great plains of the southern
Serengeti in Tanzania, two bull
elephants battle for supremacy.
The light for this remarkable
and dramatic scene was superb,
recalls Shaefer. The dark blue
storm clouds made for a perfect
background. I wanted to capture these huge animals in their
environment just as they made
contact. The arena in which this
drama was taking place was just
as important as the subjects.
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NICHOLAI GO
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SECOND PLACE
Dreams are a curious thing, explains

Providence, Rhode Island, photographer
NICHOLAI GO. Theyre ephemeral and
seem to be without rules, where laws of
physics dont exist. However, Ive noticed one
constant: Time. Dreams are still bound by
time, which connects both realities. We have
a finite amount of time, no matter the reality.
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DENNIS RAMOS
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THIRD PLACE
This is one of my favorite shots taken during our yearly

family vacation, notes photographer DENNIS RAMOS of
Seffner, Florida. While stopped in downtown Atlanta for the
night, we were walking on a crowded intersection when I noticed,
looking up at the sky, these towering buildings above me. The view
reminded me of the Batman movie trailer for The Dark Knight,
where the negative space of the cityscape creates the bat.
Nikon D300S, Tokina 12-24mm /4
Check out all of the finalists in the 7th Annual Your Best Shot Photo Contest at
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COMPACT CONTINUOUS LIGHT

If youre taking advantage of HD video capabilities on Nikon 1 and COOLPIX cameras,
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consistent soft lighting, designed for supplementary video lighting while also being
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height. List Price: $99. Contact: Nikon, www.nikonusa.com.
BARE-BULB PRO-FLASH
The Strobies Pro-Flash One Eighty provides versatile
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flash spreads smooth and even light across your frame. The
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NEW SIGMA GLOBAL VISION LENSES

Sigma has introduced two new lenses in their Global
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Using the technology of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements 12
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SPORTS-ACTION CAMS
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The HD Pentax DA Limited prime lens series by Ricoh Imaging consists of five lenses
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FLEXFLASH MONOLIGHTS
Ideal for indoor use with versatility to light large
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Bringing the classic analog flipbook into the digital

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HOW-TO
Notes From The Field
Displaying Your Photographs

PREVISUALIZING WITH PHOTOSHOP AND VIRTUAL GALLERIES BY BRUCE DALE
was recently asked to put together

a collection of images to decorate
the halls of a new medical center.
To help me better visualize how the
pictures worked together, and at the
same time, give my client an understanding of how theyd look, I decided
to produce a virtual gallery of the images hanging on the walls. I did a walkthrough of the area and made a collection of on-site images with my pocket
camera, a Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7.
Next, in Photoshop, I took a framed
miniature image and layered it on top
of one of the architectural scenes. For
a quick and dirty method, I use the
Distort command to scale the image
to match the perspective of my pho-
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tograph. If I want to be precise, I use

Photoshops Vanishing Point lter. It
superimposes an accurate grid to your
wall that your image snaps onto and
renders a perfect perspective. With the
more advanced versions of Photoshop,
you can even measure the nal image
on the wall using the Ruler option.
I then make it more realistic by
adding a drop shadow to each hanging photograph. Hint: If youre adding
drop shadows to an image added via
the Vanishing Point lter, be sure to
start by adding a new layer so the drop
shadow effect will be active. If you want,
you can even add a spotlight effect using Photoshops Lighting Effects lter.
A good starting point for putting
together photos for an exhibit or a display is to make miniature prints with

simulated mattes and frames. I know I
can juggle the same images on my computer screen, but I nd I get a better idea
of relationships by seeing them in context with one another on paper.

After I narrow down my selection
to the ones I want to work with, I scale
down the images to a more manageable
size. For example, if my gallery print were
to be 16x20 inches, I scale it down, mat
and frame it as follows using Photoshop:
1. Resize to 16x20 at 36 pixels/inch
(use 36 pixels or thereabouts to make
le sizes manageable).
2. Save this le with a new name, i.e.,
Arches sm framed.jpg, so you dont accidentally overwrite the original image.
3. Add a -inch signature and title relief to the photo on each side at
Image > Canvas Size. Be sure Relative
size is checked and white is selected from
the Canvas Extension Color menu, then
enter 1 inch for both width and height.
4. Now, draw a small gray line to indicate the signature relief area by using
Image > Canvas Size again, with a 0.05
height and width with gray selected and
Relative size checked.
5. Next, show the mat size. For a 3.5inch mat size, go to Image > Canvas Size,
with 7 inches for height and width, white
color selected and Relative size checked.
6. Add another -inch to the bottom
mat for balance. Go to Image > Canvas
Size, with 0.5 inches for height, white selected and Relative size checked. To apply this to the bottom of the canvas only,
be sure to click on the top-center arrow
of the Anchor controls.
7. Finally, add a 1-inch black frame.
Go to Image > Canvas Size, with 2 inches

for height and width, black selected and
Relative size checked.
Another hint: You can build an action to handle the above steps with one
click of a button.
Before you print the image, just rescale the pixel size to 240, and youll get
a nice print of a couple of inches.
In some cases, I simulate the rooms
or display space by building walls to
scale using foam board. I can then hang

the small prints on the walls to get an
idea of how the nal exhibit will appear.
If you have someone in the family with
a dollhouse, make a couple of prints to
hang on their walls.
For the very ultimate virtual gallery,
you can do what I did for a show some
years ago in Tampa, Florida. I measured
the gallery walls, including the carpeting, windows and glass thickness. Using
a 3D program, I constructed the gallery including light placement, window
glass thickness and reectivity. When I
was nished, I was able to do a virtual
walk-through and capture images with a
selected lens (28mm, for example) from
eye level or whichever height I decided.
Warningthis isnt for the faint of heart
or the impatient computer user. It took
me weeks of learning and trial and error,
but the result was incredible. You can see
it on my website (www.brucedale.com)
under the Gallery tab. Note that for the
web version, I sized up the images to
make them easier to view. In the actual
gallery, they were hung with more generous spacing.
DP
For 30 years, photographer BRUCE DALE worked for National Geographic Magazine,
which published more than 2,000 of his pictures. An early convert to digital photography,
Dale has become an expert on the subject and teaches throughout the country on a regular basis. See more of his work at www.brucedale.com.
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HOW-TO
Point of Focus
Discovering Magic
HOW A HAPPY ACCIDENT CAN UNLOCK NEW PHOTO TECHNIQUES
BY TRACEY CLARK OF SHUTTER SISTERS
ts amazing to me that after all these

years immersed in the world of photography, I still nd myself stumbling
onto techniquesboth technical and
creativethat I never knew existed. I
guess it shouldnt surprise me, considering Im neither a school-taught photographer nor an avid manual reader, and
have always subscribed to the learn-asyou-go way of thinking.
Especially with photography. I bring
this up only because a recent accidental,
yet awesome, iPhone discovery got me
giddy with new photographic potential
and possibility. All that from one tiny
happy accident. Thats the beauty
of any art medium, isnt it? By working it and working it, one can discover
and create things that may have never
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been done beforeat least not by the

one who, for the rst time, discovered it
for themselves.
Ive always enjoyed shooting out of
focus (on purpose) for images that feel
more like dreams than reality. And it
goes double for shooting light out of focus, as Im also a sucker for the beauty of
bokeh. Although I had long been using
this technique with my DSLR, I hadnt
quite mastered consistent results with
my iPhone. I test, try, experiment and
explore with each shot, learning the ins
and outs of the tiny, simple, little camera.
Through trial and error, Ive gotten
more and more consistent with getting the artistic results Im looking for.
From lens are to getting the exposure I
want (with or without the help of auto-
command was hit or miss. I would focus on something close by and then
hastily move the camera, framing my
desired subject and shooting as quickly
as possible, in hopes to beat the autofocus that always wants to focus on the
subject for you. That is its job, after all.
As for tricking the camera to shoot out
of focus, sometimes the results were just
what I was hoping for, while other times
I would just hit delete.
Then, one day, while using my herkyjerky method, I focused on something
close and pressed my nger to the
screen for just a second longer than normal whento my surprisethe focus
locked! And when I pointed the camera toward my intended subject, it was
magically and majestically out of focus
and it stayed that way until I touched the
screen to focus again. Eureka! Discovery
exposure) to nding apps that best match

my creative sensibilities, Ive gotten to
know my iPhone camera quite well.
And, still, shooting out of focus on
made and mind blown in a single second. The world of dreamy iPhone images was now open!
I realize that something as simple
and seemingly obvious as my phones
focus controls might not blow everyones mind like it did mine. (I honestly
thought I might be the only iPhone user
on the planet who didnt know about
it.) But thats not really the point. The
point is recognizing and being open
to whats possible with every click of
your shutter. As we keep exploring, experimenting, expressing ourselves in
our work, we continue to learn, grow
and evolve as photographers. No matter how long weve been shooting, how
well we know our equipment or how
many times weve read the manuals (or
not), theres always going to be more
magic to discover.
DP
SHUTTER SISTERS is a collaborative photo blog (www.shuttersisters.com) and

thriving community of women, passionate about photography. Photographer,
author, teacher Tracey Clark (www.traceyclark.com) is the founder of Shutter
Sisters and the author of Elevate the Everyday: A Photographic Guide to Picturing
Motherhood (Focal Press).
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ShotDark
IN THE
IT HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER TO CREATE STUNNING ASTRAL PHOTOS

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cant see anything in my viewnder.

Whats the symbol for innity focus? How do I turn on my longexposure noise reduction? What white
balance should I use?
A barrage of questions is hurling
my way in the frozen, ink-black night.
Im teaching a photo workshop, and
we couldnt resist going out for a lightpainting session. The stars overhead are
so bright, I feel like Im in a planetarium, not standing at 9,000 feet by a deserted mine on Red Mountain Pass near
Ouray, Colorado.
I think my battery just died. My
shutter wont re; I think my camera
is broken.
The gauntlet of questions continues
in an almost comical scene: 14 photographers stumbling around in the night
blinding each other with their headlamps
while I run through the scene ashing a
red light on a deserted shack. Oh, yeah,
the joy of nighttime photography!
Star photography and light painting
have become popular, and with good
reason. Todays DSLRs have excellent
high-ISO noise performance and incamera settings to help reduce longexposure noise. In many cases, its not
the camera that performs badly in the
middle of a frozen, dark night, but the
photographer who struggles to get the

right composition and focus.
After living in Alaska for years watching the winter sun set at 4 p.m., I naturally shot a lot at night. Ive learned a few
tricks for night shooting and found some
useful tools to help. Lets answer all the
questions mentioned above. Dont put
your camera away when the sun sets
grab a headlamp and your tripod and
head out for some night shooting!
BASIC SETTINGS
Before you venture out into the night,
gure out your camera settings in a nice,
bright room. Shooting at night requires
a sturdy tripod, cable release and fresh
batteries. Since exposures are long, the
tripod and cable release (or another
means of remotely triggering the shutter) are both critical to ensure sharp images. Also, batteries drain fast with long
exposures in cold weather; make sure to
bring spares.
I shoot all my night images in manual mode, which allows me to easily
adjust exposure. Automatic modes like
aperture and shutter priority often miscalculate the exposure, attempting to
lighten a scene that should be dark.
I normally shoot wide open around
/2.8 or /4. Why? Because you need
the added light from a large aperture

opening, and chances are, depth of eld
isnt as critical. For my white balance, I
prefer Incandescent. This white balance
will turn the night sky into a purple pincushion of stars and looks great for the
Milky Way.
Next, Ill turn on my cameras longexposure noise reduction. My shutter
speeds are going to be slow, so turning
on long-exposure noise reduction incamera greatly reduces noise over a long
exposure. Note that enabling this feature
will double your exposure time, so if you
take a one-hour star-trail shot, your camera will process the shot for one hour after the shutter closes.
FOCUSING
This is the crux of night photography,
especially star trails without foreground.
I always bring an inexpensive rechargeable ashlight with me on night shoots.
Sometimes I use this for light painting,
but other times I use this to shine on
foreground subject matter to help me
focus in the dark.
The rst step with focusing at night
is turning off your autofocus. Your camera autofocus wont work, and if your
shutter is linked to focus priority, your
camera wont shoot. I start by setting my
focus to the innity mark (the gure
8 symbol located in the distance scale
on your lens barrel). Line it up with the
focus mark on your lens, and youve
focused at innity. But this may not be
perfect focus. Innity focus is a reference, but will slightly vary on the lens. I
often focus to innity, then back off just a
tiny amount and take a shot. Ill review
my image after capture on my LCD
screen to check critical focus. If Im off
just a little, Ill slightly adjust the focus
and try again.
If this sounds tedious, just think of
it this way: Once you know where the
accurate innity focus is on your lens,
memorize it. The next time you shoot
at night, set your focus to that mark. Ill
even attach a piece of gaffers tape on my
lens to hold the focus in place.
A new tool that many photographers like for focusing at night is the
CamRanger. This device allows you to
set your focus using an iPad (or iPhone).
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HOW-TO: SHOT IN THE DARK
Viewing the larger screen is nice and dramatically helps with focus. You can tap
anywhere on your iPad screen, and the
camera will focus on this point. The
CamRanger goes a lot further than just
being a focus aid. It also allows you to adjust settings and remotely trigger your camera. Just imagine shooting that star-trail
shot from the warm interior of your car!
SHOOTING TECHNIQUES
The quickest method for immediate
star images is using the high-ISO meth30
od. With this technique, your end goal

is to freeze the stars in place and capture
the Milky Way. Start with these settings:
ISO 3200, /4 at 25 seconds. This should
let in enough light that youll get some
spectacular results very fast. Remember
to check your focus.
If youre using a wide-angle lens like
a 20mm or wider, the stars shouldnt
show movement during this exposure.
Use the 500 rule to make sure the stars
are frozen500 divided by the focal
length of your lens equals the longest
exposure you can have before the stars

will show movement. For example, if Im
using a 20mm lens, 500 divided by 20 is
25; I can set an exposure of 25 seconds
and not have star movement.
The Milky Way is one of my favorite
subjects for this technique. On a dark
night with clear skies, the Milky Way
will appear as a hazy white line running
across the sky. If you cant nd the Milky
Way, try using a smartphone app like
Star Chart or Google Sky Map.
After youve photographed the Milky
using a wide-angle lens like a 20mm.

Remember, the wider the lens, the more
night sky and star trails you can capture.
Dont worry if a plane ies through your
shot or meteors fall from the sky; these
items will add interesting streaks in the nal shot. Its very important to have your
long-exposure noise reduction on for this
shot. Your results will look a lot less noisy
using in-camera noise reduction.
Another star-trail technique is stack-
ing a series of short exposures to create

one star-trail shot. The advantage here is,
youre using shorter exposures with less
noise to create the nal image, but this
will require more postprocessing to get
the nal shot. StarStaX software can help
you stack images together. A sample exposure here might be ISO 3200, /4 at
25 seconds for numerous frames. One
important point: Make sure your noise
reduction is off or the processing time
Way and stars without movement in the

night sky, how about trying star trails?
Star-trail photography involves leaving
your exposure open for an hour or longer to capture star movement through
the night sky. The camera settings are
similar except your exposure needs to be
set at Bulb and your ISO will be lower.
Also, use a cable release with a locking
mechanism so you can lock the shutter
open for as long as you need.
To really capture star rotation, try
these settings: ISO 100, /2.8 for 1 hour
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might exceed the interval time you want

to use between shots.
ADDING FOREGROUND
Once youve mastered star-trail
shooting, you might decide to add some
interesting foreground elements. Adding foreground elements will make your
composition more dynamic and add
perspective to the image. Ill often look
for an interesting tree or rock formation to use as a foreground element. Ill
use my ashlight to illuminate the foreground and help me focus. Sometimes
Ill put a colored gel like red or blue over
my ashlight to add creative colors to
the foreground subject.
I also use Litepanels LED lights for
foreground illumination. These lights
are small and run on AA batteries. I can
place them in various parts of my scene
to illuminate rocks and trees while I
take the shot. This is a great technique
when youre by yourself and dont want
to run around trying to light-paint a variety of elements.
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POSTPROCESSING
There are a few things to consider
when processing your star images to help
them reach full potential. First, adjust the
white balance to your liking. I generally
prefer to use Incandescent for my skies
since I like the deep blue color it produces. But what happens to the foreground
tree when you use Incandescent? It turns
a pasty bluenot good. To remedy
this problem, I choose the Adjustment
brush (in Photoshop or Lightroom)
and brush over the tree. Then I pull the
Temperature slider toward the right and
warm up what Ive brushed over. This
will restore the color close to neutral.
Next up is noise reduction. The new
noise-reduction tools in Lightroom
and Photoshop are fantastic. Pull the
Luminance and Color sliders to the right
to reduce noise. For best results, enlarge
your image to 100% so you can see the
effects. I also use Noiseware to reduce
noise in my images. This plug-in has
preset actions that reduce noise. Try the
Night Scene action for star-trail images.
After reducing noise, your image

will need some sharpening. I use two
tools for sharpening. First, I apply some
Clarity, which makes the stars pop out
of the sky. Next, Ill use Unsharp Mask
to sharpen the image. I start with these
settings: Amount of 100, Radius of 1 and
Threshold of 3. Experiment with your
settings until you like the results. Sharpening makes star trails much more dened in the night sky.
The last thing I may try with a
star image is applying an effect from
Topaz Adjust 5. I like to use actions
like Heavy Pop Grunge and Dynamic
Pop at around 50% strength. These
actions bring vibrance and acuity to an
image, and look great on night shots.
Ready to go out into the night with
camera in hand? One last bit of advice:
Check the moon phase in your area.
Stars look the best on a dark, moonless
night. Have fun!
DP
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To see more of Tom Bols photography, visit his website at www.tombolphoto.com.
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While photographing this BMX competition,

most of the area was covered with advertising,
not to mention the thousands of spectators all
around. I shot from many different locations until I found this spot with a simple building in the
background, creating a relatively unobtrusive
negative space.
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NEGATIVE SPACE
CONSIDER THE SPACE SURROUNDING YOUR SUBJECT FOR MORE
DYNAMIC COMPOSITIONS | TEXT & PHOTOGRAPHY BY J. DENNIS THOMAS
s photographers, we often get so

involved in selecting, positioning
and composing for the subject
that we can forget the unrelated factors
that have just as much of an impact on
the composition as the main subject
itself. In many cases, the often forgotten
element is the negative space.
Negative space is the area of a composition that doesnt contain the subject.
You often see the denition of negative
space given as the space that surrounds
the subject, but this isnt necessarily an
accurate assessment. Usually, negative
space surrounds the subject, but in some
cases, the subject can surround the negative space, and in rarer cases, the negative
space actually can become the subject.
So what makes negative space so
important to an image? Well, negative

space has a number of useful aspects
when it comes to photographic composition. First of all, negative space can add
a sense of balance to a composition by
providing a counterweight to the subject.
Negative space typically should have little intricate detail so that it not only provides balance to the image, but also can
be effectively used to draw the viewers
attention to the main subject. By default,
the subject becomes the most important
part of the composition because therein lie the details that provide the point
of interest in the composition. In
product photography, a photographer
often creates ample negative space
within the composition to allow the
designers a place to add copy without
This on-location portrait of musician

Britt Daniel was taken at a huge festival
with more than 150,000 people. In order
to create negative space and minimize
distraction from the chaotic surroundings, I shot from a lower angle to use the
cloudy sky as the background.
infringing on the actual subject matter.

Negative space creates a dynamic tension between the subject and the background by creating a point/counterpoint
element that makes the image more dramatic, therefore attracting and holding
the eye of the viewer.
DEFINING THE
NEGATIVE SPACE
Obviously, the positive space is the
primary dening factor of the negative
space, but the negative space is also
dened by something that may not be
quite so obvious to the casual observer:
the edges or borders of the frame. In
retrospect, this may seem evident, but
when actively composing, its easy to xate on the subject and dismiss the edges
of the frame as irrelevant. This is typical
of the way a normal human brain functions and is why casual snapshooters
often place the subject smack-dab in the
middle of the photographthey arent
conscious of the edges of the composition because the brain simply doesnt let
them see it. As a photographer, you must
train yourself to see and use the borders
of your image to frame and contain the
negative space, thus further dening it
and giving it shape within the connes
of the composition.
As previously mentioned, there are
times when the subject surrounds and
denes the negative space and the same
guidelines apply.
Negative space isnt always a solid,
featureless area surrounding the subject.
It can be divided and segmented by other elements of the composition such as
leading lines, tonal variations and color
differentials. Furthermore, the positive
space of an image contains the subject,
but also can contain other elements that
arent part of the subject, but elements
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In this semi-abstract cityscape, the buildings act

as the bounding area of the negative space in
the middle of the image. The buildings framing
the negative space create a figure-ground effect
that allows you to see either the buildings or the
negative space as the main subject.
that support the subject, and these supporting elements are also used to subdivide negative space.
Using a neutral background like gray,
white or black can easily dene the sub36
ject, but using colored elements in the

negative space can add an interesting
effect. For example, using a contrasting
color, also known as a complementary
color, allows you to create a more dra-
matic separation between the subject

and the background. Furthermore, using complementary colors also creates
a visual sensation in which the subject
appears to be advancing or receding.
COMPOSING FOR
NEGATIVE SPACE
Using a cool-colored negative space with

a warm-colored subject makes the subject appear to be popping off the page,
whereas the opposite is true when using
a warm background and a cool-colored
subject, which makes the subject appear

to be receding. You also have the option
of using analogous colors for the negative space. This gives the composition a
much more harmonious presence.
Composing an image to take advantage of negative space is accomplished in

many different ways. First and foremost,
you must actively visualize the negative
space as youre composing. This means
not only looking at the subject in the
viewnder, but also observing the background as well as the edges of the frame,
and considering how all of these combine to make a complete image.
Negative space doesnt always exist
organically in a scene. Often, negative
space needs to be sought out. There are
a number of techniques that photographers employ to create negative space
within their images. Here are a few of
the best ways:
Subject Placement. Placing your
subject in an area that has a relatively
uncluttered background is important to
creating an area of negative space. You
can accomplish this by actively moving
the subject to a different area, by planning ahead and choosing an appropriate
scene, or even by simply using a plain
background of seamless paper or another similar backdrop.
Photographer Placement. There
may be times when youre photographing an event that you have no control
over. In cases like this, you may have to
scout shooting locations that provide
less visually distracting backgrounds.
Shooting Angle. Sometimes the surroundings arent very conducive to an
uncluttered background and changing
locations isnt an option. In this case, get
creative with your angles. Compose from
down low to use the sky as negative space,
or conversely, elevate yourself, aiming
down at the subject and use the oor or
ground as negative space background.
Use A Wide Aperture. Many photographers already know that using a wide
aperture creates shallow depth of eld,
which blurs the background. Shooting
wide open can transform the background
into negative space. You still need to pay
attention, though, as even out-of-focus
backgrounds can be busy with indistinct
blobs of colors that can distract the viewer from the main subject.
As you can see, negative space can
have a positive impact on your images.
Make a concerted effort to see the space
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I often incorporate negative space around

performers in my live music photography to
make the subject stand outin this case,
rocker Billy Idolas well as to provide an
asymmetrical balance that makes the image
more interesting as a composition.
Using negative space in a product photo allows graphic designers to add text and graphics to
the photo without impinging on
the actual subject. Most often,
these backgrounds are black or
white so the negative space can
easily be expanded, if needed.
For this shot, the negative space was divided

into two separate areas to create dynamic
tension by adding an element of asymmetrical balance to the composition. Although the
negative space is a dominating element of the
composition, it still allows the viewer to easily
discern the main subject.
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around your subject and utilize it as a

compositional element, too.
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Texas. Hes the author of Wiley
Publishings Nikon Digital Field Guide

Series, as well as Concert and Live
Music Photography and Urban and
Rural Decay Photography published by
Focal Press. Find him at www.NikonDFG
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PART 3
USE THESE TIPS FOR WORRY-FREE BACKUP |
ackup is the stuff of nightmares,

or dreams, depending on how
you back up. As with all workow,
backup will vary from photographer
to photographer based on shooting
habits, computer systems, work environment and your own conscience. But
with all things considered, backup has
one end goal: If your hard drive crashes,
all your les, programs and images are
safely stored on other drives and can be
quickly restored.
I break my backup workow into two
areas: in the eld and back at home.
Ill start simple with eld backup and
then look at home backup. No matter
if youre a beginning photographer or
a seasoned pro, these guidelines will
ensure you never suffer from the backup nightmare.
FIELD BACKUP
Backup rst starts in the eld. After
a few days of shooting on vacation or
working on assignment, ash cards start
lling up. Wouldnt it be a disaster if you
lost your European family vacation pictures? Or, my worst-case scenario, losing
40
images shot on assignment for a client,

some of which might be very hard and
expensive to reproduce. Its time to back
up in the eld!
One guideline I use in my backup
strategy is the Rule of 2. I always have
my images backed up in at least two different locations. Sometimes I even back
up to three locations for peace of mind.
You have to decide what works for you.
When Im on assignment, I carry 200
gigabytes of ash cards, my MacBook Air
and external 500 GB hard drives. After
a day of shooting, I return to my hotel
and download my images onto my laptop and my external hard drive. Remember, downloading can take a lot of time,
so choose fast ash cards, card readers
and external hard drives that use your
computers fastest connection, like USB
3.0 or Thunderbolt. At this point, I now
have my images on my computer and on
an external hard drive.
Why do I carry 200 gigabytes of ash
cards? First, I may actually shoot that
amount of images on a long commercial
assignment. But another benet is that I
dont have to reformat my ash cards in
the eldI have enough card space to

keep shooting on new cards. The ash
cards Ive already shot become another
source of image backup since I dont
reformat them in the eld. And ash
PRO TIP: With high-grade cards more

affordable than ever, theyre an option for
both short- and long-term backups.
card prices keep dropping, making them

more affordable. I now have three backups of my images: my laptop, an external hard drive and ash cards.
What happens if your computer dies
or gets stolen? Well, the good news is
that you have your images on ash cards
and portable hard drives, so you havent
lost your images. First, you can continue
to keep images on ash cards as one
source of backup. You could also carry a
multimedia image viewer like the Sanho
HyperDrive, which allows you to download your ash card directly without the
need of a computer, or use a friends
computer to download images to your
external hard drives.
When Im on commercial shoots, we
bring two laptops. Im not recommending everyone go out and buy a second
laptop! But when Im on big-budget
shoots, its expected that I have redundancy in everything to ensure a awless
shoot, including cameras, lenses, lighting, etc. If one computer goes down,
we have a working clone already on-site
and ready to go. On normal photo excursions, I carry one laptop, two external 500 GB hard drives and lots of ash
cards for eld backup.
Smart traveling habits also ensure
solid eld backup. I always put my laptop out of sight when I leave my hotel
room and put my external hard drives in
my room safe. My ash cards stay with
me in my photo pack. By putting your
backup devices in different areas, youre
helping to ensure one will survive any
catastrophe. Ive been known to carry my
external hard drive with me at all times.
Theres just something warm and fuzzy
knowing my entire shoot is with me.
HOME BACKUP
Once I get back from a shoot, its time
to download the images onto my primary computer. This is the location where
your images live and where you access
them regularly to make prints, send out

submissions or share online. It might
be your home or an ofce outside your
homebut the Rule of 2 still applies.
You need to have your images backed
up in at least two different locations,
and maybe a third location to be really
safe. And just as important as how many
places your images are backed up is how
theyre backed up. On-site and off-site
backup are both important.
When I rst converted to digital
many years ago, my image backup consisted of burning archival DVDs and
storing images on a hard drive. Technology advancements prompted me to improve my ofce backup. First, hard drive
connection speeds rapidly increased,
making backup speed very fast, much
faster than burning DVDs. Second, digi-
out from my G-SPEED Q and replace it

with another. The G-SPEED Q will restore the data using the three functioning drives and nothing will be lost. RAID
systems can also be congured other
ways, but generally dont offer as much
redundancy and data protection as RAID
5 systems (unless theyre higher than
RAID 5). My G-SPEED Q is connected
to our main computer in the ofce, allowing instant access to over 250,000
images. When we ll up the 8-terabyte
drive, we move everything over to larger
12-terabyte G-SPEED Q drives.
Since this drive is RAID 5 and offers
protection if one drive fails, I should
be backed up, right? Yes...and no. The
images on this drive are, in essence, on
multiple drives, but what happens if my
ofce burns down? Hasta luego to my
tal camera le size kept increasing. My

main camera today is a Nikon D800,
which shoots 36-megapixel les. I can
easily shoot many gigabytes of images
on a one-day shoot. Backing up to DVDs
would be too slow and take numerous
DVDs for all the les. And newer Mac
computers dont even have DVD drives.
It was time to change our backup system.
Today, our on-site ofce image backup consists of all hard drives. We use
G-Technology G-SPEED Q RAID (redundant array of individual disks) 8-terabyte
drives. These four-bay drives are congured for RAID 5, which means data is
distributed across four hard drives. If
one hard drive crashes, I simply pull it
images! To ensure I can sleep at night,

we have a second G-SPEED Q 8-terabyte
with all our images stored in another
location off-site. We regularly download new images to this drive, as well
as our ofce drive, to make sure were
safely backed up. If one RAID system is
completely destroyed, we have a second
RAID system stored safely off-site. Some
photographers even use three separate
RAID systems stored in different areas.
You have to decide what youre comfortable with in your system.
So far weve talked about image backup, but what happens to all our documents and applications if our computer
hard drive crashes? This brings up another
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HOW TO: WORKFLOW, START TO FINISH, PART 3
Apple AirPort
Time Capsule
G-Technology
G-SPEED Q RAID
it crashes, but its simple to use and you

can access your les anywhere you have
an Internet connection. Its also popular
for le sharing with clients and friends.
PEACE OF MIND
Backup is a critical part of your
workow. All the work youve done in
the early stages of workow is saved
aspect of our backup system: protecting

our computer drives. For this task, we
use two items, Apples Time Capsule and
OS X Time Machine software.
AirPort Time Capsule is a wireless
hard drive that backs up our computers via Wi-Fi. Used with OS X Time Machine, Time Capsule automatically backs
up our les on a regular interval so we
wont lose any data if a computer hard
drive fails. Once a bad hard drive is replaced, Time Machine will allow you to
restore the data you lost.
Windows users also have an option
similar to Time Machine. In Windows 8,
choose the File History option. This allows you to automatically back up your
les to an external hard drive. You then
can restore your les using the external
hard drive if you have problems.
OTHER OPTIONS
So far weve looked at how I back up
my computer and image les, but there
are other options to consider in conjunction with the methods mentioned
earlier for even more secure backup.
One popular way photographers
back up is by using online services like
CrashPlan or Carbonite. These services
charge you a fee for storing images and
backing up data on their industrialgrade servers, offering secure backup
and encryption of your les. Whats
really nice is that these services can automatically back up your data on your
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computer, similar to Time Machine. Another benet of these services is that you
can access your les anywhere in the
world as long as you have an Internet
connection, and you can back up in the
eld, as well. If you combine using your
own RAID system with online services,
youre a role model of backup!
Another off-site data-storage option
is Dropbox. Dropbox offers secure data
storage for all your les and documents.
Once your les are downloaded to
Dropbox, theyre automatically backed
up at regular intervals. Dropbox doesnt
automatically restore your hard drive if
in backup. What exact system you use

is up to you, but make sure you remember the Rule of 2 and use both
on-site and off-site backup methods.
Once you have reliable and secure
backup in place, youll be able to sleep
better at night.
DP
sss
Check out the previous articles in this series on our website, dpmag.com/how-to.
For an in-depth look at Tom Bols workow, pick up a copy of his book, Adventure
Sports Photography: Creating Dramatic
Images in Wild Places. Visit Toms website at tombolphoto.com.
HOW-TO
Art of iPhoneography
Layers Of Emotion
BLENDING SCENES FROM THE PAST TO PORTRAY A FEELING IN THE PRESENT
TEXT & PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHANIE CALABRESE
ach year, I choose one word to
guide me through the year. Its
a self-reective practice I began
ve years ago, inspired by Ali Edwards
and her One Little Word blog posts
(aliedwards.com/2013/12/one-littleword-2014.html). Unlike a resolution,
my one-word intention cant be broken. Much like a compass, it guides
me, particularly when Im feeling stuck
or uncertain. I dont put any expectations around the word or what it might
bring, but I do nd that experiences
throughout the year tend to unfold in
accord with it.
The selection of my word has typically been a mind-bending process. It
starts as a collection of words in midDecember. Then I squeeze it down to
a handful. I roll the words around,
hold each one up to the light, extro-
vert a subset with my soul sisters, and

eventually land on one on 1/1. In past
years, Ive chosen words such as seek,
stretch and joy. This years selection
lovewas remarkably easy. There were
no contenders. Im not sure why, but
this four-letter sequence appeared repeatedly in my physical world and sort
of surrendered itself.
But what does love look like beyond the four-letter composition? We
can feel it, but is it possible to visually
represent its complexity and intensity
in a two-dimensional image? Can one
evoke the feeling of it in a photograph
without actually seeing it? Im not certain, but Ill be exploring these questions in a series of images this year.
This rst image is a composite of

four imagesdisparate scenes from my
past. To simplify the subjects, I used the
VSCO Cam app to convert each photograph to black-and-white. I used the
Blender app to blend images 1 and 2
together. Then I opened the resulting
blended image and blended it with image 3. I repeated this process to blend
in image 4, making minor zoom and
positioning adjustments to create the
illusion of my interlocking hands.
Next, I opened the blended image
in the Mextures app and added a Light
Leak lter, adjusting the saturation
and blend mode to add a subtle color
palette. Finally, I opened the image in
VSCO Cam and increased the tempera-
ture of the color palette, image contrast

and sharpness.
When you feel the urge to create, but
lack subject matter that interests you in
the moment, scan your iPhone Camera
Roll for elements that might portray the
current state of your heart or mind. Can
you blend moments of your past to
evoke a feeling in the present?
DP
sss
Stephanie Calabrese (www.stephanie
calabrese.com) is an award-winning
documentary photographer and the
author of the best-selling The Art of
iPhoneography: A Guide to Mobile
Creativity, 2nd Edition, and Lens
on Life: Documenting Your World
Through Photography.
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Retro
REVOLUTION
CLASSIC CAMERA STYLING IS MAKING A COMEBACK
BY J. DENNIS THOMAS
any photographerseven seasoned pros who once revered

their large pro DSLRs with all
the bells and whistles and huge, fast
zoomsare starting to take notice of
the trend toward smaller, simpler, interchangeable-lens systems sparked by
mirrorless cameras, and are downsizing
their systems for much of their work.
Not all subjects can be covered effectively with a smaller system, but many, if not
most subjects, can.
For many years, compact cameras
were sleek and small, made to be pock44
etable, but with small sensors and slow,

built-in zoom lenses that werent very
good for much more than snapshots.
The growing trend at the moment is to
t a larger sensor into a camera thats
relatively diminutive, while still allowing room for buttons for dedicated functions, as well as keeping it large enough
to be handled comfortably.
The most interesting part of this
trend, however, is the retro-styling aspect. Camera designers have one eye to
the past while designing these cameras
for the future, and it has really caught
on. Some dismiss this as hipster formover-function aesthetic snobbery, but the
truth is, these iconic designs are coming
back because they actually function very
well. Theyre compact, yet comfortable.
Lets take a look at some of the options available, and the strengths and
weaknesses of each.
RANGEFINDERS
The real rangender digital camera is about as close to the experience
of shooting a lm camera as you can
get. This realm is dominated by one
The Nikon Df is currently the

only retro-style DSLR on the
market. It combines the style
of a vintage Nikon F with the
outstanding image quality of
Nikons agship camera, the D4.
Olympus PEN E-P5
company: Leica. Introduced in 2007,

the 10-megapixel APS-H-sensor Leica
M8 had quite a few bugs, but was still
a success. Leica built upon that success
with a much improved 18-megapixel,
full-frame CCD-sensor M9, which is carried on (slightly modied) into the current line as the M-E, and they have since
released their agship model, the 24megapixel, CMOS-sensor, full-frame Leica
M (Typ 240), as well as the unprecedented black-and-white-only camera based on
the M9, the Leica M Monochrom.
The Leica M-series digital rangender
cameras are for all practical purposes
fully manual. Theres no autofocus,
and the aperture is set manually on the
lens. The cameras do have an aperturepriority auto setting, which uses a cenJ. DENNIS THOMAS
Leica M
ter-weighted meter to select the shutter

speed, but thats about the most automation youll nd for exposure settings.
The main drawback to the digital
M series is the price. The M (Typ 240)
camera is about $7,000 (add $1,000 for
the M Monochrom), and the cheapest
current camera, the M-E, comes in at
$5,400. Leica lenses are expensive, as
well, ranging from $1,650 to $10,000
new. Fortunately, you can nd a few
somewhat less expensive older lenses in
the used market, and some good thirdparty Voigtlnder and Zeiss lenses, too.
The main advantage of going with a
Leica system is that its an investment.
The lenses are expensive, but they hold
their value. Being digital, the cameras
themselves hold their value for less
time, but longer than a typical digital
camera does.
HYBRID RANGEFINDERS
The hybrid rangender camera is an
invention of Fujilm, rst introduced
with the revolutionary X100 camera. The styling of the camera is 100%
vintage, but these cameras represent
cutting-edge technology. Its a brilliant
fusion of optical and electronic viewnder (EVF). The cameras feature an
optical viewnder that has electronic
shooting information overlaid on it,
including traditional-looking bright
lines that outline how much of the
frame is captured. A ip of a switch
turns on the EVF, allowing you to see
exactly what the sensor sees with the addition of the shooting info.
Currently, the hybrid market consists
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EQUIPMENT: RETRO REVOLUTION

of only two cameras, the Fujilm X100S
and X-Pro1. The main difference between
these cameras is that the X100S is a xedlens camera, while the X-Pro1 is an interchangeable-lens camera that can be used
with Fujilms X-series lenses.
MIRRORLESS CAMERAS
Sony recently broke new ground by
adding full-frame sensors to relatively
small mirrorless cameras. The newest
cameras to Sonys arsenal are the a7 and
a7R. On the outside, the a7 and a7R
have the same retro look, but on the inside the differences lie. The a7R features
a 36-megapixel sensor, no low-pass lter and contrast-detect autofocus; the
a7 sports a 24-megapixel sensor with a
low-pass lter.
Fujilms newest camera, the X-E2, is
an update to the highly regarded X-E1,
which is basically the X-Pro1 without
the hybrid nder. The X-E2 takes the
form factor of the X-Pro1 and adds some
of the X100 technological advances such
as on-sensor phase-detection AF for faster, more accurate focusing. The X-E2 also
takes Fujilms line of X-mount lenses,
as well as just about any other type of
lenses with adapters. The little sister to
the X-E2 is the X-M1, which omits the
viewnder and adds a tilt-screen LCD
for composition.
Sony a7
Fujifilm X-Pro1
The Olympus PEN E-P5 has a

vintage rangender look that borrows from the styling of Olympus
PEN F 35mm cameras produced in the late 1960s
and early 1970s, but has
thoroughly modern features like built-in Wi-Fi.
Theres no built-in viewnder, but an optional
EVF can be mounted to
the hot-shoe.
DSLRS
So far the only company to jump on the
retro-style
bandwagon
with a DSLR is Nikon with
the Df, which combines the guts of
their full-frame D4 inside a smaller,
lm-camera-style body. The premise
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behind this camera is to make a classically styled design with top-of-the-line

current technology and fuse them into
one relatively small professional-grade
camera body. The main exposure setting
controls are placed right on top of the
camera where theyre immediately and
easily accessible.
Another great feature is that the
Df is the rst Nikon DSLR thats fully
compatible with pre-AI Nikkor lenses,
which opens a new life for some old,
but excellent glass that cant be used on
most Nikon pro DSLRs. This camera is
for those who want the retro styling and
controls, but still need the strengths of a
DSLR system, such as proven, consistent
AF, a TTL optical viewnder, weathersealing and a strong build, as well as the
compatibility with the lenses in their
existing Nikon system.
DP
EQUIPMENT
Cameras
NIKON D3300
STANDOUT FEATURE: This easy-to-use, entry-level DSLR

provides excellent image quality.
1 | The D3300 is available in red, black or gray. 2 | The mode

dial also provides access to an expanded Guide Mode,
which helps the user become a better, more knowledgeable photographer. 3 | The optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile
Adapter adds Wi-Fi uploading and remote operation.
Nikons new D3300 improves on the excellent D3200 entry-level

DSLR in a number of ways. Theres a new EXPEED 4 image processor
(vs. the EXPEED 3 in the D3200), and normal ISO range is now 10012800 (vs. 100-6400), expandable to 25600 (vs. 12800). While the
pixel count remains a whopping 24.2 megapixels, the D3300s
sensor has no OLPF (optical low-pass filter), increasing sharpness potential. It can shoot at 5 fps (up from 4 fps with the
D3200) and can do 1080 full HD video with full-time AF at
60p (vs. 30p for the D3200). The new camera is slightly
smaller and comes with a new retractable 18-55mm VR II kit
zoom that makes the camera/lens package considerably slimmer than the D3200 with its 18-55mm kit zoom. And the specs
indicate that the D3300 can do about 30% more shots per battery charge per CIPA testing standards.
Like its predecessor (which remains in the Nikon DSLR lineup),
the D3300 employs a 420-pixel RGB metering system and 11-point
AF system that functions in light as dim as EV -1. Like other entrylevel Nikon DSLRs, the D3300 has no AF motor, relying on lenses
that have onethe AF-S and AF-I opticswhich currently range
from a 10-24mm superwide zoom to an 800mm supertelephoto.
The eye-level pentamirror viewfinder shows about 95% of the
actual image area, while the 3-inch LCD monitor shows 100% (in
Live View mode). Shutter speeds range from 30 to 14000 sec. Images
are stored on SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (one slot). The optional WU-1a
Wireless Mobile Adapter adds Wi-Fi connectivity for instant uploading of images and videos to a smart device, which can also be used
to operate the D3300 remotely. The camera is compatible with the
optional GP-1A GPS. Dimensions are 4.9x3.9x3.0 inches and 15.1
ounces (body only).
Estimated Street Price: $649 (with 18-55mm VR II kit zoom).
INTRO
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1/2014
SAMSUNG NX30
STANDOUT FEATURE: The 20.3 MP APS-C DSLR-style mirrorless camera makes it easy to capture and share images.
1 | The new eye-level EVF and external Super AMOLED

touch-screen monitor are both adjustable. 2 | A big handgrip provides good ergonomics. 3 | The new 16-50mm
/2-2.8 S ED OIS zoom is the first in Samsungs premium
S-series.
Samsung offers mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras in two

form factors: DSLR-style and at compact-style. Interestingly, all
feature 20.3-megapixel Samsung APS-C CMOS sensors. The new
NX30 replaces the NX20 as the agship DSLR-style model. It improves on its predecessor in a number of ways, including a more
powerful image processor, better EVF and external monitor,
and improved video and wireless capabilities. (The higherpriced Samsung Galaxy NX uses a similar form factor, but
is largeralmost DSLR sizeto accommodate its built-in
Android operating system and 4.8-inch screen.)
The eye-level EVF features XGA resolution and tilts up
to 80 upward for easy low-angle shooting. The new 3-inch
Super AMOLED touch-screen monitor swings 180 horizontally
and swivels 270 for easy all-angle shooting.
Benefits of the new DRIMeIV processor include 9 fps shooting
at full 20.3-megapixel resolution, ISO settings from 100-25,600,
1080/60p full HD video capability (with OIS Duo stabilization), and
2D/3D capture with the optional Samsung 45mm /1.8 2D/3D lens.
Integrated NFC and the Photo Beam feature let you transfer images and videos from the NX30 to a compatible smartphone or tablet
just by touching the devices together. AutoShare sends each photo to
your smartphone or tablet automatically, while MobileLink allows you
to send selected images to four smart devices simultaneously. Remote
Viewfinder Pro lets you operate the NX30 remotely via smartphone.
Images are stored on SD/SDHC/SDXC media with UHS-I compatibility. Lens focal lengths from 16mm to 200mm are available for
Samsungs NX cameras (with the sensors 1.5X focal-length factor,
this is a range equivalent to 24-300mm on a 35mm camera or fullframe DSLR). Dimensions are 5.0x3.8x1.6 inches and 13.2 ounces
(body only).
List Price TBA.
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BUILD A KIT OF ESSENTIAL

GEAR FOR SHOOTING ON
LOCATION | BY WES PITTS
udio
The Interfit Photographic Strobies Modi-Lite Kit offers 18 different modifier combinations to achieve a wide variety of lighting effects. The kit includes the
Uni-Mount universal adapter that will fit any ash unit.
hat does it take to get pro results

practically anywhere? This onlocation shooting guide covers
all the bases for shooting outdoors, at
events or in your subjects home or ofce. Much of this gear also is useful for
creating an instant studio at home.
FLASH MODIFIERS
Achieving perfect light on location
is one of the primary challenges versus
the controlled environment of a studio.
For the ultimate in on-location lighting,
monolights are relatively portable, affordable and easy to use. (See our coverage of high-powered models suitable
for outdoor use in this issue. Also check
out the article featuring battery-powered
monolights in our sister publication,
Digital Photo Pro: tinyurl.com/photopro-monolights.)
If youre working with ash, modiers are extremely helpful for ne-tuning
ash output. Modiers help you control
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Harbor Digital Designs Ultimate Light Box Kit

transforms your ash to create a soft, diffused
light source. A set of six color filters designed for
the Ultimate Light Box is also available.
the light through diffusion, shape and

directional control, and color correction. Diffusers reduce and spread the
light from your ash for a softer effect
and less contrast. Theyre especially useful for portraiture and for ll lighting.
In the studio, you can bounce ash
off the ceilings or walls. For outdoor
shoots or really big spaces, bounces,
snoots and grids, and beauty dishes help
you rene your ash output to blend
seamlessly with the ambient light or to
create dramatic effects. Modiers that
bounce light are reective and allow you
to redirect the angle of your ash output.
Snoots and grids create a spotlight effect,
shaping and restricting the ash output
to a specic area of your composition.
Beauty dishes reect light for a soft effect
and create attering catchlights in your
subjects eyes, ideal for portraiture.
Essential for outdoor work or mixedlighting environments, gels let you
change the color of light from your ash.
backdrop choices, youll be able to turn

almost any room or outdoor space into
a studio.
Use them to match your ash output to

the ambient light or for creative effect by
adding color contrast to the scene.
REFLECTORS, SCRIMS
AND FLAGS
In addition to modifying your ash
output, its good to have tools to redirect
or restrict ambient light, too. Reectors
are one of the most important accessories
for on-location photography. Theyre easy
to use, require no power and are ideal for
redirecting available light to ll shadows
for more even light on your subject.
Conversely, there may be situations
where you want to reduce or block
POWER SOLUTIONS
Bringing a laptop or tablet along
gives you options for remote camera
control, image review on a big screen,
and even editing and backup in the eld.
You might be able to get by with a single
For still and video lighting, the Flashpoint 500C

LED is daylight-balanced, includes barn doors to
control light direction and can be powered by AC
or by an optional rechargeable battery.
for natural-looking results, and because

theyre always on, you can readily see
and adjust their effect. That continuous
lighting ability is also what makes them
an excellent choice for video work.
PORTABLE BACKDROP
Sometimes youll nd the perfect setting on location, and sometimes you
wont. A portable backdrop, muslin or
Goal Zeros Yeti 150 Solar Generator can power

laptops and lights, and recharge cameras and tablets anywhere. Charge the Yeti 150 in just a few
hours using a wall or car outlet, or pair it with a
Nomad solar panel for total energy independence.
charge, but there are portable solar-powered options for recharging your gear
on location. While an extension cord
is always smart to carry with you, if you
wont be near an outlet, the solar power
option can power up all of your devices,
plus recharge camera and ash batteries.
LOUPE
Camera LCDs are incredibly convenient and continue to improve, but they
remain difcult to use in bright sunlight.
An LCD loupe is critical for checking fo-
The Photoex MultiDisc Kit includes a 42-inch

5-in-1 MultiDisc reector, plus a LiteStand
and LiteDisceverything you need to redirect
ambient light.
ambient light (overhead sunlight, for example). Scrims soften and reduce ambient light, similar to a ash diffuser, while
ags can be used to completely block a
light source.
All-in-one products are available that
combine reectors, scrims and ags in a
convenient, unied design.
LED LIGHTS FOR

FILL & VIDEO
The F.J. Westcott X-Drop is an extremely portable 5x7-foot backdrop system that assembles
in about a minute, weighs less than three pounds
and comes with its own travel case. Multiple
backdrop patterns are available for variety.
Though typically less powerful than

ash or strobes, LED lights are excellent
for providing ll light and are particularly ideal for video. Adjustable output
lets you dial in the strength of the light
roll of seamless paper is wise to have on

hand, especially for portraiture. Whether
you choose a convenient kit or build
your own with a pair of stands and a few
The Hoodman HoodLoupe 3.0 is compatible with

3-inch LCDs to block glare and give you a clear
1:1 magnification of your cameras display.
cus, exposure and image details under

bright outdoor conditionseven more
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so when working with mirrorless cameras that omit an eye-level viewnder
outdoorsand its a much more contemporary and elegant solution than a
black drape over your head.
FILTERS
Optical lters still have their place in
the photographers toolbox despite the
proliferation of special-effects software.
One lter you must have in your kit is a
polarizer. Theres no magic software bullet to handle unwanted reections, and
you cant re-create detail in the computer when glare blows out the highlights
of your exposure. A polarizer handles
this instantly. Another practical lter
for outdoor use is a graduated neutraldensity lter, which can help you rein
in extreme contrast for better exposures
and less postprocessing.
TRIPOD & HEAD

A good tripod and head are essential for on-location photography. While
the most important characteristics of
a tripod are its stability, sturdiness and
ability to support the weight of your par-
Gitzos Traveler Series 2 carbon-fiber tripod

weighs just 4.2 pounds, but can support more
than three times its weight and can be used with
lenses up to a 200mm telephoto prime.
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The midsized BH-40 LR Ballhead from Really

Right Stuff is an ideal choice for keeping weight
down without sacrificing adjustmentsin addition to the full movement of the ball with dual
drop notches, the base pans, as well.
ticular camera and lens combination,

the size and weight of the tripod itself
become a consideration for eldwork.
You want to put your energy toward creativity, not gear portage.
The weight of everything in your kit
adds up, and a tripod is one piece of
equipment where you can shed a few
pounds by choosing a lightweight carbon-ber model. A typical carbon-ber
model might weigh 30% less than a
comparable aluminum design, and yet
support 20% more weight from your
camera and lens.
You also need a head for your tripod.
If youre shooting strictly still photos,
ballheads are popular for their ability
to position the camera in just about any
orientation quickly. For a heavier camera and weighty telephoto lens combination, a gimbal head may be a better
choice for balancing the weightyou
dont want your tripod tipping over!
If you plan to do any video, youre
going to want a uid head. These pan/
tilt heads use a hydraulic system to
dampen vibration for the smooth pans
essential to video work.
CAMERA & LENS

PROTECTION
You dont have to be drenched in a
torrential downpour to appreciate protection for your camera and lenseven
The LensCoat RainCoat 2 Pro shields your camera and lens from rain, snow, salty air and sand
while allowing easy access to controls, even your
lens zoom. The lightweight waterproof material
is available in several colors, including four camouage options.
a light, unexpected shower can wreak

havoc on cameras that lack weather sealing. Its not just water to protect against,
either. Extended exposure to direct sunlight, salty seaside air, and windy or
dusty environments are all distractions,
at best, and potential damage to your
camera system, at worst. If photography
frequently takes you outdoors for hours
at a time, camera protection is a worthwhile investment. Plus, waterproof options let you get creative for portraits
poolside or in stormy weather.
LENS CLEANING
OPTIONS
Outside the controlled environment
of a studio, youre practically guaranteed
to get dust on your lens. That can be a
relatively minor problem (more time
spent retouching photos) or a major
bummer (scratched lens). Youve invested in precision optics, so make the extra
BAGS FOR
TRIPODS & STANDS
If youll be bringing more than one
tripod, or a tripod and stands for reectors, backdrops and the like, an additional bag to keep organized is a wise
The LensPen DSLR Pro Kit includes three unique

LensPen tools for keeping your lenses, filters
and viewfinder spot-free. The kit travels in a
microfiber pouch that can be used to keep your
tablet screen clean, too.
investment in cleaning products specically designed for photographic lenses.

The ability to efciently care for your
optics as you shoot protects your gear
and can save you a lot of time xing
spots in postprocessing.
Waterproof hard cases like the iSeries DSLR Pro

models from SKB provide custom-cut organization for your camera, lenses and accessories
with rugged, all-conditions protection.
With room to carry tripods or stands up to 19.7

inches long (folded), the 3LT Choobz Tripod Bag
570mm from 3 Legged Thing has a detachable
shoulder strap and an integrated compartment
for tools and spare parts.
Manfrottos new Professional Bags Collection
includes the Professional Roller Bag 70, with
room for two pro DSLRs, plus up to seven lenses,
two ashes and a 17-inch laptop. Theres even a
strap for securing your tripod.
CAMERA BAGS & CASES

One of the most important considerations working on location is organizationthats why so many pros have
assistants in tow. If you dont have that
luxury, then its doubly important to
choose a bag or case that keeps all your
gear organized and easily accessible. The
right bag for you depends on the gear
you typically use. If you carry a big-range
zoom lens and few accessories, your organization needs will be different than
if you prefer to work with a variety of
primes or specialty lenses.
Most camera bags are designed to
stack gear, with padded dividers, to
economize the bags volume. An ideal
bag or case will have room for all the
tools you most frequently use on the top
level, where theyre easily accessible
you dont want to be fumbling to nd
the right lens or lter.
Choose a bag or case with plenty of
room for your gear, and spend some
time thoughtfully arranging your kit. If
everything has its place and if you keep
it there, youll never be digging through
your bag while the talent waits.
investment. It simplies carrying these

somewhat unwieldyyet indispensablesupports, especially if youre
working alone and need to carry several
at once. Even when Im only bringing
a single tripod, I still like to use a bag,
and keep a pair of pliers, the adjustment
tools supplied by my tripods manufacturer and a sandbag or two for stabilizing my tripod in there, as well.
GAFFERS TAPE
Every pro we talked to agrees: Gaffers
tape is awesome, and you need to carry
it for gear rst-aid and best-alternative

solutions. Fix a broken battery door, improvise a snoot, hang backdrops, secure
extension cords, strap a bag with a broken zippergaffers tape can handle a
lot of eld emergencies so you can get
the shot.
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The 4K Resolution
Revolutio
O
ffering four times the image information of high-definition video, this
holiday season saw a big push for
consumer-level 4K televisions from companies like Panasonic and Sony. While
content is still in short supply, its likely
this year will see an even bigger explosion
of new projects, as the means with which
to capture and play back 4K are starting to
come down to affordable levels.
Popular movie rental and streaming service Netix, for example, has been testing
4K video streams, and many of their original
content shows, like House of Cards, are being shot in 4K. Amazon has also announced
several new 4K productions, while Google
and YouTube have been showing off a new
video-compression format called VP9,
making high-quality compression a reality
for streaming 4K video over the Internet
much faster and with better reliability.
Huge new 4K television sets from LG,
Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp, Sony and others are capable of playing back this content, as well as upscaling high-definition
content, and there are also a few new 4K
projectors, like the Sony 4K Ultra Short
Throw Projector, which will turn a blank
wall into a 147-inch 4K display. Several Bluray sets and 3D systems will upscale highdefinition content for playback on these
new sets, as well.
So while you may not feel youre ready
for 4K, if you have any interest in futureproofing your video content, you should
consider a look. Current offerings actually
make 4K productions a possibility, thanks
to new and affordable camcorders and
monitors. Up until 2013, there were a number of 4K-capable cinema cameras from
RED and Sony available for 4K movie productions, but these solutions were priced
for professional filmmaking, and they require a dedicated digital workow to manage the massive amounts of data created
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CAMERAS, SOFTWARE
AND HARDWARE
AVAILABLE NOW
FOR CAPTURING
AND PRODUCING
ULTRA HD VIDEO
BY DAVID WILLIS
Sony 4K Handycam FDR-AX100
by each frame, which offers four times the

image information of a 1920x1080 highdefinition frame. 4K video is also useful for
HD productions, as well, because frames
are large enough in terms of resolution that
you can reframe or crop for editing into HD
resolution projects.
While the terms are often used interchangeably, Ultra HD refers to the
more broadcast-friendly UHD resolution of 3840x2160, while true 4K video is
4096x2160 pixels or more. Frame rates of
up to 60 fps are currently available, which is
a very fast frame rate more suited to action
sequences. Peter Jackson recently used
the format for his latest Hobbit films. Other
frame rates are also available; 24 fps and 25
fps are most commonly used for DSLR video
because the look is very smooth and cinematic, while 30 fps is a slightly faster frame
rate for a crisp video look.
4K CAMCORDERS
Ironically, some of the very first devices

capable of capturing 4K video were smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy Note III
and the Acer Liquid S2, though the video
compression is so high that the advantage
over HD video is questionable. The Nikon J1
and V1 mirrorless cameras are also capable
of capturing 4K sensor output at up to 60
fps, though this is technically a workaround

on the electronic bursting mode and captured videos are very, very short.
Even though most current DSLR sensors
can capture stills at resolutions above 4K,
the processing needs for capturing, converting, compressing and outputting such
huge files at so many frames per second requires much faster camera mechanics than
are available. DSLRs capture in the H.264
codec while its upcoming successor, H.265,
is much more compression-friendly when it
comes to 4K and other files, so its likely that
well be seeing DSLRs and mirrorless models capable of 4K video soon. Panasonic,
for example, has confirmed that its next GH
model will be capable of 4K video resolution.
Sonys 4K Handycam FDR-AX100
was announced in January as a more
compact 4K camcorder solution over
their previously announced 4K-capable
model, the FDR-AX1. Notable for its price
under $2,000 and offering a brand-new
14.2-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, it
captures UHD at 3840x2160 in 24 fps and
30 fps, as well as 120 fps for slow-motion
effects. The 12x optical zoom Zeiss VarioSonnar T* lens starts wide at 29mm, and
while the XAVC S file format will play back
on Sony 4K Bravia TVs through the camcorders HDMI connection, the camera can
also work in a Dual Video Recording mode

for simultaneously acquiring a high-def
copy for HDTVs and Blu-ray discs.
The more expensive FDR-AX1 includes
several professional options like Sony
Vegas Pro 12 editing software, dual XQD
memory card slots and two high-quality
XLR jacks for working with advanced microphone systems.
For professional filmmakers, Sony produces the highly capable NEX-FS700R,
PMW-F5, PMW-F55 and F65 cameras,
which require dedicated (and expensive)
SxS memory cards or video recorders to
capture 4K. List Price: $1,999 (FDR-AX100);
$4,999 (FDR-AX1); $7,699 (NEX-FS700R),
$19,400 (PMW-F5); $34,927 (PMW-F55);
$65,000 (F65).
As part of the Canon Cinema EOS line
of EF lens-mount cameras and camcorders,
the Canon EOS-1D C is an 18.1-megapixel,
Camera 4K with a Super 35mm-sized

sensor (21.12x11.88mm). The dedicated
video solution can capture Ultra HD in
compressed ProRes 422 or CinemaDNG
RAW video, which, much like a RAW still
file, offers very high image quality and more
leverage in editing, especially when adding
effects or working with computer graphics
like greenscreen. The Canon EF-compatible lens mount will communicate with electronic Canon EF lenses for TTL metering
and abilities. The BMPC captures to solidstate drives that can be removed to work
with files from a computer while theyre still
on the drive. It also includes the highly regarded DaVinci Resolve color-grading software. List Price: $3,995.
The JVC GY-HMQ10 camcorder will
record up to two hours of 4K video to affordable and readily available SDHC/ SDXC
memory cards. Delivering Ultra HD resolu-
Blackmagic Design Production Camera 4K
top-of-the-line, full-frame DSLR capable of

capturing full 4K video resolution at 24/25
fps with high-definition video capture available at up to 60 fps.
The Canon EOS C500, also compatible with EF lenses, is a dedicated camcorder solution capable of both full 4K and
Ultra HD resolutions at a frame rate of up
to 60 fps.
There are several new Cinema Lenses
developed to meet the heightened resolution requirements of 4K video. This line is
available in EF mount for Canon cameras
as well as PL mount, a common lens mount
for cinema lenses and movie cameras. (The
C500 is also available with a PL mount.)
These solutions are priced for professional
users. List Price: $11,999 (Canon EOS-1D C,
body only); $19,999 (Canon EOS C500).
For those invested in Canon lenses, you
have another much more affordable option
in the Blackmagic Design Production
tion at 24p, 50p or 60p frame rates, the

system also captures HD at 60i/60p and
50p/50i. Live 4K productions can be livestreamed (the system works by splitting
the signal output through four HDMI ter-
Canon EOS-1D C
minals), and there are two XLR connectors

with phantom power for working with audio. Youll also find pro features like focus
assists, manual and auto control of focus,
iris, gain, shutter, gamma, color matrix and
white balance. List Price: $4,995.
One of the most affordable 4K camera
solutions available is the diminutive GoPro
HERO3 Black Edition, but the only fullresolution frame rates available are 15 fps,
12 fps and 12.5 fps for adding slow-motion
effects. That being said, there are a number of frame rates available for HD video,
and the camera is designed as a durable
video camera that can be placed almost
anywhere, making it an ideal choice as a
B-camera for 4K projects. List Price: $399.
With pricing to match, RED cameras are
designed for use by professional filmmakers. The latest DRAGON sensor actually
will capture video at up to 6K resolution at
6144x3160. The RED SCARLET X is the
most affordable option from the company
to offer 4K, but a body purchase requires
a number of extra items to be able to piece
together the dedicated cinema systems,
like REDs very expensive lenses and the
REDMAG solid-state drives. This modular
design allows you to adapt the camera body
as technology advances. RED also manufactures the very first 4K-capable camcorder, the RED ONE, as well as the RED EPIC.
List Price: $7,950 (SCARLET-X, BRAIN
only); $725 (REDMAG 1.8-inch SSD drive).
TABLETS AND
COMPUTER DISPLAYS
GoPro HERO3 Black Edition
There has been a lot of criticism of 4K

televisions, since you have to be sitting
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very close to a display to notice the heightened resolution and sharpness. People sit
very close to computer displays and tablets, however, and with affordable options
finally available on the market, theyre
quickly becoming some of the most exciting ways to enjoy 4K material. Currently,
the only options for full 4K resolution are
professional editing monitors available
Panasonic Toughpad 4K UT-MA6 20-inch tablet
Dell UP2414Q UltraSharp 24-inch monitor
from Panasonic, Sony, TVLogic and a

few others, though these systems cost
tens of thousands of
dollars. Right now, UHD systems are available at much more accessible pricing.
The 28-inch PB287Q from ASUS
is one of the most affordable 4K display
options around at an expected street
price of $799. At the same resolution of
3840x2160, ASUS also offers the larger
31.5-inch PQ321Q display with dual HDMI
ports instead of the single HDMI connection
youll find in the PB287Q, though the price
is much higher (see the Apple entry).
Also priced aggressively, the Ultra
HD resolution Lenovo ThinkVision
Pro2840m monitor with articulating
stand houses three HDMI connections
and four USB ports for use with multiple
external devices. Announced at the same
time, the ThinkVision 28 (as in 28-inch)
smart display has the same specifications, but it can also function on its own as
a tablet of sorts that runs on the Android
4.3 operating system with multi-touch capabilities. (It wont be available until July,
however.) List Price: $799 (ThinkVision
Pro2840m); $1,199 (ThinkVision 28).
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Dell is currently producing three

UHD monitors: the budget-oriented
UP2414Q
UltraSharp
24-inch monitor (which can be swiveled to
portrait mode), the 28-inch P2815Q and
the 31.5-inch UP3214Q. For photo and
video editing, the UP3214Q and the smaller UP2414Q cover 99% of the AdobeRGB
and 100% of the sRGB color spaces with
a wide viewing angle of 176 and 178, respectively. You can also set up Custom
Color modes, and advanced editors can
even download look-up tables (LUT) for
viewing footage in commonly used filmic
looks. Connections include an HDMI,
USB 3.0 and a six-in-one media card reader, as well as DisplayPort ports for working with additional monitors. List Price:
$3,499 (UP3214Q); $1,299 (UP2414Q);
$699 (P2815Q).
On the higher end of the performance
spectrum, Panasonics Toughpad 4K
UT-MA6 20-inch tablet packs a dense
pixel count of 230 ppi (pixels per inch) into
the 3840x2560 display for top-of-class
resolution and sharpness. With the optional Panasonic desktop cradle, the tablet
can be used as a desktop solution. It runs
Windows 8.1 Pro, and an optional Bluetooth

Panasonic Electronic Touch Pen is available for sketching or adding handwritten
notes. A lower-cost 4K model, the 20inch Toughpad 4K UT-MB5, offers similar
abilities. List Price: $6,999 (Toughpad 4K
UT-MA6); $5,999 (Toughpad 4K UT-MB5).
Apple has finally unveiled an update
to their long-awaited professional desktop
computer solution, the Mac Pro, which is
capable of supporting multiple 4K displays
through both HDMI and Thunderbolt connections (3840x2160 at a 30 Hz refresh
rate and 4096x2160 at a 24 Hz refresh
rate, though display mirroring isnt supported at this resolution). In 60 Hz operation,
the Mac Pro supports the 32-inch Sharp
PN-K321 and 31.5-inch ASUS PQ321Q monitors through the DisplayPort connection.
The latest MacBook Pro will also work with
a 4K display or Ultra HD television at the
same specs, but the Mac Pro will support
playback on up to three 4K displays. List
Price: Begins at $2,999 (Mac Pro); begins
at $1,199 (MacBook Pro); $3,595 (Sharp
PN-K321); $2,999 (ASUS PQ321Q).
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HIGH-POWER
MONOL TS
FOR VERSATILITY IN AND
OUT OF THE STUDIO,
THESE HIGH-OUTPUT
STROBES ARE IDEAL
BY WILLIAM SAWALICH
hen it comes time to invest

in serious strobe lighting,
many photographers opt
for the versatility of monolights.
Whereas pack-based systems typically provide greater output (measured
in watt seconds, or ws, equivalent to
joules), monolights are modular, selfcontained and less expensivemaking
them the ideal entre into the studio
strobe lighting universe.
But the typical monolight is limited
by power. The most prevalent monolights are under 600ws, commonly in
the 300ws range. While these relatively
low-power lights can work ne in
the studio, they can present a major problem outside of it: Theyre
practically impossible to balance
with daylight.
A typical sunny-day exposure is 1100
sec., /16, ISO 100. This requires a lot of
light from a strobe to equal the suns intensity. The workaround with an underpowered strobe is to position it very close
to the subject. To overpower daylight
that is, eliminate its inuence in the image and rely solely on the strobe exposureeven more power is needed. For
lighting exibility, high-power strobes are
crucial. Thankfully, high-power monolight options are increasing.
MONOLIGHT BENEFITS
AND DRAWBACKS
Monolights are inexpensive and
modular because, unlike pack and head
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systems, they can be purchased one light

at a time, and different brands of lights
can work together. Although youre not
locked into a single system with monolights, it can still be wise to consider the
variety of modiers availablefrom umbrellas to reectors, snoots to softboxes
before investing in a particular brand.
Proprietary speedrings and connectors
could tie you to a specic line, anyway.
Adjusting one monolights output

has no impact on the power available to
other lights, and if one monolight fails,
the remaining heads continue to function. If youre using multiple lights over
a large area, monolights can be helpful. They have built-in photo sensors
for slaved triggering across distances,
and better units have integrated (or at
least optional) radio receivers for sync-
ing multiple units without having to maintain line of sight.

Some of these remotes can also
adjust output settings, as well. As
long as theres electricity near the
position of each monolight
or an optional battery pack, a
popular monolight accessory, is
usedthey can be placed as far
from one another as necessary.
By comparison, a pack and head
system tethers each light to the
same pack, limiting their spread, and
isnt as easily powered by battery.
High-end monolights increasingly
offer more features and benets over
their entry-level cousins. Color consistencythe ability to precisely reproduce
the same color temperature every time,
ash after ash, even as bulbs age and
voltage changesis the mark of a wellmade monolight. Other indicators of
the best lights are build quality, netunability (the ability to make very
small adjustments to the lights output)
Profoto D1
Air 1000
Interfit Stellar X
and recycle time. A full-power ash may

take ve seconds to recycle in an inexpensive unit, but only two seconds in a
high-end model.
Flash duration is also a useful measurement of a monolights performance,
as the ability to produce brighter light
in a shorter time makes stopping fast
action easier. When working with a
high-output
monolight
outdoors, short ash durations for freezing motion
are extremely helpful.
Another useful ash feature is called auto-dumping.
With it, strobes automatically
discharge excess power from
the capacitors when the output level is dialed down. Without this feature, the photographer has to
manually discharge (i.e., re the strobe)
when decreasing power in order to empty the capacitor of the excess power.
Fan cooling in monolights is helpful
for dissipating heat from model lamps
and high-strobe wattages, as well as
when using light modiers that retain heatlike snoots, softboxes
and grids.
While its increasingly rare to
nd a ash head that requires
factory service to replace model
lamps and ash tubes, keep an
eye out when shopping for monolights (or any kind of strobe),
as youd hate to have to pay for a
repair for something as simple as
changing a light bulb.
HIGH-POWER
MONOLIGHT MODELS
The Flashpoint 1820A is an inexpensive 900ws fan-cooled monolight. It features stepless power down
to 1/8 outputapproximately 112ws
and low sync voltage to make the strobe
safe for digital cameras via a regular PC
connection without requiring an inline Safesync voltage regulator. Flash
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duration varies from 1600 to 11000 sec., and

the Flashpoint 1820A recycles in three
seconds to full power. The unit weighs
six pounds, measures 13x8x6 inches and
ships with a long, 15-foot power cable.
A 1200ws model is also available. Estimated Street Price: $299.
Bowens makes the Gemini 750 Pro,
a 750ws monolight with a short 12300
sec. ash duration. Five-stop adjustability is available in tenth-stop increments,
down to 13ws. An optional Travelpak
battery makes the unit useful even in
remote locations, and the 1.5-second
recycle time is fast for full-power
ashes. Another notable feature is the
Pulsar/PocketWizard card slot to integrate an optional radio receiver. The
units multi-voltage power system automatically selects the correct voltage
when plugged in, making it adaptable
to anywhere theres electricity, anywhere
in the world. Measuring 16x7x6 inches,
the Gemini 750 Pro weighs 8.8 pounds.
Estimated Street Price: $1,049.
Elinchroms Digital Style 1200RX is
a compact fan-cooled ash unit. From
full 1200ws output down to just 36ws,
it offers a six-stop range in tenth-stop increments. An optional two-way remote
control allows the power settings to be
adjusted remotely from the camera positiontaking advantage of the ability to
move monolights far aeldand it can
even be controlled by PC and Mac computers when tethering. Ultra-consistent
ash output is ideal for multi-shot applications where even small variations in
power are unacceptable. It has a fast 11450

sec. ash duration and a 2.3-second recycle time in a fairly compact 7.6-pound,
12x6x6-inch unit. Low-voltage (5v) sync
eliminates the need for a voltage regulator, too. Estimated Street Price: $1,399.
With its 12000 sec. ash duration and
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Integra 1000 Plus is a high-performance,
feature-rich monolight. Built-in fourchannel radio receivers augment standard optical slaves, and multi-voltage
compatibility makes the unit useful
worldwide. It has a six-stop range down
to 1/32 power in tenth-stop increments,
and the LED display makes for easy
reading of adjustments. The aluminum
housing on the 16x9x6-inch unit is
heavy-duty without being heavy, weighing in at 8.6 pounds. Estimated Street
Price: $1,110.
Interts Stellar X monolight offers
1000ws of power with easy-to-use analog controls. Stepless power adjustments
cover a ve-stop range, down to 116 sec.,
(roughly 30ws), with a three-second recycle time at full power. The fan-cooled
unit is 20x10x6 inches and weighs just
six pounds. Estimated Street Price: $479.
The Einstein E640 from Paul C.
Buff offers 640ws of power adjustable
in tenth-stop increments over a ninestop rangedown to 1/256 power, or
a miniscule 2.5ws (useful for balancing with low-level ambience). The short
1.7-second recycle time at full power
is complemented by a superfast 113,000
sec. ash duration for efcient actionstopping power. Color Consistency
mode lengthens that ash
duration, but ensures color
precision, making the unit
customizable for a given
shots needs. With alldigital controls and an
LCD display, the fancooled Einstein E640
has low-voltage safe
sync and automatically
senses input voltage to
work worldwide (from
95 to 265 volts). Remote-control capability
is optional via Cybersync,
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settings a snap. A Micro SD card
slot readies the unit for rmware
updates in the future. This feature-lled light is also compact and light, weighing
just 4.3 pounds
at just 8x7x5 inches. Estimated Street

Price: $499.
The StarFlash 650ws monolight from
Photoex offers adjustability down to
1/8 powera ve-stop rangeand a
1
1700 sec. ash duration at full power,
which recharges in four to ve seconds.
It has a rugged aluminum chassis with
a rubberized nish for durability, and
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lights output. The StarFlash 650 measures 16x6x5 inches and weighs 7.1
pounds. Estimated Street Price: $499.
For professonials with bigger budgets,
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and performance. The 1000ws unit is adjustable in tenth-stop increments across
a seven-stop range, down to 15.6ws
(1/32 power). Color consistency at 11800
sec. ash duration, as well as fast twosecond full power recycling and integrated Profoto Air radio sync control, make
the unit useful for a variety of pro assignments. At 12x12x7 inches, the D1 Air
1000 weighs just 6.5 pounds. Estimated
Street Price: $1,749.
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PHOTO WORKFLOW
BY THE EDITORS
istorically, photo software
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years, the lines have blurred, with each
type adding functions from the other
two. onOne Softwares Perfect Photo
Suite 8 is an example of all three types
coming together in one package. Eight
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tool for their typical photo enhancements. Among many new features in
version 8 are 13 new adjustable lters,
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This software is available in three
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Drive and iCloud Photo Stream for direct access to those lesvery handy if
you use those services.
LAYERS: This Module lets you
work with multiple layers, either copies
of the same photo or for compositing
multiple images. The Layers workspace
has tools to crop, mask and retouch,
along with layer blending controls.
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LEFT SIDEBAR
In the Browser Module, youll find all of

your available files. In the Layers Module, this
area also serves as a file browser, handy if
youre compositing multiple images. In all other
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is where youll probably spend most of
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RIGHT SIDEBAR
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zoom, fine detail inspection with a loupe, and
histogram and metadata info.
aesthetic. Each effect is applied on its

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B&W: This Module makes conversion to black-and-white as easy or as
detailed as youd like. You can apply numerous presets, or use slider controls to
control every aspect of the conversion.
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MASK: Use the Mask Module
when you want to knock out a subject from its background. Paint over
objects you want to remove (the sky,
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color data and removes just that area.
Another brush lets you rene the edge.
Mask does all of the heavy-lifting.

RESIZE: Need a larger le for printing? Use Resize to enlarge older, lower-resolution digital photos, or blow
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heres an old adage about portraiture: If you want an interesting portrait, dont light the entire
subject. In other words, you can create
interesting lighting by creating interesting shadows. And when it comes
to shadows, keep this adage in mind:
Shadows are the soul of the picture.
Heres something else important to
keep in mind when it comes to light
and shadows. A photograph isnt a picture of an object. Its a picture of light
on a subject. Creative lighting is often
the quick x for a boring portrait.
The opening image for this column was taken

in a warehouse. My friend and I set up a cool,
painted background and then drove his car
into position.
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Heres a shot that illustrates boring lighting, as

well as a boring pose.
To create the much more dramatic image, I
set up two Westcott Ice Lights, one in front of the
model to light her face and one behind the model
as a hair/separation light. I dialed down the natural light exposure so the added lights became the
main lights and created shadows.
To add extra interest to the photograph, I
used whats called the disequilibrium effect, tilting the camera down to the side, which puts the
equilibrium of the image off just a bit. I also got
closer to the subject. When it comes to people
photography, the closer you are to the subject,
the more intimate the photograph becomes. I
photographed the model with my Canon EOS 5D
Mark III and Canon 24-105mm lens set at 24mm
for a wide perspective. Of course, the other factor
that improved the photo is the much cooler pose.

For both photographs, I had my ISO set at
4000. That relatively high ISO setting was required for a handheld shot due to the low light.
My original file did have a bit of noise. I removed
the noise with Topaz DeNoise, just one of several
Hey, one of the reasons why youre reading Digital Photo magazine is because you like how digital effects can enhance a photograph. Im with you.
As much as I may like an image, any image, I usually experiment with plugins to see how they can make it even more creative. For this photo, I applied
plug-ins that are available for noise reduction.

Newer versions of Lightroom and Adobe Camera
Raw also do a good job of reducing noise.
As an aside, my dad had a wonderful expression about noise. If a picture is so boring that you
notice the noise, its a boring picture.
the Duplex filter in Nik Color Efex Pro and then added a digital frame using
Image Borders. Explore plug-insthey can help to awaken the artist within.
So, play with light for a quick fix for boring portraits, and remember,
shadows are your friend!
DP
Our friend RICK SAMMON has been writing for this magazine for more than 10 years. Visit with Rick at ricksammon.com to learn more about digital imaging.
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TOM GILLESPIE
X Marks The Spot

A nalist in our 7th Annual Your Best Shot Photo Contest,
this photo was taken from a helicopter while photographer
TOM GILLESPIE of Trinity, North Carolina, was en route
to an assignment. I dont remember much at all about the
shots from the assignment, Gillespie condes, but I sure
remember this one! The contrast of the black road against the
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white snow and the design of the X element immediately

caught my eye. Because of the speed of the helicopter, I had
time for only a few frames, and this one was the only one that
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