Smartphones nowadays have become incredible juice-sucking devices. Manufacturers are squeezing more and more features into phones to the point where conventional lithium ion battery technology is struggling to keep up. I managed to get hold of one of these ‘power banks’ which are really just big batteries that hold a lot of charge and can …
The iPhone proved to be a very capable photographic tool, and when Instagram came along, it redefined the smartphone as not only a tool for recording visual information, but one for sharing them as well. Here are some pictures taken with Instagram.
Concert photography is not something everyone will enjoy, but for those who wish to take a first step in this direction, having the right preparation is necessary. My first attempt at concert photography was a little while ago, when I was shooting under Wedding Celebrations Studio for Sungha Jung’s concert at the Kuching International Airport. …
Hi everyone! I’ve included in the how-to section above my latest article on metering basics. In this article, I will explain the three fundamental metering modes available in most digital cameras out there in the market. Please leave any feedback in the comments below. Happy reading! Lionel
It’s been a while since I updated my blog, due to my hectic schedule. It is not easy juggling many tasks at a time, especially when you have to work 14 to 18 hours a day. It’s not easy being an entrepreneur. Sometimes I wonder what keeps me going. Anyway, I digress. I’ve recently managed …
In my previous blog posting, I mentioned about the differences between shooting in Raw and JPEG, as well as some the pros and cons between the two. In this posting, We will be doing a side-by-side comparison between a JPEG image and a Raw conversion. Comparisons will be done at 100% crops, so you can …
Today, I turn 26. Finally, I am officially MORE than a quarter of a century old. So there is enough compelling reason to celebrate on a grander scale. I hadn’t had a birthday celebration for quite some time. Too bad Leonard is not around this time. But he’s probably having the time of his life …
Till this very day, I am a firm believer that composition is the key to any outstanding photo, regardless of the camera or gear you use. Saying that your equipment is not sufficiently good for taking breathtaking shots is merely conjuring excuses to be lazy. Needless to say, your camera is just a tool, and …
It had been quite a while since the last time I set foot in Fairy Cave. The last visit there proved somewhat fruitless due to the fact that I relied solely on my camera’s high ISO capabilities to shoot in near pitch dark conditions, for forgetting to bring my tripod. The ensuing result were photos …
It’s been a while since the last article I wrote on JPeg or Raw – Part 1, and now we have yet another debate to bring to the table. It is a wonder as to why the topic as to which one, film or digital, has, till now, been a subject of much heated debate. …