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Welcome to the latest addition to Thomas Pitera Photography! This blog will be updated very regularly with information and images that relate to my passion: photography. I plan to cover a variety of topics including news, behind the scenes/technical information about photos, gear reviews, commentaries, and much more! If there is something you would like to see in the Photography Savvy blog, please contact me.
I hope you all enjoy the photos and insights, and I look forward to hearing from you!
Tom Pitera
Fresh off the success of his last book, "The Moment It Clicks," Joe McNally has returned with "The Hot Shoe Diaries: Big Light From Small Flashes." His last book mainly focused on the images and the stories and obstacles behind them, along with some technical details. "The Hot Shoe Diaries," as the name implies, is completely about shooting and making the most out of hot shoe Speedlights.
Posted to category: Gear Reviews on June 24, 2009
This article gives five simple yet very effective tips for improving the quality of pictures from your point-and-shoot camera.
Posted to category: Beginners' Tips on June 17, 2009
PocketWizard has announced the ZoneController, a device that allows the photographer to control three independent zones of light in both ControlTL and manual modes. The ZoneController slides into the upper hot-shoe of a MiniTT1 or FlexTT5 allows power adjustment in 1/3 f-stop increments over a six stop range in each triggering group (A, B, or C). You can also switch between manual, and TTL triggering, or completely disable a group. The ZoneController will be available late this summer with no pricing announced.
Posted to category: News on June 17, 2009
After nearly a year of waiting and speculation, Olympus has introduced their first Micro Four-Thirds offering, the E-P1. Essentially a "compact" camera with interchangeable lenses, the E-P1 features a 12.3-megapixel Four-Thirds sized sensor, a 3.0-inch LCD screen, and a stylish stainless-steel body. Other highlight features include 720p HD video capture, in-body stabilization, dust reduction, an ISO range of 100-6400, and 3 FPS shooting.
Also introduced were two M. Zuiko Digital lenses: the ED 17mm f/2.8 and ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom. Both lenses are compact to match the size of the E-P1 camera. It is also possible to use existing Four-Thirds lenses with the MMF-1 adapter, or Olympus OM lenses with the MF-2 adapter.
The Olympus E-P1 will be available as a body only ($749.99), with the 14-42mm lens ($799.99), or with the 17mm f/2.8 lens and an optical viewfinder ($899.99). All of the configurations are expected to be available this July.
Posted to category: News on June 17, 2009
Canon USA has made a posting on their website today announcing an upcoming firmware update to their popular EOS 5D Mark II. The firmware update will allow users to manually control the ISO, aperture, and shutter speed during video recording. The only indication of a release date says early June, but other Canon subsidiaries have said June 2nd. We'll keep you up to date when the firmware becomes available.
UPDATE: The firmware is now available and can be downloaded here
Posted to category: News on May 27, 2009
Rick Sammon is a renowned wildlife photographer, instructor and author of many books. His latest, Rick Sammon's Field Guide to Digital Photography, is designed to be a handbook that fits easily into your camera bag. Despite its small size, the book is jam packed with a lot of useful information and tips for taking great photographs.
Posted to category: Gear Reviews on May 27, 2009
