Fujifilm X-M1 vs X-A1 w/ 16-50mm kit lens: ACR & Capture One compared

March 21st, 2014

A look at how the image quality of the Fujifilm X-M1 compares to the X-A1 and how the choice of RAW convertor (ACR or Capture One) affects the image. [...]


eBay Meking 99p UV Filter Review

March 8th, 2014

Review of a cheap 99 pence 58mm UV filter sold by Meking Photo Studio on eBay. For 99p including shipping from China, how bad will it be? [...]


eBay 80 cm / 32 in Octa Umbrella Softbox Review

February 23rd, 2014

A review of the 80cm (32″) octagon umbrella softbox suitable for speedlight flashes available on eBay. Looking particularly at uniformity across the front panel [...]


Fishing for horses in infrared

February 12th, 2014

Some infrared and full spectrum fisheye photos I took recently, including information on how I captured the images without being able to see through the viewfinder. [...]


Recently processed panos

February 2nd, 2014

A few panorama photos I've processed recently, from the Corncob building in Chișinău, Moldova, to autumnal trees at sunset by the River Beauly in Scotland. [...]


YongNuo Speedlite YN460-II Flash Review

January 19th, 2014

A review of the YongNuo Speedlite YN460-II Flash, looking at what useful features it has, and what features it is missing compared to a more expensive flash like the Nikon SB-800. [...]


Begonia flower abstract photos

January 13th, 2014

Some abstract photos of Begonia flowers that I took recently, and information on how I took the photos. [...]


How to get a pure white background in ACR and PS

December 22nd, 2013

How to check whether the background of an image is pure white, and different methods you can use to blow out the background to pure white in ACR and Photoshop. [...]


A few panoramas

December 16th, 2013

A few 360° panoramas that I've processed lately from the UK, Japan, Crimea / Ukraine, and Bavaria. [...]