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Welcome to The Luminous
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SELECTED RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
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Phase One 645DF – A field report
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An ALPA Field Report – by Mark Dubovoy
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Leaf Aptus II 10 – the anticipation and the first week, by Robb Williamson
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Leica X1 Field Report – three weeks of use, and a location shoot – UPDATED
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xrite ColorChecker Passport – an exceptional camera profiling tool reviewed
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Solving Recent Profiling Issues with OS-X, Photoshop, and Epson Printers – By Mark Dobovoy
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Canon PowerShot S90 – the lightest and smallest. But is it the best?
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Phase One / Capture One 5.0 Preview – a look at the new features
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Adobe Lightroom 3 Beta – an introduction to the new features
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Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Printer – A hands-on report
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Phase One Achromatic Plus – A Unique Monochrome Medium Format Back Reviewed
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The Leica M9 in Paris – A Field Review
The best way to gain an overview of the extensive content found on this site is through the Subject Index.
Return visitors should check What's New frequently as new content is being constantly added to the site.
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THE UNDERSTANDING SERIES |
| Understanding Graduated Neutral Density Filters – how to use them in the field. An alternative to HDR |
| Understanding Video – an introduction for still photographers |
| Understanding Aspect Ratios and the Art of Cropping – squares or rectangles, the choice is yours |
| Understanding Soft Proofing – using your profiled monitor and printer to really see what you're going to get |
| Understanding Sensor Issues – sizes, resolution, types. What you need to know |
| Understanding Printer Colour Management — the proper settings for using profiles |
| Understanding Raw Files — whether to choose to shoot in raw or JPG format, and why |
| Understanding Local Contrast Enhancement — a simple technique for improving print contrast |
| Understanding Contrast Masking — a simple Photoshop technique for opening shadow areas and reducing contrast |
| Understanding Digital USM — what is the Unsharp Mask and what does it do? |
| Understanding MTF Charts — what is MTF, and how to read lens charts? |
| Understanding Histograms — how to read the digital camera's most useful exposure evaluation tool |
| Understanding Digital Sensor Cleaning — the why, how and tools required |
| Understanding Digital Workflow — suggested steps and settings to use when working with a digital SLR |
| Understanding Mirror Lock-Up — a technique for creating vibration-free sharp images |
| Understanding Medium Format — a primer on the jargon, and the equipment available |
| Understanding Depth of Field — a tutorial, including Hyperfocal Distance and the Circle of Confusion |
| Understanding Polarizers — a tutorial on how to use the most important filter for colour photography |
| Understanding Lens Contrast — an in-depth tutorial by Mike Johnston |
| Understanding Bokeh — an in depth technical explanation by Harold Merklinger |
| Understanding Bit Depth — a tutorial on hi-bit images and when and why to use them |
| Understanding Sharpness — a tutorial on resolution and acutance |
| Understanding Resolution — explores the basics of digital Input and Output |
| Understanding Camera Movements — the ins and outs of tilts and shifts |
| Understanding Colour Theory — academic colour theory applied to landscape photography |
| Understanding the DSLR Magnification Factor — removing the myths and misinformation |
| Understanding SLR Viewfinders — the variety and types of viewfinders found in various cameras |
| Understanding Exposure — the world's 10 stop range. Why it's so tough and how to handle it |
| Understanding Digital Blending — how to replace graduated ND filters and expand dynamic range |
| Understanding ProPhoto RGB – are you throwing away much of the colour gamut your DSLR is capable of? |
| Understanding Lens Diffraction – does stopping down a lens make it sharper, or not? |
| Understanding Panoramic Stitching — creating wide format panoramics using Photoshop |
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