Fujifilm X-E3 Bluetooth GPS and WiFi Control Features

The Fujifilm X-E3 digital camera is one of the first cameras to offer a persistent low power bluetooth connection for realtime GPS location geotagging of your photos using your smartphone location information. Once setup, it seems to work fairly well with a few exceptions. In theory, this would mean that your photo location information should be… Continue reading Fujifilm X-E3 Bluetooth GPS and WiFi Control Features

Four Camera Styles and Sizes for Better Photography

There are four common camera styles and sizes to consider for better photography: smartphones, pocket camera, bridge camera, and DSLR. Each of these cameras have benefits and drawbacks. Some photographers would carry 3 different cameras or possibly 4. Smartphones Some people consider that smartphones offer some of the best photography available for the following reasons:… Continue reading Four Camera Styles and Sizes for Better Photography

Camera Reviews – Comparing the Sony a7 II and Canon 6D

The Sony a7 II (with a 28-70mm lens) and Canon 6D (with a 24-105mm lens) are economically priced entry-level full-frame cameras considered by people looking to make an upgrade from APS-C sensor class of cameras. In a DP Review side-by-side feature comparison, the features of the cameras can be seen as very similar. Both cameras earned a… Continue reading Camera Reviews – Comparing the Sony a7 II and Canon 6D

Portable Photo Scanning and Video Editing System

Overview The following portable scanning system features the ability to scan printed photos, slides, and negatives. While it’s referred to as ‘portable’ a more accurate description would be transportable — because the equipment needs AC power. Hardware – From Amazon Brother MFCJ6920DW Wireless Multifunction Inkjet Printer, Copier, Fax, and 11×17″ Scanner ($457) Provides scanning capabilities… Continue reading Portable Photo Scanning and Video Editing System

Apple iPhone iOS – Prisma Photography Art Effects App – Artistic Painting Photo Picture Filters

Introduction The Prisma photography art effects app for iOS applies artistic painting filter effects to pictures and images. Below are samples of these effects with the original image for comparison. Click any image for a larger gallery view. You’ll notice that some of the images generated by the app are larger (1,488 x 1,488 pixels)… Continue reading Apple iPhone iOS – Prisma Photography Art Effects App – Artistic Painting Photo Picture Filters

Prisma Photo App Turns Pictures into Art

The Prisma Photo App for iPhone can convert your pictures into art. Below are some before and after samples using different filter effects in the app. Click any image for a larger gallery view. Thanks to Alex for helping discover this amazing app!

Amazing Smartphone Camera Upgrade to 20.4 Megapixel and 30x Zoom

Imagine being able to upgrade your iPhone or Android phone to take high quality pictures with 20.4 megapixels and a 30x zoom lens. The lens pictured above is the Sony DSC-QX100 Smartphone Attachable Lens. Unfortunately, it costs about $500 retail and has only a 3.6X optical Zoom. It also lacks many of the features you’d expect… Continue reading Amazing Smartphone Camera Upgrade to 20.4 Megapixel and 30x Zoom