New Nikon D3s, 85mm DX Micro announced
By Jason Odell | October 14, 2009 7:20 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 1) | TrackBacks ( 0)
Well, it's official. The much-rumored Nikon D3s has now been announced, along with a new DX-format macro (micro) lens.
- HD (720p) movie mode
- Integrated sensor cleaning (sonic)
- "Quiet mode" release-- I agree that the original D3 is pretty loud compared to other Nikon DSLRs
- Expanded buffer supports 42 NEFs in continuous shooting
- 1.2 (8MP) crop mode
- Better battery life (4200 shots)
Image Doctors workshop a smashing success
By Jason Odell | October 3, 2009 7:27 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 0) | TrackBacks ( 0)
Heading to the Rockies; Follow me on Twitter
By Jason Odell | September 26, 2009 6:54 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 0) | TrackBacks ( 0)
Here's a quick update of what I'm up to this week. In case you missed it, I'm leading a workshop with Rick Walker to Rocky Mountain National Park starting tomorrow. I'm getting ready for fur days of getting up too early, going to bed too late, but hopefully capturing the aspens at their fall peak and the elk in the rut.
October Workshops with Jason Odell: Silver Efex Pro; Capture NX2
By Jason Odell | September 20, 2009 12:58 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 0) | TrackBacks ( 0)
Luminescence of Nature Photography is pleased to announce its October training webinar series with photographer and author Jason P. Odell, Ph.D. Participants will be able to view Jason's computer screen live and answer questions over the telephone.
- October 10 12-2pm EDT
- October 24 12-2pm EDT
- October 17 11-3pm EDT
Odell's guide to Nik Silver Efex Pro a hit with photographers
By Jason Odell | September 12, 2009 1:05 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 0) | TrackBacks ( 0)
Nikon Capture NX2 Update: 2.2.2
By Jason Odell | August 26, 2009 7:34 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 1) | TrackBacks ( 0)
If you can't get out of the house-- Read a Book!
By Jason Odell | August 19, 2009 8:01 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 0) | TrackBacks ( 0)
We all need a creative spark now and then, something to get the juices flowing and help us muster the energy to get out of bed at 4:30am for that shoot. Sometimes, I hit a creative rut, and when I do, it seems like there is always an excuse not to shoot. Bad light. Too many clouds. No interesting subjects. Or maybe the recession has you down and you can't take that two-week safari to Africa this year. Well, a good book can cure that and I'm currently reading two that are chock-full of awesome shooting ideas. We all have room for creative improvement, and there's nothing better than honing our skills or piquing our creativity by reading a good book.
Save 15% off all Nik Software Products!
By Jason Odell | August 14, 2009 8:39 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 0) | TrackBacks ( 0)
Effective immediately, friends of Luminescence of Nature Photography can save 15% off all Nik Software products in the Nik USA online store by entering coupon code JODELL at checkout. Here's your chance to save some serious cash on serious software. Once you have your software, don't forget to check out The Photographer's Guide to Silver Efex Pro or The Photographer's Guide to Capture NX2.
Doin' it in the dark (aka, shooting cocktail hour)
By Jason Odell | August 11, 2009 6:32 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 3) | TrackBacks ( 0)
I had the pleasure of going back home to Florida for one of those "you are getting old" rituals-- my 20th high school reunion. Unlike last time, when I brought my point and shoot film camera, this time I was ready, armed with a Nikon D3, 24-70mm lens, and SB-900. I figured I'd do what I had always done at official high school events-- shoot photos! But I wanted to make sure that these photos would have a better quality than the standard snapshots we get with the point and click cameras that I knew everyone else would be using.
Kudos for the Silver Efex Pro "Guide"
By Jason Odell | August 5, 2009 7:22 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 0) | TrackBacks ( 0)
I've gotten some really nice feedback from some customers who recently purchased my PDF book, The Photographer's Guide to Silver Efex Pro.











