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    Shooting second show tonight - The Romantics

    Shooting 'The Romantics' on the Detroit Riverfront tonight. First of a series of free Friday night concerts on the steps of the GM Renaissance Center. Pics forthcoming :) *not my image
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    Post YOUR rides

    This thread is about YOUR rides. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, whatever you use to get around. My previous ride, 2000 GMC Sierra SLT/Z71. Original owner. When I sold it last summer with 249K on the clock. 2000 GMC Sierra Z71 SLT by MichiganClassics.com, on Flickr 2000 GMC Sierra Z71 SLT...
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    LumoPro LP180 Speedlight: Full Walk-Thru

    The $199 LumoPro LP180 quad-sync, all-manual speedlight has arrived. I have been shooting with a couple pre-production units for several months now, so have had ample time to formulate some thoughts. Short version: The LP180 is rock-solid, with a near-perfect feature set for lighting...
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    Composition

    One more reason why composition is important... Tap'n on the Galaxy S3
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    New cable lets PocketWizards draw power from DSLRs

    A new cable from PocketWizard allows the company’s radio triggers to draw their power directly from Nikon DSLRs. The PW-DC-N10, or “Nikon Power Cable”, plugs into the 10-pin shutter release port found on most higher-end Nikon cameras and provides power to PocketWizard Plus III, MiniTT1 and...
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    Camera store commercial

    Funny camera related commercial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5WTpicclLI Tap'n on the Galaxy S3
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    Paint your NIKKOR lens white?

    Sure to turn some heads :cool: http://www.slrlounge.com/suffering-from-canon-jealousy-get-your-nikkor-lenses-painted-white Tap'n on the Galaxy S3
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    A Light Meter for the Iphone

    A reader brought the Lumu Light meter to my attention this morning and it truly made me say WOW. First off what is it, the Lumu is a light meter that plugs into your IOS device that allows you to meter the light. The reason I went WOW was for the fact that it just makes sense. The old way...
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    Edit opacity of a .png image in photoshop

    I have an image I have used as a watermark (see below). Looking to adjust the opacity to make it more transparent. I have Photoshop 7.0 Any ideas? Not finding much useful info online. That or I'm not smart enough to figure it out LOL. Can someone post a play by play or a good link? Thanks...
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    Nikon D90 with 18-105mm on sale now for $599!

    nikon d90 : Buy or Learn at Adorama Seems like a nice deal for a new D90 with a $400 lens :) $599 plus 2% back!
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    First press/photo pass

    Next weekend I have an opportunity to shoot the Metallica Orion Music and More outdoor festival on Belle Isle in Detroit, MI! I've been reading up this past month or so on concert photography. I'll have my 5.11 bag and am taking my 50mm, 18-105mm and 55-200mm with plenty of room for other...
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    Polaroid bare-bulb flash appears, offering TTL for Canon and Nikon

    A flashgun has appeared called the Polaroid PL-135, a sub-$100 bare-bulb speedlight suitable for enthusiast photographers, available in the USA and UK. It has the specifications of a typical aftermarket flash, but the flash tube protrudes from the head instead of sitting inside. This...
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    Photoflex Halfdome question

    I have a chance to pick up this 35x18" softbox. Had whitelightning lights. What would I need to use this with my speedlights? Tap'n on the Galaxy S3
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    Tamron 17-50 or 28-75 f2.8

    Considering selling my 18-55mm and 18-105mm and buy a used Tamron 2.8 lens (finally). Looking at the Tamron 17-50mm or 28-75mm. While I'd like the increased range of the 28-75mm, I'm not sure which to go with. Sounds like the sharpness is better on the 17-50mm? I have a D40, shoot mainly...
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    Yongnuo YN-622N wireless flash trigger for Nikon is now available Read more on Nikon

    Yongnuo YN-622N wireless flash trigger for Nikon is now available for sale at the Yongnuo Store and on eBay. The PDF instruction manual can be downloaded here. Additional information and compatibility list: $95 for a pair of transceivers. Compatible camera list: Nikon D70/D70S/D80/D90...
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    Flickr has a new look today

    Flickr: MichiganClassics.com's Photostream Not too bad, seems like they are finally catching up with the times :cool:
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    Nikon SB-24

    Well, just picked up two SB-24 speedlights on ebay for $107 shipped. I need to research less and shoot more LOL In case anyone is interested, here is a great site with details about the vintage (80s) speedlights in one place: Nikon Autofocus Flash Model: SB-24 TTL Speedlight
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    43" or 60" Wescott shoot through umbrella?

    I have the 9' CowboyStudio light stands. Looking to buy one or two shoot through umbrellas. Should I go with the 43" or can these stands handle the 60"? Amazon.com: Westcott 2001 43-Inch Optical White Satin Collapsible Umbrella: Camera & Photo Amazon.com: Westcott 2021 60-Inch Optical White...
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    14-Year-Old Photographer's Amazingly Surreal Self Portraits

    We're always big fans of up-and-coming teen photographers here on My Modern Met, but 14-year-old photographer Zev (aka fiddle oak) has got to be one of the youngest talents we've ever come across. The Natick, Massachusetts-based teen photographer's portfolio exhibits skills beyond his years...
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    Manfrotto MK294 + D3RC2 + bag $99.97

    Spotted at Costco today MK294KIT Tap'n on the Galaxy S3
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