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Review Digital Camera World 04-23-2013

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Raw Processing Tips: 7 ways the Basic Panel can kick-start your photo editing
Apr 22nd 2013, 23:01

In our latest Raw Tuesday post on raw processing we take a closer look at the Basic Panel in Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom and explain why it’s the best place to begin your photo editing.

Raw Processing Tips: 7 ways the Basic Panel can kick-start your photo editing

As more and more DSLR owners are realising, raw format is the best capture format for photographers who want maximum quality and control.

Raw format files don't go through any in-camera processing and therefore contain a complete record of all the information your camera records, while JPEGs (the other format option) are processed in-camera, with any unused information discarded.

As a result, raw files often look a little flat straight out of camera when compared to JPEGs, as you may have noticed if you've been shooting in Raw+JPEG mode.

Our before image

Our before image

Because of this, once you've downloaded your raw files, you'll usually want to make a few changes to improve the tones. The best place to begin making these improvements is Photoshop's Basic Panel.

Available in both Photoshop's Camera Raw plug-in and Lightroom's Develop Module, the Basic panel houses 11 sliders that allow you to make simple yet powerful edits: setting White Balance, fixing exposure issues, rescuing details, adjusting contrast and tweaking colour. Find out how to get the basics right with these six pro tips.

Raw Processing Tips: 01 White Balance

Raw Processing Tips: 01 White Balance

Open your start image and correct the White Balance. The drop-down list of presets is a useful starting point.

The Temperature slider is measured in Kelvin. Drag it left for cooler tones and right to add warmth.

Use Tint to correct magenta or green colour casts. Alternatively, grab the White Balance tool and click over a neutral point.

Here we've set Temperature 6900, Tint +10.

PAGE 1: Raw Processing Tips – 01 White Balance
PAGE 2: Raw Processing Tips - 02 Exposure
PAGE 3: Raw Processing Tips - 03 Whites and Blacks
PAGE 4: Raw Processing Tips - 04 Highlights and Shadows
PAGE 5: Raw Processing Tips - 05 Saturation and Vibrance
PAGE 6: Raw Processing Tips - 06 Contrast and Clarity
PAGE 7: Raw Processing Tips - 07 Previews

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Sabre Switch TriggerSmart review: is this the ultimate tool for high-speed photos?
Apr 22nd 2013, 11:03

The Sabre Switch TriggerSmart is a motion, light and sound detection system that allows photographers to capture incredible high-speed photos. But is it worth its price tag? Find out in our Sabre Switch TriggerSmart review.

Sabre Switch TriggerSmart review: is this the ultimate tool for high-speed photos?

TriggerSmart is a simple, portable and fairly inexpensive introduction to automated high-speed photography. The system consists of a battery-powered control box, a pair of sensors, two mini tripod stands and connecting wires.

At first glance you'd be forgiven for wondering about the rough and ready exterior, but once it's up and running things are more impressive.

The sensors can be configured to send an infrared beam between each other, with a shot taken if the beam is cut. Alternatively, a sudden sound or pulse of light will trigger the system.

This makes it possible to capture the most precisely-timed mini explosions, water splashes or shattering glass.

The sensitivity of each detection method can be adjusted via the control box, as can the delay between detection and shutter release, and the number of shots fired each time.

However with just dials to play with, you'll have to resort to trial and error to nail the right settings. Despite this, and a likelihood that you'll need a separate adaptor to connect the system to your camera, TriggerSmart is an effective photography aid.

Price: £239
Buy it: www.flaghead.co.uk

Score: 4/5

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