Review Digital Camera World 02-26-2014

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Inspirational Pictures: 8 ways to get your photo mojo back Feb 26th 2014, 00:01, by jmeyer It might be the short winter days, bad weather or even that you've just run out of photo ideas, but once in a while we all lose a little of our photographic drive and find ourselves lacking motivation. But never fear, we've got 8 tips to get you back on the road to taking inspirational pictures. Ideas for Inspirational Pictures: 1. Make a scrapbook Start collecting images that you really like or that interest you in some way. You can use the traditional approach and cut pictures out of magazines and leaflets and stick them in a book, or you could sign-up to Pinterest (you can follow us on Pinterest!), which lets you 'pin' favourite images from around the web onto a virtual pin-board. Look at the images and work out what it is about them that interests you and then try to incorporate that in a shoot. Use the subjects and composition of the images to inspire your own. SEE MORE: The best photographers of all time. In the history of the world. Ideas for Inspirational Pictures: 2. Check the manual Modern digital cameras are complex devices, each with a huge collection of features and modes. In fact there are so many available on the average camera that we reckon it's a pretty safe bet that there's one you've never used. So next time your stumped for ideas, pick-up your camera's manual (or browse through the menu) and find a feature that you've not used before and give it a go. And by give it a go we don't mean just activate it, point the camera at the nearest object and take a shot. Think about the situations or subjects that the feature is designed for and find something interesting to shoot using it. Ideas for Inspirational Pictures: Make a scrapbook; Check the manual Ideas for Inspirational Pictures: Swap the lens; New gear Ideas for Inspirational Pictures: Start a project; Exhibition, book or web gallery Ideas for Inspirational Pictures: Try a new in-camera technique; Try a new software technique READ MORE 77 photography techniques, tips and tricks for taking pictures of anything How to take good photos: 10 simple ways to start boosting your hit rate 99 common photography problems (and how to avoid them) 32 things photographers say… and what they really mean 44 essential digital camera tips and tricks Capture NX-D: Nikon unveils new photo editing software to replace Capture NX 2 Feb 25th 2014, 12:18, by jmeyer Nikon has unveiled a new photo editing software, Nikon Capture NX-D, for processing and adjusting raw files captured with Nikon DSLRs, Nikon 1 cameras and digital compacts from Nikon’s COOLPIX range that offer raw format shooting. The beta version of Nikon Capture NX-D is being released as a free download (for now, at least) from Nikon’s website and will eventually replace the current Capture NX 2 software, Nikon says. The company says it will no longer support its Capture NX 2 software with updates. Capture NX-D is for use specifically with Nikon’s NEF and NRW raw file formats, but can also be used to make adjustments to JPEG and TIFF files. SEE MORE: Best photo editing tips for beginners – 18 quick fixes to common image problems Key features of Nikon Capture NX-D 1.  Adjustment functions developed for RAW processing, just as they were with the Capture NX series The application includes functions for adjusting aspects of RAW images captured with a Nikon digital camera (NEF or NRW file extension) that can be adjusted even after images are captured, including white balance and exposure compensation. Smooth adjustment of images is possible immediately after they are transferred to computers. Picture Control, Nikon’s exclusive function for specifying imaging characteristics, is also supported. 2.  Support for simple adjustment of JPEG and TIFF images In addition to processing and adjustment of RAW images, the application offers the same functions available with Capture NX 2 for adjustment aspects such as tone curves, brightness, and contrast, as well as functions for correcting lateral colour aberration and vignetting caused by lenses, in JPEG and TIFF images. 3.  Floating palettes that are easy to use with multiple screens When two or more monitors are used, the image display area can be expanded by moving individual floating palettes for each adjustment function. Convenience has been increased with the ability to combine two or more floating palettes, which can be moved together. 4. A variety of displays, including comparisons of multiple images and adjustment before-and-after images Display of the application window can be adjusted for greater convenience. Thumbnail display, filmstrip display, single-image display, and full-screen display are possible. When filmstrip display is selected, thumbnails can be positioned at the top, bottom, left, or right of the image area. In addition, displays for comparing images, whether multiple image files, or a comparison of a single image before and after adjustments are applied, are available. When comparing images, enlargement of a portion of one image automatically enlarges the same portion of the other image, making the application of adjustments with simultaneous viewing of the primary subject simpler. 5. Adoption of a sidecar format that saves original data as non-destructive files Unlike the format previously used to save images to which adjustments have been applied, a sidecar format, which saves adjustment data as a separate file, has been adopted. Saving original data as non-destructive files allows users to start over with the adjustment of RAW images in their original, post-capture state, without undoing previous adjustments. 6. Other functions Filtering functions have been built into the application, allowing users to easily find the images they are looking for by filtering them according to criteria such as camera name or lens focal length based on tag data. In addition, batch processing can be used to simplify the troublesome process of applying adjustments to multiple images, and images can be transferred to another application in 16-bit TIFF format after RAW processing. SEE MORE: 13 photo editing mistakes every photographer makes (and what you can do about it) Nikon Capture NX-D System Requirements (Beta Version) Windows OS: 32- or 64-bit version of Windows 7, 64-bit version of Windows 8.1 Processor: Pentium-compatible CPU (Core i5 or better recommended) RAM (memory): 2 GB or more (4 GB or more recommended) Hard-disk space: 800 MB or more required for installation (2 GB or more recommended) Screen resolution: 1280 × 768 pixels or more Other: As the beta version is available only via download, an Internet connection is required Macintosh OS: 64-bit versions of OS X version 10.8 and 10.9 Processor: Core 2 Duo or better CPU (Core i5 or better recommended) RAM (memory): 4 GB or more Hard-disk space: 800 MB or more required for installation (2 GB or more recommended) Screen resolution: 1280 × 768 pixels or more Other: As the beta version is available only via download, an Internet connection is required READ MORE 77 photography techniques, tips and tricks for taking pictures of anything Nikon D5300 vs D5100 vs D5200: 13 key differences you need to know about Nikon D3300 vs D3200 vs D3100: which camera should you choose? 100 Nikon DSLR tips you need to know right now

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