Wanted: The Average Joe Smartphone Mode in a DSLR

Wanted: The Average Joe Smartphone Mode in a DSLR

Basically, with a digital pro camera, you’re getting the approach to film in a digital package. Meaning: you want an as neutral as possible file, an as accurate as possible rendition of what you’re capturing. Problem is, digital imaging technology has advanced so much that it’s kind of obsolete to process files in-camera with algorithms […]

The Art of the Correct ISO Setting or the Beauty of Film Grain

The Art of the Correct ISO Setting or the Beauty of Film Grain

In the analog days this was a no-brainer. Had to work in low light? You pushed that Ilford to 800 or 1,600, knowing that the extra grain will give the shots that je ne sais quoi. You weren’t too worried about a print’s texture or too much grain. The onslaught of digital photography changed it […]