Search form

Whenever you place a call to tech support—for any reason—take notes. Get names and of course dates and jot down a summary of all conversations. Nine times out of 10, when a customer complains about the behavior of a tech support agent, the conversation begins “I don’t know who I was talking to but…”

When you’re on hold and hear: “Your call...

Grey Market Merchandise; It’s Legal, And It May Cost Less, But Is It The Right Choice For You?

Jon Sienkiewicz | Feb 01, 2009

Grey market goods are products that were manufactured to be sold outside the US but, because of pricing inconsistencies, made their way to our shores to compete with merchandise that was localized for our market.

Ah, the lure of the bargain. Everyone wants to get the most for their money, and some folks are willing to take significant risks to stretch their budget. That’s why...

Pro Techniques

What You Might Want And What You Really Need; A New Column On Making The Right Purchasing Decisions

Jon Sienkiewicz | Feb 01, 2009

My friend wanted to begin shooting digital images of small objects for his company’s website, so he asked me to get him a deal on an expensive, full-frame D-SLR. The images were to be used primarily online at low resolution, and occasionally in an HTML e-mail newsletter. They were using a professional photographer to shoot the artwork for brochures, packaging, and their trade show booth.

A Primer On Memory Cards; Sometimes You Need A Memory Card Scorecard Before You Buy

Jon Sienkiewicz | Nov 01, 2008

The man at the discount store carefully examined every item on the rack, pulling each forward while scrutinizing it with squinted eyes. “It’s harder than finding the right watch battery,” he said under his breath. “There are plenty to choose between, but which is the right one?”

I found out later he was looking for a high-capacity SDHC card for his...

Memory Loss; “Don’t Panic…You Might Be Able To Get Those Images Back!”

Jon Sienkiewicz | Nov 01, 2008

Someday an innovative manufacturer will market a memory card that changes color as it fills with images, then changes back again when it’s downloaded. Such a feature would make it easier to determine which cards are ready for formatting. That wouldn’t stop us from accidentally deleting a keeper now and again, but it might help us steer clear of total calamity. However, until...

Lens News Lens Reviews

After The Kit Lens; Tips On Expanding Your Optical Options

Jon Sienkiewicz | Apr 01, 2008

Now that you've mastered the standard zoom lens that came with your D-SLR, you have to be asking yourself "what's next?" You bought a D-SLR instead of a compact camera so that you could change lenses. The question is: which lens to buy first? The answer is easy, but it all depends on what kind of pictures you like to take.

...

Raw Processing Options; A Sampler For Every Camera & Budget

Jon Sienkiewicz | Mar 01, 2008

Shooting JPEG images is similar to shooting color negative film and handing the roll to a photo lab for processing and printing. The results--overall--are generally good. But someone else is making decisions about sharpness, white balance, saturation, and other vital parameters that determine how the final image looks. In the case of digital cameras, a group of engineers...

Digital Darkroom

Digital Housekeeping; Deleted But Not Defeated; Recovering Accidentally Deleted Images

Jon Sienkiewicz | May 01, 2007

Stop shooting! That’s the first thing to do when you accidentally delete an image file or inadvertently format a memory card full of images.

Optimum Optical Accessories; Binoculars For Photographers

Jon Sienkiewicz | May 01, 2007

Manufacturers/Distributors
S. Bower, Inc.
(800) 446-7244
www.bowerusa.com

Bushnell Corporation
(800) 423-3537
www.bushnell.com

Canon U.S.A., Inc.
(800) 652-2666
http://www.usa.canon.com"...

Optimum Optical Accessories; Binoculars For Photographers

Jon Sienkiewicz | May 01, 2007

You have a bag full of lenses, but you need a pair of binoculars, too. Binoculars are a true "crossover" accessory that are useful when you're out taking pictures--but are equally useful when pursuing other pastimes, like watching your kids play soccer, or checking out the birds that frequent your back yard feeder.

Externally, binoculars look...

Search form

Jon Sienkiewicz

Pages

Get the Latest Photo Tips, News & Reviews from Shutterbug!