Inside the Lens

Inside the Lens

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  • Inside the Lens Episode 2: Images From Electrons

    Images From Electrons – ITL 02

    Our desire to see more and more detail on a microscopic scale eventually hits limitations of light itself. Where photons fail, electrons take over and allow us to create images of unbelievably small things. Cells and viruses, even small clusters of atoms, electron microscopes reveal tiny universes for scientific value. Many of these images can be beautiful, and we talk with Ted Kinsman about how they work, why they’re needed, and how you work with such extreme imaging equipment. Ted Kinsman uses electron microscopes to create images for education, but builds beauty into his work to captivate viewers. Get ready for a very geeky conversation!

    Links Mentioned in This Episode

    • Wikipedia: Electron Microscope
    • Connect with Our Hosts & Guests

      • Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, 500px, Pinterest
      • Ted Kinsman: Website (faculty, RIT), website (sciencephotography.com), Instagram
      • 42 min
      • Inside the Lens Episode 1: The Beginnings of Digital

        The Beginnings of Digital – ITL 01

        The world of digital photography has drastically changed since it’s inception. We dive back in time to discuss the first “triumphs” in digital photography and how a young Frederick Van Johnson cut his teeth on early Kodak DCS cameras while in the US Air Force, and the conversation continues to discuss how far technology has evolved. The limits of light and technology are constantly being pushed, and a greater understanding of these limits helps photographers push their creativity further.

        Links Mentioned in This Episode

        • Kodak DCS Series of Cameras
        • Sony Mavica
        • MIT “Modulo” camera that never over-exposes an image
        • Tutorial on Diffraction Limiting
        • Connect with Our Hosts & Guests

          • Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, 500px, Pinterest
          • Frederick Van Johnson: Website, Twitter, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest
          • 41 min

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          Inside the Lens is a photography podcast that brings out the inner geek in all of us. Diving deep into the physics of light, the psychology of human perception, and the technology used in…