The Image Doctors Talk Photography

The unique role of the fast 135mm prime lens A few days ago Rick and I were chatting about bokeh and how some people are extremely obsessed with it. At the same time, Viltrox released a new 135mm f/1.8 lens for Sony E mount (and it’s rumored to be coming out in Nikon Z mount … Continue reading The Image Doctors #253 →

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This autofocus setting is a game-changer This week, Canon announced a new range of “hybrid” RF lenses for their mirrorless cameras, including a new 70-200mm f/2.8 with internal zoom (nice) and the ability to accept teleconverters (even better). Tracking AF: Why it might be the best all-purpose focus option Many newer mirrorless cameras include a … Continue reading The Image Doctors #252 →

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Wildlife Photography in Panama with OM System Cameras Jason’s back from his Panama rainforest wildlife safari, and reports on what it’s like to visit this tropical location. Moreover, we’ll discuss the OM System 150-400mm f/4.5 TC lens, which is an incredible option for serious bird and wildlife photographers with OM System cameras. Join Jason in … Continue reading The Image Doctors #251 →

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New Fujifilm camera and lenses, plus new AI remove features in Adobe Photoshop This week, Fujifilm announced a new vlogging camera, and two new lenses: Adobe released major updates to Photoshop and Lightroom, and we discuss the newest AI-based feature that allows instant removal of distracting power lines and people.

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Improving your images with AI-based tools There’s a lot of controversy surrounding artificial intelligence, but when it comes to photography, we both have found some excellent applications of this new technology. Hear what we use AI for, and where we avoid it at all costs. Oregon Photo Safari with Jason & Rick We’re excited to … Continue reading The Image Doctors #249 →

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The evolution of landscape photography We’ve both been taking landscape photos for over twenty years, so we thought it would be a great idea to take a look back at the techniques and equipment we started out with, and how that’s evolved over time. We’ll discuss what principles have changed, what’s stayed the same, and … Continue reading The Image Doctors #248 →

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Ideas for fall photography The weather is starting to cool down, and some of us are already seeing the leaves beginning to turn. Autumn is here, and that means fall colors. This week, we’ll offer up some ideas for fall shooting that go beyond the traditional landscapes with fall foliage. New product announcements

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Leica Rangefinders This week, we’re taking a look at the Leica rangefinder line of digital cameras. We’ll dive into w hat makes these cameras unique, and how they can be particularly useful.

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Photographing Ireland, New Lens Announcements Jason is back from leading a photo enthusiasts tour of Ireland, and we’ll discuss the experience. There was a raft of new lenses announced recently, too, and we’ll give our takes on them, including: Jason’s Dual-Purpose Travel Kit In Ireland, Jason had both a visible (OM-1 Mark 2) and infrared … Continue reading The Image Doctors #245 →

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Wedding Photography While Jason was overseas, Rick was photographing a wedding for one of his relatives. Wedding photography takes a tremendous amount of planning, and in this case, a little luck. Hear how Rick approached the assignment, what gear he used, and how he worked with the families to ensure a successful shoot.

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