The Photocast Network just released another episode of Focus Ring! On the Focus Ring Panel: Benoit Marchal - Declencheur Boris Nienke - nSonic Chris Marquardt - Tips from the Top Floor Topics: How to become a professional photographer in minutes, how to get an all-access pass to the 24 hours of Le Mans car race and how to learn about [...]

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Chris and Leo talk about different types of lenses and what they are good for. » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy The TWiT netcast network The 2008 TFTTF Workshops » Get the show for free in iTunes » Get the show for free using RSS Godaddy coupon code / promo codes: Use code TIPS1 [...]

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Join one of the four meet’n'greets while Chris is on the August tour in the US. Locations: San Francisco: Jul/30th, Nashville: Aug/6th, Ft. Collins: Aug/20th, Portland, ME: Aug/27. Latest poll result: 43% of the audience started photography with a film SLR. Make sure you participate in the new poll on the right hand side [...]

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Today Chris and Leo find out why the background of the image is so important. » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy The TWiT netcast network The 2008 TFTTF Workshops » Get the show for free in iTunes » Get the show for free using RSS Godaddy coupon code / promo codes: Use code TIPS1 [...]

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Join in as Leo and Chris talk about how to spice up your photography by playing with things, and by shooting through materials that you usually wouldn’t shoot through. Show Links: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy The TWiT netcast network The 2008 TFTTF Workshops » Download the MP3 for this episode » Get the show for free in iTunes » Get [...]

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Listener questions about depth of field, monitor calibration, a new poll about how you started photography, and hurry, only 2 shows left for you to send in your greetings for show 300! Send your 300th show greetings (mp3, email) to info@tipsfromthetopfloor.com or leave a quick shout-out via voice mail at 206-202-3757 (in the US) or at [...]

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Today we continue our quest for a deeper understanding of color management. And we’ll start simple: at the camera level. Also: the new Canon 1000D, a new poll about filters (thanks Susheel), and how to take great pictures while using the camera’s build-in flash. » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: Susheel Chandradhas provided this [...]

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Ravsitar the Release Pixie here with a short little call to action for the Tips From the Top Floor listeners. Chris is quick(ish)ly approaching show 300! That’s a big deal in the land-o-podcasts! So take a few minutes and record a quick shout out or quick question (audio or video) and send it to Chris at [...]

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Why has Chris been so busy? And can I make sure that my prints look exactly the way they looked on my screen? Let’s find out the answers to these questions and more on today’s show! Got questions for the next shows about color management? Profiles? Color spaces? Bit depths? Send in a voice mail at [...]

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Chris and Leo discuss various aspects of portrait photography. » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy The TWiT netcast network The 2008 TFTTF Workshops Everest Basecamp Trek 2009 with Jon Miller and Chris Marquardt » Get the show for free in iTunes » Get the show for free using RSS Godaddy coupon code / promo codes: [...]

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Chris and Leo review the “call” assignment. » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy The TWiT netcast network The 2008 TFTTF Workshops Everest Basecamp Trek 2009 with Jon Miller and Chris Marquardt » Get the show for free in iTunes » Get the show for free using RSS Godaddy coupon code / promo codes: Use code [...]

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Hear Chris surprise Leo with a cheap and easy do-it-yourself alternative to the classic tripod. » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy The TWiT netcast network The 2008 TFTTF Workshops Everest Basecamp Trek 2009 with Jon Miller and Chris Marquardt » Get the show for free in iTunes » Get the show for free using [...]

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[See post to watch Flash video] Watch in high quality (right click to save) Watch Canyonlands Part 1 - “Best smelling toilets in the world” Part 2 - “Oh Dear!” Part 3 - “17mm is just not wide enough” Part 4 - “Compressing the dynamic range” Part 5 - “Shafer Trail” Part 6 - “Shoot first, then look” Join Chris again at his Canyonlands [...]

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Use a grey card to get the proper white balance for your pictures as well as good exposure. » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy The TWiT netcast network The 2008 TFTTF Workshops Everest Basecamp Trek 2009 with Jon Miller and Chris Marquardt » Get the show for free in iTunes » Get the show [...]

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Find out where to find a free Hasselblad medium format camera (hint: pretty far away..), let’s look at how to shoot in manual mode, and please help out and donate to a fellow photographer and podcaster who was burgled.Show Links: Everest Basecamp Trek 2009 with Jon Miller and Chris Marquardt Help Allen Rockwell get back on his [...]

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This is a special announcement about the Nepal Mt. Everest Basecamp 2009 trip, explaining a bit more about what is planned and what Jon and Chris are currently thinking about. » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: Find out more about the Everest Basecamp Trek 2009 The Rest of Everest - Jon Miller’s podcast » Get the show [...]

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How to keep your camera gear safe when traveling, what gear to take with you when you travel, and how would you like to come with me and Jon Miller on the photography trip of your lifetime in 2009? » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: The Rest of Everest Chris’ pictures on Flickr » Get the show [...]

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It’s COMMUNITY time again. Chris is looking forward to the 10th (!) London Get-Together coming up this weekend. And organized by Kavey (BIG BIG THANKS, YOU ROCK!!). Also on today’s show: we’ll hear from someone who will travel to nepal because of Tips from the Top Floor, we’ll look at the life expectancy of camera [...]

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[See post to watch Flash video] Watch in high quality (right click to save) A first look at the new Adobe Lightroom 2 beta. 64-bit support, 2-monitor support, output sharpening, support for plugins and FINALLY local image correction. Watch this video to see Chris take a first look at some of the new features. Show Links: Adobe Lightroom 2 [...]

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What do 6 DSLRs sound like on rapid fire? Find out today. Are we still allowed to get the pictures we want? Interview with Simon Taylor. How do I capture a lit building at night? A question from Tom. … and questions around studio photography from the TFTTF workshop in Tübingen, southern Germany. » Download the MP3 for this [...]

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Chris and Leo review the “line” assignment from the Tech Guy show and talk about the community that has come to live around the show. » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy The TWiT netcast network The 2008 TFTTF Workshops » Get the show for free in iTunes » Get the show for free [...]

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Today’s show will be exciting! We’ll find out who won the free workshop participation, we’ll learn more about tripods from Boris and let’s talk a bit about online backup. » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: Don’t miss out on the workshops! Ft. Collins almost sold out, Nashville, Portland and Tübingen still open. .Mac - Online storage [...]

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What sets expensive lenses apart from cheap lenses? Is it possible to get sharper pictures with the right settings no matter what lens I use? Find out today as Leo and Chris discuss the sweet spot of lenses. » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy The TWiT netcast network The 2008 TFTTF [...]

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How to expose for the sky, how to repair a ruined sensor, how to take black-and-white pictures and how to get into conflict with Minneapolis security. » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: The Zone System according to Luminous Landscape .. and on Wikipedia Photos from the TFTTF Minneapolis Get Together on March 8th The 2008 TFTTF Workshops » Get [...]

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Explore simple design principles together with Chris and Leo. Today: the line. » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy The TWiT netcast network The 2008 TFTTF Workshops » Get the show for free in iTunes » Get the show for free using RSS Godaddy coupon code / promo codes: Use code TIPS1 and save 10%! [...]

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Learn how NOT to clean your camera’s sensor, find out everything you ever wanted to know about tripod heads and learn to make pictures shot on overcast days look a bit more sunny. » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: Sign up for a workshop around landscape photography in Colorado, event photography in Nashville, or studio [...]

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Release Pixie here with another quick announcement reminder show. This is getting to be a habit. Maybe I should get Chris to get me some proper recording equipment -Release Pixie » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: Join Ravsitar on a GTG in Minneapolis, MN on March 8th. Check out this thread in the forum. The [...]

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Part one of a tripod special - Interview with Boris Nienke - Assignments - Shoot in cold weather and don’t get your camera fogged up when going inside. Show Links: Boris Nienke - nsonic.de Current assignment: sweet Buy Geoff Smith’s songs for 99ct on the PMN Join Ravsitar on a GTG in Minneapolis, MN on March 8th. Check out this [...]

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[See post to watch Flash video] Watch in high quality (right click to save) A quick look back at one of the 2008 workshops. San Diego, Excursion to the Mission. Show Links: The 2008 TFTTF Workshops Want to join Ravsitar on a get together? Check out this thread in the forum. » Get the show for free in iTunes » Get the [...]

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Listen as Chris and Leo take a deep look in their photo bags and discuss some cool gadgets. Show Links: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy The TWiT netcast network The 2008 TFTTF Workshops Want to join Ravsitar on a get together? Check out this thread in the forum. » Download the MP3 for this episode » Get the show for free [...]

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All 2008 workshops are now open for registration! Book before Mar/5 and save over 14% with the early bird special! On today’s show: wide angle questions, a call from Leo, and a get-together in Minneapolis! If you’d like a stack of TFTTF business cards to hand out to your customers, camera club, friends or colleagues, [...]

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[See post to watch Flash video] Watch in high quality (right click to save) Watch Canyonlands Part 1 - “Best smelling toilets in the world” Part 2 - “Oh Dear!” Part 3 - “17mm is just not wide enough” Part 4 - “Compressing the dynamic range” Part 5 - “Shafer Trail” Part 6 - “Shoot first, then look” Join us for part 5 of [...]

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Ravsitar the Release Pixie here with a quick announcement. A reminder about the current TFTTF photo assignment “Peace”. And an announcement that the planning for the next TFTTF Minneapolis Get Together is currently underway.-Release Pixie» » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: Want to join Ravsitar on a get together? Check out this thread in [...]

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Listen to Chris and Leo talk about focal lengths and macro photography. Show Links: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy The TWiT netcast network The 2008 TFTTF Workshops Want to join Ravsitar on a get together? Check out this thread in the forum. » Download the MP3 for this episode » Get the show for free in iTunes » Get the show for [...]

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Another show with tons of great content today! New web site? Check. Assignment? Check. Listener shoutouts? Check. Macro lenses? Check. Godaddy? Check. Focus Ring? Check. Aquarium photography? Check. This should last a few days… Show Links: Participate in the TFTTF “peace” assignment Join the TFTTF forum! The Tech Guy with Leo Laporte Don’t miss the Focus Ring! Follow me on [...]

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Chris and Leo review the “fake” assignment. Look at the pictures while listening along.Show Links:  Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy The TWiT netcast network The 2008 TFTTF Workshops » Get the show for free in iTunes» Get the show for free using RSS» Download MP3 Promo codes / Coupon code: Promo code TIPS1 saves 10% off any order! Use [...]

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Today’s show features tons of great audience participation, we’ll hear about tethered shooting, find out how to unleash the power in powershot (hint: CHDK), there are business cards to be given away, we’ll reverse engineer Dan’s image and … let’s finally kick off those workshops! Do you work in a camera store? Want to help spread [...]

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Listen to Chris and Leo discuss taking pictures in snow. Show Links: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy The TWiT netcast network The 2008 TFTTF Workshops » Get the show for free in iTunes » Get the show for free using RSS » Download MP3 Promo codes / Coupon code: Promo code TIPS1 saves 10% off any order! Use promo code TIPS2 [...]

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Your own home studio, commercial rights on your photography and making a career in photography. All this and more in today’s show. Show Links: Strobist Alienbees TFTTF Workshops » Get the show for free in iTunes » Get the show for free using RSS » Download MP3 Promo codes / Coupon code: Promo code TIPS1 saves 10% off any order! Use promo [...]

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[See post to watch Flash video] Watch in high quality (right click to save) Watch Canyonlands Part 1 - “Best smelling toilets in the world” Part 2 - “Oh Dear!” Part 3 - “17mm is just not wide enough” Part 4 - “Compressing the dynamic range” Part 5 - “Shafer Trail” Part 6 - “Shoot first, then look” Join Chris, Rebecca, and Jon Miller [...]

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On today’s show we’ll give away 10 Photophlow invites and talk to Chef Mark about Food Photography! Show Links: Chef Mark’s Culinary Network Photophlow » Get the show for free in iTunes » Get the show for free using RSS » Download MP3 Promo codes / Coupon code: Promo code TIPS1 saves 10% off any order! Use promo code TIPS2 in [...]

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Let’s find out about the advanced vibration reduction system in our eyes, snow photography and more. Leave voice mail in the US: 206-202-3757 Leave voice mail in the UK: +44-7005-805-742 Show Links: Follow Chris on Twitter Write an iTunes review The 2008 workshops are getting closer! Meet the Gimp: Rolf Steinort’s video podcast » Get the show for free in iTunes » Get the [...]

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[See post to watch Flash video] Watch in high quality (right click to save) Watch Canyonlands Part 1 - “Best smelling toilets in the world” Part 2 - “Oh Dear!” Part 3 - “17mm is just not wide enough” Part 4 - “Compressing the dynamic range” Part 5 - “Shafer Trail” Part 6 - “Shoot first, then look” Join Chris, Rebecca, and Jon Miller [...]

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Shooting a picture of the moon can be a challenge, but Chris and Leo come to the rescue and tell you how. Show Links: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy The TWiT netcast network The 2008 TFTTF Workshops » Get the show for free in iTunes » Get the show for free using RSS » Download MP3 Promo codes / Coupon code: [...]

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[See post to watch Flash video] Watch in high quality (right click to save) Watch Canyonlands Part 1 - “Best smelling toilets in the world” Part 2 - “Oh Dear!” Part 3 - “17mm is just not wide enough” Part 4 - “Compressing the dynamic range” Part 5 - “Shafer Trail” Part 6 - “Shoot first, then look” Join Chris, Rebecca, and Jon Miller [...]

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Ever wondered about the secret tricks of the food photographers? Listen in as Chris and Leo discuss how you can get your own food photography to the next level. Show Links: Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy The TWiT netcast network The 2008 TFTTF Workshops » Get the show for free in iTunes » Get the show for free using RSS » [...]

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