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Derrick Story, Writer, Teacher, Photographer, and Host of The Digital Story Podcast joins Scott Sheppard for some insight, tips, and discussion about geotagging your photos. Derrick has done extensive testing on geo-tagging and shares ideas on how you can add this key metadata to your images even if your camera does not have this feature built-in.

Derrick explains how you can use an accessory such as JOBO photoGPS - if you don’t shoot Nikon - which mounts onto your camera’s hot-shoe and capture the geo-data of each picture by the click of your camera. Once you capture the data you can take advantage of location specific features built into applications such as iPhoto ‘09 or Ubermind’s Maperture plug-in for Aperture to map your photos by location.

Derrick also notes that many people do not realize that using their iPhone to take photos automatically includes geo-data, and recommends Mac users check out Houdah’s HoudahGeo utility to pin photos to locations.

For compact cameras you can use Eye-Fi’s Explore Wi-Fi enabled SD memory cards to record location information upon capture and easily share those photos online while you are on-the-go.

For more articles from Derrick on geo-tagging visit: http://www.thedigitalstory.com or find him on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/derrick_story

The McNamara Report on Inside Digital Photo with Michael J. McNamara
This week’s topic: Pico Boo! What were they thinking?

Palm-sized “Pico” projectors with battery-powered LED lights are the latest tech rage, and allow you to show movies or pictures just about anywhere. But can you use them to impress potential clients? Don’t even try! Find out why and learn about better alternatives in this segment of the McNamara Report.

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Jeff Karp, Product Marketing Manager, Mamiya joins host Scott Sheppard for an update on the Mamiya DL 28 and other medium format digital topics. Jeff shares details of their most affordable medium format digital package priced around $15,000. Jeff explains that the Mamiya DL28 Professional Digital Camera System consists of the new Mamiya 645AFD III Medium Format Camera, new Sekor AF 80mm f/2.8 D digital lens and the newly introduced Leaf Aptus-II 6 28 Megapixel Digital Back. Jeff explains the features included in this package as priced and the overall savings.

Jeff and Scott also review the benefits of medium format vs. standard DSLR systems including image capture capabilities, tonal range, and by changing the camera back has the flexibility to shoot film or digital. He also explains that some of the speed issues in medium format have been addressed. The size of the images captured have an inherent 3D feel to them that completely differentiates it from any other camera system. He discusses which type of photographers would benefit from considering medium format including fashion, commercial, nature/landscape, and even some formal wedding portrait work.

Jeff also describes some studio workflow tips using the Leaf Aptus II Digital Back and your system.

For more information about the DL28 and Mamiya’s other products visit: http://www.mamiya.com to find a digital camera dealer near you.

The McNamara Report on Inside Digital Photo with Michael J. McNamara
This week’s topic: New Years Resolutions and Pre-CES coverage

Mike shares a view from his crystal ball for an update on the best photo gear we can expect to see in 2009. Mike discusses key products that will make an impact including storage solutions, the megapixel wars will continue, Panasonic/Sanyo merge will prove to be the largest electronics producer in the world, image stabilization moving from lens to the camera body, and other highlights. Mike also shares some developments from Kodak and a Swiss Army Knife appearing at CES. More CES coverage will follow in the new year!

Listen in on the McNamara Report segment or get more photo insights and analysis on a variety of topics from Mike McNamara at: http://www.mcnamarareport.com