B&W Conversion

'B&W Conversion'

How you can replicate the powerful black and white images?

While the subject matter is no doubt the driving force behind the power of Louie's images, the black and white processing adds an extra dimension which is perfectly suited to the subject. Although the conversion process is a key part in achieving this characteristic look and feel, the actual process of the final black and white image begins at the capture stages.

'I try to see a scene in black and white, and to visualise what I'll like to achieving in the digital darkroom. This involves as sending the scene and spotting tonal ranges, and then looking to capture these fully and to see what will work best at the conversion stage.'

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BEST CAMERAS FOR ACTION

Shooting action photos isn’t just the preserve of professional photographers with expensive kit. Great action shots are within easy reach of anybody, but choosing the right camera for the job can make a massive difference to results you achieve and enjoyment you get from it.

Not all camera  are suited to action photography, so whether you want to shoot your children’s school football match or sports cars hurtling round a racetrack, knowing what to look for from a camera’s specification and benefits it’ll bring to your pictures will ensure that you pick the right camera for the job.

AUTOFOCUS

DSLRs in the main use a phase-detect system, with AF points arranged across the frame. The number of AF points, their arrangement and spread will vary. Cameras with limited AF points and bias to an arrangement in the centre of the frame can be a hindrance, but the more advanced systems offer more AF points for greater coverage.

It’s not only about the number of AF points, but the AF tracking as well. Some systems allow you to focus on the subject, then track your subject as it moves round the frame from AF point to AF point. More sophisticated systems use complex algorithms to anticipate abrupt changes in subject direction to ensure the shot remains in focus when you fire the shutter.

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Nikon D7000

"nikon D7000"

Specification:

·         Sensor: 16,2MP APS-C

·         Focusing: 39-point AF

·         Frame Advance: 6fps

·         ISO: 100-6400 (25,600 extended)

·         Shutter Range:  30-1/8000th of a second

·         Screen: 31in 921k dot screen

·         Video: 1080p at 24fps

·         Weight: 780g

·         Dimensions: 132x105x77mm

Nikon’s D7000 is packed with features; so much so, that in many ways it’s better than the ageing D300S that sits just above it in the Nikon DSLR line-up. The 16.2MP CMOS sensor dilivers nice, sharp images. Image noise is handled very well, while the ability to push the ISO range to an ISO equivalent of 25,600 will be a handy feature, though should only be used as a last resort.

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Canon 1100D

"canon 1100D"

Canon’s entry-level model is the most up to date of the three on test. A 12.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor takes large image and, despite the apparent ‘low’ resolution by a lot of today’s higher megapixel bodies, this isn’t a concern when considering the sensor size. Indeed the 12MP resolution is around that ‘sweet spot’ for balancing image sixe against quality.

A built-in optical viewfinder offer a 95% field of view – meaning that some5% of your composition (around the edges) won’t be seen but is captured into the final file. It’s a common condition of budget DSLRs (all models, not just Canon).

Focus-wise there’s a nine point autofocus system with one cross-type sensor in the middle that provides improved sensitivity when using the camera in a portrait format. Live view and a 720p HD movie mode are also available.

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