Photolectic Digital Photography Blog, news, articles, reviews and user opinions. http://photolectic.com 2008-07-06T13:36:00+01:00 http://photolectic.com http://photolectic.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png text/html 2008-07-05T17:25:03+01:00 http://photolectic.com http://photolectic.com/downloads/e-books/how-to-sell-your-digital-photos.html It is many photography enthusiasts dream to turn their hobby in to their job, or at least make a side income with it. Many of us want to become a freelance photographer but very few of us achieves this goal cause we don't know where and how to start. Even if you somehow start, you may struggle taking photos which sell. In the world of freelance photography, taking technically perfect photos is not enough for selling well, instead you have to find the areas that are in highest demand. Remember it is not art anymore, it is business. I know very passionate and talented photographers that haven't sold a single photo over microstock photography siters, some even not accepted. I also know people with average photography technic and simple compact digital cameras making an income that makes them possible to quit theis day-time job. There is no doubt that a photographer eventually can find his way to become a freelance photographer after struggling a bit but it is also possible that he can quit be tired of all this struggle and quit trying. So What is the easiest way to Make Money Selling your Digital Photos: text/html 2008-07-01T06:42:03+01:00 http://photolectic.com http://photolectic.com/reviews/dslr/feature-comparison-nikon-d700-vs.-d3.html Nikon D700 shares many components from D3 like the 12.1 megapixel CMOS full-frame sensor, Multi-CAM3500FX Auto Focus sensor and EXPEED image processor but lacks some of the features as expected considering the price difference. But there are also still things you get over D3 like vibration based dust reduction, expanded function button and built-in flash. UPDATE! Now you can pre-order at Amazon and become one of the first owners of Nikon D700, in body only configuration for $2,999 (free shipping), and Nikon 700 with 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED IF VR Nikkor Zoom Lens for $3,559 This item will be released on September 5, 2008 Below is a quick comparison of Nikon D700 and D3: text/html 2008-07-01T05:39:23+01:00 http://photolectic.com http://photolectic.com/news/dslr/nikon-d700-detailed-specifications.html Nikon announced the new D700 today as expected and Photolectic become one of the first websites to announce you the official Nikon D700 (http://photolectic.com/news/dslr/nikon-d700-now-official-specs-and-price.html) yesterday. Now we have more detailed specs and photos of the new D700. Nikon D700 Key Features text/html 2008-06-30T11:21:24+01:00 http://photolectic.com http://photolectic.com/news/dslr/nikon-d700-now-official-specs-and-price.html UPDATE! Read Nikon D700 vs. D3 Comparison here (http://Read Comparison of D700 vs. D3 here) Read Nikon D700 Detailed Specifications here (http://photolectic.com/news/dslr/nikon-d700-detailed-specifications.html) UPDATE 2!! Now you can pre-order at Amazon and become one of the first owners of Nikon D700 Amazon: Nikon D700 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BTCSI6/103-3681664-0498205?ie=UTF8 tag=photoldigitap-20 linkCode=xm2 camp=1789 creativeASIN=B001BTCSI6), in body only configuration for $2,999 (free shipping) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BTCSI6/103-3681664-0498205?ie=UTF8 tag=photoldigitap-20 linkCode=xm2 camp=1789 creativeASIN=B001BTCSI6), and Nikon 700 with 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED IF VR Nikkor Zoom Lens (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BTG3BE/103-3681664-0498205?ie=UTF8 tag=photoldigitap-20 linkCode=xm2 camp=1789 creativeASIN=B001BTG3BE) for $3,559 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BTG3BE/103-3681664-0498205?ie=UTF8 tag=photoldigitap-20 linkCode=xm2 camp=1789 creativeASIN=B001BTG3BE) This item will be released on September 5, 2008 A German photography magazine ProfiFoto published a 2-page presentation of the new Nikon D700 Full Frame DSLR. The official announcement from Nikon is expected to be tomorrow, on the 1st of July. The magazine delayed this issue 5 days to become the first one with the official D700 specs. The new SB900 flash from is Nikon also presented in the magazine. Nikon D700 Specifications, Price and Availability: text/html 2008-06-28T13:30:51+01:00 http://photolectic.com http://photolectic.com/downloads/e-books/3-free-digital-photography-ebooks.html Here are 3 free and well written digital photography eBooks that I believe will help you improve your photographic knowledge and skills. 1- Lighting 101 by David Hobby (aka The Strobist) Lighting is relatively a difficult part of Photography and generally requires high technical knowledge. Many people get intimidated when they with the idea of off-camera lightning and that is where this perfectly written eBook comes in to play. David Hobby has written this 36 page ebook, supported with real life examples, photos and great recommendations. This great book covers Strobe Lighting Techniques, Lighting Gear, Creative Flashware and more... I personally learned a lot from it, guess you will too.