The Image Doctors Talk Photography

The Image Doctors Talk Photography
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The Image Doctors Talk Photography

Photographers Jason Odell and Rick Walker sit down to discuss a variety of digital photography topics, including digital cameras, lenses, and photo processing software. Topics range from technical to philosophical, and include honest gear and software reviews based on our actual experience.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    The Image Doctors #266

    Big Bend National Park Today, we’re joined by our friend and colleague, Eric Bowles, a professional photographer in the Atlanta area. Eric recently joined Rick on a photo “vacation” to Big Bend National Park. Tune in to hear about this amazing place, and to learn what gear Rick and Eric brought with them as well as their main subjects. We’ll also offer suggestions for where to stay if you plan to visit Big Bend, and the best time of year to go.

    32 min

  2. FEB 15

    The Image Doctors #265

    New OM-3 and new lenses from Nikon and OM System We’re back this week with a look at new lenses from Nikon and OM System, plus our thoughts on the newly announced OM-3 mirrorless camera. New from Nikon * Nikon 35mm f/1.2 S (Z mount) * Nikon 28-135mm f/4 PZ New from OM System (Olympus) * 17mm f/1.8 II * 25mm f/1.8 II * 100-400mm f/5.0-6.3 II * OM-3 mirrorless camera

    40 min

  3. FEB 1

    The Image Doctors #264

    Unique and unusual lenses This week, we took suggestions from some of our listeners and dedicate the episode to the discussion of unusual and unique camera lenses throughout the decades. From crazy telephotos to simply weird lenses, you can see the full list over at our micro-site.

    29 min

  4. JAN 25

    The Image Doctors #263

    Winter photography ideas Winter can be a challenging time to stay creative with photography. Today Jason & Rick offer some ideas for photographing outdoors in the wintertime, including subjects, camera settings, and recommended clothing for staying warm.

    27 min

  5. JAN 19

    The Image Doctors #262

    Maximizing Depth of Field in Your Photos Jason is back from his birding workshops in California, and Rick took delivery of the new Sony A1 Mark 2 body. This week, Jason and Rick discuss the factors affecting depth of field in photography, including aperture, focal length, and sensor size. They agreed that smaller apertures produce greater depth of field, but also result in a loss of sharpness and potential noise in the image. They also discussed the use of tilt-shift lenses for depth of field control, but noted that they can be bulky and not always necessary. They also discussed modern techniques for increasing depth of field, such as focus stacking using Photoshop and other tools.

    37 min

  6. JAN 11

    The Image Doctors #261

    Feeling burnt out? Re-engage with photography This week, we’re taking a look at common symptoms of photography burnout, and ways to get back into the hobby. If photography isn’t bringing you happiness, perhaps it’s time to take a look at ways to re-engage. Whether it’s trying a new technique or overhauling your kit, there’s lots of ways to get back into the spirit of creativity.

    24 min

  7. JAN 4

    The Image Doctors #260

    Happy New Year! Our 2025 Photographic Goals We’ve made it to another year, and we wanted to thank all of our supporters and give a big shout out to everyone who joined our holiday Zoom hangout last weekend. Sending your camera in for repair? Here’s what to do Even the best cameras and lenses sometimes need to get fixed, so if you do need to send a camera or lens in for repair, here’s our best practices. Our goals for 2025 In order to stay focused and remain engaged in photography, we’ve set some goals for the coming year. What are your photographic goals for the new year? Comment on our Facebook page.

    30 min

  8. 12/28/2024

    The Image Doctors #259

    A look at the history of the 70-200mm class of lenses This week, we wanted to discuss one of the most popular zoom lens designs, the 70-200mm range. Starting in 1969 when Nikon released their original 80-200mm f/4.5 AI lens, this zoom range has been a staple in photographer’s kits since. We’ll look at what the modern offerings are, and talk about which ones we use and how we use them.

    33 min
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Photographers Jason Odell and Rick Walker sit down to discuss a variety of digital photography topics, including digital cameras, lenses, and photo processing software. Topics range from technical to philosophical, and include honest gear and software reviews based on our actual experience.

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