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Interesting Links

Here are the more interesting links I've found regarding digital and other photography
Enjoy!

Software

  • Digital Light & Color
    Home of Picture Window editing software. Other intersting software, as well as informative technical articles.
  • Faststone Image Viewer
    Very powerful image browser and editor, with an amazing array of "batch" processing functions. Free.
  • Picasa
    From the good folks at Google, Picasa is a fun and esy-to-use image organizer and editior. Also available: Web Albums - free web space for image presentation. All free.
  • Paint.NET
    Created as a replacement for MS Paint, Paint.NET gives other graphic software (like PhotoShop...) a run for the money - and this on'es Free!
  • Neat Image
    To get rid of high-ISO noise and other image issues.
  • IMatch
    Very powerful image database software, for keeping track of images stored on drives and discs.
  • ArcSoft Panorama Maker
    The easiest and best software for stitching together your panoramic sequences. Also check out Panorama Maker Pro.
  • Gray Balancer
    For people using Picture Window, this little package helps make Black & White printing a reality.
  • Group Shot, from Microsoft Research
    A fun way to fix the faces with a series of group shots
  • Smart Photo Statistics
    Free from Soft Symphony, this is a neat little programme that graphically analyzes the EXIF data of your images.

On-Line Information

  • Digital Photography Review
    DPReview is one of the oldest and most popular on-line digital camera review sites. UK-based pricing.
  • Steves-Digicams
    Also one of the oldest camera review sites, and also provides a comprehensive dictionary of digital photography terminology. Steve is Florida-based.
  • Imaging Resouce
    Yet another comprehensive review and forum site.
  • Shoot Smarter University
    Yet another comprehensive review and forum site.
  • Web Photo School
    Yet another comprehensive review and forum site.
  • Strobist
    Very informative and entertaining site all about the creative use of off-camera strobe lights.

Equipment

  • Henrys
    Canada's ubiquitous photographic retailer.
  • Vistek
    Canada's professional photographic supply house.
  • Downtown Camera
    The most popular Toronto competetion for the first two in the list...
  • Photocreative
    For those of you in the west-end of the GTA, a professional equipment retailer in Mississauga.
  • Headshots Rentals
    A downtown Toronto sales and rental and studio supply destination.
  • Harry's Pro Shop
    On-line only shopping for the working professional. (Located in Toronto, Ontario)
  • Canada Camera
    Another on-line source for all things photographic. (Located in London, Ontario)
  • Bell Arte Camera
    A Hamilton, Ontario retailer with the best selection and prices almost anywhere (Ask for Robert)
  • Staples
    My favourite destination for all the little things.
  • Tiger Direct
    For computer sales and accessories, just about everything you need at bargain prices