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  1. Why Megapixels Don’t Matter

    • 11h37, 19 Jul
      2012
    • 06
    1. Lebo Shmoove

      Excellent article. I too more pixels after reading the article, then again i guess it depends what and how i use my photos. At this stage my photography would be more inclined to the "Pixels Don't Matter" theory. But because of growth & experimenting my photography seems to change periodically so i'll stick with more pixels to be on the safe side.

    2. Lebogang Ditibane

      I feel im at a stage where they dont matter, all that matters is the story that I'm still finding ways to tell.

    3. Jeff Rikhotso

      I shoot a lot of fashion, color and pixels are everything, esp since editing and retouching diminishes/reduces the picture quality.

      So pixels are welcome, anyone care to buy me a hasselblad? Its only around R300 000.00

    4. Diaan

      Megapixels... bah humbug. Real photographers shoot on film. ;)

    5. Uno

      @Jeff: I wish those guys at Hasselblad could make prettier cameras, those things are offensive to people with any glimpses of a design aesthetic sensibility... they've got great technology though...

      @Diaan: What is a "Real" photographer?

      As for the whole megapixel discussion and the article I feel that most camera manufacturers are still trying too hard to make digital cameras too tied to the film camera technology and mindset and haven't explored enought the potential of new ways in photography.
      I think this happens because it still sells very well, probably because cramming a camera with megapixels is the no brainer and cheapest way of coming up with new camera models every year so that people run to the shops to impress their friends with 2 extra megapixels...
      I love film and I love digital and I don't think they should be compared, they're two different mediums and as such they should be left alone to follow their own paths. Choosing one over the other shouldn't make it more or less real.

    6. Diaan

      Uno, that was a joke, hence the ;).

  2. Possible end to watermarking war

    • 23h03, 04 Jul
      2012
    • 04
    1. Diaan

      I can't say I like the guy's style, but I like the idea. Been considering it myself.

    2. Thato Sehlabela

      Interesting

    3. Jeff Rikhotso

      While cool, not my style.

    4. Mphela

      intersting

  3. Insideout Project

    • 13h41, 28 Jun
      2012
    • 13
    1. Sheri_G

      I had a look at the web sites... seems like a really cool concept. And by the looks of there is only 1 other group from South Africa participating... Come on guys lets do it as a 75 collective, it will be more interesting than doing it as an individual!! I mean all of use can take (or have) some really great b&W portraits!! I'm in... Who is with me????

      Check out what some others have done:
      http://www.insideoutproject.net/#@section=view_project@project=10

    2. Mpumelelo

      Nice!!!! Sheri... I'd really like to do this with the 75 collective.

    3. Sheri_G

      Im really amped for a 75 collective... I also work at a company that has a large format printing section and could organise to have the photos printed as wall papers or canvas's at a discounted rate. Maybe Mr lebogang nkoane can sign us up for it???

    4. Mpumelelo

      I signed up a few months ago. If you guys don't mind... i can set everything up.

    5. Sheri_G

      I am totally up for it!!!! Sign us up.... And I'm sure others will join in!
      Otherwise we can have a 2 person collabo... LOL!

    6. Mpumelelo

      Cool. Let me compile a list of what we need and we can make it happen.

    7. lebogang nkoane

      I am game. I don't much time on hands, until 2nd week of July.

      Mpumi, as politicians say, champion it!

    8. Thato Sehlabela

      Im also game!

    9. Jeff Rikhotso

      Word is collective, lets.

    10. Lebogang Ditibane

      always keen for new experience. count me in

    11. seilatsatsi

      would love to take part. im in

    12. Mpumelelo

      Ok guys, i'll try and play Mr Curator here.
      Getting my head around everything then I'll let you know.

    13. sfiso

      init!

  4. Notes on concert photography

    • 09h26, 06 Jul
      2012
    • 02
    1. Mpumelelo

      Did you get the pdf i sent you?

    2. novocaine

      Yo, i did thanks :) I thought I replied to that mail. Most of what was in there I kind of gathered. Good to get your instincts confirmed! It's a good cheatsheet!

  5. Jeff Exhibits At Griffin Session this weekend.

    • 09h55, 27 Jun
      2012
    • 10
    1. Mpumelelo

      Nice one fam. I'll be there.

    2. Khumbelo

      iyo!

    3. novocaine

      If i was in jozi i'd check it out. Congrats!

    4. seilatsatsi

      im still working on that treadmill plan Jeff, haha.
      Congrats.

    5. Diaan

      Oh sweet. Congratulations. I unfortunately won't be able to make it. :(

    6. ntsane

      congratz

    7. Thato Sehlabela

      Well done!!! Hopefully I'll be able to make it

    8. Sheri_G

      I shall be there on Saturday... Cant wait to check out your pieces Jeff!!

    9. Jeff Rikhotso

      Word

    10. Kamogelo Mogashoa

      twas cool! nice work fam :)

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