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Professional Studio Photography: Online Ultimate Course!

Professional Studio Photography: Online Ultimate Course!

How to use professional lights in dental digital photography? Take a look at our ready-to-use sets! Each lesson will show you various light set-ups that should be used in various needs. We’re not showing you the photo studio arrangement – we’re taking a step forward to give you pro tips and professional advice from the top photographer.

Follow our steps and prepare yourself and your dental photography business for an upgrade! We recommend this online course to all medium and advanced dental photography users.

Professional Studio Photography in practice

But first, why? Why should you sacrifice your time and money for professional pictures? Here are some examples:

    1. Use your dental intraoral photography skills to improve your company’s image
    2. Be able to stand out in social media
    3. You wouldn’t like to be left behind in the business, right?
    4. Completing the story of a case is professional and helps with the best possible diagnosis
    5. You can easily consult your work with other specialists or show it to the public!

We’re giving you 18 (!) episodes covering all the questions you may have about Professional Studio Photography.

  • Episode 1 – Introduction
  • Episode 2 – Backgrounds
  • Episode 3 – Collapsible Backgrounds
  • Episode 4 – Seamless Background Paper
  • Episode 5 – Type of light & Power of lighting
  • Episode 6 – Speedlight Flash System & Light Modifiers
  • Episode 7 – Monolights, Light Modifiers Part 1
  • Episode 8 – Monolights, Light Modifiers Part 2
  • Episode 9 – Parabolic Umbrella
  • Episode 10 – Softboxes
  • Episode 11 – Light Modifiers: Reflectors
  • Episode 12 – Compact Monolight Flashes
  • Episode 13 – Studio Light in Practice: Beauty Dish
  • Episode 14 – Studio Light in Practice: One Softbox
  • Episode 15 – Studio Light in Practice: Two Softboxes
  • Episode 16 – Studio Light in Practice: Octabox
  • Episode 17 – Studio Light in Practice: Octabox Part 2
  • Episode 18 – Studio Light in Practice: Parabolic Umbrella

Amazing studio, professional equipment and a pro – our new lessons are just perfect. Check out how to use modern equipment to get the most beautiful photographs! Take your time to learn and invest in your career.

Remember to register for free!

Photography Fundamentals: Lens

Photography Fundamentals: Lens

Lens in Dental Intraoral and Portrait Photography

It’s time to watch a professional dental photography course from Dental Photo Master!

Photography Fundamentals: our dental photography course is dedicated to everyone who starts an adventure with Dental Photography or Photography in general.

What lenses are the best for Intraoral Photography?

These are some of the topics explored in our dental digital photography course:

  • The Lens: how is it built? Elements, types and construction
  • Focal Length: the most important parameter
  • Macro Lenses: dedicated for dental photography
  • Marking at the top of a lens: what do they mean?
  • Threads of a lens: what do they do?
  • Focus distance window: the mechanism
  • Focusing distance range selection switch: how to use in practice?
  • Shutter release button: pressing it half-way or all the way down: differences

We’re pretty sure you would like to watch it now and don’t hesitate any longer!

Black Friday 2020: Our Special Discount!

Black Friday 2020: Our Special Discount!

Dental Photo Master Black Friday 2020

Black Friday 2020 must be special – let’s end this year nice!

At Dental Photo Master we like celebrating and that is why we’re starting our special offer today. Check out what is our vision of this year’s Black Friday with extraordinary discounts!

With our offer you can get your own access to our online platform with all our lessons, webinars, tips and courses. Our experts and professional guests will be here for you to help you in various issues: from studio light in dental office, through professional studio photography and finishing on camera and lenses reviews.

Please remember: at Dental Photo Master you’ll find lessons for beginners and for advanced users. It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting or if you’re already in the business: we’ve got a lot to offer!

Dental Photo Master: Our content

Dental Photography is not only Dental Portfolio or a set of specifics types of pictures. Dental Photography is also digital planning, digital smile design, e-Lab Color Transfer, texture, and other issues important for dental ceramics and dental technicians focused on the esthetic.

You’ll also learn about postproduction – how to improve your photography, how to use it, and how to be effective? How to organize your pictures, how to edit them, and which software will be the best.

We talk about studio photography:  in a professional studio (types of lights and differences between them), but we’re also showing how to create a professional studio in your dental office! How to organize it, what kind of solutions do you have, and how it will affect the results.

We’re also professional when it comes to cameras and other equipment: we’ll show you how to select it and decide: full-frame or crop factor? Which lens is the best for macro photography?

Dental Photo Master: How to get access?

As you can see, at Dental Photo Master we have it all covered! Now you can enjoy these lessons and learn from many top speakers.

We’re here for you 24/7, you only need 3 steps: register, subscribe and login to your account! We’ll find a solution for any problem. Your pictures will be as great as ever!

We want you to join us, so don’t wait – subscribe and enjoy the content.  Let’s meet online!

Now it’s time for your move – subscribe now!

 

 

You can Try the Full-Frame Nikon Z5 for 30 Days!

You can Try the Full-Frame Nikon Z5 for 30 Days!

Nikon Z5 Trial: You Can Try It For Free!

If you’re thinking about purchasing the Nikon Z 5 there’s a good idea for you! Nikon has reintroduced its Yellow Program, which allows US-based consumers to order the Z5 and, if not satisfied before a month is out, return the camera for their money back.

As Nikon announces:

We’re so sure you’ll be thrilled with the performance you’ll get with your new full frame mirrorless Z 5 camera that we’ll let you try one at home for 30 days. If you aren’t totally impressed with the Z 5 (we’d be surprised), send it back to us for a full refund.

The return offer even includes a prepaid shipping label, so this trial is 100% free.

If you do decide to check the Nikon Yellow Program, note that your Z 5 will be inspected if returned (it must be sent back in “like-new condition”). Also note that all Nikon Yellow customers will need to pay in advance.

You can choose from these three options, and you can also grab the FTZ adapter for a few extra dollars.

  • The Nikon Z 5 body only (for $1399.95 USD)
  • The Nikon Z 5 with a 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lens (for $2,199.95 USD)
  • The Nikon Z 5 with a 24-50mm f/4-6.3 lens (for $1699.95 USD)

Make a decision soon: the offer ends on November 30th.

Do you like this idea? We think it’s a really honest way to test a camera – which is not the smallest expense, let’s face it. Any producers dare to follow Nikon?

Want to know more about the Z5? Check out our review!

 

 

Canon EOS R6: The Review

Canon EOS R6: The Review

Canon EOS R6: The newest mid-range camera sets industry standards

We bet you know Canon 5D quite well, famous of its gadgets and great resolution. Or maybe you are a fan of the Canon 6D, which is everything we need in most of the cases?

It seems like Canon likes this path. Canon’s EOS R6 is the more affordable flagship of the RF lineup. And it’s a camera that sits in the 6-series as the mirrorless counterpart to the 6D Mark II. The EOS R6 is safe, but also a bit outstanding. Most notable, 4K 60 fps video, 20 fps burst shooting, Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, and in-body image stabilization. Along with several highlights features from the flagship 1DX series, with an attractive starting price. Canon aims this upper mid-range mirrorless camera at working pros and enthusiasts looking for an upgrade over the EOS R. But, for those wanting a more affordable option than their pricier EOS R5.

 

EOS R6 or EOS R5?

In our opinion the EOS R6’s specifications meet our expectations as dental photographers. Maybe it doesn’t set the record when it comes to pixels, but the record is just unnecessary. First of all, it makes the camera more expensive (like e.g. Canon 5D). What’s more, these photos will weigh more and take more space on your disc or computer, and working with them takes way more time. And, frankly speaking, the quality of lighter photos is perfect for everyday’s use in our industry! We’re sure you don’t like spending time on processing the 8K movies, when you can have them in 4K quicker. Most people simply don’t have the storage capacity or the power on their laptops to handle an 8K workflow – and right now, there aren’t a lot of places where 8K files can even be shared.

You might be still thinking about the E0S R5. But is it worth to overpay? The Canon EOS R5 is simply too much camera for most people. Its 8K video in particular is the tech of tomorrow, rather than today. Ditto the 45MP sensor. It sounds great on paper but, if you want an everyday camera or you shoot a lot of fast action, handling hundreds and hundreds of massive files often leaves you feeling that you’ve bitten off more than you can chew.

The Canon EOS R6 is a versatile all-round camera that can shoot pretty much anything. Aside from a few differences, it’s essentially an EOS R5 with lower resolution and less high-end video. And it is just enough! Who needs more? Maybe few of us, working with better systems, and that’s it. The EOS R6 is suited for majority of photographers. If you’re content with fewer megapixels, you’ll enjoy this camera and its features.

 

Things we like

  • Excellent image quality in both Raw and JPEG and HEIF (a new format of saving more photos with the same resolution than . If you’re an iPhone fan, you might know it already). Note: HEIF is new to the market, so desktop software compatibility is somewhat limited.
  • Impressive burst shooting rates (12 and 20 fps, depending on mode)
  • The decent resolution, despite pixel count
  • Reasonable battery life
  • Good dynamic range
  • Twin card slots
  • The best in-body image stabilization is the best of any full-frame system

Thinks we don’t like 

  • Non-optional noise reduction applied to Raw
  • no quick way to engage HDR PQ mode

Summary

Is this a good beginner camera?

Possibly. It could be if it meets your budget and circumstances.
The Canon EOS R6 isn’t perfect, but it’s really good. It’s a bit on the expensive side at launch, but still not too expensive. The changes made are substantial over the EOS R. And given its current feature set, it’s a worthy long term investment for a beginner. However, it doesn’t offer much guidance, like Canon’s more entry-level bodies such as the EOS 100D. So, it’s better suited for an experienced photographer looking to upgrade from an entry-level camera. EOS RP can be a better option for a beginner.

Canon EOS R6 specifications:

  • Body type – SLR-style mirrorless
  • Sensor size – Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
  • Max resolution – 5,472 x 3,684px
  • Effective pixels – 20 megapixels
  • Sensor photo detectors – 21 megapixels
  • Sensor type – CMOS
  • Formats – RAW, JPEG, RAW + JPEG, HEIF, HEIF + RAW
  • ISO – 100-102400 (expands to 204800)
  • Autofocus – Dual Pixel AF II with AI-trained subject tracking and 100% AF coverage
  • Manual focus – Yes
  • Max burst – 20 fps shooting with e-shutter, 12 fps mechanical
  • Videography features – UHD 4K shooting at up to 60p, 1080 at up to 120p
  • Viewfinder type – Electronic
  • Lens mount – Canon RF
  • External flash – Yes (via hot shoe)
  • Stabilization – In-body stabilization rated at up to 8EV of correction
  • Memory card slots – 2x UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC
  • Battery – LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery & charger
  • Battery Life – new battery rated at around 360 shots per charge (EVF)
  • Size: 138.4 x 97.5 x 88.4mm
  • Weight: 598g body only (or 680g with card and battery)

The R6 is available with a recommended price of $2499, body-only, while the R5 costs $3899 body-only.

Have you watched our online courses already? You can find various types of cameras for beginners and pros!

 

Is Canon 5D DSLR Line Over?

Is Canon 5D DSLR Line Over?

Canon Rumors: Is The 5D Line Dead?

This might be a difficult news for the lovers of the Canon 5D Mark IV: rumor has it that it will not have a successor. Canon has reportedly decided to discontinue its popular and pioneering 5D line of cameras.

This is shocking, especially with the recent news about preparing the Canon 5D V that was supposed to be announced by the end of 2020. But as Canon Rumors reports, the COVID-19 and its economical repercussions made Canon change its plans.

“I have been told that the EOS 5D series is going the way of the EOS 7D series,” Craig Blair of Canon Rumors writes. “The source claims that the EOS 5D Mark V development wa

s stopped ‘some time ago’ […]”.

The ‘rumor‘ word is the key in that case. The 5D series has a huge fan base and loyal photographers. Would Canon abandon them with this risky decision? We doubt that.

About Canon 5D

The original Canon 5D was announced in 2005 and was the first full-frame DSLR with a standard DSLR size. In 2008, Canon announced the Canon 5D Mark II, which made a huge splash as the first Canon EOS camera to offer video recording capabilities.

After years of ignoring full-frame mirrorless cameras, Canon finally unveiled the EOS R in 2018. Since then, it has turned most of its attention toward winning the mirrorless market — Canon focused all of its lens efforts on RF instead of EF in 2019, and the company even said in January 2020 that it wa

s done developing new EF lenses unless the market demanded more.

In just 15 years and 4 generations, the 5D line has already made a huge mark on the history and evolution of camera. Will this be it?

Check out our online lessons about cameras!

The Best Photo Gear of 2020: Dental Photography

The Best Photo Gear of 2020: Dental Photography

The Technical Image Press Association has announced the winners of the 2020 TIPA World Awards. The competition honors each year the best cameras, lenses, and other products that have made an impact on the photography industry.

The winners in each of the 40 categories were voted on by representatives from TIPA member industry magazines from around the world. The votes were collected by an online system due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

TIPA Awards 2020

We’ve chosen for you the best equipment for Dental Photography. If you’re shopping right now, this recommendation is worth to take under consideration.

Best DSLR Advanced Camera: Canon EOS 90D

Best DSLR Expert Camera: Nikon D780

Best DSLR Professional Camera: Canon EOS-1DX Mark III

Best APS-C Camera Advanced: Nikon Z50

Best APS-C Camera Expert: Sony a6600

Best Full Frame Camera Expert: Sigma fp

Best Full Frame Professional Camera: Sony a7R IV

Best Full Frame Photo/Video Camera: Panasonic LUMIX DC-S1H

Best DSLR Macro Lens: Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO

Best Mirrorless Prime Standard Lens: NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

Best Imaging Software: DxO PhotoLab 3

Best Portable Flash: Nissin MG80 Pro flash

 

Canon Announces Delays and Closures Due to The Coronavirus

Canon Announces Delays and Closures Due to The Coronavirus

Canon EOS R5 delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic

Canon Rumors reports that Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 are currently “both running at less than 1/4 of Canon’s manufacturing capacity.”  Due to the Coronavirus Canon closed down some of its factories, so the previously planned production is unreachable.

The camera was supposed to make its public debut at this year’s The Photography Show in Birmingham. The show however has been postponed for September, so this is not possible.

What are the options for Canon? It is rumoured that the company takes two of them under consideration. The first is to launch the cameras as planned in June and July, but in limited quantities. Another option is to postpone the launch until fall, most likely October 2020, and release both cameras in sufficient quantity to meet the customers’ demand.

But this is not the only problem that Canon is facing at the moment.

Canon closes repair centres in the USA

Only a few days after the Nikon’s announcement about the repair suspension, Canon follows the competitor’s steps. The official statement says about shutting down its service centres in New Jersey, California, Illinois and Hawaii “until further notice.”

“Due to the ‘stay at home’ directives from authorities in California, New Jersey, Illinois, and Hawaii, as well as local ‘Shelter in Place’ orders, our Canon service facilities in those states are temporarily closed until further notice,” reads the announcement. “Products needing repair can be directed to our Factory Service Center in Newport News, Virginia.”

Walk-in service is not available, even at the Virginia location, so if you need to set up a repair, you should do so online using the button “Request Product Repair”.

“Again, we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to monitor the ongoing situation and follow the advice and guidance of federal and state authorities,” says Canon. “The health and well-being of our customers, clients, and employees remain our top priority during this difficult time.”

The Coronavirus has also influenced our activity. Check out how Dental Photo Maser is coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nikon USA Suspends Repair Services Due to The Coronavirus

Nikon USA Suspends Repair Services Due to The Coronavirus

The Coronavirus influences Nikon repair services

Nikon USA has suspended repairs at its service facilities and is no longer accepting equipment, due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

For those that have already sent cameras or lenses to Nikon USA for servicing or repair, it is unclear how long it will be before the suspension is lifted or when your kit may be returned to you.

Please read the official statement (shared by Nikon Rumors) from Nikon president and CEO, Bo Kajiwara:

Dear Valued Customers, Partners, and Friends,

We are all experiencing unprecedented circumstances around the world as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the virus. Nikon’s top priority is the health and safety of our customers, employees and the communities we serve.

I am proud of the dedication of our Nikon team who are working remotely, and remain focused on providing the highest level of support possible at this difficult time. We are closely monitoring the situation and following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and federal/state/local health authorities.

Nikon Inc. has taken steps to ensure the safety of its employees by instituting office closings and remote work strategies in line with state and federal government mandates. These include the temporary closure of our repair service centers to prioritize the safety of our workforce and help limit the spread of the virus.

For information about our repair service center change or to get in touch with a remote support representative, please visit: https://nikonusa.com/support

In the interim, Nikon online resources for education are available on the Nikonusa website: https://www.nikonusa.com/learnandexplore.

We encourage everyone to take the necessary precautions to stay safe and to support their communities during this difficult time. We look forward to overcoming this global issue with great resolve and unity.

Dental Photo Master serivces are also changed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Cheap Batteries for DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras from Duracell!

Cheap Batteries for DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras from Duracell!

Duracell’s Batteries: A Nice Offer for DSLR and Mirrorless!

We bet you still remember the Duracell bunny: sweet, fast and tireless. But do you know that the same bunny can be a great helper for your work in dental photography?

Just check here: there you’ll find batteries available for most major brands, including Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm. If you find your camera listed, then Duracell has a compatible battery for you.

And what’s important, the prices are way better than the ones you can find at the camera’s manufacturers!

Duracell claims that you’ll get the same performance as original brand batteries, and you can trust them. And if something goes wrong, the brand is offering a warranty to back up that claim.

“Whatever your power needs, it will last longer with Duracell. Duracell camera and camcorder batteries deliver equivalent performance to the manufacturers original and are supplied with a 3 year limited warranty.”

And we must say: this bunny has never let us down before!

Have you seen our new Postproduction online training already? Check it out!

What type of equipment do you use?

What type of equipment do you use?

What type of equipment do you use, is one of the most common questions, between the photographers. You can now watch my short discussion with Dr. Panos Bazos about the cameras, lenses, and flashes, which we are using in our daily work.

 

Interesting is, that at the end the most important is knowledge about your equipment and also about the photography in general. If you know how to use it then it doesn’t matter if you have very expensive or regular equipment.

You can watch the new videos, about reflected cross-polarised and fluorescence photography.

RECOMMENDED LESSONS:

FREE: Polarised photography explained by Dr. Panos Bazos

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