Being so involved in the photography world for such a time, and having hands on experience with so many different cameras over the years I get asked questions on a regular basis. This blog will answer those questions in the hope that they can help some of you. Here are some of the most askedContinue reading “Photography Questions I’m Always Asked”
Tag Archives: Software
Why I’ve stopped using Darktable and use RapidRaw.
Long time readers of this website know that I have been quite the advocate for Darktable over the last decade or more. Darktable is free and open source software that is considerably more powerful than a free photo editing program should be. It is something I have relied on for my “me” images (i.e, notContinue reading “Why I’ve stopped using Darktable and use RapidRaw.”
Why Sharing Your EXIF Data Is Mostly Useless (or Even Detrimental)
In the age of digital photography, we’ve become accustomed to an almost obsessive focus on technical specifications. Photographers, aspiring and professional alike, pore over sensor sizes, lens charts, and, perhaps most persistently, EXIF data. This embedded information, detailing everything from aperture and shutter speed to ISO and white balance, is often seen as a holyContinue reading “Why Sharing Your EXIF Data Is Mostly Useless (or Even Detrimental)”
What Is The Very Best Raw Editing Software In 2026?
Here is a question I get asked day in and day out, year in and year out; “Mark, what is the very best raw editing software that I should use?“. Today we will answer this question. A bit of a backstory. As you all know, I am deeply involved in the photography world and partContinue reading “What Is The Very Best Raw Editing Software In 2026?”
RapidRaw (1.5.2) – A Review And Update
RapidRaw 1.5.2 represents a major milestone for this lightweight, open-source RAW editor available for Windows, Mac and Linux users. Developed by Swiss developer Timon Käch (CyberTimon), it has quickly evolved from a proof-of-concept into a high-performance alternative for photographers who find mainstream tools like Adobe Lightroom too bloated or expensive. At just under 30MB, RapidRawContinue reading “RapidRaw (1.5.2) – A Review And Update”
One Camera One Lens Photography 