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I did receive a code for this version from their marketing agency, but they had no say in the content of this article and related video. I've been using this software for many years and will be going over the new features, as well as the functions I use in my day-to-day workflow. Check out the full ~24 minute video on YouTube:   I also have a live stream I did before creating the main video. There's a lot more use of the application in this longer video.  A screenshot of the main tabs of ACDSee PSU. Main Functions Overview On the top right of the interface, you'll find the main functions of the program: Manage: This is for managing your media files. Media: Provides a large list view of all the photos and videos in your database. View: Ideal for culling through photos and videos. Develop: Offers non-destructive editing, primarily for RAW files, but it can also be used with JPEGs. Edit: This is for raster-based, destructive editing with its own set of tools. People: Utilizes...

I recently created a video from GoPro footage and photos I took at an impromptu trip to Colossalcon North in 2024, which is held at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. It has been a while since I visited this hotel. The convention Daisho Con used this space for years, which I had gone to a few times. It was nice to check it out again!  Check out the video on YouTube : The weather was nice, which is the main reason I'll decide to go. Considering it was November in the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin area, nice weather is a big factor for me. If it's snowing I'm going to pass.  The main lobby of the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. My Photography Gear and Settings For this trip, I was using my usual setup: the Nikon Z5 with the Nikon Z 40mm F2 lens. It's a cost effective combination, especially with how expensive camera equipment is getting. The Z5 isn't perfect, and its autofocus is not amazing, but if you take enough photos and set the camera up pro...

It's time for another photo walk. This one was actually done way back in 2022 when I was using the Canon M6 Mark II with the Viltrox 33mm f1.4 lens for the EF-M system. Sadly, all of this equipment is probably discontinued at this point, except for the Viltrox lens, but you might be able to find it used if you look around. Check out the main video on YouTube: For this photo outing, I went to one of my favorite places, a beautiful Japanese-styled garden in the area. Given that it was around October at the time, it had a lot of color. A single red leaf on a rock, captured with the Canon M6 Mark II. The settings are 33mm, f/1.4, 1/320s, and 100 ISO. My Camera Setup for the Day For this photo outing, I recorded a settings video that I included in the linked video. Otherwise here's a basic description of the setup I have for the M6 Mark II on that photo outing. Of course, the touchscreen works as you would expect. I don't have that disabled.  I have the back dial fully disabled ...

Join me on a photo walk of a beautiful Japanese garden that was holding a summer festival. For this outing, I decided to work with some older equipment to see what kind of results I could get.  Check out the full video on YouTube:   This was the second day of the event. It had rained on the first day, so I think that had an effect on this day; there wasn't quite as much going on as I had seen in previous years, but it was still fun to check out! Keep in mind throughout this article that italic text descriptions were generated by Gemini Pro 2.5 and were not specifically based on my video's information. A sign for the 2025 Japanese Summer Festival at Anderson Japanese Gardens. My Gear for the Day The Sony A7S camera with the Sony FE 24-70mm F/4 OSS lens attached. The camera I was using was the Sony A7S. This is a video-focused camera, but it works just fine for photos. However, I did have it set up in a mode that was not perfect for the situation. With the A7S, I was using the ...