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Hi, I'm Keith Cooper, an architectural and industrial photographer (Northlight Images) I also provide training in photography and modern photographic techniques to individuals and companies. Bespoke one-to-one training covering advanced printing and specialist photography such as tilt/shift lenses.
My videos try to pass on my experience, technical knowledge and expertise in photography, printing, colour management and the business of photography, in the hope that they will help make you a better photographer, whether you're a talented amateur, professional jobbing photographer or new to the world of digital photography and printing.
Questions always welcome!
Photo info, articles, reviews and editorials: www.northlight-images.co.uk/keiths-photography-blo…
Full categorised listing of all my 850+ videos: www.northlight-images.co.uk/keith-cooper-photograp…
Keith Cooper
New Playlist created for my 25+ videos about Macro and close-up photography.
More lens testing on the way! www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
21 hours ago | [YT] | 5
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NEW 8550 profile...
In a recent (long) video about print quality I introduced a new printer ICC profile for the Epson ET 8500/8550. It's from the US and works very well.
It's for Premier Premium Photo Luster 260, see www.northlight-images.co.uk/keith-cooper-printer-p… Where all of my profiles are listed.
If you'd like it - see the info page
(if you have had any of my profiles in the last few months, just email me, no KoFi required)
1 week ago | [YT] | 2
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NOTE ABOUT EPL 1.5.17 on the Mac - lost ICC profiles?
and Rendering Intent changing image preview colour
If you have updated Epson print Layout to 1.5.17 it can lose ICC profile settings. This seems to happen on newer Apple Silicon Macs.
If so, then...
Delete the Epson Print Layout app from Applications/Epson Software and re-install 1.5.15
You can download the Mac version of 1.5.15 from:
epson.com/Support/Printers/Professional-Imaging-Pr…
If you have updated to Mac OS 27 you may also need to install Rosetta
See Apple Rosetta info support.apple.com/en-gb/102527
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Just been asked about how much to 'buy' a review? I've never charged for a review, and no you don't get 'approval' for what I've said. We've had a formal reviews policy for over 20 years www.northlight-images.co.uk/about/review-and-adver… A video about why I distrust many YouTube reviews ;-) https://youtu.be/J73vs63WERE
1 month ago | [YT] | 98
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I was recently asked about updates to the Canon PRO-1100. beyond updates in firmware, it will be around for a good few years yet.
See https://youtu.be/s-kUCUh57wY
I have updated my video about the amounts of ink used in cleaning - this has not changed with firmware updates I'm told.
1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 24
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Looking forward to my talk at Fotofest tomorrow (12:15 to 13:15)
fotofest.co.uk/speakers/keith-cooper/
I'll be at the show most of the day... Hope a few from the YT channel can get along.
Hoping to do more of these events - enquiries always welcome! ;-)
@FotospeedUK
1 month ago | [YT] | 33
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I get a lot of people asking for recommended papers for printers. This is difficult to answer for a global audience, but more so because paper choice is such a personal aspect of printing. I've just updated some aspects of a video I did a while ago covering just what papers you should get, along with many other aspects of how I choose papers.
https://youtu.be/drLJ_rQDphg
1 month ago | [YT] | 7
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13,000K working lighting?
Why I'm waiting for some blinds for the new office windows...
On this clear sunny day, the north facing windows give room lighting around about a colour temperature of 11,000K (13,200K in one spot!]
My D65 monitors have a warm look to them
My normal video shooting setup, and the ceiling lights are ~4000K
The bright windows just behind the monitors make any editing results highly suspect
No, you do not want to be shooting videos or editing images in conditions like this!
1 month ago | [YT] | 44
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Canon Pro level Printers Timeline.
Looking back at 20 years of Canon printers - why lifetimes are stretching and some of those printers may still be viable options, whilst we wait for 'something new' [nothing much is likely for a few years]. However, do watch out for ink availability and operating systems [drivers] support. Also take note of potentially restrictive printer transportation issues if you are offered a large format Canon printer at a good price.
As discussed in the video https://youtu.be/77fWcpNbRC8
Latest version is on the main Printer Reviews/Profiles page at www.northlight-images.co.uk/keith-cooper-printer-p… where there is an Epson version too.
2 months ago | [YT] | 40
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Epson Pro Level Printers Timeline
As discussed in the video https://youtu.be/6MjPEm04uBY
Gives context to how long printers models last and the discussion about ink availability, warranties and printer lifetimes in the video
The regularly updated Canon and Epson timeline charts can be found on my Reviews and ICC Profiles page at www.northlight-images.co.uk/keith-cooper-printer-p…
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