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Samyang 35mm f/1.4 lens and others coming on April 28

Samyang has been rumored to reveal a 50mm cine lens during the company’s next event taking place on April 28. However, it seems like this product is not coming next week. Instead, the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 lens along with the 7.5mm T3.8 and 12mm AS UMC cine lenses will become official on the aforementioned date.

Sony RX100 MKII specs leaked

Sony RX200 rumored to feature 28-100mm f/1.8-2.8 OSS lens

Sony has just patented a 10-36mm f/1.8-2.8 lens with Optical SteadyShot technology for 1-inch-type compact cameras. The rumor mill is now speculating that the 35mm equivalent lens of 28-100mm will make its way into the Sony RX200, which will be announced officially sometime this summer.

Fighting cancer

Emotional photos of three young girls fighting cancer

Thousands of children are diagnosed with cancer in the United States each year. In order to raise awareness against this disease, photographer Lora Scantling has created a touching photo series of three young girls fighting cancer. The series has gone viral on the web and people are already asking how they can help the little girls.

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Lighting Your Portraits: Broad Light vs. Short Light

  Lighting patterns can make or break the look of a portrait.  Lighting can make someone appear heavy or slimmer than they actually are and give a completely different look to an image. In the image below, the only thing that changed is the light ratio to create the different light patterns. Broad light: Broad…

Find Momo

Spot a hidden dog in Andrew Knapp’s “Find Momo” photo book

Hide-and-seek and “Where’s Waldo?” are two of the most popular games in the United States. Photographer and artist Andrew Knapp has found these two games to be a source of inspiration of a photo book called “Find Momo”. The shots contain Knapp’s hidden dog somewhere in the scene and viewers have to find him.

Zoey and Jasper

Cute portrait photos of Zoey and Jasper wearing silly hats

Babies and dogs are adorable. Photographer Grace Chon has decided to treat her fans with some cuteness overload by using her 7-year-old dog and 10-month-old baby as the subjects of a portrait photos series that will make your heart melt. Zoey and Jasper love wearing silly hats and they’re posing for the sweetest photo series ever.

Samyang lenses

Samyang 50mm cine lens rumored to be unveiled on April 28

Samsung has posted a new teaser on its official Facebook page. The South Korean company is inviting its fans to join the “journey to the next level of creativity” on April 28 in order to witness the launch of new products. According to the rumor mill, a Samyang 50mm cine lens will be one of the optics to be unveiled.

Panasonic Lumix GF6

Panasonic GF7 camera launch plans reportedly cancelled

Panasonic has accustomed photographers with launching a new GF-series camera each spring. However, the company seems like it has forgotten this year’s edition. There is a good reason for that, says an inside source, as the Panasonic GF7 launch has been cancelled, allowing the company to focus on more profitable cameras.

Sony Alpha SLT-A77

New Sony A77II rumor says camera is a small update over A77

There is a new Sony A77II rumor circling around the web. One of the most talked-about unannounced shooters is said to consist of an “incremental update” over its predecessor, the Sony A77. It will come packed with an updated image sensor, while everything else will receive a minor boost in order to make the camera faster.

Vortex

Vortex is a modular aerial drone for mirrorless cameras

Capturing aerial photography is now accessible to everyone thanks to aerial drones. A compact, cheap, and modular “Advanced Multirotor Drone Copter” is now available on Kickstarter. It consists of a new drone type that is capable of carrying around mirrorless cameras such as Panasonic GH and Sony NEX models.

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10 Tips For Spring Family Portraits For Photographers

  10 Tips for Photographers to Prepare For Spring Family Portraits In my previous post, I highlighted 5 tips for clients on how to get ready for Spring Family Portraits. This post will focus on the photographers’ side and discuss how to be prepared for the Spring Family Portraits season. 1) Gear Readiness Check all your equipment. Get…

Panasonic image sensor

Panasonic light-field sensor takes photos at full resolution

Panasonic is rumored to be developing a revolutionary light-field camera that would record focus-free photos at 100% of the sensor’s resolution. A patent, describing a unique Panasonic light-field sensor, has been discovered at the US Patent and Trademark Office and it talks about the possibility of capturing light-fields at full resolution.

Zeiss 55mm f/1.4 Otus Distagon T*

Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 lens rumored for Photokina 2014 launch

Zeiss has decided to step it up a notch when it comes to image quality with the launch of the Otus lens series. The 55mm f/1.4 model is the only one in the line-up, but the company has confirmed that two other units are in the works. According to the rumor mill, the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 lens will be unveiled at the Photokina 2014.

Canon 24-70mm f/2.8

New Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 IS lens patent revealed in Japan

Canon is currently selling a couple of 24-70mm lenses with a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8. The optics are aimed at full frame DSLR cameras, but both of them have a shortcoming: lack of image stabilization. The company is preparing to overcome it as a new Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 IS lens patent has just been discovered.

Sony FE-mount lenses

New Sony FE-mount lenses coming this spring and at Photokina

A slew of new Sony FE-mount lenses are rumored to be announced by the end of 2014. According to the rumor mill, the total will reach 14 by the year’s end with new models waiting to become official this spring from both Sony and Zeiss. Additionally, five new Zeiss optics will be unveiled at the Photokina 2014 this September.

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How to fix Adobe Lightroom 5.4 assertion failed error

If you upgrade to Adobe Lightroom 5.4, then there is a chance that you will be affected by a software-breaking bug. If you already did, then you may be getting the Adobe Lightroom 5.4 assertion failed error. This prevents you from editing your photos, but there are some fixes available that you can try. Well, read on to fix your issue!

MXCamera Mitakon 50mm f/0.95

Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 lens announced for Sony FE-mount cameras

Mitakon is a brand known for standing on a 35mm lens with one of the fastest apertures on the market. MXCamera is back with another fast-aperture lens, this one offering a 50mm focal length and being aimed at Sony FE-mount mirrorless cameras. It’s the Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 lens and will be released on the market this May.

Fujifilm X-T1 accessories

Fujifilm X-T1 MHG-XT Large handgrip and many others unveiled

Fujifilm has revealed a plethora of new accessories for the X-T1 weathersealed mirrorless camera. The list includes a Fujifilm X-T1 MHG-XT Large handgrip that provides a better grip, while a strap, eyecup, and a cover kit have also become official. The products will go on sale this May and they should make a pro’s life a lot easier.

Fujifilm TCL-X100 teleconverter

Fujifilm TCL-X100 1.4x teleconverter launched for X100/X100S

After introducing this accessory at the CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2014, this Japanese company has brought the product to the United States. It’s the Fujifilm TCL-X100 1.4x teleconverter aimed at X100 and X100S compact cameras, providing a 35mm equivalent of 50mm while preserving the maximum aperture.

Sony A77 replacement rumor

Sony A77II launch date rumored to occur in early May, again

Sony is rumored to hold a product launch event during the 2014 Sony World Photography Awards exhibition in early May. The company is allegedly introducing the Sony A77II mid-range A-mount camera on May 1 or 2, while the introduction of new A-mount and FE-mount lenses remains in doubt for the time being.

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