Month: January 2013
Cokin Pure Harmonie filters introduced as world’s thinnest
Cokin has announced the thinnest and the lightest filters in the world. They are called Pure Harmonie and are the result of years of engineering. The company says that they are so light and thin that other photographers will not even notice they are attached to your lenses.
Metz unveils new Mecabounce diffuser attachments
Metz is a German-based consumer electronics manufacturer, which still makes its products in Germany. The company has announced new Mecabounce diffuser attachments, a set of accessories which is said to improve portrait and close-up photography by softening light and removing hard shadows.
Judge dismisses Nikon patent infringement lawsuit against Sigma
Back in 2011, Nikon filed a patent infringement lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court against Sigma. Nikon wanted a Japanese Judge to ban the sales of six Sigma lenses and sought compensations because the lenses featured built-in Vibration Reduction mechanism, a technology which was already patented by Nikon.
Photographer builds Polaroid instant camera made out of popsicle sticks
Imagination runs wild in some photographers. Usually, the best photographers are also the most interesting and there is much to be said about Maxim Grew. This UK-based photographer has created a unique Polaroid instant camera using popsicle sticks, card, duct tape, and his creative vision.
How to Achieve A Consistent Editing Style in Photoshop And Lightroom
How to Achieve A Consistent Editing Style Are your photos all over the map in terms of editing style? If so, we are here to help! One difference between highly seasoned photographers and newer photographers is often consistency in editing. Not that you want every photo to be a clone of the one before it,…
Pentax announces new WG-10, WG-3 GPS and WG-3 ruggedized cameras
Three new ruggedized cameras have been officially introduced by Pentax. One of the three rugged Pentax compact cameras does not need any kind of cable as it supports Eye-Fi cards and cutting-edge Qi wireless charging, alongside a built-in GPS and an altimeter.
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR announced with world’s fastest autofocus system
Fujifilm has officially launched a premium compact ultra zoom camera which features the world’s fastest autofocus system. Its name is FinePix F900EXR and its Intelligent Hybrid AF system can guarantee an autofocus time of just 0.05 seconds, which is faster than what any other camera on the market can provide.
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 compact camera officially unveiled
Olympus continues the company’s compact digital camera tradition with the brand new Stylus XZ-10. The shooter is packed in a lightweight camera body and is said to compete against Nikon’s new Coolpix and Canon’s new PowerShot compact digital cameras.
Nikon announced AF-S Nikkor 18-35mm and 800mm ED VR lenses
Just like everybody expected, Nikon introduced two new Nikkor lenses today. The company decided to expand its camera lens lineup in order to mark the 80th anniversary of the first Nikkor lens. “Aero-Nikkor” is celebrated with the launch of new wide-angle zoom and super-telephoto prime lenses.
Konica Minolta to join MFT camp?
New lens patent that describes a 14-42mm and its 12-42mm variation has surfaced from the Konica Minolta camp. The f/3.5-5.6 lenses are interesting news as they are specifically made for Micro Four Thirds-sized sensors, suggesting that the company will join the Olympus and Panasonic in the MFT world.
Sonnikon, the Franken-camera project
Brendan Taylor is possibly one of the first people that have managed to transform a film SLR into a digital Micro Four Thirds camera. Taylor’s receipt is very simple: take an old, nonfunctional Nikon Nikkormat EL 35mm manual SLR and fit inside Sony NEX’s parts.
Canon PowerShot Elph 330 HS, 115 IS and A2500 officially introduced
Canon has introduced its new generation digital cameras in the PowerShot series. The company wanted to release a “powerful” PowerShot lineup consisting of compact cameras with wide-angle and long telephoto lenses. As a result, the Canon PowerShot Elph 330 HS, 115 IS and A2500 came to life.
New Nikon Coolpix cameras lineup unveiled
Today, Nikon announced seven new Coolpix digital cameras, continuing the tradition set by this series of compact shooters. The new Coolpix cameras were built with affordability in mind, but without compromising image and video quality. There is a camera for each consumer and, after all, it is still about caring for one’s budget.
Tamron 14-150mm F/3.5-5.8 Di III VC super zoom lens announced
Tamron has announced the first Micro Four Thirds super zoom lens in the company’s history and only the third high-power zoom lens for mirrorless cameras. The Tamron 14-150mm F/3.5-5.8 Di III VC lens is aimed only at mirrorless cameras, offering an equivalent of 28-300mm for the 35mm full-frame format.
Restaurants blacklist food snapshotting
Several restaurants have turned against on-the-spot amateur food snapshotting, as their customers were beginning to feel harassed by the flashes. Chefs and restaurant owners worldwide have chosen to stop their customers’ photographic food sharing, as their actions can create discomfort for fellow diners.
Panasonic launches new Micro Four Thirds kit zoom lens
The CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2013 has brought a new lens from Panasonic. The new Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Mega OIS lens is designed as an affordable kit lens for mirrorless cameras with Micro Four Thirds sensors from Panasonic and Olympus.
Nikon D600 oil / dust accumulation issues still persist after being serviced
Nikon released the D600 in September, last year. The camera is aimed at both professional and enthusiast photographers, however, it was discovered to have some oil / dust accumulation issues with its image sensor. Photographer Kyle Clements posted a timelapse video demonstrating that the issues still persist even after having the camera serviced.
Canon EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM rated best DxOMark standard zoom lens
DxOMark sets the industry standard for digital camera and image sensor ratings. The latest product to fall into DxOMark’s hands was the Canon EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM, which was dubbed as a “peerless performer.” Following the review, the lens managed to achieve the highest rating for a mid-range fixed-aperture lens.
Back to Basics Photography: What is a STOP OF LIGHT?
Learn to better control light by understanding what a stop of light is, how exposure works – and how light works.
LZeal launches ez Share Wi-Fi SD cards
ez Share is LZeal’s new high capacity storage and Wi-Fi transfer memory card. It delivers Wi-Fi capabilities in a SD card package, while boasting four storage capacities: 4, 8, 16 and 32GB. Additionally, the company has updated its application for mobile devices in order to provide more features.
Instagram now wants users to provide photo ID verification
It appears that Instagram is doing its best to force users to leave the photo sharing service. Users’ latest reason to completely abandon the photo sharing and editing service consists of the company’s decision to lock out many accounts. In order to unlock their accounts, Instagram users have to provide government-issued photo IDs.
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