Month: January 2013
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.
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.
MCP Editing and Photography Challenges: Highlights From This Week
This week we introduced a new photo challenge on the MCP Shoot Me Facebook Group. While last week’s challenge encouraged us to use the natural light to illuminate our subject matter, this week’s challenge encouraged us to turn the light around and capture a reflection. Reflections from water, glasses and in glass, we loved…
iPhoneography: Indian wedding photo shoot made with iPhone 4S
What can an open-minded couple and a professional photographer do to create a memorable photo shoot? Use an iPhone 4S to take the photos, of course! iPhoneography is viewed by many as an art and photographer Sephi Bergerson convinced a couple to make use of his iPhone 4S for the post-wedding photo shoot.
Photographer Kerry Skarbakka shoots amazing falling self-portraits
Philosophy and photography roads sometimes intersect themselves. Photographer Kerry Skarbakka combines the two very often, including in his latest photo collection called “The Struggle to Right Oneself.” This eccentric photographer takes pictures of him falling, hoping to force people ask themselves questions about human condition.
FREE Valentines Day Mini Cards and Accordion Book Templates
Looking for cute, fun and free mini Valentine’s Day mini cards or accordion books? Look no further – these are templates are adorable and the price is right!
New Google Image Search design rolling out now
Google has decided that enough is enough, therefore it has unveiled a new Google Image Search user interface. The design has been completely overhauled, in order to improve the search experience of both users and webmasters. The new design is currently being rolled out to a few Google Image Search users, though all of them are going to receive it soon.
Curiosity rover takes the first Mars nighttime photos
On August 6th, 2012, the Curiosity rover touched down on Mars. The robot has been analyzing the Red Planet’s soil since then and it has been spending its free time by taking several daytime shots of Mars. A few days ago, NASA calibrated the rover for night shots and Curiosity took the first nighttime photographs of our neighboring planet.
Automotive photography done cheap and easy
Advertising photography usually implies having large amounts of expensive camera and lighting gear, in order to produce commercially viable materials. Test-drive photography, on the other hand, can turn out great at just a fraction of the cost, while being quite easy to carry out if you know what you are doing.
Hossein Zare’s black and white photography ideas using Nikon D7000
The Nikon D7000 is the basis of Hossein Zare’s black and white photography, though the all the credits go to the photographer’s inspiration. A great collection of photos, called Passenger, show a man wandering alone through snowy conditions, looking for his own path in life.
NASA sends Mona Lisa image into space using laser communication
NASA sent a black-and-white image of the Mona Lisa painting to the moon’s orbit. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter was one the receiving end of the photo, taking advantage of the Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter, a communication device based on laser technology.
Best photobombs from Barack Obama’s second inauguration
Barack Obama was re-inaugurated as the President of the United States. The ceremony took place Monday, January 21st, at the United States Capitol building. Even though it was supposed to be a serious event, the inauguration was full of photobombs from people like Bill Clinton and the President’s daughter.
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GoPro Hero3 teardown reveals Sony image sensor
The iFixit team gave the GoPro Hero3 camcorder the tear apart treatment. The GoPro Hero3’s teardown revealed that the 12-megapixel Sony image sensor is not adhered to the motherboard, thus making it very easy to be replaced by the owners of this 4K HD-capable resolution camcorder.
Sony launches new 20mm pancake and 18-200mm power zoom lenses
Sony has decided to expand its E-mount camera lens series with two new lenses specially created for the company’s NEX line of mirrorless cameras and camcorders. The first is a pancake lens, while the latter is a video-friendly power zoom telephoto lens. Here are Sony’s 20mm f/2.8 and 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 lenses!
Top 20 US patent holders pose for an interesting infographic
The Chipworks team has compiled an interesting infographic highlighting the United States patent activity in 2012. There were no surprises at the top, with IBM taking the leading position for the 20th consecutive year, however, 4 of the top 5 companies from the infographic are camera manufacturers, while several others made it into the top 20.
9 Reasons Your Studio Is FAILING at Facebook
Photography studios often struggle with ways to have an effective strategy on facebook. This article explores 9 common mistakes that are made.
Hungarian team reveals world’s highest-resolution aerial ortho image
Breakthrough technologies and an aircraft have helped the Székesfehérvár organization of the Society for Military and Civil Cooperation and the Interspect Research Team to shoot the high resolution aerial ortho image, depicting the Military Memorial Park in Hungary, that cannot be displayed not even by Google Earth.
DxOMark proclaims Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G as the best 85mm prime lens
DxOMark is the industry standard when it comes to camera and lens image quality ratings. The latest lens reviewed using DxOMark’s software was the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G, which became the best 85mm prime lens. The Nikkor lens is dubbed as an “awesome prime” that does not cost too much, as it delivers a “great” quality-price ratio.
National Geographic’s 125th anniversary celebrated with a special website
National Geographic’s 125th anniversary is celebrated with a new website, which is destined to remind people of the Society’s long, but great history. Memorable moments, photo galleries, most iconic cover images, and historic firsts are all presented on the special area of the organization’s society.
Nikon Image Space officially replacing myPicturetown on January 28th
Nikon announced that it will replace the older myPicturetown photo sharing and storage service early next week. Nikon Image Space will be officially launched next Monday, with enhanced features, entirely new user interface, and many other options to improve user experience for Nikon camera owners.
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