Month: January 2013
Two press organizations found infringing photo-copyrights
Manhattan District Judge, Alison Nathan, ruled that Agence France-Presse and The Washington Post have infringed on the copyrights of photographer Daniel Morel. The two press agencies were found guilty of using Daniel Morel’s twitted photographs without his permission. The case is one of the first that centers on the copyrights of public shared images.
Photographer Jimmy Cohrssen shares iPhoneography tips
In recent times, iPhoneography has become a standard in mobile photography. Jimmy Cohrssen, a professional photographer who travels around the world, shared his most important iPhoneography tips in a recent interview. These tips will definitely help you capture the best possible photos using your phone!
Adobe Photoshop 13.0.4 CS6 Update for Mac available for download
Adobe Photoshop is an image processing software first introduced to the market 24 years ago. The software has come a long way since its initial release back in 1989 and it has become the most popular photo editing tool in the world. The program is now available on both Mac OS X and Windows computers, and Adobe is now pushing the Photoshop 13.0.4 update to Macintosh users.
8 million flee in Instagram exodus
Facebook-owned Instagram has registered an 8 million-user drop after its December Terms of Service fiasco. AppStats has registered a 50% drop in Instagram user activity between December 17, 2012, and January 10, 2013, suggesting that users are really unhappy with the social network’s new ToS.
Nikon ViewNX 2.7.1 software update now available for download
Nikon has released a minor update for its browsing, editing, and sharing software. ViewNX 2.7.1 is now available for download. The Japanese company has also released the full changelog, which states that the latest version adds support for three of the latest Nikon-branded cameras.
Polaroid Instant Camera app released for iPhone users
Polaroid updated its Instant Camera application in order to added support for iPhone and iPod Touch users. The app, which provides a complete Polaroid film experience with audio and visual effects, can be downloaded by iPhone 5 owners, too, from the official App Store.
MindShift announces 180 degrees backpack
Exploring photographers receive a helpful hand from MindShift Gear. The creators of Think Tank Photo and conservation photographer Daniel Beltra have designed a new backpack that delivers an integrated waist-rotating beltpack. The rotating camera beltpack is also considered to be the best method for carrying photo gear.
Hasselblad Masters Awards 2014 finalists announced
Hasselblad revealed the finalists for the Masters Awards 2014 photo contest. The company received more than four thousand photo entries from hundreds of professional photographers across the world, however, only 120 entries made the cut and have a chance at the grand prize.
Lomography brings analog into digital era
Film camera producer, Lomography, has released the first version of a 35mm film scanner powered by nothing less than a smartphone and two AA batteries. The new product is designed by a team of engineers, the same that builds its analog cameras and accessories.
Canon launches awareness campaign about counterfeit accessories
Canon is looking to raise the awareness of US consumers about counterfeit products. The Japan-based digital imaging company is inviting consumers to use genuine products, in order to avoid any risks of body injuries as counterfeit accessories do no meet the industry safety standards.
News agencies go “Judge Judy” on UK government copyright law
Several press agencies have joined forces for an aggressive judicial review over UK’s government plans to change the copyright laws. The consortium – that includes Associated Press, Getty Images, Reuters, Press Association, and the Federation of Commercial and Audiovisual Libraries – brings up the fact that the plans are without basis and should be under full Parliament scrutiny.
Canon Experience Stores opening tomorrow alongside EOS 70D DSLR?
More details have been revealed about the imminent launch of the first Canon Experience Store. The company will open its first store in Calgary, Canada where Canon is also preparing a couple of surprises consisting of a new DSLR camera and lens. The rumor mill says that the former is actually the EOS 60D replacement.
Back to Basics Photography: How F-Stop Impacts Exposure
Learn how f-stop impacts your exposure, in addition to your depth of field. And see which is more important.
Nikon patents hybrid optical and electronic viewfinder
Nikon has filed for a viewfinder switch, which can toggle between optical and electronic viewfinders. The new hybrid viewfinder technology will become available in DSLR cameras soon, as Nikon will try to compete against Fujifilm’ cameras with this feature, such as the flagship X-Pro1 mirrorless shooter.
Broken Night horror movie, filmed with Nikon D800, released online
The Broken Night short horror movie is now available online. Internet users can watch the film, shot entirely with the Nikon D800, but the viewers discretion is advised as the movie is not intended for the faint of heart. The movie has been directed by Guillermo Arriaga, a well-known writer-director, who won the BAFTA Best Screenplay Award.
Nikon introduces online Parts Store
Nikon has opened its first online Parts Store for camera and lens owners in the United States. The Nikon Parts Store includes parts for equipment like DSLR cameras, Coolpix compact cameras, Nikkor lenses, and Speedlights as well as many other gear that is usually hard to find on the market.
Samsung added five new cameras to Smart Camera family
Samsung has launched its upgraded version of Smart Camera concept, together with five new cameras that run the new technology. It states that the new camera concept is designed with smartphone users on mind, thus combining touch-type big screens and Wi-Fi functionality for faster upload and sharing.
Speed Booster for photographic lenses, released by Metabones
Metabones and Cadwell Photographic have joined their forces and created a new optical accessory, designed specifically for mirrorless cameras with APS-C and Micro Four Thirds sensors. The optical and lens design are made by Brian Caldwell, the man behind Caldwell Photographic Inc.
Kickstarter supplies another photo gadget: the DUO TLR
Remember that older post we did about a lens holster designed by Preston Turk? Kickstarter delivers another great photographic gadget project. This time, it’s a TLR, or Twin Lens Reflex camera that, according to its designer, “produces stunning images on instant film and roll film”.
How To Edit A Bridal Image Using Photoshop Actions
Learn my photo editing process from beginning to end for a bridal image. I use Photoshop for all of my editing – starting with the RAW images from my Nikon D700 in Adobe Bridge to completion in Photoshop. In Adobe Bridge: Turn the Brightness down to +40 (I tweak until the histogram is more evenly…
MCP Photography Challenge #1 Highlights
Project MCP may have ended with the beginning of the New Year, but the inspiration, camaraderie, encouragement and opportunity to grow as a photographer has not ended. For 2013, the Project MCP group has moved to the MCP Shoot Me Facebook Group . In addition to gaining valuable photography advice and critique, learning new techniques and…
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