Month: February 2013
DxO Optics Pro 8.1.3 update now available for download
DxO Labs has released an update for its Mac OS X and Windows image processing software. The latest version of the DxO Optics Pro program is now available for download and it supports six new cameras, several lenses, and takes the total lens/camera combinations up to 10,000 modules.
Samyang 50mm f/1.2 lens confirmed for 2014 via Facebook
Facebook is the perfect way for a company to stay in touch with its fans. You can present products and deals, and listen to any complaints or praises from the users. Samyang did a little more than that as it has confirmed that a 50mm f/1.2 prime lens is included in the 2014 roadmap.
Sony RX10 studied as a “solution” between the RX1 and RX100
Sony is seriously investigating the possibility of bridging the gap between the cheaper RX100 and the more expensive RX1. In an interview with Spanish website, DSLR Magazine, the company’s Senior Manager of Product Design confirmed that Sony is studying the market, in order to see “what could be the best solution for a compact camera”.
Samsung WB250F and DV150F WiFi Smart Cameras now available
The Consumer Electronics Show 2013 was the perfect occasion for Samsung to announce a new Smart Camera lineup. The company announced five new cameras to take its Smart Camera 2.0 series to new heights and, as of today, two WiFi-enabled digital cameras are available for sale: WB250F and DV150F.
Flickr bug changed privacy settings from private to public
Once an internet users shares photos or information over the web, he is no longer safe. This is the state of the web in 2013, in the latest event of the internet privacy saga. After privacy concerns with Facebook and Instagram, Flickr is the latest service to come under the spotlight, as a bug caused some private photos to become public.
New Leica Summicron-C lenses TBA at NAB Show 2013?
The National Association of Broadcasters Show 2013 is going to be crowded with camera manufacturers. If Canon is rumored to announce a new EOS cinema camera and two lenses at NAB, then Leica will follow the same path by introducing the new Summicron-C cinema prime lenses during the same event.
Wait Watchers, or “Would you look at that!”
37-year-old Memphis based photographer Haley Morris-Cafiero, exploits the idea of fat-shaming, by studying people’s reactions to her body image, in a photographic collection suggestively entitled “Wait Watchers”. The project is a series of self-portraits shot in public, that capture unpleasant stares from strangers passing by.
Oceanography may become cheaper thanks to DiveBot underwater camcorder
A lot of people would like to record underwater videos. However, buying equipment to achieve this goal is very expensive and not everybody can afford it. F5 Innovations says it can provide the perfect solution. The company called it DiveBot and started an IndieGogo campaign to help raising funds for this underwater camcorder.
New Nikon store opened in Jakarta, Indonesia
Nikon reported its quarterly earnings last week and the results were almost disastrous, as camera sales in Europe are declining. However, Asian markets showed signs of improvement, therefore the company decided to open a new store in Jakarta, Indonesia, to establish a firm position in the region.
Canon announcing new cinema camera and lenses at NAB Show 2013?
Lots of rumors about Canon have made the rounds on the internet. The latest whisper suggests that the Japanese company will be very active during the National Association of Broadcasters Show 2013, where Canon will announce a new EOS cinema camera and a couple of lenses.
Lens pepper mill grinder brings good taste to your meals, not your photos
Nuop Inc. makes both cooking and photography enthusiasts smile, with an appliance that will make them have a blast in the kitchen, or at the dinner party: the camera lens pepper mill grinder looks like a traditional camera lens, but what it actually does is grinding peppercorns with style.
Chinese Lunar New Year celebrated with fireworks and dance
10 February was the day in which we entered the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Water Snake. People all over the world celebrated the Chinese year 4711 with traditional dragon dances and impressive displays of fireworks. Where there’s a big show, great photos will be captured and here they are!
Rumor: Canon EOS M firmware update to be released soon?
2013 is going to be a busy year for Canon. The company has already opened its first experience center, called Image Square, and has announced firmware updates for several cameras. Although it is rumored to launch a new EOS M mirrorless camera, Canon is actually preparing a firmware update for the original EOS M.
Exporting Photos from Lightroom to a Facebook Business Page
When exporting photos from Lightroom – here’s how to directly publish them to your business page on Facebook.
DigitalRev sold a used Canon 5D Mark III as “new”
When a retailer advertises a camera as “new”, customers expect it to be brand new. Most of them buy a product from a trusted retailer, particularly for this reason: they want to make sure that the product is sold as advertised. Photographer Rob Dunlop was not so lucky as DigitalRev sold him a used Canon 5D Mark III, instead of a new one.
Canon 1D C update bringing 4K at 25fps video recording this summer
The Canon 1D C was released as the world’s first 4K-ready DSLR camera. It became available in October 2012 as a camera capable of recording 4K videos at 23.976 frames per second. The manufacturer announced a service upgrade for it, an update that will finally remove the 23.976 fps limit.
Space Odyssey’s HAL 9000 consisted of a Nikon Nikkor 8mm fisheye lens
2001: Space Odyssey is must-see movie for geeks. As for photography fans… they should know that the film’s main antagonist, HAL 9000, consists of a Nikon Nikkor 8mm f/8 fisheye lens. ThinkGeek is currently selling a life-size replica of the artificial intelligence system, which is capable of saying 15 different phrases from the movie.
New Jessops website to be officially launched soon
After entering into administration, most analysts believed that Jessops will never recover. However, the company found a buyer pretty quickly, sparking new hope into the fans’ hearts. Even though the physical stores will remain closed, Jessops has officially announced a “new website will be launching soon”.
London Camera Exchange opening new Manchester store on February 26
In a harsh world dominated by online retailers, London Camera Exchange is still standing tall. LCE has purchased a former Jacobs store in the city of Manchester and has decided to relocate to that location. The new site was chosen because it is located towards the city’s center, thus being more visible to potential customers.
The “Steven Tyler Act” might ban paparazzi in Hawaii
The “Steven Tyler Act” is a law proposed by Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler that will protect celebrities and not only, from paparazzi and will allow them to sue the photographers whenever they believe their intimacy was invaded.
Classic album covers recreated for ESPN Music Issue
ESPN and photographer Matthias Clamer teamed up for a project that brought classic album covers back in the spotlight with the help of 14 of the most popular athletes today. The stars became famous pop icons for a day, in faithfully imitating the artists for a pictorial which will be seen in the new Music Issue of ESPN The Magazine.
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