Month: February 2013
LPA Design introduces new PocketWizard G-Wiz Vault bag
Storing accessories can be a problem for many photographers and especially for professionals, because they have so mean camera gear. LPA Design has come up with a solution for them. The name of the solution is PocketWizard G-Wiz Vault bag, a convenient storage for multiple accessories.
Sunday Times refuses freelance photographer’s images from Syria
British newspaper The Sunday Times communicates to freelance photographers not to submit photographs shot during the conflict in Syria, a statement clearly made when they refused the images of freelance photographer Rick Findler. The publication explains that the decision is an act of discouraging freelancers to risk their lives while documenting such dangerous events.
IBE Optics 26mm f/1.4 lens announced for Micro Four Thirds
After launching the fastest lens in the world for mirrorless cameras at CP+ 2013, IBE Optics immediately got back to work and revealed one of the fastest lenses for Micro Four Thirds. There 26mm f/1.4 lens has been officially introduced by IBE Optics as a lens for big sensors which should provide “excellent image quality”.
Canon announces 5D Mark III firmware update to fix slow focus issue
Recently, photographers have noticed that the Canon 1D X and 5D Mark III appear to focus slower when using the Speedlight AF Assist Beam system. Well, all problems will go away soon as the company has acknowledged the issues on its forum and has confirmed that a firmware update is inbound for both cameras.
LockCircle launches Prime Circle XT-F cine-lenses for Nikon cameras
LockCircle has decided to tune-up what it calls the “most technologically advanced” lenses from Carl Zeiss, in order to develop the Prime Circle XT-F Custom Lenses. They are cine-style optics specially designed for Nikon F-mount cameras to improve sharpness and create “outstanding” bokeh effects.
Shortlists for Sony World Photography Awards announced
The World Photography Organization announces the 2013 shortlists for the Sony World Photography Awards. All three categories, Professional, Youth and Open gathered an impressive number of submissions, the highest to date, which shows that 2012 has been a year full of events, something that photographers took advantage of to the full.
Panasonic creates new sensor that doubles low-light image quality
Image quality has improved in recent years, however, photographers are still not satisfied with the current level of technology. As a result, companies are constantly working on improving photo quality. Panasonic has developed a breakthrough technology that allows better light transmission, thus doubling low-light image quality.
Lynx A to become world’s first point-and-shoot 3D camera
Lynx Laboratories is looking to get $50,000 in funding to develop world’s first point-and-shoot 3D camera. With more than 70% of total amount obtained in five days, the Kickstarter project will become a reality, but is it really worth the money? 3D modeling, enhanced battery life, a large screen, and high-capacity storage all say “Yes!”
Nikon 1 V1 1.21 and Capture NX 2.4.0 updates available for download
Nikon has decided to update the firmware of the 1 V1 interchangeable-lens mirrorless camera up to 1.21, in order to fix a bug which annoyed users even since the camera’s introduction. The Capture NX software has also been update to version 2.4.0 to add support for Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system.
Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 becomes world’s fastest lens for mirrorless cameras
Many people would have never believed it to be possible, but IBE Optics and Kipon have announced world’s fastest lens for mirrorless cameras with an impressive aperture as large as f/0.85. It will be released in the near future for mirrorless cameras under the name of HandeVision Ibelux 40mm f/0.85.
Depth through photography: key to a memorable Super Bowl ad
As every advertising enthusiast is accustomed, the Super Bowl brings together the most eye-catching, expensive, over the top ad campaigns of the year. On a night of commercial marathon, where over the budget advertisements put technology, high tech special effects and innovation on the table, one commercial managed to overshadow them all thanks to simplicity and honesty: the Dodge Ram Trucks Commercial.
Photography at its highest at the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge
Photographer Arthur Domagala was required to photograph bridge inspectors working on the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge, a project that can easily freeze our blood, as can be seen in the illustrations of them hanging over 800 feet above the Colorado River.
Natural symmetry in the artificial ways of Traci Griffin
The concept of symmetry is explored by photographer Traci Griffin, who creates floating objects with a technique that allows her to mirror photos of trees, and then puts them together in a collection suggestively titled “Mirrors”, which is reminiscent of the popular Rorschach test.
Nikon D4X rumored to feature 36-megapixel sensor without AA filter
Last year, Nikon planned to replace its lower-end cameras, therefore the DX-format D3100 / D5100 / D300S were taken off the market along with the FX-format D700. This year, things will change as Nikon is preparing to renew its high-end DX and FX series with a D7000 replacement and a new D4X DSLR.
Nikon celebrates the 80th anniversary of Nikkor lenses with new video
Nikon is being serious about promoting its brand, therefore it is showing how Nikkor lenses are manufactured in a new video, which is celebrating the lenses’ 80th anniversary. The company released a video showing the entire manufacturing process of a Nikkor lens, to assure people that it is paying attention to all the details.
Kodak completes $527 million patent sale
January 2012 was a bad month for Kodak as the company was forced to file for bankruptcy. February 2013 appears to be a good month for the digital camera inventor thanks to a $527 million patent sale to a consortium of organizations. Following the sale of its patents, Kodak is now entering a crucial phase of its business and a lot of work still needs to be done.
UK Dragon’s Den star, Peter Jones, buys Jessops brand
Last January, Jessops became the first High Street company to enter administration with PricewaterhouseCoopers as the administrator. After less than a month, PwC found a buyer for Jessops. It fell into the hands of Dragon’s Den star and businessman, Peter Jones, who bought the brand and other assets.
Nikon D4 firmware update A:1.04 / B:1.02 now available for download
The Nikon D4 is the flagship camera for professional photographers. It was released early last year and the company worked constantly at improving the DSLR. As a result, a new Nikon D4 firmware update is available for download. Despite being a minor upgrade, it fixes a major bug which affected the photographers.
Ricoh unveils omnidirectional camera concept
Smartphones and digital cameras can take beautiful panoramic shots, but what if users want to go a step beyond this? Well, Ricoh has already thought of that and it has revealed an omnidirectional camera, which can take full 360 degree shots in a split second, at the CP+ 2013 digital imaging show.
Optrix XD5 becomes world’s most rugged iPhone 5 case
What can be done if sports people want to film their adventures with the help of an easy-breakable iPhone? The answer comes from Optrix, a company which has unveiled the XD5, the world’s most rugged iPhone 5 case with a wide-angle lens. The case is waterproof and it will ship by the end of the month.
Beautiful Nikon booth babes at the CP+ Camera Show 2013
CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2013 was another opportunity for camera manufacturers to showcase their latest products. In order to attract the interest of more visitors, companies decided to hire lots of booth babes. Some of the most beautiful models were the Nikon booth babes, who delighted visitors with their sheer presence.
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