Month: March 2013
Viral photo of a skateboarder ollieing over subway tracks
An image of a skateboarder jumping over the subway tracks in New York City has went viral. The dangerous stunt has been performed at the 145th Street station and it has been immortalized by photographer Allen Ying. Although many have deemed the photo as “fake”, it is very real and available in the latest 43 Magazine issue.
Photographer captures 16-gigapixel panorama image of Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is one of those historic sites which deserve to be seen during one’s lifetime. However, not all people have the means required to travel to Peru. Fortunately, photographer Jeff Cremer is offering the next best thing with the help of a huge 16-gigapixel panorama image of the Inca site, a photo taken with the Canon 7D.
Lost Canon PowerShot camera found after six years and 6,000-mile trip
All’s well that ends well! An American woman lost her camera during a scuba diving trip in Hawaii. However, her camera has been found in Taiwan after six years. The Canon PowerShot traveled more than six thousand miles before being found by a China Airlines employee and the company managed to find the camera’s owner.
Google releases $149 Nik Collection plugins for Adobe Photoshop
After “killing” the Snapseed application, Google is finally doing something useful with the assets of Nik Software. The Nik Software has been purchased by Google in September 2012 and, until now, nothing good came out of it. However, Google is correcting this situation with the release of the Nik Collection bundle for Adobe Photoshop.
Jessops outlet opening in London this week, along with online store
Blue skies have finally appeared on top of the Jessops brand, as the company is preparing to open an outlet store in the heart of London, United Kingdom. A source familiar with the matter has confirmed that the new Jessops store will be opened, along with the online shop, by the end of this week.
Google+ app for iPhone updated with Snapseed filters
Google has released an update for the iPhone and Android versions of the Google+ application. The update is far more interesting for iOS users, as the app now features some of the most popular Snapseed filters. iPhone owners can edit their photos and then apply filters, before uploading a photo on the Google+ social network.
Sony and Panasonic announcing new mirrorless cameras in early April
April will greet photography fans with several new product announcements from Sony and Panasonic. If Sony reveals a new mirrorless camera on April 3, then Panasonic will introduce two new Micro Four Thirds shooters on April 9. However, there are still chances that the shooters will be revealed during NAB 2013.
Shutterfly files suit against Kodak over “My Kodak Moments” app
Shutterfly has filed a suit against Kodak for violating a prior agreement between the two companies. The camera maker is now offering an app called My Kodak Moments. However, the complaint says that Kodak is not allowed to provide a service similar to the one sold to Shutterfly for $23.8 million in 2012, called Kodak Gallery.
Canon rumored to reveal a high-megapixel camera in fall 2013
The patience of Canon fans will be rewarded this fall, as the company is rumored to announce a high-megapixel camera by the end of 2013. Additionally, the shooter, with a big megapixel count for its image sensor, will most likely compete against the unannounced Nikon D4X and will be released in 2014, says an inside source.
DxO Optics Pro 8.1.4 software update released for download
DxO Labs has delivered a new software update for DxO Optics Pro 8 users. As a result, the DxO Optics Pro 8.1.3 update is available for download on both Windows and Mac OS X computers now. The image processing software comes packed with support for four new cameras, several lenses, and hundreds of modules.
Full frame Pentax K-3 DSLR to be announced on March 27
We have heard through the grapevine that Pentax will finally announce a new full frame DSLR camera under the name K-3. Allegedly, the announcement is scheduled to take place on March 27. The Japanese company will announce its FF DSLR along with a new image sensor and a novel processing engine among many others.
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Canon announces “Try and Buy” lens rental service in Singapore
Canon is looking to attract more customers in Singapore by launching a new program called “Try and Buy”. As of March 28, DSLR camera owners will be able to loan lenses manufactured by the Japanese company for a nominal fee. Users can test the lenses and, if they like the lenses, then they will be able to purchase them.
Photographer takes portraits of refugees and their most prized assets
The United Nations supported one of the best and most inspiring photography projects of recent times, called “The Most Important Thing”. It consists of portraits of refugees taken by Brian Sokol. The lensman used his camera to snap photos of refugees, who managed to grab only a few things before fleeing their homes.
MCP Photography and Editing Challenge: Highlights from this Week
This week’s photography challenge is all about getting in shape; no spandex, push-ups or gym time required. As a matter of fact, the goal is not symmetry or perfect form, but interesting angles and shapes. This week the MCP Shoot Me Group challenge is to practice manipulating shapes; finding new ways to group things,…
Supraflux Video Camera Stabilizer to keep your videos nice and steady
Supraflux became popular among photography fans after reaching the goal of its “Picosteady” campaign on Kickstarter. The company is now back on the platform with another interesting project, called Video Camera Stabilizer. In fact, it is so interesting that it managed to raise its money goal in under two days.
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 WiFi rugged camera becomes official
Fujifilm has officially announced a new ruggedized camera. The point-and-shoot device is waterproof, freezeproof, dustproof, shockproof, and sandproof. It is called FinePix XP200 and it will become available right before the beginning of the summer, along with numerous functions, including built-in WiFi and image stabilization.
Superheadz Japan introduces Sun & Cloud self-generating camera
Superheadz Japan has accomplished a feat that nobody else has ever managed to achieve. The company has announced the world’s first self-generating camera, which is capable of recharging its batteries with the help of a solar panel placed on its top. It is called Sun & Cloud and it has already been released on the market.
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W WiFi 44x ultra-zoom bridge camera announced
After announcing a new rugged camera, Fujifilm has decided to unveil a brand new bridge camera. The company is describing its new shooter as an advanced all-in-one system, which is perfect for all types of photography, so the FinePix S8400W is now official with an impressive 44x ultra-zoom lens and built-in WiFi support.
Olympus Stylus VH-520 compact camera unveiled with 10x optical zoom
Olympus has announced a new compact camera in its Smart Flagship series. The new compact camera will be called Stylus VH-520. It is worth noting that it comes packed with interesting features for its price point, including a wide 10x optical zoom lens and several image stabilization technologies for capturing blur-free photos.
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