Month: March 2013
Lomography Smartphone Scanner turns 35mm film into digital photos
Lomography has finally solved one of the biggest 35mm film drawbacks by providing an easy and cheap way to scan the film rolls. The solution is called Smartphone Film Scanner. The device is available now directly from Lomography and it is compatible with all iPhones as well as with some Android smartphones.
Nikkor 1200-1700mm telephoto lens to welcome new pope soon
The Vatican conclave is currently on the verge of electing a new pope. Photographer Dylan Martinez is waiting for the end of the conclave, in order to capture the newly-elected pope at the famous Saint Peter’s Square balcony with the help of a super-telephoto lens: the Nikkor 1200-1700mm f/5.6-8P IF-ED.
Nikon now listing unannounced 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 lens on its website
In recent times, multiple digital imaging product manufacturers have decided to skip past an official announcement in order to introduce a new creation. The latest company to perform such an act is Nikon, which has begun listing the 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 lens on its USA website, even if the optic is a no-show.
Reduce Editing Time with Our Presets for Lightroom 4
You already rely on MCP Actions for Photoshop or Photoshop Elements to help you create gorgeous, artistic images with minimal time and effort. Now, we’re offering Lightroom 4 users the same one-click convenience and eye-catching results.
Boston Globe’s “Photojournalists under 25” yields amazing images
The Boston Globe has decided to share an impressive collection of “news stories in photographs”. The campaign is called “Photojournalism under 25” and is available on The Big Picture blog. It consists of beautiful imagery taken by young photography students, who seized the moment while trying to build their portfolio.
Leica X3 concept camera looks like a cutting-edge lens
Photography is no longer considered a luxury – it is something natural and beautiful. Designer Vincent Säll has created a concept camera, which will allow people to take photos with ease, but in a more entertaining way. It is called Leica X3 and the designer’s inspiration came from the simplest of things, like the color wheel.
Samsung SC1 concept camera features a detachable display
Designer Rich Park of the Samsung Arts & Design Institute has revealed a concept of mirrorless smart camera. The impressive dual-screen shooter is called Samsung SC1. Although the company has not announced any plans to produce this camera, the SC1 looks stunning and will provide a unique photographic experience.
Nikon ViewNX 2.7.4 software update now available for download
Nikon has released another minor software update for the ViewNX 2 photo-editing tool. The new Nikon ViewNX 2.7.4 update comes packed with support for the recently-released D7100 DSLR camera, as well as with a couple of bug fixes. The NEF RAW Codec 1.18.0 is also available for download, adding support for the Coolpix A shooter.
Samsung NX1100 mirrorless camera released for pre-order
In an unexpected turn of events, the Samsung NX1100 is now available for pre-order at B&H. The mirrorless camera has not been officially announced by the South Korean manufacturer, but the company recently published its user manual online. Well, now the shooter can be pre-ordered in black or white colors.
Minox DCC 14-megapixel miniature camera officially announced
Minox is well-known for its extravagant camera ideas, but the German manufacturer surprised the world with a working miniature replica of a classic Leica camera. Well, the company will strike shock and awe into the photographers’ hearts once again, thanks to the brand new Minox DCC 14-megapixel miniature camera.
Pentax to announce APS-C compact camera and five new DSLRs soon
Pentax will extend its camera offerings in the following weeks. The company is rumored to reveal up to five new DSLR shooters and a APS-C format camera very soon. Inside sources claim that it is very likely that Pentax and Ricoh will hold a product announcement event by the end of March 2013, in order to unveil the new cameras.
Olympus E-P5 and Sony NEX-7n coming in late April
Olympus is preparing to make another appearance on the Micro Four Thirds camera with the launch of a replacement for the E-P3, while Sony will unveil a successor for the NEX-7 mirrorless shooter very soon. Multiple trusted sources have confirmed that the E-P5 and NEX-7n cameras will be announced in late April.
Canon rumored to develop a new smaller-than-Rebel DSLR camera
Canon is working on several new cameras, in order to replace some of its older digital imaging products. Beside replacements for the 60D, 7D, and EOS M, the Japanese manufacturer is rumored to unveil a new low-end DSLR camera. The new shooter will be smaller than the Rebel series and will be aimed at entry-level consumers.
Smithsonian Photo Contest 2012 finalists announced
The Smithsonian magazine has selected 50 finalists from five categories of its annual photo contest. The 10th edition of the Smithsonian Photo Contest features the same The Natural World, Travel, People, Americana, and Altered Images categories and the magazine’s judges will select the winners in the coming weeks.
Nauticam unveils NA-EOSM underwater housing for Canon EOS M
Nauticam has announced a new underwater housing. It is aimed at Canon EOS M users and will allow oceanographers to take the mirrorless camera to depths of 100 meters. The Nauticam NA-EOSM underwater housing for the Canon EOS M is scheduled to become available in the United States as of March 20, 2013.
Phottix Mitros TTL Speedlight finally available for Canon cameras
Phottix amazed the Consumer Electronics Show 2012 audience with the capabilities of the Mitros TTL Speedlight. However, the flash gun disappeared after the event. It seems like Phottix has been working hard to fulfill its promise because the Mitros TTL flash gun has finally become available with support for Canon DSLR hot shoes.
MCP Editing and Photography Challenges: Highlights from This Week
This week the MCP Shoot Me Group is breaking all the rules; rules of photography that is. The photography challenge this week is to pick a rule of photography (e.g. the rule of thirds, rules of focus, rules of lighting, etc) and break it. Each photographer was challenged to take one photo…
Canon 6D firmware update to be released in May or June
Canon will release several firmware updates for its cameras by the end of 2013. The company has already released updates for plenty of its cameras and three more are scheduled to become available in the following months. However, there is room for one more as the rumor mill says the EOS 6D will also be updated soon.
Adata announces new Premier series SD and microSD memory cards
Adata, one of the largest memory component suppliers in the world, has introduced a new series of SD and microSD cards called Premier. The new memory cards are rugged and they support very fast read / writing speeds. Adata’s Premier cards are aimed at all electronic devices, including for usage in digital cameras.
ACDSee Pro 6.2 and ACDSee 15.2 software updates released for download
ACD Systems has release official software updates for its photo-editing tools called ACDSee Pro 6.2 and ACDSee 15.2. The two programs have gained RAW file format compatibility for 19 new cameras from Sony, Olympus, Nikon, Canon, Samsung, and Pentax, along with bug fixes and other general improvements.
Nissin Di700 flash gun officially announced
Nissin has officially introduced a new flash gun during an event which takes place in the UK. Focus on Imaging 2013 visitors were pleasantly surprised by Kenro and Nissin, which have announced the new Di700. The accessory is capable of creating numerous light changes, thus being suitable for multiple types of photography.
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