Month: April 2013
Adobe Lightroom 5 beta available for free download now
Adobe has officially released Lightroom 5 beta for download. The image processing tool is available on Windows and Mac OS X computers. It can be downloaded for free, though the final version will come at a cost later this year. Lightroom 5 beta is offering new tools, which provide improved photo editing capabilities.
Google Glass Explorer edition specs officially revealed
Google has announced that the Glass Explorer edition is now shipping to some lucky users. The search giant has taken the wraps off the specifications list, revealing that the wearable computer is packing a 5-megapixel camera, which can record 720p videos. A MyGlass companion app is also available for Android 4.0.3 users.
NPPA and APA join copyright lawsuit against Google Books
The National Press Photographers Association and The American Photographic Artists organization have joined 15 other plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Google Books. The community hopes that this will improve photographers’ copyrights, which have been neglected in a previous court settlement.
SITTP announces Street Photography 2013 contest winners
The Society of International Travel and Tourism Photographers (SITTP) has chosen the winners of its Street Photography 2013 contest. The judges faced a tough task, considering the fact that more than 1,100 photos have been submitted, but, in the end, the first place has been awarded to photographer Agnieszka Furtak.
Samsung NX2000 Tizen / Android camera passes through the FCC
Samsung’s NX2000 smart camera has been leaked once again. This time, the Android or Tizen-powered shooter is seeking the approval of the Federal Communications Commission, in order to be able to use its WiFi 802.11n chipset. The mirrorless camera will feature a 20.3-megapixel sensor and should be released in the coming weeks.
Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS lens coming on April 17
Fujifilm is looking to expand its Fujinon lineup with a pair of lenses. One of them will be officially announced on April 17 during a special event and this is the XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS lens, which is rumored to be unveiled this week, while the XF 27mm f/2.8 pancake lens should be revealed by the end of June 2013.
Sony CyberShot DSC-HX50V to be announced on April 26
Sony will launch a new camera in late April, says an inside source. The company’s fans should get excited over this, as the source does not mention the NEX-7n mirrorless shooter, which has previously been rumored to be announced by the end of April. However, the Japan company will definitely reveal the HX50V, a compact camera with WiFi.
Kodak sells document imaging business to Brother Industries
Kodak is continuing its restructuring process by selling the assets of its document imaging business to Brother Industries. The printer manufacturer has agreed to buy Kodak’s document-related affairs for an amount of $210 million. This will allow the digital camera maker to stay afloat and emerge out of bankruptcy in mid-2013.
NASA reveals amazing photos of this year’s largest solar flare
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the main supplier of fantastic astrophotography. The agency has released a new set of photos, depicting this year’s biggest solar flare, which caused a coronal mass ejection. Such solar flares produce spectacular light shows, though they can also affect our electronics.
MCP Editing and Photography Challenges: Highlights from this Week
This week’s editing challenge features an architectural shot of an old building, taken by John J. Pacetti. Here is the original photo: We want to thank John J Pacetti for allowing us to use this photo. Several of members of the group have shared creative edits. Here are a few of the many favorites: Edited…
Conran reimagines photography using retro camera concept
Architecture and interior design firm, Conran and Partners, has been asked to choose an object that would require a redesign. The company’s Senior Product Designer, Jared Mankelow, has chosen the camera. Conran has also revealed its retro camera concept, which puts most of the current camera technologies in a small package.
JFK’s life remembered through rare Jacques Lowe photographs
Fifty years have passed since President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Jacques Lowe’s iconic images of JFK’s life have now been pulled from the 9/11 ashes, to be given back to the American history. The “Creating Camelot” exhibition premieres at the Newseum today, on view through January 5, 2014.
Samsung NX2000 Android camera photo leaked on the web
An image of an unannounced Samsung camera has been leaked online. The device appears to be powered by the Android operating system and an image sensor with a higher-megapixel count than that of the original Galaxy Camera. The leak is suggesting that the Samsung NX2000 release date is getting closer and closer.
New Canon 5D Mark III firmware update spotted at NAB Show 2013
Canon has confirmed on numerous occasions that the 5D Mark III DSLR camera will receive a firmware update by the end of April 2013. The new update, which should provide clean 1080p output via HDMI and faster autofocus when using the Speedlight AF Assist Beam, has been spotted in the wild at the NAB Show 2013.
Ricoh GR 16.3-megapixel APS-C camera release date is May 2013?
Sources in Japan have revealed that Ricoh is working on a new camera, which will be called “GR”. They did not stop there, as plenty of other details, such as specs, price, and release date, have been leaked. The company will resume its digital camera business this April, when the GR is scheduled for an official announcement.
Using Graduated Filters and Brushes in Lightroom for Bluer Skies
Learn how to use brushes and graduated filters in Lightroom 4 to create beautifully saturated blue skies.
Google Street View Hyperlapse creates virtual road-trips
Using Google’s Street View database, Teehan+Lax’s Hyperlapse application creates dynamic time-lapse road trips. The company’s motion designer stitched together a dizzying demonstration hyperlapse, of what can be expected from project developments.
Prankster asks if he can Instagram strangers’ food
What if there was someone so obsessed with Instagram food photos, that he started requesting strangers for snapshots of their plates? Youtube channel Hungry sent a team of brave pranksters to find out.
Vermont House of Representatives wants to ban photography
Taking photos or recording movies on the streets of Vermont may become a thing of the past if a short form bill passes through the Vermont House of Representatives. Betty Nuovo has proposed this controversial bill, which leaves no room for interpretations, when it says that photographing a person will become illegal.
Twitter’s six-second video application, Vine, is on the rise
The six-second video Vine app is creating buzz, all the way up to the cinema industry. Prestigious Tribeca Film Festival has collaborated for a six-second film competition. Robert de Niro said about it: “It can be a long time, you can tell a whole story in six seconds.”
Iconic Dennis Stock photographs to be displayed at the Milk Gallery, NY
Between April 2 and April 17, the Milk Gallery in New York will be celebrating photographer Dennis Stock, a great observer of the American life and culture, famous for his black and white portrayal of Hollywood’s golden era. James Dean, Audrey Hepburn, Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday are only a few of the stars who will be featured in the “Dennis Stock Photographs” retrospective exhibition.
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