Month: April 2013
Sony NEX-7n, Olympus E-PL6, Panasonic LF1 and G6 coming soon
Activity on the digital camera market is expected to intensify over the next couple of months. Three new companies are allegedly working on new camera models. The list of organizations include Sony, Panasonic, and Olympus, all of them trying to grab a little bit more market share from the giants, such as Canon and Nikon.
NASA Photo Tournament premieres, with an underwater volcanic eruption as winner
NASA Photo Tournament, which premiered this year, announced its winner – a photo of an underwater volcanic eruption in El Hierro, Spain. The competition included 32 satellite images, either true color photographs, or computer assisted visualizations, judged by public voting.
Man arrested for recording police officers with his smartphone
Some police officers do not like being under the spotlight. A lot of them believe that photographers are criminals, who belong in jail. Such is the case of Adam Pringle, who has been arrested by a couple of San Diego policemen. The officers claimed that smartphones can be used as weapons so they took Adam into custody.
Canon EOS M Bay Blue edition officially revealed
Canon Japan took its time to introduce a new color option for the EOS M camera. It is the fifth color version of the mirrorless shooter and it is entitled Bay Blue. The new Canon EOS M will become available on the market in two week’s time. However, the differences between Bay Blue and the other four choices are limited to their appearance.
Michele Palazzi wins Environmental Photographer of the Year 2013
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) has officially announced that Michele Palazzi is the winner of the Environmental Photographer of the Year 2013 title. Palazzi won the prestigious award thanks to a touching photo of a young boy and his sister playing during a sandstorm in the Gobi desert.
Canon has launched an online DSLR simulator that introduces beginners to exposure
Canon’s “Outside of Auto” is a DSLR simulator that aids beginners into stepping up to the camera’s controls found in the “creative zone”. The online application introduces the essential elements of exposure: aperture, shutter speed and ISO settings.
WoW Lens case for iPhone expecting donations on Kickstarter
iPhoneography is an established type of photography. Image sensors in mobile devices are getting better, but they are also receiving a helping hand from accessory makers, such as AppBanc. The company started a Kickstarter project, which is aimed at raising funds to release the WoW Lens, a case which consists of four special lenses.
The humbling experience of photographing blind people
Since the camera is the technological extension of the eye, it’s no wonder that Julia Fullerton-Batten wanted to investigate what it would be like to live without it, in a world known otherwise. She makes us look where we would usually avert our eyes, towards a world that is equally unknown, strange and fascinating.
World’s lowest valued coins captured in 400-megapixel photos
Capturing 400-megapixel images is not handy to most photographers, but Martin John Callanan got help from the Alicona infinite focus 3D microscope. This is one of the best microscopes in Europe and it allowed Callanan to create “The Fundamental Units” project, which consists of photos of world’s least-valued coins.
Syrian war photos should make North Korea review its position
North Korea’s leader has stated that there is no turning back and that the war will begin. However, Kim Jong-Un should take a look at these photos and review his stance. Two years have passed since the Syrian war began. March 2013 has been the most brutal war month to date for Syria, while many of the country’s major cities are lying in ruins.
Fufjifilm X-Pro2 TBA this June with a new hybrid viewfinder
Fujifilm will keep itself busy this year, inside sources say. An insider has revealed that the Japanese company is actively working on a replacement for the X-Pro1 mirrorless cameras. The device should go by the name of X-Pro2 when it becomes available this June, alongside a new hybrid viewfinder and other novel features.
How to Become a Professional Photographer
When it comes to photography, the difference between a hobby and a profession is whether or not you’re making a living as a professional photographer.
Benjamin von Wong’s advice on fire shooting
Self described as a sleepless, perky, easy going and inspired youngster, Benjamin von Wong is a professional photographer and visual engineer. One of his latest projects was an international collaboration with Andrey DAS, a master pyrotechnician, and the designer Virginie Marcerou, during his European tour. Combining amazing designer clothes with smoke, fire and sparklers, van Wong gives some valuable advice on fire shooting.
How the Kraken was filmed, using revolutionary deep sea photography
Earlier this year, the first video of a giant squid was recorded using an unobtrusive camera platform. Edith Widder’s Medusa and e-jelly have paved the way to how deep sea photography will be developed.
Nikon 400mm lens gets the lead role in quantum experiment
Photographers are not really thinking about conducting scientific experiments with their equipment. However, a team of European researchers are doing so. The scientists have proposed astronauts aboard the International Space Station to modify a Nikon 400mm lens, in order to perform a quantum entanglement experiment.
Phantom Flex4k camera breaks records, filming 1000 fps at 4K
Vision Research’s Phantom Flex4k camera reaches 1000 frames-per-second speeds, recorded at 4k resolution. It covers 12 stops of dynamic range, using a Super 35 CMOS sensor, making it perfect for cinematic slow-motion scenes.
Instagraph app finally brings Instagram to Windows Phone 8
Windows Phone is not a very popular mobile operating system. Many techn experts believe that the platform is missing key apps, such as Instagram. Well, buyers have another reason to think twice before getting an iPhone or Android smartphones, as the Instagraph app has begun allowing users to upload photos on Instagram.
DxO Optics Pro 8.1.5 software update adds Nikon D7100 support
DxO Labs has released another update for DxO Optics Pro users. The 8.1.5 version of the software is available for download. It supports a camera which has been introduced on the market several weeks ago: the Nikon D7100. Photographers who purchased both the camera and the program can start processing their RAW photos now.
LockCircle’s Prime Circle XE system will use wireless aperture control
LockCircle, a still relatively unknown accessory manufacturer, has announced that it will launch a set of 10 prime lenses that will use remote aperture control. The set will be benefiting from a collaboration with Carl Zeiss optics.
Nikon D7000, D5100, and D3100 video time limit can be voided
All Nikon cameras are set to stop recording videos at 29 minutes, but a team of hackers has accomplished the development of a sought-after tool. The Nikon Hacker guys have managed to “hack” a trio of cameras from the Japanese company, allowing cinematographers to record movies past the factory-set videotaping time limit.
George Eastman House is the first photo museum to feature in Google Art Project
George Eastman House Museum, the world’s oldest museum dedicated to photography is the first of its kind to be featured in Google’s Art Project. The museum has submitted 50 high resolution photos to the online platform, ranging from the dawn of photography to modern times.
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