Month: May 2013
Samyang 16mm f/2 ED AS UMC CS lens officially announced
Samyang has announced a lens on Facebook once again. The company’s fans are already accustomed with this sort of introduction and they are beginning to like it. This time, they have been greeted by the 16mm f/2 ED AS UMC CS wide-angle lens, which has been designed for most APS-C cameras roaming this Earth.
Sony launching three full frame A-mount cameras in 2014
The rumors concerning Sony cameras have intensified over the past few weeks. It appears that the company has decided to focus on A-mount shooters, while the NEX series no longer plays a major role in the company’s strategy. Now, a new set of rumors says that three full frame cameras with A-mount support are coming in 2014.
Canon 50D records RAW videos on Magic Lantern firmware
Magic Lantern has received a lot of attention in recent times, following the hacker team’s ability of enabling RAW video recording on the Canon 5D Mark III. It appears that the firmware is even more powerful than that, as it has just been discovered that the Canon 50D is also capable of capturing RAW movies at almost full HD resolution.
Enhanced clarity and contrast with Topaz plug-in
Too much time spent post-processing? A recently released software solution may come in handy when contrast adjustments are the problem. It can even process each of the selected areas individually. Try a 30 day trial of Topaz Clarity and see for yourself!
Olympus working on Micro Four Thirds camera with hybrid mount
Cameras with hybrid mounts are the subject of increasingly more rumors. Sony is rumored to introduce a hybrid A-E mount shooter and now it seems like Olympus will also be launching a MFT camera with hybrid Four Thirds-Micro Four Thirds mount sometime this fall, in order to fight against Panasonic’s GX1 replacement.
New autofocus technology coming this July in the Canon 70D
Canon has been rumored to be working on a new autofocus technology for the EOS M successor. However, it appears that the upcoming mirrorless camera is not the only shooter to pack such new system, as the EOS 70D will also benefit from a new AF technology, as both products are said to be unveiled in the summer of 2013.
Olympus patents 25mm f/2.8 and 24-41mm f/4.5-5.6 3D lens
Olympus has filed for an interesting patent in Japan. The patent application describes a 3D lens, which uses zoom and single focus lenses, in order to create an optic that will be able to capture the world in 3D. As a result, the 25mm f/2.8 and 24-41mm f/4.5-5.6 3D lens may become available for Micro Four Thirds cameras soon.
Samsung camera mode helps strangers take better photos of you
How many times have you asked a stranger to take your photo? How many times have they ruined it because he or she lacks composition skills? If the answer is “all the time”, then you should consider buying a Galaxy camera in the future, as Samsung has patented a new camera mode that shows strangers how to take better photos.
Entry-level Fujifilm X-mount camera to retail alongside multiple lens kits
There is no secret that Fujifilm is developing a new X-Trans camera aimed at entry-level consumers. The shooter has even been flaunted by a company representative a short time ago. Until the camera’s release date, sources will continue to reveal information about it, the latest piece of information confirming that Fuji will offer the camera in multiple kits.
Hipstamatic releases Oggl for iPhone users without an invite
Hipstamatic has updated the Oggl application for iOS users. Software update 1.1 has been released for download, allowing everyone to register and share photos on the new social network without an invite code. Previously, the service has been available as an invitation-only website, but it is now available to all iPhone users for free.
Nikon 200-500mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens patent discovered in Japan
Nikon is on the verge of expanding its telephoto zoom lens offerings for the company’s FX-format DSLR cameras, as a patent discovered in Japan describes a new 200-500mm optic. According to the patent filing application, Nikon is testing multiple versions of the 200-500mm lens and they even include a variation of the aperture range.
How to Restart a Photography Business Due to Relocation (For Military Families and More)
Relocating a photography business can be a daunting but these tips will help you get re-established in your new location.
Nikon D3S undergoes extreme survival tests
The Nikon D3S is one tough DSLR and there is footage to prove it. The camera has been put to a series of endurance tests, which involved getting wet, dirty, battered, frozen, and incinerated. Did Nikon’s professional FX-format camera manage to survive all these tests? Is it as tough as it looks like? A video is available now to prove it.
Thanko DSLR-like mini camera records HD videos
How many times have you complained that a professional camera is too big and heavy? Well, Thanko has the perfect solution for you in a body of a DSLR-like mini camera, which is capable of recording 720p videos using a 5-megapixel image sensor. This is the definition of cuteness for cameras, but it is pretty functional, too.
MCP Photography and Editing Challenge: Highlights from this Week
The MCP photo challenges give you a stress-free chance to sharpen your creative editing skills. Edit the weekly photo, share it for critique and you can gain increased strength and confidence with your editing skills. Participation allows you to strengthen your editing skills, learn how to give and receive constructive criticism, and watch how others work with different…
Photographers advocate against light pollution
Ever wondered about the threats posed by light pollution? Well, the members of TWAN had the inspiration to turn their questioning into photographic answers. Learn about photographers around the world who captured the night sky as opposed to the prisoners of city lights.
MōVI gimbal and Red Epic 5K camera capture stunning IR short film
Popular movie producer and photographer, Vincent Laforet, has released a short movie captured entirely with a modified Red Epic 5K camera. The recorder has been used to create an infra red movie somewhere in Hollywood. In order to capture the stunning shots, Laforet has also appealed to the amazing MōVI gimbal.
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 lens coming on May 31 for Sony and Pentax cameras
Sigma will release a pair of lenses on May 31. On one hand there is the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens, which will become available for Sony and Pentax cameras, while on the other hand there is the 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM optic, which will be pushed to the market for Nikon DSLRs with constant aperture throughout the zoom range.
What Editing Style Fits You Most?
As a photographer, once you define your photography look you will also want to determine your editing style. Here are some tips on how to do this.
Before and after satellite photos of the Oklahoma tornado released by Google
A powerful tornado has paid a visit to Oklahoma city and the surrounding areas on May 20, 2013. The vortex has killed more than 20 people, including 10 children, while destroying 13,000 homes and causing $2 billion damages. The storm has passed and Google has released before and after satellite photos of the Oklahoma tornado.
Kickstarter hosting campaign for 50-gigapixel camera
Duke University has attracted a lot of attention after revealing AWARE-2, a camera capable of capturing 50-gigapixel panoramic photos. Duke’s friends, called Aqueti, are looking to take the device on a field trip across the state, as a part of the Carolina Zoomin’ Kickstarter campaign, which will capture amazing gigapixel panoramas.
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