Month: May 2013
Olympus E-P5 release date, price, and specs become official
Plenty of rumors become true. However, in some cases, gossip talks turn out to be entirely true. Such is the story of the Olympus PEN E-P5 mirrorless camera, which has had its announcement date and full specifications list leaked on the web. Olympus has formally introduced the E-P5 Micro Four Thirds system today, as expected.
Olympus Black 17mm, 45mm, and 75mm f/1.8 lenses announced
Olympus has listened to its customers and it has revealed the Black versions of the M.ZUIKO Digital 17mm f/1.8, 45mm f/1.8, ED 75mm f/1.8 lenses. Micro Four Thirds camera owners have been asking for Black lenses for quite some time and the Japanese manufacturer has finally delivered the goodies, which will become available as of June.
Sony NEX-7n to be released this fall with Honami JPEG engine
Sony has been rumored to introduce a new NEX mirrorless camera, called NEX-7n, this spring. However, this season is quickly heading towards its end and the device is nowhere to be seen. Inside sources say that the shooter will be actually introduced this summer and released this fall under an entirely different name.
Canon 70D launch event taking place on May 31?
A report coming from the Netherlands states that Canon will hold a press event on May 31. It is suggested that the company will finally reveal the EOS 70D, but is it really like this? Will the DSLR camera make an official appearance at the event? Well, we can say that the Canon 70D is so close that we could almost touch it.
How to Use Photoshop Actions To Add Golden Light
This image has been a popular one on our site for years and I often get asked how to accomplish the edit and how to add the golden light using Photoshop Actions. Here’s a step-by-step Blueprint for Photoshop and PS Elements – to help you achieve this look using MCP Fusion Photoshop Actions. Thank you…
MoVI M10 and MR questions answered, release date expected for July 2013
Freefly Systems has been overwhelmed by questions coming from cinematographers who want to purchase the MōVI camera stabilizers. The gyro-based M10 and MR gimbals are currently available for pre-order, so the customers want to find out more about the accessories. Well, their questions have been finally answered.
Google Glass banned by Caesars Palace casino
Google Glass has been banned from another location. The Caesars Palace casino has announced that Glass wearers will not be allowed to gamble while wearing the device because the company’s policy is to ban all gamblers who are using computers and recording devices. Beside privacy concerns, there is also a major fear of cheating.
Hipstamatic announces Oggl social networking service
The creators of Hipstamatic have decided to take the fight to Instagram’s ground and they have unveiled a social networking service. It is called Oggl and it allows iPhone users to edit photos and share them with their friends. It is based on an invitation-only model, but this is necessary in order to keep photo quality at higher levels.
Earth changes over the past 28 years shown in Google Timelapse
A lot of people claim that Google does awesome things. This company may not be considered amazing by a lot of people, but its new Timelapse platform is definitely worth looking at in your lifetime. Google has gone through millions of images and it has compiled Earth time-lapses to show what’s changed over the past 28 years.
New Canon PowerShot camera with 18MP APS-C sensor coming in late summer 2013
Canon is once again rumored to introduce a new PowerShot camera with a large sensor and high number of megapixels. The new PowerShot device will not replace any existing cameras, as it is bound for glory in the APS-C segment of compact cameras. Its announcement is said to occur sometime in 2013’s late summer.
Sony RX200 rumors appear to be fake
Recently, sources in China have revealed that Sony will replace the RX100 compact camera with the RX200 during the first week of June 2013. Although rumors are not to be trusted, more reliable sources have confirmed that the information is false and that the Japanese company will not launch a RX100 replacement this summer.
Google Glass firmware update XE5 released for download
Google Glass has just begun shipping, but the wearable computer is already upgradeable to a new firmware version. The search giant has released the first software update for the Explorer edition, adding new features to Glass, while providing some much needed bug fixes, including battery status and Google+ improvements.
Snoop Lion releases Snoopify photo-editing app for iOS and Android devices
The popularity of photo-editing applications on mobile devices is growing. However, the latest image-editing tool may prove to be too much for most users. Despite that, Snoop Lion, the rapper formerly-known as Snoop Dogg, has released an app, called Snoopify, for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.
Google Glass users get Instagram-like filters, courtesy of Glassagram
Google Glass is the device of the moment and it just keeps on getting better and more useful. The search giant is inviting developers to do awesome things with it and the devs are responding. Users of the Explorer edition can now apply Instagram-like filters to photos taken with Glass and then share them with their friends.
Social disparity explored in “Created Equal” photo book
Photographer Mark Laita says he simply loves America and its people. In order to pay a tribute to this great nation, the photographer has compiled a photo book called “Created Equal”. With the help of author Ingrid Sischy, Laita presents the social inequalities between US citizens and their diversity using portrait photography.
Full Olympus E-PL6 specs and photos leaked on the web
Olympus is having some problems. The company just cannot keep its upcoming products a secret from some reason. However, photography fans do not mind this aspect, as they can learn much information before the actual products go on sale. Well, the Olympus E-PL6 specs list along with some photos have just been leaked, too.
Nokia EOS 41-megapixel smartphone to be announced on May 14
Nokia will remain committed to Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform, despite investors’ criticism and urgency to switch to Android. However, May 14 is a special date for the Finnish company, as a special global event will take place. The Nokia EOS smartphone will be unveiled, alongside a monstrous 41-megapixel camera.
10 Tips to Successful Senior Photography: Relating to High School Seniors
To be a really successful portrait photographer, you’ve got to be able to relate to your clients. If your clients don’t feel comfortable around you then their pictures won’t turn out well. Most of us can easily relate to adults, but may have trouble relating to seniors. “Kids theses days!” 😉
Fujifilm F900EXR firmware update 1.01 available for download
The camera with the fastest autofocus system in the world has been updated. Fujifilm has released firmware update 1.01 for the FinePix F900EXR compact shooter, in order to repair a couple of problems affecting the users. As a result, the Fujifilm F900EXR is now doing a better job when capturing Motion Panoramas and when zooming.
Canon 7D Mark II release date is 2014, not 2013 as previously reported
Canon has been long-rumored to replace the EOS 7D camera. The DSLR was supposed to be introduced in 2013, but it seems like the previous reports are false. Sources familiar with Canon’s plans have revealed that the company will release only the EOS 70D in 2013, while the EOS 7D Mark II will become available in 2014.
Olympus E-P5 specs list leaked in its entirety
There is no secret that Olympus will introduce a new Micro Four Thirds shooter in the following days. The camera’s name and photos have also been seen online, therefore it is known that the E-P5 packs a retro design and that it will be announced on May 10, but, to top it all, the full specifications list has just been leaked on the web.
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