Month: June 2013
Nikon D7100 firmware update 1.01 now available for download
There are no perfect devices, nor firmware versions, and this fact includes the Nikon D7100, as well. The DSLR has been released earlier in 2013, but photographers have been affected by some annoying bugs ever since its release. Anyway, Nikon is now offering firmware update 1.01 to correct some of the bugs.
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II lens rumored to be in the works
Canon may be on the verge of launching a new EF 35mm f/1.4L USM wide-angle lens, as the Japanese company is feeling the hot breath of the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG lens on its neck. Despite being in testing, the new EF 35mm f/1.4L II optic might not come this year, as Canon is delaying the launch of its big megapixel camera.
Sony i1 Honami specs include interchangeable lens support
Sony is rumored to announce a Mobile Cybershot smartphone, which might be called i1 Honami, on June 27. The device is coming alongside the RX100 MKII and the RX1-R, as well as a new JPEG engine. Beside these, the upcoming event will also reveal that the i1 Honami will support an interchangeable lens mount.
Canon EOS M firmware update release date is June 27
Canon has attracted few EOS M customers because the mirrorless camera did not offer too many enticing features. Additionally, the device’s autofocus speed is very slow and there are few lenses available for the M-mount. Well, a firmware update is officially coming on June 27 and it will definitely fix the focusing speed issues.
White Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 lens is real and you can have it
Nikon photographers have always been jealous on their Canon counterparts due to their inability of having white lenses. The EOS maker is selling those cool-looking “L” optics, but Nikon is not allowed to follow the lead. Well, Taiwan’s Nikon Repair Center has restored and painted a Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 lens white.
More Fujifilm X-M1 specs and photos leaked online
The Fujifilm X-M1 is competing against the Olympus E-P5 for the “worst kept secret of 2013” title. Everything about the latter has been known ahead the camera’s official announcement and now the former is constantly making internet rounds. This time, its specs and photos of a brown version have been leaked.
Panasonic GH3 firmware update to be released in early July
Panasonic has revealed that the Lumix GH3 will be upgradeable to a new firmware soon. The Micro Four Thirds system will get several new features, including a Silent Mode and Low Light AF support, as well as having an WiFi bug fixed. The Panasonic GH3 firmware update will become available for download in early July.
Tips and Tricks to Pose High School Seniors Naturally
When it comes to posing clients, my job, as the photographer, is:
(1) To help my subject to relax so that she will be comfortable and confident
(2) To understand what positions and lighting will be most flattering.
(3) To consciously avoid things that will be distracting or unflattering.
NASA creates 1.3-gigapixel Mars panorama, thanks to Curiosity
Panoramas are great and NASA knows this, so its researchers have decided to compile a gigapixel shot of Mars by stitching together about 900 RAW images. All photos have been sent from the Red Planet by the Curiosity rover, which has captured them in the fall of 2012, while being in the “Rocknest” area.
MCP Photography and Editing Challenge: Highlights from this Week
Hello Summer! This week’s editing challenge photo captured by Amanda Marlow Johnson features a little cutie enjoying a summer day in the woods. Several members of the group have shared creative edits; one which includes the addition of a lantern! Here are a few of our favorite edits from this week: Edited by Ashley Crerend…
Wonderful 360-degree panorama of Dubai from Burj Khalifa’s top
Don’t you simply love those panoramas made to look like tiny planets? They are wonderful and they look better when they are captured from impressive heights. Well, the one which depicts a 360-degree view of Dubai tops them all, as it has been captured from the pinnacle of the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa.
How to Photograph the Super Moon This Weekend
Learn how to capture great images of the moon – especially the Super Moon.
Instagram Video launched with movies of up to 15 seconds
Instagram is growing and users want more features. The company has responded to the demands, as well as to Twitter’s Vine threat, by announcing that Instagrammers can now upload videos on the social networking platform. Users will be able to edit videos up to 15-second long using 13 filters and upload them on Instagram.
Fujifilm X-M1 photos leaked alongside 16-50mm and 27mm lenses
The long-rumored entry-level Fujifilm X-Trans camera has been leaked on the web. Several photos of the alleged device have appeared on the web, depicting a Fujifilm X-M1, along with a brand new Fujinon XF 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS zoom lens, while the novel XF 27mm f/2.8 pancake optic showed up online, too.
Voigtländer Nokton 42.5mm f/0.95 lens release date and price revealed
Earlier this year, Voigtländer surprised the world with another super-fast lens: the Nokton 42.5mm f/0.95. The company has revealed that the lens will become available later this year, but failed to announced any specific dates. Well, Cosina has broken the deadlock, by disclosing the lens’ August 2013 release date.
Samsung Galaxy NX Android camera with WiFi and LTE announced
Samsung has wrapped up its Galaxy and ATIV event, where the world’s first mirrorless interchangeable lens compact system camera with WiFi and LTE support has been announced. It is called Galaxy NX and it runs on Android. It features a 20.3-megapixel sensor, quad-core processor, and it supports all NX-mount lenses.
Lytro cameras receive WiFi support and Mobile app for iPhone
Shortly after Lytro cameras have been released on the market, it has been discovered that the devices come packed with WiFi capabilities. Almost two years have passed since their launch, but Lytro has finally enabled WiFi support on both 8GB and 16GB versions, while pushing a Mobile application for iOS devices.
DCkina unveils gorgeous iPhone Shutter Grip
Have you ever wanted to add a shutter grip to your iPhone? Did you even think about getting a tripod mount for your iOS device? Well, if you considered these two, then you would definitely want an external battery, too. Thankfully, DCkina provides an all-in-one solution for all your problems, thanks to the new iPhone Shutter Grip.
Firmware updates released for Sigma DP Merrill cameras
Sigma has announced that its Merrill compact cameras have all been upgraded to a new firmware. The Japanese corporation has decided to fix some annoying bugs, while the changelogs of the DP1 Merrill, DP2 Merrill, and DP3 Merrill compact cameras are identical, as the three devices have virtually the same internals.
Nokia EOS 41-megapixel smartphone announcement date is July 11
Nokia will take the smartphone and photography industries by storm once again by announcing a 41-megapixel camera phone on July 11. The company has begun teasing its handset, saying that there are “41 million reasons” to “zoom in” on the July 11 event, where consumers will witness the “reinvention of the zoom”.
Two new Canon wide-angle lenses rumored to be unveiled soon
Canon is once again rumored to expand its lens offerings with a couple of wide-angle zoom optics. The two products are said to be the EF 16-50mm f/4L IS and EF 14-24mm f/2.8L, both of them able to keep their fastest aperture throughout their zoom range. The best thing about these two lenses is that they are coming in late 2013.
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