Month: June 2013
Leica D-Lux 6 “Edition by G-Star RAW” officially announced
Leica and G-Star RAW have partnered in order to release a limited edition of the D-Lux 6 camera, which is another special version of the Panasonic LX7. Anyway, the Leica D-Lux 6 “Edition by G-Star RAW” has been born with a new design and fancy materials, that will be appealing to hipsters, thanks to the leather straps.
Ancient Greeks wearing hipster clothes, courtesy of Photoshop
While visiting the Louvre Museum, photographer Léo Caillard had the crazy idea about dressing Ancient Greek sculptures into hipster clothes. Well, it is not crazy if it works and the Paris-based artist has delivered one of the best photo projects of recent times, by photoshopping the statues to look like modern-day hipsters.
Leica by G-STAR RAW camera photos leaked
An unannounced and mysterious new Leica camera has been leaked on the web. The mirrorless shooter is rumored to be introduced in the near future with a list of specifications similar to the Leica D-LUX 6 one. Leica’s camera sports the “G-STAR RAW” branding on it, meaning that it might be just a limited version of its sibling.
Transiting the moon makes the ISS look like the Enterprise
Almost all photographers are looking to capture that once in a lifetime shot. It may not be their best photo ever, but it will be iconic for them. Romanian photographer Maximilian Teodorescu has hit the jackpot, thanks to an image of the International Space Station transiting the moon, making the ISS look like the USS Enterprise.
Full frame and APS-C Sony A-mount cameras coming in 2014
The end of June will be very busy for Sony fans, since the RX1-R and RX100 MKII cameras will be introduced. This year will continue with a couple of E-mount cameras, the NEX-7 and NEX-5R replacements, but what about 2014? According to the rumor mill, next year is all about high-end full frame and APS-C Sony A-mount cameras.
New entry-level Olympus OM-D camera to be announced this fall
The rumor mill is once again targeting Olympus, as the Japanese company is working on an entry-level OM-D camera. The cheaper device will support Micro Four Thirds lenses and is rumored to be announced in September 2013, alongside a high-end compact camera, as well as a hybrid FT-MFT shooter.
iPhone Photography Awards 2013 winners announced
The iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS) judges have revealed the winners of the 2013 edition of most prestigious iPhone-related photo competition. The laureate has been selected as Holly Wesley from Scotland, thanks to a great portrait photo of a horse, while the winners of the other categories have also been picked out.
ParaShoot camera records your entire life in HD
Have you ever dreamed of recording your entire life so that you will never miss anything? Well, your dream may become true, as soon as this Kickstarter project will be successfully funded. It is called ParaShoot and it consists of a wearable camera, which captures 720p HD footage of whatever happens in front of you.
Canon 1D X and 1D C cameras affected by inadequate lubrication
Has your Canon 1D X lost its ability to lock in focus on a subject? Did your EOS 1D C’s viewfinder become blurry all of a sudden? Then your cameras are most likely affected by “insufficient lubrication”, Canon says. The company will even repair the devices for free, as everything is just a manufacturing problem.
Canon EOS 3D camera allegedly spotted in China
Canon may be on the verge of announcing a high-megapixel camera. It has been a while since the device has been first rumored and it seems like 2013 is finally the big year. A so-called EOS 3D camera has just been leaked on the web, courtesy of China’s Twitter-like website, called Weibo, though everything may be just a hoax.
Sony NEX-7 replacement release date is this October
It has been so long since the Sony NEX-7 successor has been first rumored that some of the company’s fans have began wondering whether the camera is coming at all. Well, the answer to that is “yes”, as trusted sources have revealed that the NEX-7 replacement has been scheduled for an October 2013 release date.
New Fujifilm cameras and lenses coming on June 25
The end of June is about to get a lot more exciting for Fujifilm fans, as the Japanese company is working on a slew of announcements. Inside sources have revealed that the company will introduce two new cameras, as well as a couple of lenses on June 25, while the X-Pro1 and X-E1 shooters are getting new firmware updates.
The NEW Photoshop CC: Is It The Best Choice For Photographers?
Photoshop CC is now available. See what’s new and learn if you should upgrade to Photoshop Creative Cloud.
Adobe Photoshop CC now available for download
Adobe has updated its list of Creative Cloud applications with Photoshop CC. The new program is now available for download and it is packing multiple amazing features, including the deblurring filter, called Camera Shake Reduction. This marks the end of Creative Suite, which has been replaced by Creative Cloud.
Bonzart Ampel camera with tilt-shift lens available for $180
How would you feel if you find out that you can shoot tilt-shift photography for less than $200? What would you say if you hear that you can buy such a device right now? But what if the camera features a twin-lens design to capture even regular shots? Well, if you want this gadget, then you should purchase the new Bonzart Ampel.
Sony RX200 specs list leaked online
Sony is working on a new RX100 generation, which has been leaked several times on the web under several names, including RX200, RX100 MKII, and RX100M2. Its retail name is currently unknown, but the specifications of the Cyber-shot camera have surfaced on the web and they appear as promising as ever.
New Adobe Photoshop CC price plans revealed in survey
Following the Creative Suite’s users public outcry, Adobe is exploring new pricing models for its Creative Cloud. A new Photoshop price plan should become available soon, if it were to trust one of the software maker’s online surveys, which says that the CC version might become available for as little as $9.99 per month.
Samsung NX300 firmware update 1.20 released for download
Samsung has released a firmware update for one of its NX mirrorless cameras, the NX300. Firmware version 1.20 is here in order to add multiple touchscreen improvements, while fixing plenty of bugs that have been troubling the users since the device’s launch. The upgrade is available, as well as recommended for all users.
Sony RX1-R specs will not include an AA filter
Sony RX1-R will make its first official appearance on June 27, the rumors say. Until then, its manual has appeared on the web, revealing its full list of specifications. Surprisingly enough, they are identical to those of the RX1, but the rumor mill knows there is a difference, as the RX1-R will not feature an anti-aliasing filter.
Facebook adding Vine-like Instagram videos on June 20
Twitter has launched a video-sharing service earlier in 2013 allowing users to upload short film clips. People deemed it as fun enough and its popularity has exploded. Facebook is rumored to be aiming to replicate the functionality by adding such support to Instagram during an event scheduled for June 20.
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