Month: June 2013
Happy Father’s Day from MCP Actions
Happy Father’s Day to all those hard working dads. Photographer dads, put down your camera and remember to get in a few pictures with your kids. And have a fun day. Photo courtesy of Christine Sines, one of our Facebook Group Admins. 🙂
Steampunk Heartbeat pinhole cameras require watch movements to work
Pinhole cameras are every photographer’s favorites. Their simplicity is staggering, but sometimes they tend to get a little more complicated. Kwanghun Hyun has created Heartbeat, a series of pinhole cameras looking like they came directly out of the steampunk era and which use clock movements to set the shutter speed.
MCP Editing and Photography Challenge: Highlights from this Week
This week’s photography challenge offers you the chance to slow down and feel the sun on your face. The challenge is to take a photo using backlighting. A real challenge, several of our members shared stunning backlight photos. Here are a few we wanted to highlight. Submitted by Ali Ellen Submitted by Amber Bullock…
Lomography Konstruktor announced as world’s first DIY 35mm film SLR camera
Lomography has revealed another 35mm film product, but this time it is not a smartphone film scanner, it is actually a camera, called Konstruktor. The device is the world’s first 35mm do-it-yourself SLR camera, allowing users to experience the essence of analog photography, after spending 1-2 hours on the “assembly line”.
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 lens release date and price now official
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is an impressive lens, which has attracted a lot of positive feedback ever since it has been announced. It is aimed at APS-C cameras, but many users feared that it will be too expensive. Well, the Japanese manufacturer has just announced its price and potential buyers will have a surprise.
Samsung Galaxy NX is the upcoming Android mirrorless camera
The Samsung Galaxy Camera has not been one of the most successful devices on the market, despite its promises.The company is not giving up and its CEO has confirmed that a new generation is coming on June 20. Now, the shooter has been leaked in several photos, demoing its ability to support NX mount lenses.
Sony RX200 manual photos appear online, confirming specs
There has been a lot of speculation surrounding the Sony RX200 also known as RX100 MKII. The camera is rumored to be launched on June 27, alongside a couple of other devices. Adding fuel to the rumors is easy now, as the RX200’s manual has just been leaked online, confirming some specifications, including WiFi.
How to Edit Newborn Photos in Photoshop
This blueprint will teach you how to edit newborn photos and retouch skin using MCP Newborn Necessities Photoshop actions.
Pentax K-50, K-500, and Q7 cameras officially announced
Pentax has officially announced three new cameras in a single day. The entry-level DSLR K-500, mid-level DSLR K-50, and the mirrorless Q7 cameras have been unveiled during an event in New York, where the company has revealed all the information regarding their release date, price, availability, and specifications lists.
Mirrorless Android Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 coming on June 20
Samsung Galaxy Camera is one of the world’s first Android-powered shooters. The device is nearing the end of its lifetime, as Samsung’s CEO Shin Jong-Kyun has revealed that the next-generation mirrorless Android-powered camera will be officially announced on June 20, along with other Galaxy and ATIV devices.
Sony NEX-7 replacement release date delayed due to manufacturing issue
Sony has been rumored to replace the NEX-7 with a new camera since the beginning of the year. However, a successor is nowhere in sight and an inside source believes he knows why. Apparently, the engineers have discovered an unexpected manufacturing issue, causing the E-mount shooter’s delay.
Deutsche Börse Photography Prize 2013 awarded for War Primer 2 collages
The Deutsche Börse Photography Prize has been awarded to a pair of photographers for the first time in history. This is also the second year in a row when the winner has not been awarded for original work, as “War Primer 2” is a publication consisting of low-resolution War on Terror photos and Bertolt Brecht’s short poems.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom announced with 10x optical zoom lens
The world’s first true cameraphone has finally become official, as Samsung has introduced the Galaxy S4 Zoom. This device has all the basic specifications of a mid-level smartphone and all the features of a point-and-shoot camera, as it provides calling support and offers a 16-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor with 10x optical zoom lens.
Nikon View NX 2.7.6 and Capture NX 2.4.3 updates released for download
Nikon has decided that it is the perfect time to update its two programs once again, in order to fix a bug causing the lens information associated with the Auto Distortion functionality to appear incorrectly. As a result, both the ViewNX 2.7.6 and Capture NX 2.4.3 software upgrades have been released for download.
Manfrotto announces KLYP iPhone 5 case, app, and PIXI tripod
Manfrotto releases a new KLYP iPhone 5 case and improves it with LED lights and a PIXI tripod that supports many DSLR cameras. In addition to that, a special iPhone application will take photos at the sound of clapping hands.
Canon big megapixel camera will be based on 1D X design
With digital camera sales dropping, manufacturers must try to become leaders in all segments. This means that Canon cannot afford to remain behind Nikon for too long, when it comes down to a device with a high number of megapixels. Well, the device is coming next year and it will feature a form factor similar to the 1D X one.
Sony RX200 announcement date slated for June 27
It has been revealed that Sony is preparing a product launch event for June 27. The PlayStation manufacturer is rumored to introduce the RX200 camera, along with the new Honami smartphone, which is codenamed Mobile Cybershot. Both devices will be the first ones to feature the new “Honami” JPEG engine, delivering better imagery.
Pentax Q7 specs leaked on the web
Pentax Q7 is another camera which should have remained a secret, but the rumor mill has managed to spoil the surprise for mirrorless fans. The shooter has been leaked once again, though this time it has appeared alongside its most important specs. The list includes a 12.4-megapixel sensor and many other exciting details.
How to Change the Color of an Object in Photoshop
If you want to change the color of an object in Photoshop, it can be easy. It just takes a little preparation and editing – here’s how.
Leica X Vario, formerly-known as Mini M, becomes official
Leica has ended its teasing campaign for the Mini M, as the digital camera has been revealed as the X Vario. The device’s unveiling has proven that the rumors have been correct, as this is just another APS-C camera with a fixed and very slow zoom lens. However, the Leica X Vario is available for purchase right now.
Full line-up of Nikon mirrorless cameras gets firmware update
Nikon will make a lot of people happy, as it has released a firmware update for each camera of mirrorless series. The “1” system shooters can now be upgraded, in order to support the new Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 prime lens, as well as the FT1 mount adapter and GP-N100 GPS unit accessories, while some bugs have also been squashed.
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