Month: July 2013
Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS lens confirmed in leaked roadmap
The Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS lens has been leaked ahead of its announcement in an updated roadmap, which, in fact, has been accidentally leaked, too. The lens will be released to the market in the fourth quarter of 2013 and it will provide a 35mm focal length equivalent of 75-350mm.
How to Brand Your Photography Business
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MCP Photography and Editing Photo Challenges: Highlights from this Week
This week’s photo edit challenge photo, captured by Angela McNaul, embodies the essence of childhood summer memories. Here is the original photo: The MCP photo challenges give you an opportunity to edit other photographer’s images, share them for critique, and see how others edit the same photographs. Participating allows you to practice editing, learn how…
How New York City would look inside the Grand Canyon
Have you ever thought how New York City would look if it were standing inside the Grand Canyon? Well, Gus Petro has had this vision while visiting the United States in late 2012. After taking the shots, he used some Photoshop magic and put the Big Apple into the Grand Canyon, making it look like an apocalyptic scenario.
Human silhouettes created out of 25,000 pinhole sun images
Photographer Chris Bucklow has got his hands on a pinhole camera and has decided to customize it with aluminum foils that feature human-like silhouettes drawn on them. The result is a project called “Guests”, which consists of individual outlines created with the help of 25,000 pinhole images of the sun.
KaleidoCamera turns any DSLR into a light-field shooter
Some say that the camera cannot be reinvented and that manufacturers have hit rock-bottom. However, a team of scientists beg to differ. Their new KaleidoCamera is a DSLR add-on with light-field imaging, HDR, and polarization support, allowing photographers to recombine photos in every imaginable way after taking them.
Fujifilm 23mm f/1.4 lens coming this fall, followed by two others
The Fujifilm 23mm f/1.4 will be officially released on the market in October 2013. The optic will be followed soon by a couple of other products, such as the XF 10-24mm f/4 in December 2013 and the XF 56mm f/1.2 in January 2014. Moreover, the company has revealed that its cameras should receive firmware updates soon.
Polaroid Socialmatic camera price officially revealed
The Polaroid Socialmatic camera price has just been announced. The device will retail for $299, when it finally becomes available in the first half of 2014. Socialmatic’s Polaroid-branded shooter will feature a 14-megapixel sensor, as well as a Zink printer, in order to instantly print your photos, as well as other enticing specs.
Innovative Sony lens-camera rumored to be announced soon
A Sony lens-camera is in the works. It features a lens and a built-in image sensor, while having the ability to hold onto smartphones and tablets using magnets. Mobile devices will act as Live View mode for the “cameralens” thanks to NFC or WiFi, and the product should be launched along with the i1 Honami smartphone soon.
Panasonic GX7 caught seeking regulatory approval in Taiwan
The Panasonic GX7 is being leaked all over the place. The Micro Four Thirds camera has just been caught at the National Communications Commission in Taiwan, which is the Asian country’s regulatory agency version of the US-based FCC. The device should be officially introduced in August, along with a set of interesting specs.
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Panasonic FZ70 officially announced with 60x optical zoom lens
Panasonic FZ70 is a brand new zoom bridge camera which replaces the current Lumix DMC-FZ60. The company is hoping to attract more customers with the help of a mind-boggling 60x optical zoom lens, providing a 35mm equivalent of 20-1200mm. The device should be released this August at the very small price of $399.
Ultra-slim Panasonic XS3 compact camera becomes official
Panasonic XS3 is a new compact camera for beginner photographers, who are not willing to spend a lot of money on a shooter. The Lumix DMC-XS3 does not have the same features as the 60x optical zoom lens-powered and recently-announced FZ70, but it offers a respectable 24-120mm lens and 14.1-megapixel image sensor.
New 500px Photo Page design begins rolling out to all users
The 500px Photo Page has just been updated with a series of new features, such as Focus View. The new design allows users to experience high-quality images in fullscreen mode, while keyboard shortcuts are also available. Additionally, photographer information is now displayed in a better way to make the users’ life easier.
Why It Is Important To Network With Other Photographers
This article will discuss why it is important to network with other photographers. The article provides examples of how to do it as well.
New Fujifilm X-E1 and X-Pro1 updates coming on July 23
Fujifilm X-E1 and X-Pro1 cameras will be upgradeable to new firmware versions on July 23. The company has officially announced that the update 2.00 and 3.00, respectively, will be released for download, in order to bring several new features, including the sought-after focus peaking functionality.
Fotodiox Pro to release Vizelex Light Cannon Mark II soon
Micro Four Thirds photographers got excited when they found out that Fotodiox Pro will release a Nikon G lens adapter for their cameras. However, their joy turned to sorrow as the Vizelex Light Cannon failed to meet the demands. Now, the company has revealed that the Mark II version is coming soon to fix all the problems.
Canon 8D placeholders spotted at online retailers
The Canon 7D Mark II is rumored to replace the EOS 7D in early 2014. Information about the camera has been leaked several times, but everything we thought we knew may be wrong. According to a couple of retailers, the DSLR will be called Canon 8D and it will have an intriguing specifications list, to say the least.
New Fujifilm X-A1 rumor says two other cameras coming after it
The latest Fujifilm X-A1 rumor said that the mirrorless camera will be introduced in August and released in September. A new leak is making the internet rounds by revealing that the shooter will be sold with a two-lens kit. Moreover, a couple of other shooters will become available soon after that, in order to diversify the company’s lineup.
Sony NEX-5T rumored to be announced in September
Sony is rumored to introduce multiple cameras during the remaining months of 2013. The gossip talk suggests that a total of four shooters will be revealed, including a DSLR-like NEX, E-mount full frame, and the NEX-7 replacement. The fourth newcomer is rumored to be the Sony NEX-5T, which should be announced in September.
Olympus E-M1 announcement scheduled for September
The Olympus E-M1 announcement appears to have been scheduled for the second week of September. Two different sources are reporting that the entry-level Micro Four Thirds camera will be revealed around that time. Moreover, Olympus fans might also receive a pair of new lenses along with a Four Thirds shooter.
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