Month: July 2013
Lehmann Aviation LA300 aerial drone officially announced
A new aerial surveillance drone has been announced. It is called the Lehmann Aviation LA300 and it has been exclusively designed to work with the Nokia Lumia 1020. The unmanned aerial vehicle and 41-megapixel cameraphone will work together to provide superior mapping and other exciting applications.
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.
Detailed Sony i1 Honami specs list leaked on the web
The Sony i1 Honami specs have appeared on the web once again. The latest batch of leaks confirms that the smartphone will feature a powerful 20.7-megapixel image sensor, as well as a G lens. The cameraphone will compete against the Nokia Lumia 1020 and Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom when it becomes available this fall.
Canon Speedlite 430EX II flash replacement coming in 2013
Canon is not exactly known for releasing cheap Speedlites. However, things could change sooner than you may think, as a Canon Speedlite 430EX II flash replacement is rumored to be introduced by the end of 2013. It should be cheaper than the current version, while the EOS M might also get a more featured flash this year.
LumoPro LP180 quad-sync manual flash announced with new design
LumoPro LP180 quad-sync manual flash has been finally unveiled by the accessory maker, which has also revealed the product’s release date and price. The LP180 will be released on July 16 for a little under $200 with a series of new features, including a 1/4-20 mount thread and a high-voltage battery port.
DxO Optics Pro 8.3 software update released for download
DxO Labs has released DxO Optics Pro 8.3 for download, in order to bring support for multiple GoPro Hero and Samsung NX cameras. Additionally, the update comes packed with smartphone compatibility, as images captured with the iPhone 4 or above and Samsung Galaxy S3 and S4 can be edited using this software.
Muku Shuttr acts as a remote shutter for your smartphone
Meeting with old friends or colleagues is quite nice and the occasion must be immortalized with a group shot. However, it is hard to put everybody in the picture, since someone has to take the photo. Muku Shuttr solves this problem by becoming the world’s first remote shutter for the camera found in your iPhone or Android device.
Panasonic GX7 launch date confirmed on Instagram
The Panasonic GX7 launch date has been previously rumored to be August 2013. Well, the company has just confirmed that the Micro Four Thirds camera will replace the GX1 next month, courtesy of its official Instagram account. The name has also been mentioned, so fans should prepare for a big Lumix launch this August.
Sony NEX full frame camera price to be bigger than $3,000
The Sony NEX full frame camera price is the latest main subject of the rumor mill, which claims that the device will become available for more than $3,000. This would make sense, since the RX1 / RX1R are available for less than $3,000 and they are not offering interchangeable lens support.
Comparing Yourself to Other Photographers
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Ed Drew brings tintype photography back into the battlefield
Tintype photography is not something you see every day, especially because it is an “ancient” technique used in the 19th century by most photographers documenting the Civil War. This lost art has just returned on the battlefield, thanks to aerial gunner Ed Drew, who wanted a bigger challenge during his deployment in Afghanistan.
Amazing color infrared film photography by Dean Bennici
Infrared photography is not accessible to everybody, especially when it is done on analog film. However, Dean Bennici has mastered this art over the years and he has some color infrared film at his disposal, despite the fact that it is not being manufactured anymore. His IR photos are great, even without any digital manipulation.
MCP Photography and Editing Challenge: Highlights from this Week
Do you like to swim in the shallow end of the photography focal length pool? Do you wish for creamy, blurry backgrounds that seem to make your subject pop? Do you dial down to f1.4 or f2 to achieve it? Is it a detriment to the quality of your photos? This week we introduced a…
Working 1/8 scale Kodak Brownie was created for Queen Mary
Kodak Brownie was a very popular camera in the first half of the 20th century. In fact, it was so cool that an 1/8 miniature replica was selected to be a part of Queen Mary’s Doll’s House. Since it was aimed at a high-profile project, Kodak engineers have worked hard to make it work, but in the end they managed to create a fully-working replica.
Kenko Tokina DSC880DW waterproof camera becomes official
Kenko Tokina DSC880DW has just been announced as a small, but powerful waterproof camera. The device is aimed at people who like to swim and take photos, but they should not go to depths of under 3 meters and for more than an hour. Either way, an 8-megapixel sensor is there, as well as the ability to capture underwater videos.
Sony DSLR-like E-mount camera to tackle Canon’s Rebel soon
Canon may offer the smallest DSLR camera in the world, but the company is facing serious threat from one of its biggest rivals. According to inside sources, a Sony DSLR-like E-mount camera is in development and it is coming for Canon’s Rebel shooters. Everything is supposed to happen soon, as Sony is not wasting no more time.
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Nokia Lumia 1020 announced with 41-megapixel camera
The Nokia Lumia 1020, the sought-after 41-megapixel Windows Phone 8 mobile device, has become official. The smartphone features optical image stabilization and a backside-illuminated sensor among others. It will be capable to zoom up to 6x when recording 720p videos and will become available as of July 26 at AT&T.
Canon 7D Mark II price rumored to be $2,199
As the rumors for an EOS 7D replacement are intensifying, the latest subjects concerns the Canon 7D Mark II price. The DSLR is rumored to become available at a price of $2,199 sometime in 2014. Although the camera’s testing is not over yet, it appears that the company has chosen to add a 24.1-megapixel sensor into the shooter.
Fujifilm X-A1 without X-Trans sensor coming in late August
This is not the first time we have heard the name of the Fujifilm X-A1 through the grapevine. It depicts an entry-level mirrorless camera with support for the X-mount interchangeable lenses, but a device which will not feature an X-Trans image sensor. Either way, the device is rumored to be introduced in late August.
Sony NEX-7 successor design to be different from the original
The Sony NEX-7 successor is rumored to be released sometime in October 2013. Since it is a new camera, it appears that it is getting a new design. The lens mount will be positioned a little more to the left, the body will be taller, and the battery grip bigger. All that should be unveiled soon along with a tilting pop-up flash.
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