Month: September 2013

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Nikon D600 vs Canon 6D

Cheaper Sony NEX-FF camera price near the prices of Canon 6D and Nikon D600

Sony will announce two new E-mount full frame shooters within the next few months. If the high-end model holds few secrets from us, the entry-level one is still a partial mystery. However, it appears that the cheaper Sony NEX-FF camera will become available for a price around $2,000, comparable to the prices of the Canon 6D and Nikon D600.

Nikon D610 release date

Nikon D610 release date rumored to be October 7 or 8

After leaking details about this camera, the rumor mill has determined that the Nikon D610 release date is October 7 or 8. The new DSLR will replace the D600, a shooter riddled with manufacturing issues, leading to an inconsistent shutter and on-sensor dust accumulation. The woes will be over soon, as the D610 is close to its launch.

OPPO N1 rotating camera smartphone

OPPO N1 rotating camera smartphone released

OPPO announced the N1, its new flagship smartphone with its main selling point being an innovative 13 megapixel camera which can be rotated up to 206 degrees and be used either as a back faced or front faced camera. Packed with many features, the phone will be available for purchase starting in December.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 12

Adobe Photoshop Elements 12 and Premiere Elements 12 released

Adobe Photoshop Elements 12 and Premiere Elements 12 photo and video editing programs have been launched without too much fuss. The announcement came almost out of nowhere, but the two applications are now ready for download with new features, as well as the ability to easily share content on social networking websites.

Canon big megapixel camera

New Canon EOS-1 DSLR camera to feature 44.7MP sensor

A new Canon EOS-1 DSLR camera is rumored to be launched sometime in the following months. The latest set of rumors confirms that the device will pack a 44.7-megapixel sensor and the ability to record 4K videos. Moreover, the company’s medium format shooter is allegedly real and it is coming at Photokina 2014.

New Pentax K-3 specs

New Pentax K-3 specs leaked on the web

Ricoh rumors have intensified in recent times. The company is said to launch a Pentax-brand DSLR camera soon therefore the rumor mill is attempting to decide on its specifications. As a result, there is a new Pentax K-3 specs list circling around the web and, believe it or not, it is contradicting some of the previous claims.

Nikon D5300 specs

Nikon D5300 to come packed with WiFi and GPS, unlike the D610

Nikon will soon replace the D5200 and D600 cameras. The DSLRs are around one-year-old, but the company seems constrained to discontinue the devices and focus on the next-generation shooters. The Nikon D5300 will substitute the D5200 and it will bring both GPS and WiFi to the table, while the D610 is said to replace the D600.

Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ

Panasonic 12-32mm lens coming soon alongside small MFT camera

Panasonic is aiming to downsize its products as consumers are now tending to buy small and cheap, but powerful devices. One of these products is the Panasonic 12-32mm lens, based on a pancake design, which will be unveiled along with an ultra-compact Micro Four Thirds camera in October. The pair should be offered as a kit this year.

Tokina 16-28mm T3.0 lens

Kenko Tokina 16-28mm T3.0 cine lens officially unveiled

Kenko Tokina has taken the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX optic and has modified it into a cinema lens. The brand new Kenko Tokina 16-28mm T3.0 cine lens is official and it comes in ARRI PL and Canon EF versions. Both share the same features, but the former model is coming this month, while Canon users will have to wait.

Sony NEX-7R rumor

Sony NEX-7R camera to be announced in October

Sources in China are claiming that the long-expected Sony NEX-7 replacement is on its way and it will reach its destination this October. Moreover, popular photographer Clayton Nelson has leaked some information and photos about the Sony NEX-7R camera, which will reportedly feature a 25.3-megapixel APS-C image sensor.

Canon EOS M2

Canon EOS M2 camera mentioned in latest DPP update

Canon EOS M2 is once again rumored to replace the current EOS M soon. The name of the camera is being mentioned in the latest Digital Photo Professional version, which has been released for download recently. There are no features or specifications mentioned, but the DPP presence confirms that the device is coming.

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The Biggest Mistake You Can Make as a Photographer

In our generation, many photographers stumble across their love for photography.  It’s common to hear that a young mother developed her passion when her babies arrived or from photographing her children.  After the new-found love of photography is discovered, many hobbyists decide they should showcase their work on a website, blog, or Facebook page.  Sometimes…

Pentax K-5 II

Pentax K-3 coming soon with 20-megapixel APS-C sensor

Ricoh has been rumored to announce a new Pentax camera with a full frame image sensor since the beginning of 2013. The device is still not here, but the rumors are back, stating that the DSLR is in the works and it is coming at the end of October. The Pentax K-3 name is the same, but this time the camera features an APS-C sensor.

Sony A9x

Sony A99 successor and A79 to be released in early 2014

Sony is readying to completely revamp the A-mount lineup of cameras in 2014. The company is ditching the SLT technology and has already begun discontinuing its “Alpha” shooters, in order to prepare for the next-generation mirrorless A-mount lineup. Among the newcomers are the Sony A99 successor and the A79, sources say.

Mirror in a building

Seokmin Ko’s art photos of subjects behind “The Square” mirror

Seokmin Ko has had his work exhibited at the Art Projects International in New York City. His project is entitled “The Square” and it consists of photos of two hands holding onto a mirror across various environments. The artist does not want to deceive the viewers, as the humans are not perfectly blending into the immediate surroundings.

Shiva

Amazing photos of Hindu Gods and Goddesses by Manjari Sharma

Hindu deities are not very popular in photography. Nobody really knows why, as there are lots of sculptures and writings of them. In order to give a more accurate representation, photographer Manjari Sharma has decided to create a project called Darshan, which consists of astounding photos of Hindu Gods and Goddesses.

Nikon D610 features

Nikon D610 specs leaked, D600 price goes down

After being rumored for the first time a few weeks ago, the first Nikon D610 specs have showed up on the web. The full frame DSLR camera will not be a major upgrade in terms of features, but the Japanese company will fix all of the device’s issues. Meanwhile, the D600 price has dropped after its MAP list removal.

Samsung lens camera

Samsung lens camera is in the works as specs get leaked online

Sony has attracted a lot of attention with the launch of its own lens-style cameras. Its competitors have not announced any rival products yet, but the specs of an alleged Samsung lens camera have appeared on the web. The South Korean company is allegedly looking to jump on this bandwagon and launch a lens camera ASAP.

New Fujifilm lenses

Fujifilm 56mm f/1.2 and 10-24mm f/4 lenses pose for a photo

Fujifilm 56mm f/1.2 and 10-24mm f/4 lenses are expected to be launched within the next few months. The company will add the duo to the X-mount, which should also see the X-E1S unveiled this October. However, until then, a photo of the aforementioned lenses has appeared on the company’s site in its official lens catalog.

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Models and High School Senior Photo Editing Made Easy

Before and After Step-by-Step Edit: Models and High School Senior Photo Editing The MCP Show and Tell Site is a place for you to share your images edited with MCP products (our Photoshop actions, Lightroom presets, textures and more).  We’ve always shared before and after Blueprints on our main blog, but now, we will sometimes share…

Lit

Bonzart Lit launched as a cute DSLR-like toy camera

Bonzart makes a lot of cute devices. The company has just introduced a new one, consisting of a toy camera. It is called Bonzart Lit and it sports a DSLR-esque design. The product features a 3-megapixel sensor and captures photos that display a lot of vignetting. Dubbed as a hipster’s dream, the Lit is available now for a very small price.

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