Month: September 2013

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Sony RX1R camera

Sony RX10 coming soon between RX1R and RX100 II cameras

Sony may indeed launch a camera between the RX100 II and RX1R, as previously suggested by one of its employees. Its name will most likely be Sony RX10 and its specifications will be better than the ones found in the RX100 II. The fixed-lens should be announced soon along with the also rumored A7 / ILCE-7.

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The Secret To Creating Baby Plans That Work: Newborn Photography

Newborn photographer, Amanda Andrews, shares different baby plans that she has tried with her newborn clients. Learn what has and hasn’t worked for her.

Sony PXW-Z100 camcorder

Sony PXW-Z100 professional 4K video camera revealed

IFA Berlin 2013 had one more surprise in tow for digital imaging lovers, as Sony has introduced a new 4K video camera aimed at professional users. It is called Sony PXW-Z100 and it will be released later in 2013, as the Japanese company is looking to provide a camcorder with more features than the entry-level FDR-AX1E.

Leica C

Leica C Type 112 camera gets official with Panasonic LF1 specs

Leica C Type 112 has been launched unexpectedly, as the rumor mill has found out about this camera only a few hours prior to its launch. Either way, the compact camera is now official with the same specifications as the Panasonic LF1. However, the design is more luxurious, so its price tag has been adjusted accordingly.

DJI Phantom Vision release date is November 2013.

DJI Phantom Vision release date delayed until November

After suffering many delays, the DJI Phantom Vision release date has finally been scheduled. According to DJI Innovations, the quadcopter with a built-in camera is coming in November. The device will pack exciting new features and will come alongside a replacement for the original Phantom, which will be called Phantom II.

Fuji X-E1

Fujifilm X-E1 replacement to be called X-E1S instead of X-E2

Fujifilm is rumored to introduce an entry-level X-mount camera that will be called X-A1. The press release and some photos have been leaked on the web, so we should expect it to become official soon. However, it seems like the Fujifilm X-E1 replacement is also in the works and it is coming under the name of X-E1S, not X-E2.

Sony A77

Sony A7 and A79 cameras rumored to be ready for prime time

It appears that Sony cannot stop innovating! The company is once again rumored to announce a camera with a moving image sensor that would support multiple lenses from Nikon, Canon, and Pentax. The Sony A7 is its name and it should come alongside the A79, which will act as the SLT-A77 replacement.

Therianthropes

Human-animal hybrids portrait photos in Therianthropes series

The Greek mythology has been a sources of inspiration for many artists. Thankfully, some artists have not forgotten all about it and the “Therianthropes” image project is a testimony to this fact. The series has been created by photographer Ulric Collette and it depicts portraits of part human and part animal subjects.

Abstract Landscapes

Breathtaking “Abstract Landscapes” depict rural surrealism

A rural environment is the perfect place to breath a little bit of fresh air and recharge your batteries. Leaving the crowded city provides a feeling of freedom that we should all experience more often. Until you can finally get away, you can experience these emotions through Lisa Wood’s stunning “Abstract Landscapes” photo project.

Schneider-Kreuznach 2x teleconverter

Phase One reveals Schneider-Kreuznach 2x teleconverter

Phase One is known for making software, but the company has also begun making medium-format cameras after purchasing a stake in Mamiya several years ago. The company is now aiming to provide more flexibility to users of its shooters by providing a Schneider-Kreuznach 2x teleconverter for compatible lenses.

World's fastest 64GB microSDXC card

Lexar announces world’s fastest 64GB microSDXC UHS-I card

During the past couple of months, SanDisk has been able to brag with the world’s fastest 64GB microSDXC card in the world. However, all things come to an end and Lexar will take over this “burden” now, with the help of its new High-Performance microSDXC UHS-I card, that offers a speed rating of 600x and read speeds of 90MB/s.

Fuji X-A1 image

Fuji X-A1 photos and press release leaked ahead of its launch

Fujifilm has been rumored to introduce an entry-level X-mount camera without an X-Trans image sensor for a long time. It seems like that time is almost here, as the Fuji X-A1 photos and press release have showed up on the web ahead of the device’s launch, which is supposed to occur by the end of this month.

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SHOW AND TELL: A PLAYGROUND FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS

What is Show and Tell? Show and Tell is not a new action set, nor is it presets or textures. Instead, it is a new experience. Remember back to early childhood when you stood up in front of class and showed off your exciting new toys? Well, it’s kind of like that… only it’s the…

Nikon Coolpix P7800

Nikon P7800 compact camera and LD-1000 LED announced

Nikon has announced a replacement for the P7700 camera and a brand new LD-1000 LED Movie Light, which should help Coolpix and 1-system shooters to brighten up dark environments. The new Nikon P7800 comes with an exciting new feature, but the compact camera is lacking an important one found in its rival, the Canon G16.

Nikon Coolpix S02

Nikon S02 to hit stores in September with cute and tiny design

Nikon has announced a new “ultra-chic” camera which will replace the Coolpix S01. It is called Nikon S02 and it is a super-compact camera that comes packed with several improvements over the previous generation, including a higher-megapixel CMOS image sensor and 1920 x 1080 full HD video recording among others.

Fujifilm XF 23mm lens

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R lens officially announced

The sought-after Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R lens has been introduced officially by the Japanese company, which has finally decided to answer to the prayers of X-mount camera owners. Users of Fuji X-series shooters have been longing for a 35mm equivalent lens for a long time and they will be able to get their hands on it as of October.

Camileo X-Sports

Toshiba Camileo X-Sports ready to compete against GoPro Heros

GoPro Hero cameras are synonymous with action photography. People who like to film their extreme adventures should forget about GoPro, as the brand new Toshiba Camileo X-Sports action camera is here and it is packing an amazing set of features. To top it all off, an affordable price is available along with a lot of free accessories.

Theta

Ricoh Theta camera unveiled for 360-degree panorama lovers

Back when Ricoh unveiled an omnidirectional camera concept, the whole world has been puzzled by the company’s great idea. Now, that device is here and it is called Ricoh Theta. It bears a different design when compared to the original concept, but underneath it is still a shooter capable of taking 360-degree panorama photos.

Sony FDR-AX1E

Sony FDR-AX1E becomes world’s first under-$5,000 4K video camcorder

Sony has been rumored to introduce a 4K video recording camera called FDR-AX1 in recent times. Now that IFA Berlin 2013 is here, it is time for the truth to come out. After many rumors, the Sony FDR-AX1E is official and it is a camcorder capable of shooting videos at 4K resolution for a price under $5,000.

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How To Make Wedding Expos Work For You

What to do at wedding exhibitions – this blog provides you with a list of tips to get the best from those wedding exhibitions.

Canon 35mm T1.5 lens

Canon 35mm T1.5 prime lens announced for EOS cinema cameras

Canon has officially introduced its sixth EOS cinema prime lens. It is called Canon 35mm T1.5 and it will become available by the end of 2013 for Super 35mm and full frame 35mm EOS cinema cameras. It joins a reputed lineup of primes, but it promises amazing bokeh effects and other videographic goody-goodies.

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