Month: October 2013
New Fujifilm X-E2 specs leaked on the web
After multiple camera announcements the rumors are back. This time they include more Fujifilm X-E2 specs, a mirrorless camera that will replace the original X-E1 on October 18. The shooter is said to feature a fixed non-touch LCD screen, contrary to earlier reports suggesting that the X-mount camera will pack a tilting touchscreen.
More Sony A7 and A7R specs and details unearthed
Sources cannot stop leaking information about cameras that are rumored to be announced in the near future. As a result, more Sony A7 and A7R specs as well as details have appeared on the web, revealing that the two E-mount full frame shooters will feature different image sensors, one with an anti-aliasing filter and the other one without.
Panasonic GM1 Micro Four Thirds camera actually coming on October 17
The Panasonic GM1 Micro Four Thirds camera is once again the subject of the rumor mill. It appears that speculation will not end on October 10, its previous supposed announcement date. Instead, the world’s smallest MFT shooter ever will meet the public one week later on October 17, along with the 12-32mm non-PZ pancake zoom lens.
5 Easy Tips to Photograph Babies: 3 Months+
Find out how to photograph babies who aren’t quite newborns anymore. Improve your photography by following these 5 helpful tips.
Nikon D610 announcement within hours
In only a few hours Nikon is expected to announce its new D610 full frame DSLR. This shooter will feature only a couple of small improvements from its predecessor, the D600. We have a round-up of rumors of what to expect and not to expect from the announcement.
New Canon camera rumor says Pro DSLR coming in 2014
The fact that Canon is the delaying the announcement of several sought-after products drives its fans crazy. Moreover, gossip talks have intensified in recent times and they are not giving us a rest this week, either. A new Canon camera rumor says that the company is planning a Pro DSLR body, placed higher than the EOS 5D Mark III.
Photos taken with world’s first consumer camera: Kodak No. 1
Few people remember that the world’s first consumer camera has been the Kodak No. 1. It was a revolutionary device for that time, as the camera has been released in 1888. In order to pay a tribute to this apparatus, the National Media Museum has published an collection of photos captured with the Kodak No. 1 camera.
MCP Photography and Editing Challenges: Highlights from this Week
The government may be shut down, but the MCP Photography and Editing Challenges have reopened for business! We apologize for our absence; however, life’s tedious details got in the way. In case you forgot, the photo editing challenges give you a chance to edit other photographer’s images, share them for critique, and see how others edit…
Across the Ravaged Land of petrified animals with Nick Brandt
One of the scariest places on Earth is Lake Natron. The salty waters of this lake kills a lot of animals, which are not decomposing over time, instead they are turned into stone. Photographer Nick Brandt has been there and captured a lot of images of the spooky birds and even creating the “Across the Ravaged Land” book in the process.
How To Edit Macro Bug Photography With Actions and Presets
Before and After Step-by-Step Edit: How To Edit Macro Bug Photography With Actions and Presets 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,…
Adobe hacked, encrypted credit card data from 2.9m users taken
Adobe hacked! The company has officially announced that its servers have been breached, with hackers stealing the source code of some of its products. Unfortunately, the bad news do not end here, as the attackers have also taken customer IDs, encrypted passwords and credit cards, and other data from 2.9 million users.
Phottix announces Strato TTL flash trigger for Canon DSLR cameras
Phottix has expanded its lineup of flash triggers and wireless remote controllers. The new Strato TTL is capable of remotely triggering TTL flashes, supporting a maximum shutter speed of 1/8000th of a second. It is compatible with Canon DSLR cameras and will become available on the market sometime in the middle of October.
Photowalks around the world with Scott Kelby and tens of thousands of photographers
October 5 2013 is the day when tens of thousands of photographers from the entire world will go out in the streets with their cameras for fun and prizes in the annual event The Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk.
First Sony A5000 photo leaked on the web
The Sony ILCE-5000 continues elude the watchful eyes of the rumor mill therefore the company has decided to step in and do its part. As a result, the first Sony A5000 photo has been leaked by the Australian branch of the Japanese manufacturer, revealing a design and specifications list similar to the ones of the NEX-5T.
Panasonic GM1 rumored to feature hybrid shutter after all
A new rumor concerning the Panasonic GM1 has hit the web, revealing that the upcoming Micro Four Thirds camera will actually feature a hybrid shutter after all. Previously, it has been said that it will sport an electronic-only version, the first MFT to do so, but a trusted source is contradicting this report ahead of its October 10 launch.
Sony A7R and A7 prices to be much lower than first expected
The rumor mill is back with new information about the Sony A7R and A7, the Japanese company’s upcoming pair of E-mount full frame cameras. It appears that the two shooters will be released at lower prices than first expected, while the bodies will be weathersealed. Meanwhile, the launch event is still on track for October.
Photographer David Morton wins Essence of Nature photo contest
The Society of Nature and Wildlife Photographers has announced the winner of the Essence of Nature Photographic Competition 2013. David Morton has won the photo contest thanks to a gorgeous image of Red-Footed Falcons mating in the Hortobagy National Park, Hungary with the help of a Canon 5D Mark III and 500mm lens.
World Press Photo set to change post-processing rules in 2014
The World Press Photo organization has revealed that it is poised to make some changes to the post-processing rules of its popular image contest as of the 2014 edition. The new rules are aimed at providing more transparency regarding the permitted levels of post-processing which can be applied to a photo and will be announced soon.
Memoto to be called Narrative Clip and ship in November
Memoto has officially revealed that the company will be known as Narrative effective immediately. Furthermore, the company is changing the name of its wearable camera into Narrative Clip. This decision comes after trademark concerns have been raised, as the Memoto brand could not be marketed on a globally.
iON Adventure and The Game WiFi action cameras launched
GoPro may be the most popular action camera brand, but there are other companies capable of providing versatile camcorders with unique features and designs. Two new models are now available and they both come from the same company. The new waterproof cameras feature WiFi and are called iON Adventure and The Game.
Better panoramas with new algorithm for image stitching
A couple of math professors propose in a paper published by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics a new approach for image stitching. Their research is poised to improve panoramas, which are a hot topic in today’s photography world.
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