Month: January 2014
Bill Gekas’ daughter photos are recreations of old paintings
Every photographer needs to find a source of inspiration. Some look deep down into their soul, others check out their environments, although traveling is another great idea. On the other hand, Bill Gekas’ daughter photos are reimaginations of famous paintings created by old master painters, such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Raphael.
The Buddhist Bug Project explores the doubts of an orange bug
After a stressful week it is time to have a few laughs during the weekend. Artist Anida Yoeu Ali dresses as an orange bug while exploring Cambodia’s urban and rural landscapes. It may make you laugh, but she is actually trying to find her true identity. Being torn between Buddhism and Islam is what drives the “The Buddhist Bug Project” forward.
Turn Day Into Night with Inspire Photoshop Actions
Before and After Step-by-Step Edit: Turn Day Into Night with Inspire Photoshop Actions This image was first shared on our sister site MCP Show and Tell Site. Show and Tell is a place for you to share your images edited with MCP products (our Photoshop actions, Lightroom presets, textures and more) and see other people’s edits too. Make…
JPEG update 9.1 released with lossless compression support
The JPEG file format has been the standard in digital imaging for more than 20 years and now it has reached another important step in its development. The Independent JPEG Group has just announced the immediate availability of JPEG update 9.1, which comes packed with lossless compression, 12-bit color range, and improved scaling.
Phase One IQ250 medium format camera launched with CMOS sensor
World’s first medium format back to feature a CMOS image sensor has been a very popular subject in digital imaging recently. Hasselblad H5D-50c should have been the first, but the Phase One IQ250 is now official and has actually been released on the market. Additionally, its specs have been revealed, too, showing a 50-megapixel sensor.
New Olympus OM-D E-M10 photos and price details show up online
Ahead of the mirrorless camera’s official launch on January 28, new Olympus OM-D E-M10 photos have been leaked online. Additionally, the rumor mill has managed to get a hold of the shooter’s price details in the UK. The new shots and details complete the circle, leaving us with little things that still need to be discovered next week.
New Sony camera to replace NEX-6 and NEX-7 at CP+ 2014
Sony is rumored to finally replace the NEX-7 during the CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2014. The event takes places in the middle of February and it seems like the new Sony camera will also become the successor of the mid-level NEX-6. However, it will become the flagship APS-C E-mount model with a price tag lower than $1,000.
Canon 85mm f/1.8, 100mm f/2 and 135mm f/2.8 IS lenses patented
After patenting four lenses for EF-M cameras, Canon is back with a trio of new patents. They have been granted in Japan, but they no longer serve wide-angle purposes, as the Canon 85mm f/1.8, 100mm f/2 and 135mm f/2.8 are all telephoto models. They are aimed at EF full frame cameras and support image stabilization technology.
New Olympus E-M10 photo reveals 14-42mm lens auto-closing cap
On January 29, Micro Four Thirds fans will witness the launch of a new camera built especially for them. However, before the event, a new image of the camera, which continues the OM-D legacy, has been leaked on the web. The new Olympus E-M10 photo also reveals the auto-closing lens cap of the 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom optic.
Even more Fujifilm X-T1 photos and specs leaked online
The rumors surrounding the weathersealed Fujifilm camera will end on January 28. This is when the company has scheduled a product launch event and the moment when we will find out the truth. Meanwhile, new Fujifilm X-T1 photos have been leaked along with more specs and the release date of the XF 18-135mm lens.
Hasselblad Solar photo completes a series of camera leaks
A number of cameras have had their photos leaked in recent times. If you thought that the leaks were going to stop, then you would be wrong as the first Hasselblad Solar image has just showed up on the web. It shows a camera based on a Sony A-mount model, probably the SLT-A99, but with different texture and colors.
Photo Studio Tour: Not Your Traditional Mall Photography Studio
This article provides a tour of the Frameable Faces Photography Studio in West Bloomfield, MI with a detailed description and photos.
Canon EF-M 18-40mm f/3.5-5.6 pancake zoom lens patented in Japan
Canon has just had four of its lens patents approved in Japan. They are aimed at the EOS M mirrorless cameras, as they are compatible only with the EF-M mount. The one which stands out more is the Canon EF-M 18-40mm f/3.5-5.6 pancake zoom lens that retains a small and lightweight form factor, while providing excellent specifications.
First real-life Nikon D4S photo leaked on the web
After being announced at the beginning of 2014, little has been heard about the replacement for Nikon’s flagship DSLR camera, the D4S. Thankfully, there are some things known as accidental leaks and the first Nikon D4S photo has showed online, showing that there are no major design changes when compared to its predecessor.
First Fujifilm X-T1 press photos show up online
The never-ending saga of the upcoming Fujifilm mirrorless camera has a new episode. This time, a trio of Fujifilm X-T1 press photos have been leaked on the web, much to the delight of photographers who are looking to purchase a weathersealed shooter with a compact form factor and the capabilities of a professional camera.
New Olympus E-M5 camera and 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO lens coming soon
Olympus is rumored to hold a special event on January 29 in order to introduce an entry-level OM-D camera called E-M10. Three new lenses are also believed to become official, but the rumor mill says that more products are coming. One of them is a new Olympus E-M5 model as well as an updated version of the 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO lens.
Full Kodak PixPro S-1 specs list finally becomes official
This is the camera which has been introduced to the public officially more times than any other shooter. Unfortunately, the entire technical details of the device have not been unveiled, at least until now, as the Kodak PixPro S-1 specs have finally been revealed. This way, photographers know what camera they could buy for $500.
Hasselblad H5D-50c is world’s first CMOS medium format camera
Medium format cameras are not the most popular digital imaging devices in the world. However, this is not due to the fact that they are not good, instead having to do with their exquisite prices. Either way, the Hasselblad H5D-50c is now official as world’s first medium format camera to feature a CMOS sensor and it is coming this March.
Sony NEX-7 successor most likely coming at CP+ 2014
Sony UK has revealed that a mirrorless camera will be announced at the CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2014, following by another model at Photokina 2014. The first unit is definitely the Sony NEX-7 successor, says the rumor mill, as the almost-four-year-old flagship APS-C E-mount camera is in desperate need of a replacement.
New Fuji X-T1 price rumor says camera will cost $1,300
Fujifilm has recently confirmed that it will announce a new X-series mirrorless camera on January 28. Sources have been leaking information about the device since late 2013, but now the speculation has intensified. After almost giving consumers a heart-attack, it seems like the Fuji X-T1 price will stand at $1,300, not $1,730 as first believed.
Olympus E-M10 price leaked alongside its first photos
The end of January will be an interesting timeframe for photographers in the market for a new mirrorless camera. Fujifilm is not the only company launching new products, as one of its competitors will also deliver a device. The Olympus E-M10 price and photos have been leaked on the web, ahead of the shooter’s launch.
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