Month: January 2014
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.
Sony A77 replacement rumored to be announced in spring 2014
A Sony A77 replacement is rumored to be in the works. Moreover, it seems like the camera will be announced during a special event scheduled for spring 2014. As the shooter will be released this summer, it is believed that it will feature on-sensor Phase Detection AF, a technology borrowed from Olympus’s mirrorless cameras.
Fujifilm X-T1 price leaked along with new specs and photos
One of the hottest topics in the digital imaging world is the upcoming Fujifilm weathersealed camera. It has been teased by the company, which has also confirmed what the rumor mill has been telling us for a long time: it’s coming on January 28. Before that, the rumor mill is back with the Fujifilm X-T1 price, more specs, and new photos!
Fujifilm X-Pro2 announcement taking place at Photokina 2014
The Fujifilm X-Pro2 announcement date has entered the rumor mill once again. The mirrorless camera will allegedly become ready to replace the flagship X-mount shooter at Photokina 2014, none other than the largest digital imaging event in the world. Meanwhile, Fuji denies the reports, saying that it does not have such plans, yet.
Malin Bergman surreal self-photos designed to break your mind
How you would feel if you knew that someone is deliberately trying to mess with your brain? Well, a lot of people are appreciating the courage of Malin Bergman, a talented photographer form Stockholm, Sweden. Her portfolio includes surreal self-photos, which are designed to make you do a double take using clothing and hairstyles.
Emotional “Picture You, Picture Me” series by Emer Gillespie
Photography is not a lost art as more and more talented artists are getting worldwide recognition for their amazing works. One of the series that will impress you most has been captured by Emer Gillespie and her 12-year-old daughter, Laoisha. It has been called “Picture You, Picture Me” and it is an emotional project so you might shed a tear or two.
Olympus E-M10 release date scheduled for January 29
The Olympus E-M10 release date is the latest subject of the rumor mill, which believes that the Micro Four Thirds camera will claim its rightful place on January 29. The E-M10 will become the entry-level OM-D shooter on that date and will most likely be announced alongside a trio of lenses, including zoom, prime, and fisheye models.
Entry-level Canon DSLR camera rumored to be announced soon
The CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2014 will be a huge event for photography fans. However, some photographers are more eager than others for the event to unfold: the people who want to find out Canon’s real future plans, as the rumor mill believes an entry-level Canon DSLR camera is the next in line, instead of the 7D replacement.
New Fujifilm X-T1 rumor reveals tilting screen presence
There is a new Fujifilm X-T1 rumor circling around the web. Sources are constantly leaking information regarding the upcoming weathersealed mirrorless camera. The latest intel is claiming that the X-series shooter will feature a tilting screen on its back, sitting beneath the already rumored electronic viewfinder.
Using Photoshop Actions for a Subtle Edit with Big Impact
Before and After Step-by-Step Edit: Using Photoshop Actions for a Subtle Edit with Big Impact The MCP Show and Tell 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…
Sony 2014 lens roadmap reveals G Macro and two Zeiss optics
An alleged Sony 2014 lens roadmap has been leaked on the web. It concerns the FE-mount, which includes the A7 and A7R full frame “E” cameras, that is not so populated by optics, for the time being. Well, everything will change this year, as two Zeiss lenses will be launched alongside a Sony-made G Macro for the highly-commended shooters.
Photos of three new Olympus lenses leaked on the web
Even if Olympus missed the Consumer Electronics Show 2014, it will not abandon photographers who have opted for the company’s Micro Four Thirds cameras. The company has three surprises in its tow and today we can to see what they are as the photos of the new Olympus lenses have showed up online ahead of their launch.
Heartwarming photos of Elena Shumilova’s sons and their pets
A lot of adults would like to go back to their childhood days where you can live life at the maximum without worrying about anything. The two sons of photographer Elena Shumilova are still living the dream at their family farm, where their mother is capturing amazingly-cute images of them playing with their pets and having fun.
Perspective Warp now available in Photoshop CC 14.2 update
If you are a proud subscriber to the Creative Cloud version of Photoshop, then you will be pleased to hear that Adobe has upgraded its tool with new features. The Photoshop CC 14.2 update is now giving users the possibility to print 3D objects and even change the perspective of their photos, thanks to Perspective Warp.
The Pro Photo Lab VS Consumer Photo Lab Battle
This blog post describes the pros and cons of pro photography labs vs. consumer photography labs.
Canon G1X Mark II / G2X rumored to replace G1X at CP+ 2014
The rumor mill is making the CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2014 to appear as exciting as the Consumer Electronics Show 2014 and this is a good thing. The latest camera that is rumored to be announced in February is the Canon G1X Mark II, formerly known as G2X, the sought-after PowerShot G1X replacement.
More Fujifilm X-T1 specs show up online prior to launch event
On January 28, photographers who are fond of Fujifilm’s X-mount cameras will witness the launch of yet another shooter. Before that, the rumor mill is doing what it can to leak as many details as possible. Today, another episode is up and it consists of new Fujifilm X-T1 specs being leaked ahead of the weathersealed camera’s launch.
New Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 lens coming alongside E-M10
A lot of new cameras and lenses are rumored to become official within the next few weeks. We are pleased to announce that we have managed to grab a hold of more details regarding one of them: the new Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. This optic is rumored to replace the older model with an auto-closing lens cap and a smaller body.
CP+ 2014-bound Canon EOS-A1 is actually a high-end APS-C DSLR
As if photography fans were not excited enough for the CP+ 2014 event, the rumor mill is claiming that the Canon EOS-A1 DSLR will be unveiled during the show. According to inside sources, the EOS-A1 will be released on the market as a high-end APS-C camera. Additionally, it is said to be the company’s “biggest change in history”.
New Sony SAL 70-200mm f/2 lens to be announced soon
Two new Sony lenses are believed to become official around or during the CP+ 2014 event. One of them is a zoom lens for E-mount cameras that will offer a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8, while the other one is the Sony SAL 70-200mm f/2 lens, which will become one of the fastest telephoto zoom optics on the market.
Nikon Coolpix AW120 camera and more compacts coming at CP+ 2014
CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2014 looks like it will be just as exciting as the Consumer Electronics Show 2014. The Las Vegas-based event has just concluded, but its Japanese counterpart will open its doors in February. Before the show, Nikon Coolpix AW120 and four other names have appeared on an Indonesian website.