Month: April 2014
Sony patents lock-up mechanism for translucent mirrors
Sony is aiming to further develop its A-mount cameras featuring semi-translucent mirrors. The company has patented a lock-up mechanism for semi-translucent mirrors, allowing the mirror to flip up during exposure, a system commonly-found in DSLRs. This internal design is ingenious and it would be nice to see it on the market.
3 Tips To Get Amazing Macro Photography Shots This Spring
For most of us across the USA, it has been an unusually cold winter, from which we are eagerly anticipating the transition in to the warmth of spring. For macro and nature photographers the wait is even more unbearable than for most. Gear sits cleaned, packed, and ready to go in anticipation of the return…
Fujifilm 18-250mm f/3.6-6.5 lens patent spotted in the US
Fujifilm has patented a new lens in the United States. The Japanese company is aiming to extend its X-mount line-up with the addition of the Fujifilm 18-250mm f/3.6-6.5 lens, an all-round optic designed for travel photographers. It could be aimed at entry-level camera owners, but first it should be released on the market.
Sigma 24mm f/1.4 Art lens set for Photokina 2014 unveiling
The Photokina 2014 is approaching fast and there is a huge number of products that will be unveiled during the event. If you are making a list, then you will have to add the Sigma 24mm f/1.4 Art lens on it. Inside sources are reporting that this new Art lens is coming during the event and that it will be released shortly after its end.
Nikon D7200 DSLR camera replacing D7100 this summer
Nikon is rumored to reveal a plethora of new cameras by the end of 2014. One of them is the Nikon D7200, a DSLR that will serve as a D7100 replacement. Inside sources are claiming that the device will become official this summer. Meanwhile, the company is also working on other cameras, such as the D800s, D9300, and D2300.
Panasonic GF camera series put “on hold” in 2014
More sources have confirmed that the Panasonic GF camera series has been put on hold by the company in 2014. It appears that the plans to launch a new Lumix GF Micro Four Thirds camera have been delayed until 2015, although the company will still have to decide whether or not there is still a need for such device or.
New Canon tilt-shift lenses to be unveiled at Photokina 2014
Canon is rumored to introduce a couple of TS-E lenses during the 2014 edition of world’s biggest digital event: the Photokina. Two new Canon tilt-shift lenses, one featuring a 45mm focal length and f/2.8 maximum aperture, will become official at the Photokina 2014, which opens its doors to visitors on September 16 in Cologne, Germany.
Sony RX200 rumored to feature 28-100mm f/1.8-2.8 OSS lens
Sony has just patented a 10-36mm f/1.8-2.8 lens with Optical SteadyShot technology for 1-inch-type compact cameras. The rumor mill is now speculating that the 35mm equivalent lens of 28-100mm will make its way into the Sony RX200, which will be announced officially sometime this summer.
Samyang 35mm f/1.4 lens and others coming on April 28
Samyang has been rumored to reveal a 50mm cine lens during the company’s next event taking place on April 28. However, it seems like this product is not coming next week. Instead, the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 lens along with the 7.5mm T3.8 and 12mm AS UMC cine lenses will become official on the aforementioned date.
GoPro Hero 4 specs and release date leaked on the web
An alleged press release of the GoPro Hero3+ action camera replacement has been leaked on the web, revealing some interesting information. Among the details we can find the GoPro Hero 4 specs, release date, as well as the price. The new action camera is reportedly set to be announced soon and it will be released this summer.
Sony RX2 rumored to feature innovative curved image sensor
The Sony RX2 compact camera is also rumored to be released this summer, just like the Sony RX200. However, the RX1/RX1R replacement will sport some innovative features such as a curved full frame sensor. The RX2 would become world’s first consumer camera with a curved sensor and if someone can do it, then it will be Sony.
Lighting Your Portraits: Broad Light vs. Short Light
Lighting patterns can make or break the look of a portrait. Lighting can make someone appear heavy or slimmer than they actually are and give a completely different look to an image. In the image below, the only thing that changed is the light ratio to create the different light patterns. Broad light: Broad…
Emotional photos of three young girls fighting cancer
Thousands of children are diagnosed with cancer in the United States each year. In order to raise awareness against this disease, photographer Lora Scantling has created a touching photo series of three young girls fighting cancer. The series has gone viral on the web and people are already asking how they can help the little girls.
Spot a hidden dog in Andrew Knapp’s “Find Momo” photo book
Hide-and-seek and “Where’s Waldo?” are two of the most popular games in the United States. Photographer and artist Andrew Knapp has found these two games to be a source of inspiration of a photo book called “Find Momo”. The shots contain Knapp’s hidden dog somewhere in the scene and viewers have to find him.
Cute portrait photos of Zoey and Jasper wearing silly hats
Babies and dogs are adorable. Photographer Grace Chon has decided to treat her fans with some cuteness overload by using her 7-year-old dog and 10-month-old baby as the subjects of a portrait photos series that will make your heart melt. Zoey and Jasper love wearing silly hats and they’re posing for the sweetest photo series ever.
Panasonic GF7 camera launch plans reportedly cancelled
Panasonic has accustomed photographers with launching a new GF-series camera each spring. However, the company seems like it has forgotten this year’s edition. There is a good reason for that, says an inside source, as the Panasonic GF7 launch has been cancelled, allowing the company to focus on more profitable cameras.
New Sony A77II rumor says camera is a small update over A77
There is a new Sony A77II rumor circling around the web. One of the most talked-about unannounced shooters is said to consist of an “incremental update” over its predecessor, the Sony A77. It will come packed with an updated image sensor, while everything else will receive a minor boost in order to make the camera faster.
Vortex is a modular aerial drone for mirrorless cameras
Capturing aerial photography is now accessible to everyone thanks to aerial drones. A compact, cheap, and modular “Advanced Multirotor Drone Copter” is now available on Kickstarter. It consists of a new drone type that is capable of carrying around mirrorless cameras such as Panasonic GH and Sony NEX models.
10 Tips For Spring Family Portraits For Photographers
10 Tips for Photographers to Prepare For Spring Family Portraits In my previous post, I highlighted 5 tips for clients on how to get ready for Spring Family Portraits. This post will focus on the photographers’ side and discuss how to be prepared for the Spring Family Portraits season. 1) Gear Readiness Check all your equipment. Get…
Samyang 50mm cine lens rumored to be unveiled on April 28
Samsung has posted a new teaser on its official Facebook page. The South Korean company is inviting its fans to join the “journey to the next level of creativity” on April 28 in order to witness the launch of new products. According to the rumor mill, a Samyang 50mm cine lens will be one of the optics to be unveiled.
Panasonic light-field sensor takes photos at full resolution
Panasonic is rumored to be developing a revolutionary light-field camera that would record focus-free photos at 100% of the sensor’s resolution. A patent, describing a unique Panasonic light-field sensor, has been discovered at the US Patent and Trademark Office and it talks about the possibility of capturing light-fields at full resolution.
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