Month: May 2014
The most important camera rumors and news of April 2014
May 2014 is already upon us, meaning that it is about time we recap the most popular and the most important camera rumors and news of April 2014. Sony and Nikon have made the most announcements, while the highest amount of gossip talks have had Canon and Fujifilm as their main focus points.
Pyle eXpo HD action camera unveiled with built-in WiFi
Pyle Audio has launched a new compact and lightweight camera that is designed to record all your action-related activities. The new Pyle eXpo HD action camera is a versatile device that captures photos and records full HD videos with the help of a 20-megapixel sensor. The specs list also includes WiFi and other exciting features.
Olympus PEN E-PL7 announcement date to take place “soon”
In a similar situation to that of Panasonic, Olympus has decided to discontinue some of its Micro Four Thirds camera offerings. However, the company is not completely abandoning its low-end shooters, as the Olympus PEN E-PL7 announcement date is rumored to have been set for late May or early June.
Nikon 1 S2 launch date rumored to have been set for May 15
After some initial rumors about the Nikon 1 S2 launch date, it seems like the mirrorless interchangeable lens camera has finally received an exact announcement date. According to the rumor mill, the camera’s launch event will take place on May 15, while other products are said to be unveiled during the same show.
Canon 11-24mm f/4 and 16-35mm f/4 IS lenses coming soon
Canon is rumored to unveil a couple of new wide-angle zoom lenses. Both of them are believed to feature a constant maximum aperture of f/4 throughout the zoom range. The first appears to be the Canon 11-24mm f/4, while the second is the Canon 16-35mm f/4 IS. The rumor mill says to expect them in the near future and to be expensive.
New Canon PowerShot and Rebel cameras to pack DOF control
Canon is rumored to be working on a Lytro-like light-field technology that will be added into some upcoming compact cameras and DSLRs. According to an inside source, the company’s depth-of-field control features could become available in the new Canon PowerShot and Rebel cameras that will be released by the end of the year.
New Fuji XF 35mm f/1.4 lens rumored to be in development
Fujifilm is preparing to replace an existing lens of the X-mount line-up. According to a source who has been right in the past, the new Fuji XF 35mm f/1.4 lens is in development and it will be announced sometime in the near future. Furthermore, it seems like the company’s fist weathersealed lens will offer an aperture of f/3.5-5.6.
Panasonic 35mm f/1.8, 100mm f/2, and more lenses patented
In November 2012, Panasonic filed a patent for at the US Patent and Trademark Office. The application includes five lenses, two of which have already become available: Leica 25mm f/1.4 and Leica 42.5mm f/1.2. The remaining trio consists of the Panasonic 35mm f/1.8, 65mm f/1.8 and 100mm f/2 lenses, which could be released soon.
Sony A65 replacement will never be released on the market
During the announcement of the A77 II, Sony has given us a glimpse of the A-mount line-up future. According to the company, a Sony A65 replacement is not in development and it will never be released. The camera looks like it has been “discontinued”, while its successor will probably never become available on the market.
Photographer Sara Naomi Lewkowicz wins the 2014 L’iris d’Or
Sony and the World Photo Organisation have announced the 2014 L’iris d’Or winner within the 2014 Sony World Photography Awards competition. Photographer Sara Naomi Lewkowicz is the laureate, courtesy of a “horrific and tender, fierce and unfathomable, and luridly colored” photo series depicting domestic violence.
How to Cope When You Wonder if Your Photography is Good Enough
All photographers question if they are good enough sometimes. This is a look at how photographer, Spanki Mills, pulled out of the depths of that slump. A BLUR. That is what this past year has felt like for me. Not because it went by too fast and not because I had so much fun…but because…
Honey hunting photos revealing old and dangerous tradition
Photographer Andrew Newey has traveled to Nepal in order to document an ancient tradition that is on the verge of extinction due to commercialization, climate change, and other factors. The lensman has captured a series of impressive honey hunting photos, depicting Gurung tribesmen collecting honey in the Himalayas.
Touching portrait photos of people living on a dollar a day
Professor Thomas A. Nazario and photographer Renée C. Byer have released the “Living on a Dollar a Day: The Lives and Faces of the World’s Poor” book, which consists of portrait photos and the stories of people living in extreme poverty. The book is available for purchase right now and it’s guaranteed to touch your heart.
Surreal photography of a passenger living in an unreal world
Photographer Hossein Zare is one of Camyx’ favorite lensmen and he is back! The Israeli-born artist has revealed his latest cleverly manipulated and surreal photography of a passenger living in an unreal world. Pondering life’s meaning, giving you the chills, and questioning authority are some of the things these photos are meant to do.
Edited Photographs with Minor Changes Create Big Results
Before and After Step-by-Step Edit: Small Changes Equal Big Results to your edited photographs 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, we will sometimes…
Witty photos making fun on the weirdest laws in the US
Photographer Olivia Locher has created an amusing photo series called “I fought the law”. It consists of images making fun of the weirdest laws in the US. The photos would surely need some explaining if there were no context! However, here is a gallery with some strange things that you are not allowed to do in the US.
Zeiss FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS lens announced by Sony
As expected, Sony has announced a couple of new lenses for E-mount cameras will full frame image sensors. The Zeiss FE 16-35mm f/4 ZA OSS and Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G OSS lenses are both in development and are believed to be released on the market in the near future for the Sony A7, A7R, and A7S mirrorless cameras.
Sony A77 II A-mount camera unveiled with new sensor and WiFi
Sony has marked its return to the A-mount system with a new camera after more than one year since the last model. The new Sony A77 II A-mount camera is now official and it is boasting a slew of new features, such as a record-breaking autofocus technology, 24.3-megapixel sensor, WiFi, NFC, and weathersealing.
MCP Photo A Day Challenge: May Themes
To learn more about MCP Photo A Day. For May, our daily themes are a little more “themed.” The month is all about the alphabet. One idea is to find things in nature that form the specific letter each day. If you do that, you’ll have a full photographic alphabet. Another option is to photograph…
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