Month: August 2014
Olympus 2014-2015 PRO lens roadmap revealed in earnings call
Olympus has published its financial results for the first quarter of the 2015 fiscal year. The document detailing the earnings call also includes a surprise for Micro Four Thirds adopters: the Olympus 2014-2015 PRO lens roadmap. It is now official that the 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens will be released on the market by the end of 2014.
Sony A5100 specs, photo, and announcement date revealed
Sony is working on several new products which will be unveiled soon. Before its launch event, the Sony A5100 specs have showed up on the web. The mirrorless camera will feature a similar body as the A5000 and NEX-5T, while borrowing the sensor and autofocus technology from the A6000. The A5100 will be revealed on August 19.
Panasonic GM2 camera to feature an electronic viewfinder
Panasonic has been rumored to introduce a new mirrorless camera with a Micro Four Thirds sensor for quite some time now. According to reliable sources, MFT adopters will soon be able to buy a Panasonic GM2 camera, as this is the model in question. The greatest surprise for them would be the addition of an EVF in GM1’s successor.
Fresh Canon EOS 7D Mark II rumors hint at rugged body
New Canon EOS 7D Mark II rumors have surfaced on the web! Once again, the DSLR camera is rumored to have a body like the EOS-1 SLR. Furthermore, it appears that the body will be made entirely out of metal, turning it into a very sturdy device. However, this comes at a cost, so check out the article to find out all the details!
Nikon to market its new full frame DSLR as an action camera
Nikon is rumored to launch a new DSLR that will sit between the D610 and the D810 models. The Df is a special DSLR and it seems like this new shooter will also be an unconventional model. According to highly-reliable sources, the device will be marketed as a Nikon action camera and it will come packed with amazing video features.
How to Easily Get More Images With Less Effort
This probably sounds like every photographer’s dream – right? More great images – less work. It’s not a gimmick. It’s a quick tip. Once you pose your customer, rather than shoot the images from the logical position, try at least two more moves. Your subject can basically stay where they are. You, however, will move…
Sony QX30 camera shaped like a lens coming at IFA Berlin 2014
The Sony QX30 camera that is designed to look like a lens is rumored to be unveiled officially on September 3. The new QX-series Cyber-shot lens-camera will be revealed at the IFA 2014, a consumer electronics trade fair taking place in Berlin, Germany. The QX30 will join the QX10 and QX100 courtesy of a 30x optical zoom lens.
Fuji X30 camera rumored to support USB charging
Fujifilm will definitely announce a replacement for the X20 sometime within the next few weeks. The Fuji X30 camera will also sport a 2/3-inch-type image sensor just like its predecessor. However, the battery life will not resemble the one of the X20, as inside sources are reporting that the X30 will capture 400 shots on a single charge.
Leica Summicron-S 100mm f/2 lens specs and photo leaked
A new Leica Summicron-S 100mm f/2 lens for S-series medium format cameras is rumored to be announced at the Photokina 2014. Meanwhile, the first specs list has been leaked on the web along with a photo of the optic. Sources have also revealed the price and release date of the 100mm f/2 lens, so click this article to find them out!
Sony FE-mount roadmap could include Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 lens
An updated FE-mount lens roadmap is allegedly coming at the Photokina 2014. Among plenty of interesting things, Sony is said to add a fast 85mm telephoto prime optic. According to some sources, the model in question will consist of a Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 lens, which will be a great addition to the thin FE-mount optic line-up.
Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO zoom lens price leaked again
Olympus is expected to announce its second PRO-series lens around the Photokina 2014. Before the event, the Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO zoom lens price is once again a main subject within the rumor mill. According to trusted sources, the high-quality zoom optic will cost AUD$1,500 in Australia and US$1,300 in the US, respectively.
Metamorfoza: combined portraits of two different people
Every human is unique, right? Well, Croatian photographer Ino Zeljak is out there to prove that we look more alike than we care to admit. His project is called “Metamorfoza” and it consists of portraits of two different people, who are then merged to create a single shot. Using clever post-processing techniques, your brain will be fooled.
Todd Baxter’s “Project Astoria” depicts an utopian future
Will humans ever colonize other planets? The current generation may not find an answer to this question, but people all over the world have dreamed of an utopian future where humanity has made it on other planets. Photographer Todd Baxter dreams about this, too, so he has created “Project Astoria” to show how things may turn out.
Sony A99II specs list to include 36-megapixel sensor and WiFi
The Sony A99II specs list has showed up on the web ahead of the camera’s official announcement, which is rumored to take place sometime in late August. The DSLT camera will allegedly come packed with built-in WiFi and NFC. Additionally, the A7R will lend its 36.4-megapixel full frame sensor to the A99 replacement.
Easily Reduce Color Casts in Photoshop
Before and After Step-by-Step Edit: Easily Reduce Color Casts in Photoshop 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 share some…
New Nikon full frame DSLR camera set for Photokina launch
It seems like Nikon will make a splash at the Photokina 2014. The Japan-based company is rumored to reveal another product at the world’s biggest digital imaging fair other than a replacement for the Coolpix A. Trusted sources are reporting that a new Nikon full frame DSLR camera is coming to bridge the gap between the D610 and the D810.
Canon EF 11-24mm f/2.8L lens might be unveiled soon
Canon may be on the verge of announcing a new lens. According to inside sources, the Canon EF 11-24mm f/2.8L lens is in development. It should be revealed in the near future, before or after the Photokina 2014, and it will be released on the market as a very expensive wide-angle zoom lens with a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8.
New Leica cameras to be launched at Photokina 2014
Leica is preparing exciting news at the Photokina 2014, when the company will make a “real statement about the brand and plans for the future”. These words come from general manager Jason Heward, amid rumors that new Leica cameras, including new S-series medium format and M Monochrom cameras, are coming in September.
Olympus E-M5 replacement rumored to be in development
The Olympus E-M5 replacement has made its way into the rumor mill once again. It appears that a successor to this mirrorless camera is in the works. However, it will not be announced at the Photokina 2014. According to inside sources, the OM-D-series Micro Four Thirds shooter will be succeeded by a new model sometime in early 2015.
New Sony cameras and lenses coming by the end of August
With the Photokina 2014 quickly approaching, we should expect to see an influx of official announcements from digital imaging manufacturers. A trusted source is reporting that new Sony cameras and lenses will be revealed by the end of August. The most likely timeframe is August 22-28, so it remains to be seen which date will be chosen.
Olympus E-PL7 announcement date set for August 30
After months of rumors and speculation, the Olympus E-PL7 announcement date has showed up on the web. The company will hold the PEN Collection 2014 event as of August 30 and it says that attendees will be able to test a new PEN camera, which is the E-PL7. The shooter will pack a Micro Four Thirds sensor, WiFi, and more!
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