Month: October 2014
“Baby Blues” and “Under Pressure” photo projects by Guia Besana
Italian photographer Guia Besana is touching sensitive subjects with her photography. The artist has created the “Baby Blues” project, which depicts the struggles of a working mother. Furthermore, the “Under Pressure” photo series is detailing the pressures women are experiencing in today’s society.
Kristin and Kayla: Jason Lee’s daughters in a creative project
Have you ever wanted to capture creative photos of your children? Well, here is the perfect source of inspiration! Photographer Jason Lee is capturing playful photos of his two daughters, Kristin and Kayla. The two sisters are always up to something, but their father is always there to watch over them and to capture amazing photos!
Make Your Fall Photos POP with Rich Autumn Tones
Before and After Step-by-Step Edit: Make Your Fall Photos Pop 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…
AXIOM Beta: an open-source camera that records 4K RAW footage
Filmmakers are quite the demanding crowd. In order to make sure that all of their expectations are met, the AXIOM Beta camera has been created. This is an open-source device based on Linux OS and it can be pre-ordered right now. It captures uncompressed 4K RAW photos and it will be released in multiple versions.
Canon EOS 6D Mark II to be more expensive than its predecessor
Canon will allegedly make some changes to its full frame DSLR line-up. The company is planning to move a couple of its cameras up the ranks. Sources are reporting that the Canon EOS 6D Mark II will have better features and will be more expensive than its predecessor, a path which could be followed by the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.
How to Capture Emotion and Personality in Photos of Your Teens
Learn my tips and tricks for capturing images that show the personality of your subjects.
Fujifilm X-Pro2 launch date rumored to occur in early 2015
The Fujifilm X-Pro1 is rumored to be replaced during the first half of next year. According to a source, the Fujifilm X-Pro2 launch date has been scheduled to take place sometime towards the beginning of 2015. The mirrorless camera will feature a new 24-megapixel APS-C sensor and it should be unveiled alongside a high-speed sync flash.
New Canon PowerShot superzoom camera coming at PhotoPlus 2014
The PhotoPlus Expo 2014 event begins on October 29. Although there are not so many rumors surrounding the event, it appears that there will be at least one reason to be focused on this show. According to the rumor mill, a new Canon PowerShot superzoom camera featuring a large sensor will be revealed during the event.
Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L lens price to stand at $3,000
Canon could announce two new lenses by the end of the year. The EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens is said to finally become official in November as a replacement for the original 100-400mm model. On the other hand, the Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L lens price is rumored to be $3,000, when the product gets released in the near future.
Major Kodak S-1 price reduction now available at Amazon
Although Black Friday 2014 is still more than one month away, retailers are offering important discounts at lots of cameras. The latest to get a price hit is the Kodak PixPro S-1 which is available for under $350 at Amazon. For this amount, the mirrorless camera with a Micro Four Thirds sensor is accompanied by a 12-45mm lens.
How to Fix Your Photoshop Brush When It Looks Like Cross-Hairs
Grrr, the first time this happens to you, you’ll want to pull your own hair out. Your Photoshop brush (or Elements brush) shows as cross-hairs instead of the outline of a circle. The typical response is to visit the preferences area and see an area called cursors. After you realize you did not have the…
Zeiss VR One virtual reality headset announced
Zeiss has decided to expand its consumer offer by entering the virtual reality market. The Zeiss VR One is a virtual reality headset which will be compatible with smartphones featuring displays between 4.7 and 5.2 inches. The headset will begin shipping in late 2014 for a price of only $99, which includes a smartphone drawer.
Replay XD Prime X action camera now available on the market
As the action camera market is blooming, it is natural for more and more such products to become available on the market. Another important competitor for the GoPro series is the new Replay XD Prime X shooter, which comes packed with high-quality sensor and lens, as well as with built-in WiFi, at an affordable price tag.
Adrian Murray captures the magical “Moments” of childhood
After a major health scare involving his eldest son, an occasional photographer has decided to become a professional. This decision has been made in order to capture the most important “Moments” in one’s life: watching his children growing up. Adrian Murray is now capturing dreamy portraits of his kids playing in the outdoors.
PlexiDrone is a quadcopter for your aerial photography needs
Looking for a quadcopter to carry your GoPro or a heavier mirrorless camera? Well, look no further as the PlexiDrone is here to meet all your demands! This compact and lightweight quadcopter is powerful enough to carry interchangeable lens cameras, while offering a fast maximum speed, extended autonomy, and smart features.
How to Get The Look of Faux Snow and a Winter Feel in Photoshop
Before and After Step-by-Step Edit: Manual Edits Complemented with MCP Photoshop Actions 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…
Two Canon big-megapixel DSLR versions to come in Q1 2015
Canon will allegedly announce two multi-layer cameras in early 2015. One of these shooters will employ a high-resolution DSLR. Now, the rumor mill has revealed more info about this model, which is said to be released in two versions. The Canon big-megapixel DSLR pair will become official in Q1 2015 and will be released for $4,000 each.
46-megapixel Sony camera set for Q1 2015 announcement
Sony is believed to be working on a high-resolution camera, too. Currently, the company is offering the amazing 36.4-megapixel A7R full frame mirrorless shooter. However, a 46-megapixel Sony camera is allegedly in development and is on track to be announced sometime towards the beginning of 2015.
Canon EOS C100 successor is the next Cinema camcorder
Canon will have a very busy start of the year in 2015. The Japan-based company is rumored to introduce a plethora of new products and now we can add a few more to the list. It appears that the next Cinema EOS camcorder is the Canon EOS C100 successor, which will be soon followed by replacements for both the EOS C300 and C500.
Premium Nikon Coolpix compact camera coming in early 2015
Nikon has failed to join Sony’s party of high-end compact cameras, despite the fact that Canon, Fujifilm, and Panasonic have all decided to join it. The good thing is that the rumor mill is claiming that the sought-after premium Nikon Coolpix compact camera with a 1-inch-type image sensor is in the works and is coming in early 2015.
Canon 1D X replacement rumored to feature multi-layer sensor
Canon could be done with major announcements in 2014. However, things will change next year. The company is rumored to put forth a Canon 1D X replacement in 2015, a DSLR that will feature a multi-layered image sensor. Moreover, another camera is coming in 2015 and will employ a big-megapixel multi-layered sensor as well.