Month: October 2014
Google Desert View comes to life courtesy of a camel
Google has expanded its Street View services by documenting more interesting locations across Earth. Now you can refer to this project as Google Desert View, as the company has explored the Liwa Desert in the UAE. Everything has turned into a reality thanks to a camel, which has carried a Trekker Camera on its back.
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.
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 5D Mark III price discounts go live at multiple stores
This is the first month after Photokina 2014. After new cameras have been introduced, it appears that older models are having their prices reduced. The last one to benefit from special offers is the Canon 5D Mark III. The DSLR is now cheaper and buyers will also get a myriad of free accessories, depending on their favorite retailer.
Many exciting Sony A77II deals available at Amazon now
Looking to buy a camera, but do not know where to start? Well, Amazon has got you covered with some exciting Sony A77II deals. Buying this camera will get you several accessories at no extra cost. Furthermore, special bundles will include a guide for learning photography, so make sure that you do not miss these offers!
Potential GoPro Hero4 overheating issues demoed on camera
Did you just buy a shiny new GoPro Hero4? Well, your unit might be suffering from overheating issues. An early adopter has noticed that his Hero4 Black Edition is getting extremely hot when attaching an external Battery BacPac. However, he has decided to conduct further tests, which have come out with surprising results.
Simon Roberts “Chasing Horizons” to capture 24 sunsets in a day
Have you ever thought about seeing 24 sunsets in a single day in person? Well, most people think that this is not possible. Well, photographer Simon Roberts has proven that you can do it as part of the “Chasing Horizons” campaign. With help from a Citizen watch, Simon has been able to capture 24 sunsets in one day!
fps1000 affordable high-speed camera available on Kickstarter
Looking for a high-speed video camera that is also cheap, lightweight, and compact? Well, look no further as the fps1000 has just become official. It is the results of a project by Graham Rowan and it consists of a camcorder that shoots slow-motion videos for a fraction of the cost of conventional cameras that do the same thing.
Cropping Your Photos the Right Way For Great Images
If you want to make sure you can print your photo without losing limbs, learn cropping the right way. These easy tips will save your sanity.
Fujifilm X100s deal now available ahead of X100T’s release
Fujifilm unveiled the X100T at Photokina 2014. The compact camera will serve as a replacement for the X100s as of late November. Ever since the event, people have been waiting for a Fujifilm X100s deal. Well, they have finally got it, as Amazon and B&H PhotoVideo have dropped the price of the X100s for about $200.
Fujifilm X-E2 price goes down with no replacement in sight
The fall has come and Black Friday 2014 is on its way. This means that deals have already started to pour in, as we have seen in recent days. However, there is always room for more! The latest to become part of a special offer is the Fujifilm X-E2. The mirrorless camera is available with a $200 price reduction at several retailers right now!
New Canon marketing campaign shifts focus to consumers
The recent Canon “see impossible” teaser has sparked a new round of rumors and speculation about the future of the company. Well, the story behind the teaser has finally been revealed and it is not what you expected. “See Impossible” is a new Canon marketing campaign aimed at shifting the focus from products to consumers.
New image sensor type is 12x more sensitive than human eyes
A team of researchers, consisting of brilliant folks from the University of Granada, Spain and Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy, has introduced a new image sensor type. It is called a Transverse Field Detector and it is said to be about 12 times more sensitive to color than the human eye and the image sensors found in digital cameras.
The Brown Sisters: Forty Years of portrait photos by Nicholas Nixon
Photographer Nicholas Nixon has documented the aging process of four sisters for the past 40 years. His project is called “The Brown Sisters: Forty Years” and it consists of portraits of four sisters, one of them being his wife, named Bebe. The results are simply stunning and every photography fan should take a closer look at it.
Canon teaser says that the “impossible” is coming on October 7
Are you a pessimist? Do you think that some things are simply impossible to achieve? Well, Canon has something to say to you: the “impossible” can be done, so stop saying that it can’t. This is not an invention, it is actually the latest Canon teaser for an “impossible” product, which will become official in the early hours of October 7.
New Adobe Creative Cloud update released for PC and mobile users
Adobe is holding a press event at its MAX 2014 conference in order to announce an update for Creative Cloud users. The company has also released its updates for a slew of applications, which are meant to increase productivity. The new Adobe Creative Cloud update is said to improve the lives of PC and mobile users alike.
Special offer: Sony A7 and A7R price reduced by $200
This week begins with a special offer that will interest mirrorless camera fans. The Sony A7 and A7R price has been reduced by $200, meaning that you can buy a full frame mirrorless camera for under $1,500. These deals are available at multiple retailers, but they are available as stocks last, so make sure to hurry up and grab them!
More high-resolution Canon DSLR rumors appear on the web
Amid preparations of a huge Canon event, insiders have their own plans and they have leaked more high-resolution Canon DSLR rumors. Once again, it is specified that the company will announce the development of a big-megapixel DSLR by the end of this year, while others are claiming that a Foveon-like sensor is in the works.
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 II lens patent uncovered at the USPTO
Fujifilm is once again rumored to issue a replacement for one of its first three X-mount lenses: the 35mm f/1.4. The information coming from the rumor mill is backed up by a recent Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 II lens patent, which has been uncovered in the US. Meanwhile, the product is said to be released to the market in early 2015.
Brinson + Banks equals love and kisses all around the world
Kendrick Brinson and David Walter Banks are two married photographers and the authors of a mesmerizing photo project. The couple, who goes by the name of Brinson + Banks, is recreating a passionate kiss whenever the opportunity arises. This way, they couple will document their love story with a series of amazing photos.
“Judging America” project wants to put an end to prejudices
Stereotypes and prejudices are still not uncommon in today’s world. People are still labeling one another, when they should stop doing it in order to find out their true potential. Photographer Joel Parés is aiming to prove people that they should not have preconceived ideas using an amazing photo project called “Judging America”.
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