Month: November 2014
MCP Photo A Day Challenge: December Themes
Join us for the photo a day this December – it’s easy and fun!
Canon EOS M3 announcement date taking place this December
Canon is allegedly planning to release a true successor to the EOS M mirrorless camera. The rumor mill is claiming that the Canon EOS M3 announcement date has been scheduled for December 2014. The release strategy will be completely different from the one of the EOS M2, as the camera will become available across the globe.
Canon EOS 3D DSLR to be announced in early 2015
Canon has big plans for the first half of 2015. Many new cameras will become official, while plenty of new optics are also expected. It is said that there is still enough room between the 5D and 1D series, which is reserved for the so-called Canon EOS 3D. The DSLR could be introduced in early 2015 with a new 50-megapixel image sensor.
Which Is Better? The Film vs Digital Debate
It’s confession time. I used to think that modern photographers who used film cameras had lost their minds. I admit it, I judged them a bit. Who would use film vs digital? Who on earth would PAY for film and then PAY again for developing and WAIT for the images? For only 24 or 36…
Holiday Gift Ideas For Photographers
With the holiday prep in full swing, you may be looking for that ideal gift for that photographer friend of yours, or items to put on your own wish list. Below is a list of some great tools that I have on my own wish list, or that I have come across and thought…
A Photographers Guide to Understanding Light
As George Eastman so aptly explained, “understanding light is the key to photography.” Here are some tips to understanding light to make stellar photographs!
Fix Exposure, Color and Light for Beautiful Portraits
Make your images better with a few clicks –here’s a step by step edit. Follow along and see what you think!
4 Easy Ways to Take Natural Family Photos
If you use our 4 easy tips on photographing families, you will produce images the family will love forever. Learn what to do now.
Canon accidentally leaks the EF 11-24mm f/4L USM wide-angle lens
After introducing the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM super-telephoto zoom lens, Canon is on the verge of announcing another model. The European version of the Canon Professional Network website has inadvertently leaked the EF 11-24mm f/4L USM wide-angle lens, which has been rumored several times in the past.
Rokinon 12mm T3.1 ED AS IF NCS UMC fisheye lens revealed
Samyang has taken the wraps off of the Rokinon 12mm T3.1 ED AS IF NCS UMC fisheye lens. The new optic has been designed for cinematography purposes and cameras with full frame sensors. The Rokinon-branded lens will become available for purchase in December 2014 for Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Pentax cameras.
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens officially announced
Canon has finally updated one of its oldest lenses. The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens is official now with numerous improvements, such as a new image stabilization technology and zooming system. This super-telephoto zoom optic will also offer a better image quality when it becomes available in December 2014.
Quick Tip Tuesday – Try These Editing Tips
Here are some quick things you can try next time you are editing in Lightroom or Photoshop – which is your favorite?
Canon C300 Mark II to be capable of recording 4K videos
Canon is believed to be working on multiple new Cinema EOS camcorders. A model that is sure to be launched is the Canon C300 Mark II, which will replace the C300 at the NAB Show 2015 or during the event. The EOS C300 replacement will be a major upgrade over its predecessor and will be capable of recording 4K videos.
Olivia Muus shows subjects in art paintings taking selfies
Whatever you may think about selfies, they are very popular these days and they are all over social networking websites. In order to put a different light on these self-portraits, photographer and art director Olivia Muus has revealed the #museumofselfie project, which is composed of subjects in art paintings taking selfies.
Photographer hides in trash can for surprise proposal photos
If you are looking to propose to your significant other, then you have to capture the event on camera. However, you must conceal your plans. How do you do that? Well, photographer Chance Faulkner’s successful idea has been to hide in a trash can. The result consists of the perfect surprise proposal photos of Adam and Bailey.
Editing a Newborn in a Few Clicks with Baby Lightroom Presets
Go from nice to wow in a few clicks using the easy-to-use, fast Baby Steps Lightroom presets.
Canon 5D Mark IV release date set for early February 2015
Canon fans may be up for a busy beginning of the year, as the Japan-based manufacturer is rumored to launch three full frame DSLR cameras in early 2015. According to some sources, the Canon 5D Mark IV release date has been scheduled to take place in February 2015, while another DSLR will be revealed around the same time.
New Olympus 4K mirrorless camera to feature unique sensor
The recently-rumored Olympus OM-D camera has returned to the rumor mill. It appears that the device will definitely replace the mid-range OM-D E-M5, but it will focus on video features. If all goes well, photographers and videographers will join forces to say hello to a new Olympus 4K mirrorless camera in January 2015.
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 APD lens could be released on the market
A trio of Fujifilm engineers has confirmed that the company has built a 35mm lens with an apodization filter before deciding to go ahead with the 56mm version. However, the manufacturer’s engineers have refused to rule out the launch of an alleged Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 APD lens during a recent interview.
Drift Stealth 2 introduced as a small, lightweight action camera
A new action camera has entered this market in an attempt to battle against the leader of the pack: GoPro. The brand new Drift Stealth 2 is the smallest and lightest action cam ever released by Drift Innovation. The device is compact and weighs only a few ounces, just like the Hero4 cameras, but it comes with a smaller price tag.