MCP Actions™ Blog: Photography, Photo Editing & Photography Business Advice
The MCP Actions™ Blog is full of advice from experienced photographers written to help you improve your camera skills, post-processing and photography skill-sets. Enjoy editing tutorials, photography tips, business advice, and professional spotlights.
Fujifilm pulls X-Pro1 firmware update 3.00 due to major glitch
Fujifilm has decided to pull the X-Pro1 firmware update 3.00, following the discovery of a major problem with the camera’s movie mode. Users have revealed that the mirrorless shooter stops working when accessing the movie function. Since there is no immediate fix, Fuji has pulled the upgrade until it manages to repair the issues.
Lomography revives 19th century Petzval lens on Kickstarter
Lomography and Zenit have decided to revive the 19th century Petzval lens. The first version of this lens has been invented by Joseph Petzval in 1840, who has revolutionized portrait photography back in the day. Now, these two companies have reinvented it and will release it for Nikon F and Canon EF cameras in late 2013.
Panasonic 150mm f/2.8 lens price to be higher than $3,000
The Panasonic 150mm f/2.8 lens price is rumored to be higher than first expected. The product has been announced at Photokina 2012 and put on display at CP+ 2013. However, the company did not mention any costs, so the rumor mill decided to look further. According to leaked info, the lens will cost more than $3,000.
Sony A79 specs to include 32-megapixel image sensor
Sony is rumored to launch plenty of new cameras in the near future. All of them will ditch the SLT technology, as the company is going for mirrorless. Until them, the alleged Sony A79 specs have been leaked online, suggesting that the shooter will feature a 32-megapixel Exmor HD sensor and a 480-point autofocus system.
Youtu GShot YT21 acts as a Speedlight trigger and IR remote
The Youtu GShot YT21 have been released on the United States market as a Speedlight trigger for Nikon and Canon cameras. Buyers will receive two units, which are very inexpensive. However, despite their low prices, they have a few aces up their sleeve, such as the ability to double as an infrared camera remote.
5 Steps to Successful Mini Sessions for Professional Photographers
A foolproof, step-by-step guide to running successful minis for professional photographers.
Canon 75-megapixel DSLR camera to feature Foveon-like sensor
A new batch of rumors regarding the Canon 75-megapixel DSLR camera have emerged. Sources are now reporting that the upcoming devices will have a “total usable photosite”, meaning that images will clock in at 75MP quality. Moreover, the shooter will be using a non-Bayer multilayer sensor, similar to the Sigma Foveon X3.
Sony camera lens with integrated sensor to be released soon
The Sony camera lens with integrated sensor is as real as it gets, sources say. Furthermore, the revolutionary device is rumored to be released in two versions soon. The first model will be based on the RX100 II, as it will feature a 20.2-megapixel sensor, while the other one will feature an 18-megapixel sensor and 10x optical zoom lens.
Revolve Automated Motion ensures that you capture smooth time-lapses
How would you feel if you found out that you can capture amazing time-lapses and smooth videos for a few hundred bucks? Well, no matter what you think, the Revolve Automated Motion system is available on Kickstarter and it is compatible with all sliders, allowing photographers to capture professional-looking time-lapses.
Fujifilm releases new firmware updates for cameras and lenses
Fujifilm has been touting new firmware updates for a long time. The X-E1 and X-Pro1 are upgradeable right now, as promised. The cameras will support Focus Peaking technology, which will allow the devices to acquire focus a lot faster. Meanwhile, several other FinePix cameras and X-Mount lenses have been updated, too.
Hasselblad Stellar, based on Sony RX100, becomes official
Hasselblad Stellar has been officially announced less than a day after the compact camera has been leaked on the web. The Sweden-based company has decided not to wait until July 26 to introduce this shooter and now we can reveal that it is definitely based on the original Sony RX100 along with its Zeiss lens.
Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS lens confirmed in leaked roadmap
The Fujifilm XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS lens has been leaked ahead of its announcement in an updated roadmap, which, in fact, has been accidentally leaked, too. The lens will be released to the market in the fourth quarter of 2013 and it will provide a 35mm focal length equivalent of 75-350mm.
Olympus E-M6 rumored to replace E-M5 this fall
Olympus E-M6 has been rumored for quite some time and it appears that the Micro Four Thirds camera is coming in September. The shooter will replace the OM-D E-M5, despite the fact that the rumor has previously believed that the entry-level OM-D E-M1 will not be joined by other high-end cameras this fall.
New Canon EOS 1D camera with 75-megapixel sensor is in testing
The new Canon EOS 1D DSLR camera is rumored once again. This time, the rumor mill says that it will feature a full frame 75-megapixel image sensor. Additionally, it will be a part of the EOS 1D series and it will be based on the 1D X design and its announcement will occur by the end of 2013.
Hasselblad Stellar photos leaked on the web
The Sony RX100 will lend its characteristics to the Hasselblad Stellar soon. Yes, that is correct, a new Hasselblad camera is coming soon and it will be based on the RX100 compact, which will receive a complete makeover from the premium manufacturer. A bunch of photos have been leaked ahead of the camera’s introduction, too.
Fujifilm Neopan 400 B&W and Provia 400X films discontinued
Film photographer has almost disappeared from the market. Although there are lots of photographers still shooting like this, their numbers are diminishing rapidly. As a result, film makers are discontinuing such products. The latest films to be proclaimed “extinct” are the Fujifilm Neopan 400 B&W and Provia 400X.
MCP Photography and Editing Photo Challenges: Highlights from this Week
This week’s photo edit challenge photo, captured by Angela McNaul, embodies the essence of childhood summer memories. Here is the original photo: The MCP photo challenges give you an opportunity to edit other photographer’s images, share them for critique, and see how others edit the same photographs. Participating allows you to practice editing, learn how…
How to Brand Your Photography Business
Learn how to truly brand your photography business so that clients remember you, value you and recommend you to others.
How New York City would look inside the Grand Canyon
Have you ever thought how New York City would look if it were standing inside the Grand Canyon? Well, Gus Petro has had this vision while visiting the United States in late 2012. After taking the shots, he used some Photoshop magic and put the Big Apple into the Grand Canyon, making it look like an apocalyptic scenario.
Human silhouettes created out of 25,000 pinhole sun images
Photographer Chris Bucklow has got his hands on a pinhole camera and has decided to customize it with aluminum foils that feature human-like silhouettes drawn on them. The result is a project called “Guests”, which consists of individual outlines created with the help of 25,000 pinhole images of the sun.
Recent Posts
