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DxO Optics Pro 9.5 update released with Lightroom integration
Adobe Lightroom is pretty good at cataloging your photos. It is also great at editing and processing among others. However, sometimes photographers want to use something else for processing. Well, DxO Optics Pro 9.5 update has just been released, allowing users to import Lightroom catalogs without decreasing image quality.
Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens release date is May 27
B&H Photo Video has officially announced that the Zeiss Touit 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens release date has been scheduled for May 27. The optic has already been launched for Fujifilm X-mount cameras, but now it is time for the lens to finally become available for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras with APS-C-sized image sensors.
Olympus E-M1 firmware update 1.4 released for download
Olympus has released for download a pair of firmware updates for a pair of its OM-D Micro Four Thirds cameras. The E-M1 is now upgradeable to firmware version 1.4, while the lower-end E-M10 can be upgraded to firmware version 1.1. Both updates come with minor improvements, although they will make a difference for the users.
Olympus 12-150mm f/4-6.3 IS lens patented for MFT cameras
Olympus has patented a new lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The patent has been applied in Japan and it reveals that the company is working on a Olympus 12-150mm f/4-6.3 IS lens. It will provide a 35mm focal length equivalent of 28-300mm and it could replace the aging ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens.
Fujifilm X30 announcement date rumored to be July 3
Fujifilm is rumored to hold a product launch event on July 3. According to a source, July 3 is the Fujifilm X30 announcement date. This compact camera will feature a 1-inch-type X-Trans CMOS image sensor and will be joined by another model. It is called Fujifilm X70 and it is said to be a “cheaper compact camera based on the X100”.
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L II USM lens mentioned in EOS C100 video
A promotional video, in which filmmaker Philip Bloom is praising the capabilities of the Canon EOS C100 camcorder after being upgraded to support the Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, is mentioning the unannounced Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L II USM lens. This suggests that the optic could be in the works and could be unveiled soon.
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS lens successor coming soon
Canon is developing a new L-designated lens, sources say. It seems like the next announcement will take place during the third quarter of 2014 and will consist of the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens successor. Its replacement will no longer feature a push-pull zoom system and will be replaced with something else.
CENTR camera records 360-degree panoramic 4K videos
A team of former Apple employees has unveiled the CENTR camera. It consists of a device with the shape of a doughnut that features four image sensors. The CENTR camera will stitch the footage together in order to create amazing 360-degree panoramic videos at 4K resolution. This device is available now on Kickstarter!
Fujifilm medium format mirrorless camera coming this summer
The medium format business will be booming by the end of the year. After Phase One, Hasselblad, and Pentax have all launched a medium format camera this year, it seems like a Fujifilm medium format mirrorless camera will be announced this summer and will feature a 50-megapixel sensor provided by Sony.
“Not All Wear Capes”: dramatic portraits of real heroes
Saving lives is no easy task, but we seem to be forgetting this sometimes. Photographer Brandon Cawood has compiled a series of dramatic portraits that are meant to remind us about this fact. In the “Not All Wear Capes” series, police officers, firemen, and others are seen saving the lives of those in need.
Sony A7R price reduced by up to $250 during Graduation Season
The Sony A7R is a great mirrorless camera. It offers a big-megapixel full frame sensor, which is available in a lightweight and compact body. However, some people still say that it is rather expensive. Thankfully, Amazon has reduced the Sony A7R price by up to $250 as part of a “Graduation Season” promotion lasting for a whole week.
Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4G OSS lens shows up at Japan event
Sony FE PZ 28-135mm f/4G OSS lens was announced earlier in May 2014. The optic has been added to the FE-mount line-up, but a lot of people are still waiting for a proper announcement. Meanwhile, Sony has revealed a prototype of this optic at the official launch event of the A7S, A77 II, and RX100 III in Japan.
How to Find the Perfect Portrait Lens to Avoid Distortion
This post describes how the distortion from different lens focal lengths impacts portrait photography.
Eerie Chinatown photos by photographer Franck Bohbot
One of the busiest towns in the world is New York City. One of NYC’s most hectic areas is Chinatown. However, everything changes once the sun goes down and darkness falls upon this culturally-diverse area. Photographer Franck Bohbot has captured it all on camera and has revealed a series of eerie Chinatown photos.
“Mini Style Hacker” series depicts a 4-year-old fashionista
There is a very popular trend going on over at Instagram. It is called “Fashion Kids” and consists of photos of children wearing expensive designer clothing. Photographer Collette Wixom has turned her 4-year-old son into a fashionista. Ryker is wearing regular clothing, while recreating popular fashion poses in the “Mini Style Hacker” series.
Fujifilm X20 discontinued to pave the way for Fuji X30
B&H Photo Video has just discontinued the Fujifilm X20. The compact camera is no longer in stock at this retailer and it is said that other retailers will soon follow the same path. The news comes amid rumors that the Fuji X30 will be announced officially this summer with a new image sensor with a size bigger than 1-inch-type sensors.
Olympus PEN E-PL7 manual photos leaked online
In recent times, it was revealed that Olympus will add a new Micro Four Thirds camera to the PEN line-up. Ahead of the mirrorless camera’s alleged introduction, anonymous sources have leaked the first Olympus PEN E-PL7 manual photos, which have revealed that the shooter’s design will be similar to the one of its predecessor.
Tokina AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO FX VCM-S lens unveiled
Tokina AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO FX VCM-S lens is now official. The telephoto zoom optic was unveiled as a prototype at the CP+ 2012, then re-introduced at the CP+ 2013 as a small evolution of the original model. More than a year has passed since then, but it seems like Tokina is finally ready to release this lens on May 30, 2014.
Sony A7S availability details are finally official
Sony has finally revealed the price and release date of the A7S mirrorless camera. The Sony A7S availability details are not exactly the ones that potential consumers have been expecting as the shooter will be quite pricey, when compared to the Panasonic GH4, and the camera will become available only at the beginning of July 2014.
Sony RX100 III camera announced with a slew of new features
Sony has unveiled a new RX-series camera. The Sony RX100 III is now official with a plethora of exciting features. After having been rumored over the past few weeks, the built-in pop-up OLED electronic viewfinder is now a reality. The compact camera also features a new Zeiss 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 lens, just like the rumor mill has predicted.
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