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Instagram now wants users to provide photo ID verification
It appears that Instagram is doing its best to force users to leave the photo sharing service. Users’ latest reason to completely abandon the photo sharing and editing service consists of the company’s decision to lock out many accounts. In order to unlock their accounts, Instagram users have to provide government-issued photo IDs.
Canon EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM rated best DxOMark standard zoom lens
DxOMark sets the industry standard for digital camera and image sensor ratings. The latest product to fall into DxOMark’s hands was the Canon EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM, which was dubbed as a “peerless performer.” Following the review, the lens managed to achieve the highest rating for a mid-range fixed-aperture lens.
Juergen Teller: two decades on display at the ICA
After a much appreciated, long lasting career in fashion and commercial photography, German artist Juergen Teller invites art lovers at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London to admire “Woo!”, an exhibition that takes spectators on a visual journey full of emotion, naked truths and controversy, the Teller way.
Curiosity rover takes the first Mars nighttime photos
On August 6th, 2012, the Curiosity rover touched down on Mars. The robot has been analyzing the Red Planet’s soil since then and it has been spending its free time by taking several daytime shots of Mars. A few days ago, NASA calibrated the rover for night shots and Curiosity took the first nighttime photographs of our neighboring planet.
New Google Image Search design rolling out now
Google has decided that enough is enough, therefore it has unveiled a new Google Image Search user interface. The design has been completely overhauled, in order to improve the search experience of both users and webmasters. The new design is currently being rolled out to a few Google Image Search users, though all of them are going to receive it soon.
Photographer Kerry Skarbakka shoots amazing falling self-portraits
Philosophy and photography roads sometimes intersect themselves. Photographer Kerry Skarbakka combines the two very often, including in his latest photo collection called “The Struggle to Right Oneself.” This eccentric photographer takes pictures of him falling, hoping to force people ask themselves questions about human condition.
iPhoneography: Indian wedding photo shoot made with iPhone 4S
What can an open-minded couple and a professional photographer do to create a memorable photo shoot? Use an iPhone 4S to take the photos, of course! iPhoneography is viewed by many as an art and photographer Sephi Bergerson convinced a couple to make use of his iPhone 4S for the post-wedding photo shoot.
NASA sends Mona Lisa image into space using laser communication
NASA sent a black-and-white image of the Mona Lisa painting to the moon’s orbit. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter was one the receiving end of the photo, taking advantage of the Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter, a communication device based on laser technology.
Hossein Zare’s black and white photography ideas using Nikon D7000
The Nikon D7000 is the basis of Hossein Zare’s black and white photography, though the all the credits go to the photographer’s inspiration. A great collection of photos, called Passenger, show a man wandering alone through snowy conditions, looking for his own path in life.
Sony launches new 20mm pancake and 18-200mm power zoom lenses
Sony has decided to expand its E-mount camera lens series with two new lenses specially created for the company’s NEX line of mirrorless cameras and camcorders. The first is a pancake lens, while the latter is a video-friendly power zoom telephoto lens. Here are Sony’s 20mm f/2.8 and 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 lenses!
GoPro Hero3 teardown reveals Sony image sensor
The iFixit team gave the GoPro Hero3 camcorder the tear apart treatment. The GoPro Hero3’s teardown revealed that the 12-megapixel Sony image sensor is not adhered to the motherboard, thus making it very easy to be replaced by the owners of this 4K HD-capable resolution camcorder.
Top 20 US patent holders pose for an interesting infographic
The Chipworks team has compiled an interesting infographic highlighting the United States patent activity in 2012. There were no surprises at the top, with IBM taking the leading position for the 20th consecutive year, however, 4 of the top 5 companies from the infographic are camera manufacturers, while several others made it into the top 20.
Nikon Image Space officially replacing myPicturetown on January 28th
Nikon announced that it will replace the older myPicturetown photo sharing and storage service early next week. Nikon Image Space will be officially launched next Monday, with enhanced features, entirely new user interface, and many other options to improve user experience for Nikon camera owners.
Hungarian team reveals world’s highest-resolution aerial ortho image
Breakthrough technologies and an aircraft have helped the Székesfehérvár organization of the Society for Military and Civil Cooperation and the Interspect Research Team to shoot the high resolution aerial ortho image, depicting the Military Memorial Park in Hungary, that cannot be displayed not even by Google Earth.
National Geographic’s 125th anniversary celebrated with a special website
National Geographic’s 125th anniversary is celebrated with a new website, which is destined to remind people of the Society’s long, but great history. Memorable moments, photo galleries, most iconic cover images, and historic firsts are all presented on the special area of the organization’s society.
DxOMark proclaims Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G as the best 85mm prime lens
DxOMark is the industry standard when it comes to camera and lens image quality ratings. The latest lens reviewed using DxOMark’s software was the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G, which became the best 85mm prime lens. The Nikkor lens is dubbed as an “awesome prime” that does not cost too much, as it delivers a “great” quality-price ratio.
Photo portfolios, now easier with WordPress
WordPress is one of the best platforms for today’s blogs and websites, yet few use it for photo portfolios. This time, WordPress created a new specialized section, just for the picture-perfect website. Automattic, WordPress’ parent company, has created a new “Portfolios” page in order to attract the people that work with images: photographers, visual artists, designers, etc.
Kodak-branded Micro Four Thirds camera to be released in Q3 2013
China was witness to a new Kodak-branded camera which was shown off at a press conference in Peking. The new Micro Four Thirds camera is planned for release in late Q3 of 2013. Made by JK Imaging, the new Micro Four Thirds camera is going to have a built in WiFi transmission function.
Vogue controversial photo shoot celebrates Hurricane Sandy storm troupers
Vogue, one of the oldest fashion and lifestyle magazines in the United States, published a controversial photo shoot depicting Hurricane Sandy first responders alongside the magazine’s models. Last year, a Brazilian model was met with the same response from the public, after she tried to further her modelling career by uploading some of her portraits taken during the Hurricane Sandy aftermath.
Sun harnessing camera charger
Extended photo shoots will take a toll on your gear’s battery. However, there is no longer a need to fear this thing, as the Freeloader Pro and CamCaddy are here to give you a helping hand. These devices will harness power from the sun and then recharge your camera’s battery in no time.
Nikon D5200 sensor scores higher DxOMark rating than D3200
DxOMark, the company which is actively testing camera sensors, has given its overall rating for the Nikon D5200, which is higher than the score achieved by the company’s other 24-megapixel shooter, the D3200. This was to be expected as the new shooter is placed one category above its Nikon counterpart.
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