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July 2, 2015
The world’s lightest*1 5x normal zoom lens compatible with the Nikon DX format
TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR, a 5x normal zoom lens compatible with Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras.
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR is a fast, 5x normal zoom lens that supports angles of view for focal lengths of 16-80mm (effective angles of view equivalent to those of a lens with 24-120mm focal lengths in...
![On the conclusion of the 151st Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting]()
Japanese June 26, 2015 Nikon Corporation hereby announces that the following agendas were approved as originally proposed at the 151st Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting held on June 26, 2015. Appropriation of Surplus A year-end dividend of 22 yen per common share was approved. Partial Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation The address of the head office stipulated in Article 2 of the Articles of Incorporation was amended to Minato-ku, Tokyo. Appointment of ten(10) Directors Makoto Kimura, Kazuo Ushida, Junichi Itoh, Yasuyuki Okamoto, Hiroshi Ohki, Takaharu Honda, Tomohide...
Outdoor photographers are repeatedly taught to plan their scenic photography excursions early in the morning or late in the day. These magic hours we’re told, is the only light worth shooting in. Yet, what about those situations when being on location at sunrise or sunset isn’t possible? You can pack up your bags and go home with an empty memory card, or make the most out of every opportunity. Allow me to let you in on a little secret not found in most photo magazines. Some of the best landscape opportunities can be found at midday when the sun is high over head. Here are five tips to help...
This location was discovered by walking BEYOND the main public area and exploring nearby dirt paths. There’s nothing quite like the rush of finding a nook, a cranny, a wall, a corner, or a building that looks amazing in photos but has not been fully discovered by others just yet. Ask any photographer about unique locations, and most likely they will cringe a bit at the thought of giving up their secret spots. How, then, do you find new locations for yourself? It’s not always necessary to go outside of your city (or even your neighborhood!) to find a great photography location. Here are...
Deal #2 in our massive Mid Year Sale has just gone live – and it’s a goodie! Today only you get 60% off Photography Concentrate’s Incredibly Important Composition Skills. For the next 24 hours and only $19.98 (an exclusive dPS price), you’ll get: A comprehensive 225-page ebook — filled with everything you need to know to come away with a deep understanding of composition and the practical know-how to put it to good use 7 bonus videos — looking at examples of theories and techniques and how they influence the look and feel of each photograph, to bring all the concepts covered together A...
Manfrotto has announced a new series of friction arms and associated accessories. They’re designed to allow photographers to attach lights, extra cameras and accessories to tripods and, via a clamp, to table tops and other rigid edges. The four arms come in two ‘small’ sizes: 5.5in and 9in (15cm and 24cm) and all feature removable ends that accept adapters for spigots, hot shoe flash units, standard tripod threads, heads and clamps. Manfrotto has also introduced an anti-rotation adapter that helps to prevent shift in joined products when used with the...
Accessory maker Moment, best known for its high-quality add-on lenses and the Moment case, has added a new lens to its lineup. The Moment Macro lens offers a 25mm focal length and 10x magnification. In contrast to most available smartphone macro lenses it also features a more complex multi-element design and ED-glass for improved image quality in addition to multi-layer anti-reflective coatings. The lens also comes with a diffuser hood that should make it easier to achieve pleasantly soft lighting on your macro subjects. Unfortunately at this point not much more technical detail or...
The White House has ended the ban on photography and social media use during public tours, and is instead urging visitors to take and share photos from tours using the applicable hashtag #WhiteHouseTour. The photography ban had been in place for 40 years, and was instated in part to reduce the damaging effects of flash photography on artwork. Michelle Obama announced the ban’s end early Wednesday via a video posted to Instagram in which she rips in half one of the White House’s former signs forbidding photos and social media. Visitors to the White House will...
Sony recently shook things up with the announcement of the 4K-capable 42.4MP, backside-illuminated full-frame a7R II mirrorless camera, alongside stacked 1″-type sensors in the updates to the popular RX100 and RX10 lines. While stills and video quality are sure to break new ground with these updates, perhaps even more interesting are the autofocus improvements. The a7R II offers compelling improvements that go above and beyond updating AF in the a7 lineup. In fact, the improvements potentially yield an AF system that may offer benefits over high-end DSLRs, as I...
Sony announced a few years ago that digital imaging would be one of its three main pillars (with the other two being games and mobile). It looks like the decision is paying off, and Sony is doubling down on its plans. After making 40% of all image sensors sold in 2014, Sony is now announcing that it will raise $4 billion in funding in order to increase how many sensors it can produce. In its announcement, Sony says it plans to issue new shares of stock and put the money towards “increasing production capability of, and research and development for, stacked CMOS image sensors.” Reuters...
Last year, the mobile photography company Moment announced the release of two mobile lenses for smartphone devices: the 18mm wide angle and the 70mm telephoto. The company then followed up earlier this year by producing the ‘Moment Case’ for iPhone 6, which features a shutter button, lens mount, and camera strap. Now the company is back again by announcing a brand new macro lens. The new macro lens from Moment features 10x magnification at a 25mm focal distance. Unlike most other attachable smartphone lenses, the Moment macro consists of multiple elements to increase sharpness and...
It’s like deja-vu, all over again. A month after a fan photographer caused a horrible crash at Italy’s top bike race, another DSLR shooter has caused a crash at the British National Road Race Championships. The man was using a DSLR and a telephoto lens on Sunday, photographing the cyclists with one foot in the cobbled Lincoln road. When cyclist Kristian House came near, instead of moving off the road, the man inexplicably stood his ground until House collided with him, sending House and his bike tumbling. The incident was captured by another spectator in an this 1-minute-long low-res...
Four years ago we were introduced to the olloclip on Kickstarter, and now the company’s series of lenses are some of the most popular lenses available for Apple’s iPhone. And olloclip isn’t just stopping there. Recently, the company announced another Kickstarter campaign for their new studio mobile photography system and they want the help of the community to bring the product to life. The olloclip Studio is a specially designed iPhone case that allows mobile photographers to easily clip on a number of accessories to their smartphones. The heart of the project is, of course, the case...
As a beginner photographer, I was swaying around too much at times not knowing what was good and what was not. It took me several years, and countless hours, to really understand the right path and to focus my energy on the right techniques. If this sounds familiar to you, then here are seven incredible tips that will help relieve you of the dilemma a beginner faces in photography. Note: These tips are in no way comprehensive but are definitely a good starting point 1. Buy an Affordable Camera One of the biggest mistakes you could do is to invest all your savings to buy expensive gear. It...
Packed with people, bright lights and fast-moving rides, fairgrounds can provide photographers with loads of opportunities to take some colourful and creative images. So, why not grab your camera, head to your nearest fair and try out some of the following ideas for yourself. When to visit Fairgrounds can be fun to take pictures of, whether you go in the daytime, or at night. However, with their bright lights, they really come alive once the sun has gone down. My preferred time to arrive is around one hour before sunset, as this allows you to take a look around before it gets dark, and gives...
For some of us it’s summer time, for most of us it’s the middle of the year, for all of us it’s time for a huge dPS sale! If you’ve been a Digital Photography School reader for a while, you probably already know about our huge end of year sale (prepareations are already under way for this year’s). But last year we ran a mid year sale too – and it was so popular with readers – it’s back! See the sale page here for each deal as it goes live. For the next 7 days we’ll share with you a special offer on some of our own products as well as some hand picked products from our partners. Each deal...
We had been shooting around with a pre-production version of the Fujifilm X-T10 for some time now and recently got in a final version of the camera. Like the flagship X-T1, it uses Fujifilm’s 16MP X-Trans APS-C sensor and EXR Processor II. It may not be weather-sealed like the X-T1, but it does feature a solid-built body, with plenty of custom buttons and control points. X-Trans sensors are known for producing pleasing colors and accurate skin tones. As such, we included a variety of out-of-camera JPEGs as well as Raw conversions in the gallery below. Please note...
Following some trade show demos, Toshiba is officially introducing a new 16GB SDHC card with TransferJet technology. The card, which looks to be available in Japan only first, is able to wirelessly transfer photos and videos from a camera to a TransferJet-compatible device. Sony introduced TransferJet technology in 2008, and previously included it in an 8GB Memory Stick card and Cyber-shot cameras like the DSC-TX7, but it never quite took off in those implementations. Toshiba’s TransferJet SD card, rated as Class 10, is the first of its kind. It uses very short...
DxO has introduced OpticsPro 10.4.2, adding Raw support for Canon’s EOS 5DS and 5DS R. Also added are 789 new camera/lens combination correction profiles. Updates for DxO FilmPack and DxO ViewPoint also make those applications fully compatible with Photoshop CC 2015. DxO OpticsPro v10.4.2, DxO FilmPack v5.1.4 and DxO ViewPoint v2.5.6 are available for download now from DxO. For new customers, DxO Optics Pro 10 is available from $129, DxO FilmPack 5 for $79 and DxOViewPoint 2 for $79. Press release: DxO OpticsPro v10.4.2 supports the Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R Also...
The popular browser-based photo editor Polarr has now arrived on mobile devices. After launching in the iTunes App Store late last week, the app was featured by Apple and was downloaded a whopping 250,000 times in the first 48 hours.Business Insider reports that Polarr CEO Borui Wang had the goal of delivering Photoshop’s powerful features to people at a fraction of the price Adobe charges. Polarr’s browser app is free, and the new iOS app is a free download that costs $5 if you wish to unlock its full potential. Firing a shot at apps like Instagram, Polarr offers premade and custom...
Olympus’ innovative Air camera was announced back in February, but up to this point it has been a Japan-only product. Not anymore: today Olympus announced that the Air A01 will be available in the United States starting in July for $300. In case you missed hearing about this camera the first time around, it’s an unusual device that’s essentially a camera body that lacks a screen and looks more like a lens. Thanks to its wireless connectivity, you can pair it with a smartphone to have the phone act as the user interface and live view. Built-in Amazon Cloud Drive integration lets you...
You will be hard pressed to find a reasonable working photographer today, who won’t admit that film still has a place in photography and really offers some unique characteristics, even if they choose to not use it. But often photographers who love shooting digital and don’t want to deal with film attempt to write off and make excuses for why they can’t shoot film. I’d like to offer a rebuttal to such excuses, inspired by a recent thoughtful PetaPixel post. I love film, but I think there is no need to make any excuses for shooting digitally in this day and age. Digital technology has...
At least one major newspaper is taking a stand against Taylor Swift’s concert photography contract, which has generated quite a bit of discussion in recent days over its ‘restrictive’ and ‘unfair’ terms. The Irish Times, Ireland’s second most popular newspaper, explained today that it chose to leave out photos entirely rather than sign Swift’s contract. Swift played in the first of two sold-out shows in Dublin last night, but The Irish Times decided not to include any photography in its coverage of the concert. In an article titled “Why there’s no photo of Taylor Swift’s gig in...
I took a trip to Iceland this past March, but weather wasn’t the greatest while I was there. We encountered a few blizzards, and I took some photos to see what I could recover from them. Adobe recently announced a Dehaze tool for Photoshop CC and Lightroom CC, and I wanted to know how well it could recover image data from a blizzard — which could be considered be an extreme version of haze. After trying the slider on my images, I’m very impressed! Example 1 Here’s one unedited photo. It’s just a straight RAW to JPEG conversion: All we see is a nasty blizzard and the vague shape of a...
![On the conclusion of the 151st Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting]()
Japanese June 26, 2015 Nikon Corporation hereby announces that the following agendas were approved as originally proposed at the 151st Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting held on June 26, 2015. Appropriation of Surplus A year-end dividend of 22 yen per common share was approved. Partial Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation The address of the head office stipulated in Article 2 of the Articles of Incorporation was amended to Minato-ku, Tokyo. Appointment of ten(10) Directors Makoto Kimura, Kazuo Ushida, Junichi Itoh, Yasuyuki Okamoto, Hiroshi Ohki, Takaharu Honda, Tomohide...
Food photography may be more popular now than ever before. The blogosphere is exploding with pictures of food, and social media sites like Pinterest and Instagram are flooding you with never-ending streams of food photos 24/7. Creating food images that stand out in this massive sea of content is a difficult task. Here are five tips to help you get your food photos noticed. #1 Don’t be afraid of shadows Shadows make a scene look realistic, give your food texture, and create mood, so don’t hesitate to make them part of your food photo. To create nice, dark shadows let your light fall onto your...
One of the primary reasons I built my mirrorless kit with Olympus gear, was their wide array of high quality lenses. From fast primes to convenient zooms, they have all of the important focal lengths covered. It wasn’t until I picked up the Olympus Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 however that I really experienced the true potential of this micro four thirds system. Since purchasing the lens a few months ago, it has rarely left my camera body. Not only are the optics incredible, but it features many surprising benefits. Here are some of the main reasons it has become my favorite lens. Image Quality...
Video production tool maker Atomos has announced the release of AtomOS6.4, a significant firmware update for its Shogun video monitor and recorder. The update includes a number of useful features, including anamorphic de-squeezing that supports the Panasonic GH4’s new anamorphic video mode. In addition to providing de-squeeze functionality for the GH4’s dedicated anamorphic settings, the Shogun can now de-squeeze anamorphic video from 2x, 1.5x, or 1.33x ratios as well. Other notable features include pre-roll recording, which caches several seconds of video...
Olympus is bringing its connected ‘Air’ camera to the US. Announced in Japan earlier this year and shown off previously in concept form, the Air consists of the same 16MP Four Thirds sensor found on the company’s E-M10 as well as a Micro Four Thirds lens mount, using your smartphone or tablet as its display. It’s similar in spirit to the Sony Alpha QX1, but with a smaller body, Bluetooth connectivity, and several unique shooting modes. To keep the Air as small as possible, Olympus had to forgo the sensor-shift IS and anti-dust system found on its...
The Xperia Z3+ is the international version of the Japan-only Xperia Z4. In the camera department, at least on paper, it’s only a minor upgrade over the predecessor Xperia Z3. The 1/2.3-inch 20.7MP Sony Exmor sensor and F2.0 25mm equiv. lens are shared with the previous model. Despite having the same specs, camera performance is improved and nabs the Z3+ DxOMark’s third place mobile ranking. Read DxOMark’s Mobile Report on the Sony Xperia Z3+ Read DxOMark’s full report at dxomark.com Source Article from...
Getty Images has been known for its premium stock photography and video catalog. Now, with the birth of a major medium on the horizon, the company is looking to get into the virtual reality space. A new application, 360-Degree View by Getty, will give users a chance to experience their favorite moments as if they were there. Best of all, the application is available now on the Oculus Store. The 360-Degree View app by Getty features exclusive high-quality 360-degree imagery from a variety of places including the Cannes Film Festival and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Getty has noted that the...
I’m an experienced wedding photographer who has wanted digital medium format for a long time. I use a pair of 1D Xs with the typical lenses that you would expect a wedding shooter to use. I never was intending on replacing my Canon gear, but rather supplementing it. My idea was use the medium format for location shooting, and use my Canon’s for everything else. However I only really started thinking seriously about medium format in late 2014 when two things happened: 1) A friend introduced me to the work of a spectacular wedding photographer called Jose Villa who has a absolutely...
Here’s an unusual wedding photography fail: Chase Richardson was photographing a wedding party last year when he accidentally slipped on a puddle. As he tumbled to the ground, his finger pressed his camera’s shutter button and captured this photo of the party’s expressions as they watched the disaster unfolding before their eyes. The Jackson, Mississippi-based photographer of followell fotography was shooting the wedding at the Mcclain Lodge in Mississippi back on June 21, 2014. “It had been raining all morning so I ended up photographing the wedding party under this covered slab of...
If you thought you were Instagram popular, then you may want to check out Kendall Jenner’s ‘heart hair’ photograph, which has picked up 2.6 million likes in only five weeks. Jenner’s photo now sets the record for the most-liked Instagram photo ever posted. The previous holder of the title was Jenner’s half-sister, Kim Kardashian. Previously, Kardashian held the record for most-liked Instagram post: a photograph of herself and her husband, Kanye West, sealing their recent marriage with a romantic kiss. Kardashian’s photo came in at 2.4 million likes, meaning that as of this moment,...
There have been multiple stories of drones getting shot out of the sky with shotguns in the past couple of years. Last November, we reported that a New Jersey man was arrested after shooting down a camera drone that was taking pictures over his property. Now another drone pilot, Eric Joe, has just won a lawsuit against a disgruntled neighbor who blasted Joe’s quadcopter out of the sky with a shotgun.VICE reports that a judge has ordered that Brett McBay cough up $850 for Joe’s custom-built drone. McBay originally had to pay $2,500 bail after being charged with possession of a weapon...
![On the conclusion of the 151st Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting]()
Japanese June 26, 2015 Nikon Corporation hereby announces that the following agendas were approved as originally proposed at the 151st Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting held on June 26, 2015. Appropriation of Surplus A year-end dividend of 22 yen per common share was approved. Partial Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation The address of the head office stipulated in Article 2 of the Articles of Incorporation was amended to Minato-ku, Tokyo. Appointment of ten(10) Directors Makoto Kimura, Kazuo Ushida, Junichi Itoh, Yasuyuki Okamoto, Hiroshi Ohki, Takaharu Honda, Tomohide...
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By Matt Weiss
There has never been a better time to be an underwater videographer because the barriers for entry, in both creating and distributing films, have never been lower. The line between a stills and a video camera has become increasingly blurry because most cameras are capable of shooting high-definition (HD) video. So, the chances are, if you have any kind of camera, you can use it to shoot video. However, just because it’s easier to get started, that doesn’t mean it’s any easier to make a great video. Here is a little...
Reminder: now until July 7th (AUS EST) the Landscapes, Cityscapes & Photography Tricks eBook is on 50% off at Snapndeals. When we talk about cityscape photography, one of the most basic and trademark shots is the full skyline; the artificial horizon, made of buildings and towers jutting up and down into the sky above. Skylines can be jagged and coarse, or faint and smooth, often depending on the nature of the city itself. Follow these tips for better skyline photography: 1. Find a Good Vantage Point Outside the City To find the city, escape it. One surefire way to capture a city skyline...
Watermarks, love them or hate them, are a way of protecting your images. Although, just because you have one on your image doesn’t mean it won’t be stolen. If you are like me, I do it as a deterrent. There are many ways to watermark your images. In this article I’m going to show you how to add a watermark to your images using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop CC. Lightroom (6) CC Lightroom makes watermarking your images very easy, there are a couple of ways of doing it. Once you have processed your images and are ready to export them, then it is also time to watermark them. Exporting Your Images...
In New Zealand, there’s a species of glowworm called Arachnocampa luminosa — commonly known as the New Zealand glowworm — that can be found in dark, wet caves. Photographer Joseph Michael made these insects the subject of a series of photos titled “Luminosity.” Michael brought his Nikon D810 into a number of limestone caves found on the North Island of New Zealand and captured long-exposure photographs of the glowworms scattered across the cave surface overhead. “The 30 million year old formations form a majestic backdrop to the bioluminescence of the glow-worms,” Michael writes. You...
![On the conclusion of the 151st Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting]()
Japanese June 26, 2015 Nikon Corporation hereby announces that the following agendas were approved as originally proposed at the 151st Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting held on June 26, 2015. Appropriation of Surplus A year-end dividend of 22 yen per common share was approved. Partial Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation The address of the head office stipulated in Article 2 of the Articles of Incorporation was amended to Minato-ku, Tokyo. Appointment of ten(10) Directors Makoto Kimura, Kazuo Ushida, Junichi Itoh, Yasuyuki Okamoto, Hiroshi Ohki, Takaharu Honda, Tomohide...
Chances are you have a tourist attraction in your town. Each day people crowd around and line up to take photographs of it. If you think of the most photographed tourist spots in the United States, you probably come up with the Statue of Liberty, San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, or Grand Canyon. Thousands of pictures a year are taken at these destinations, however despite all of the mundane images some people can still produce incredibly unique and breathtaking photographs of these attractions. If you study the most impressive photos you will find consistent aspects that make the mundane...
If you’re like me, you enjoy reading and learning about the latest photography gear as soon as it comes out. Looking each month at popular photo magazines and online sites, reading the reviews, product articles, and ads, it’s hard not to head to your local camera shop and start spending money! But, really needing that new gear can be a very different issue. Let’s take a look at what you may, or may not, truly need as tools to create your art. Caught up in Marketing, or do you have a true need? Yes, those big number megapixel camera bodies can be very sexy, and every month it seems that there...
There are a number of easy-to-use model release form apps out there already, but Snapwire wants to do better. The photo marketplace has launched its own free app called Releases. Designed for professional photographers, the app lets you easily create, sign, and send model and properly releases using your iPhone. “Releases are important because they protect you from potential lawsuits where people claim invasion of privacy or defamation after you’ve photographed them,” Snapwire says. “Model releases state that the person in the photo consents to be photographed, as well for you to use...
Adriana Napolitano is a 31-year-old Italian artist and photographer who creates beautiful paper props by hand for portrait and advertising photo shoots. Her creations include everything from food to costumes to phones to water gushing out of a crying woman’s face. Among Napolitano’s tools are a Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 600D, paper, spray paint, tape, and glue. The props take anywhere between a few days to a couple of weeks to make, depending on the scale and complexity. You can find more of Napolitano’s work on her website and Behance. (via Adriana Napolitano via DIYP) Image credits:...
In 1990, the late American photographer Mary Ellen Mark captured a photo titled “Amanda and her Cousin Amy,” which showed a 9-year-old girl named Amanda smoking a cigarette while standing in a swimming pool with her 8-year-old cousin, Amy. It’s a striking photo that became one of Mark’s most famous works, but have you ever wondered what became of the two girls? After Mary Ellen Mark passed away late last month, NPR decided to dig into this particular photo and find out more about the subjects in the shot. They found out that the then 9-year-old smoker is now 34-year-old Amanda Marie...
![On the conclusion of the 151st Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting]()
Japanese June 26, 2015 Nikon Corporation hereby announces that the following agendas were approved as originally proposed at the 151st Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting held on June 26, 2015. Appropriation of Surplus A year-end dividend of 22 yen per common share was approved. Partial Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation The address of the head office stipulated in Article 2 of the Articles of Incorporation was amended to Minato-ku, Tokyo. Appointment of ten(10) Directors Makoto Kimura, Kazuo Ushida, Junichi Itoh, Yasuyuki Okamoto, Hiroshi Ohki, Takaharu Honda, Tomohide...
The magic of an instant What is photography anyway? It is a fraction of a second of eternity that you try to capture, with better or worse technique, with deeper or shallower depth of field. But, in short, that’s all about photography, and it is this magic what makes photography an art. The essence of why many of us like photography, goes beyond what we can capture with our DSLR and show to others. It is the experience of the moment, and how one learns through the years to be aware of the present. It was just a few months ago when I learned what mindfulness was about, and I immediately...
The other day I was in the city and I was watching the clouds because they were moving so fast. It was a sign that bad weather was on the way, but I also knew the clouds would be a good opportunity to try some time lapse photography. There are many ways of taking a series of images to use for time lapse photography. My camera was setup on a tripod and set to take a photo every five seconds over 10 minutes. In total 120 images were taken, however that number is up to you. The other day I took 300 images to use for one. You can do this in various ways and it is best to check your camera manual...
After my public response to Taylor Swift’s open letter to Apple, I didn’t quite expect the phenomenal reaction it received. I knew it was provocative. I knew it was going to be risky and could possibly harm my chances of getting access to other concerts in future, but it needed to be said — out loud. When I thought hard about the possible consequences, and restrictions on my access to future work, I asked myself “What point is there in going to work if I can’t be paid for it, yet everyone else gets to benefit from my labor?”. The answer? There was nothing left to lose. When you’re...
Purchasing a new lens for your kit can be an expensive endeavor and the more information you know before making a purchase is always useful. You may have noticed that lens manufacturer sites tend to include what is known as a Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) chart. These charts help to give shooters a better idea of the glass’ performance, but they’re not the ‘end all’ answer for knowing whether a lens is good or not. Here’s an introductory guide on how to accurately read an MTF chart and how to take their readings into account for your purchase. How MTF Charts Help Photographers...
Canmore, Canada-based photographers Lanny and Erika Mann of Two Mann Studios are considered two of the best wedding photographers in the world by Fearless Photographers, a popular online directory of global wedding photographers. ShotKit recently sat down with the Manns and recorded the 45-minute interview above in which the duo shares six tips that helped them get where they are. Here’s a selection of wedding photographs by Two Mann Studios, for your inspiration: You can find more photographs by Lanny and Erika over on their website. Image credits: Photographs by Two Mann Studios and...
I’m a documentary wedding photographer, which means there’s a certain way that I work, and a certain style to the photography I produce. The end product of which is an accurate, beautiful document of the single most important day thus far in a couple’s life together. I want my clients to feel what they felt on their wedding day, years later when they’re reminiscing with their album. To do that successfully, I need to get in close — really close — to the action. But I don’t want people to feel uncomfortable being photographed, or indeed react to my presence. And almost as importantly,...
Hasselblad is a legendary brand name in the photo industry, but over the past few years the company has taken a hit in the eyes of some photographers by choosing to sell luxury, rebranded versions of Sony cameras. Starting with the Lunar back in 2012, Hasselblad made a habit of taking a popular Sony camera, redesigning the body with luxury materials, and then selling the “new camera” for multiples of the original price. But things are going to be different moving forward: Hasselblad is saying that it will no longer be spitting out rebadged Sony cameras in the future. In an interview...
![On the conclusion of the 151st Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting]()
Japanese June 26, 2015 Nikon Corporation hereby announces that the following agendas were approved as originally proposed at the 151st Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting held on June 26, 2015. Appropriation of Surplus A year-end dividend of 22 yen per common share was approved. Partial Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation The address of the head office stipulated in Article 2 of the Articles of Incorporation was amended to Minato-ku, Tokyo. Appointment of ten(10) Directors Makoto Kimura, Kazuo Ushida, Junichi Itoh, Yasuyuki Okamoto, Hiroshi Ohki, Takaharu Honda, Tomohide...
Earlier I shared some images by photographers who braved the elements to take some bad weather images. Where there is adversity, often there is opportunity. When the weather takes a turn for the worse, don’t run for cover so fast. Look for photography subjects everywhere. Wet pavement, puddles, reflections, wind blowing the trees, evil looking storm clouds over the horizon – all can make for intriguing photographs. By Ville Miettinen By Riccardo Cuppini By Triker-Sticks Weekly photography challenge – bad weather If you decide to take on this challenge, remember to take good care of your gear...
When the weather turns wet and nasty, many photographers head for cover. But, if you are willing to tough it out, inclement weather is a great opportunity to capture some unique and fantastic images. Here are some images by photographers who dared to brave the elements and got some bad weather images. rain by Barbara Florczyk on 500px The Accidental Tourist by Miles Morgan on 500px Champagne supercell by Max Conrad on 500px Black Umbrellas by Emin Zeynalov on 500px Singing in the rain by luca eugeni on 500px Averse Magnétique by Romain Matteï on 500px Seedling by Ursula Abresch on 500px Wet...
Polaroid has added a new member to its Cube camera family: the Cube+. Introduced at CE Week 2015 in New York, the Cube+ includes Wi-Fi, which is not included in the original model. As with the first generation, the Cube+ can record 1080p video. The camera uses the same compact, cube-shaped and single-button design it introduced with the Cube. Like its predecessor, the Cube+ features an integrated magnet for attaching the unit to metal objects and a rubberized exterior. The new model is offered in two more colors: hot pink and glow-in-the-dark green. A compatible Polaroid Cube+ app for...
In addition to fake DSLRs and fake memory cards, there are also fake flash units in camera bags around the world. We first shared a look at this issue back in September 2013, but today Canon issued a new warning about counterfeit versions of the Speedlite 600EX-RT, which was introduced in 2012. In a notice first published by The Digital Picture, Canon states that it has discovered the new fake flashes in circulation in the market and being sold through various online channels. The flashes weren’t designed nor manufactured by Canon, yet they look nearly identical to the actual flash...
My friend Joanne received the above inquiry via her website and sent it my way for help in responding. The following is my suggestion. Dear Prospective Client, Thank you for visiting my website. I am thrilled that you liked what you saw and reached out to me with an inquiry regarding my services. If I understand correctly, you want to provide me with an SD card that I will use and give back to you so that YOU can retouch and order prints yourself. Now, if that is all you want, you don’t need a professional photographer for that… You just need a mobile phone and selfie stick. Warmest...
FLIR is a company that has a goal of bringing thermal imaging technology to the masses. Last year, they released the FLIR ONE: a $350 case accessory for the iPhone 5/5s that allowed you to capture thermal photographs and videos. Today, they have introduced the second generation of the FLIR ONE, which boasts a much higher resolution, cheaper price tag, and universal design for both iOS and Android devices.‘The original FLIR ONE device was able to capture 80×60 photographs or videos, but the second generation sees a 400% upgrade with its new 160×120 resolution camera. This time around,...
Have you ever wished that you could quickly access your photos from 3rd party apps on your iPhone as quickly as you access your Camera Roll photos? KwiltKeys is a new third-party keyboard for iOS that helps you quickly find and select photos that are stored both on your device and through different services. Just download the software to your device and you are ready to post any of your photographs within your favorite apps in seconds. KwiltKeys is currently in private beta, but luckily, we have obtained a copy to take a quick look at for our readers. After downloading the app to our...
Sunset on Long Beach Island (NJ) I watched the future football Hall of Fame quarterbacks practicing on the sidelines just before the Super Bowl. Although they had thrown the football perhaps millions of times before, they were practicing their throwing before the big game. They believe in the old (but true) saying, “Practice makes perfect.” It’s important for us as photographers to continually practice our skills as well. Although we may have pressed the shutter button a million times, we need to be sure that we are always “ready for the big game”. Like the Super Bowl quarterbacks, it is...
Travel photography is certainly one of the most rewarding experiences you, as an image-maker, can have. You get to combine visiting amazing places, learning about other cultures, and, of course, your passion for taking photos, all at once. Piazza San Marco and Doge’s Palace with San Giorgio Maggiore behind – Venice, Italy However, certain famous locations, or populated cities can be frustrating. You arrive there to find out they are always crowded with visitors and tourists, making it almost impossible to shoot clean photos without intrusions. Granted, locations like these have been...
Tamron and Sigma have both announced updates for their lenses to provide full compatibility with Canon’s EOS 5DS and 5DS R models. Both firmware updates refer to behavior in live view shooting, something that has also caused problems in the Canon EOS Rebel T6s and T6i. This suggests that Canon’s latest models feature a change in the way they drive lenses. Tamron’s release states that for six of its lens models, autofocus doesn’t work with the 5DS/5DS R in live view. With Sigma’s lenses, the cameras do not operate at all in Live View mode....
Hasselblad CEO, Perry Oosting, in the production area of the company’s Gothenburg HQ. Shot with the Hasselblad H5D50c-Wifi The appearance of the Hasselblad Lusso, a jazzed up version of the Sony A7R, in the Asian market will have filled some of the company’s followers with despair and supplied its critics with ammunition. Hasselblad’s recent foray into new product categories, via a relationship with Sony and an Italian design house, was not universally well received, to say the least. The project spawned a collection of remodeled Sony cameras with...
Many digital cameras these days give you the option of selecting between the camera’s ‘native’ ISO range and a special ‘extended’ (or expanded) ISO range. If you are just starting out in photography, you may be confused about what each labeling means and whether or not there is a technical difference or if it just a bit of marketing. Today we’ll be taking a look at the differences between native ISO and extended ISO ranges. Native vs. Extended ISO Ranges Before explaining the differences between the two ranges, it is important to know exactly what the ISO setting on a camera changes...
North Korea has reportedly blocked access to Instagram, a service that has been widely used by journalists and tourists to share glimpses of life inside the secretive hermit kingdom.Eric Talmadge, the Pyongyang Bureau Chief of the Associated Press, reports that government warnings have begun appearing on Instagram’s website and app for users connecting from within North Korea. The messages “say access to the popular photo-sharing app is being denied and that the site is blacklisted for harmful content.” He managed to share a screenshot of the message in the app through his Instagram...
If you have ever looked at a camera lens and wished you could simply stick helicopter rotors on it and then fly it around the house, you are in luck. Toy Company, Silverlit, has introduced the Nano Flacon DigiCam: an incredibly tiny RC helicopter with a built-in camera capable of photo capture and video recording. Costing 8,980 YEN ($72), the little copter may just be worth picking up for a joyride when it is released this July. After charging the helicopter, you will have up to four minutes of continuous flight time to capture some photos and video. Beyond knowing that the camera...
When Adobe launched a major Creative Cloud update that brought the powerful new Dehaze slider to Lightroom CC, photographers who had purchased a standalone copy of Lightroom 6 instead of subscribing to Adobe CC didn’t receive the new features. If that describes you, there’s some great news for you today: your Lightroom 6.1 can have Dehaze as well thanks to a new free preset pack by Prolost. “Dehaze seems to work by algorithmically separating surface details from shapes, and then estimating depth based on coloration consistent with atmospheric haze,” writes photographer Stu Maschwitz,...
If you’ve ever wondered how to improve the look of your portraits using only one speedlight, then make sure you read every single word on this page. It isn’t so much the type or quality of the speedlight you are using; it is more about how you modify and shape the light, that will help you to improve the overall look of your portraits. Let’s break speedlight portrait lighting down into three simple action steps that are easy for you to follow: Step 1: Get the speedlight off-camera Start by first getting your speedlight off of your camera. In order to trigger your strobe once it is off of...
Exposure settings for this shot: Shutter speed of 4 seconds; aperture at f/5.6; ISO 400. Night photography can be much more rewarding than photography during the day. Because everything looks different at night, you don’t need to go somewhere exotic to get great pictures. Bridges, attractions, and buildings are usually brightly lit at night, and places that might seem rather pedestrian during the day – can make stellar photography subjects at night. Further, you can take your time when photographing at night, more so than during the day. There are generally less people out, and you don’t...
Samsung has a released a firmware update for its NX500 mirrorless camera that contains some significant improvements related to autofocus and video. The manufacturer says that autofocus performance has been improved across the board: in low light, face detection, and movie mode. A new Zone AF mode has been added, and there are now five AF area sizes to choose from. The face detection area of the sensor has also been enlarged. On the video front Samsung has added a new ‘Pro’ mode that increases the bit rate for 4K video up to 70Mbps and lengthens maximum...
Adobe recently updated its Creative Cloud suite of software, and to give users a chance to test the new features it has reset its product trials. This includes trial versions of Illustrator CC, InDesign CC, and Photoshop CC. Users, even those who have previously taken advantage of Adobe’s 30-day free trial, can start a new trial by opening the software application and clicking ‘Update’. Creative Cloud 2015 brought with it new features and updates, as well as new mobile apps and the recently launched Adobe Stock photo service. Photoshop CC and Lightroom...
In case you missed it, Taylor Swift, one of the most successful commercial pop stars of all time, recently penned an angry Tumblr post aimed at the soon-to-be-launched streaming service Apple Music. Her post was in reference to the launch of the service, which she said would take advantage of recording artists, especially up-and-comers. When Apple Music launches on June 30th, users will be able to sign up for a three month free trial. The flip side, and what has compelled Swift to react, is the fact that recording artists whose music is being streamed will not be...
Instagram has launched a major update to its Android and iOS mobile apps that comes with a redesigned Explore page and search function. The former will offer trending tags and places, the latter makes it easier to find people, places, and tags. It appears the idea behind the improvements is to make it easier to follow events as they happen, like Twitter does. On the Explore page, trending topics and places are now displayed in real time. This allows you to follow events as they happen through the lens of Instagram users at a particular location. In addition there are now curated...
Instagram wants to be more of a pulse of what’s going on in the world, so today the service announced overhauls of two major sections: Explore and Search. The changes are meant to help connect people to things in the world as they happen. Explore The Explore page now surfaces trending topics as they happen in real time through Trending Tags and Trending Places. If someone big is happening somewhere on Earth, it’s likely that the tag will rise to the top, giving you an easy way to follow along through the eyes of Instagram users at the scene. The new design also features curated...
The Nikon D4s‘ first birthday was only a few months ago, but rumors are already emerging about an upcoming D5 DSLR that’ll succeed it. Some of the specs being discussed are intriguing: the D5 will supposedly offer 4K video recording and an impressive native max ISO of 102,400.Nikon Rumors reported these rumored details yesterday after hearing them from sources. If they turn out to be correct, then the D5 would be the first Nikon DSLR to offer 4K video recording capabilities. 4K “kind of” appeared in the Nikon 1 J5 mirrorless camera earlier this year, but that 4K recording is limited...
A federal court has dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against Nike by photographer Jacobus Rentmeester, who claimed that the sports juggernaut had ripped off his 1984 photo of Michael Jordan for its own photo and its iconic Jumpman logo.PDNPulse writes that the decision was based on the fact that copyright law protects expression of ideas rather than the ideas themselves. The court concluded that Nike’s photo and logo weren’t “substantially similar” to Rentmeester’s original photo, so no copyright infringement had occurred. Rentmeester’s original 1984 photo, shot for...
The Chinese lens manufacturer Venus Optics made quite a splash back in January by announcing the new Venus 60mm f/2.8, the world’s first 2:1 macro lens with infinity focus. The lens has gotten some pretty positive reviews since then. Now Venus is back with another groundbreaking lens. Today the company unveiled its new Laowa 15mm f/4 lens, the world’s widest 1:1 macro lens. This new lens is the “first 1:1 macro lens with a 110° angle of view,” Venus says. It’s allows photographers to dip their toes in the world of wide angle macro photography without having to use specialized...
Nothing can be more frustrating than taking a beautiful photograph only to later find out that it is riddled with digital noise. While digital image sensors have advanced the field of photography, they have also introduced new problems to tackle. Luckily, programs such as Adobe Lightroom can reduce the amount of noise within a photograph caused by high ISO settings or long exposures. Today, we are going to learn how to tackle noise reduction in Lightroom CC. The Explanation Behind Digital Noise A modern digital image sensor Before we can tackle the issue of digital noise, we must...
By Mariam S Nowadays almost all photos are taken using various digital devices. In the era of paper photos, the main photo destructors were natural disasters like fires, and also such a phenomenon as discolouration. Modern digital photos face mainly the same dangers – fires, floods, and so on. Surprisingly, digital photos also have some equivalent to discoloration – degradation of a photo storage device over time. However, apart from these dangers inherited from paper predecessors, digital photos are subject to new specific dangers, for example: loss of photos due to a storage device...
We’ve all at one point been enamoured by the effects produced by tilt-shift or PC (perspective control) lenses. Even in wide-angle shots, the extremely narrow field of focus transforms the scene into a surreal miniature world. It can be hard to decipher whether it’s actually a close-up of a tiny model scene, or the result of the visual trickery that a tilt-shift lens can produce. The tilt-shift effect can be used on more than city street scenes. Use your imagination and be creative! Besides the nifty miniaturization effect, these high-end specialty lenses are imperative for professional...
Chinese lens manufacturer Anhui ChangGeng Optical Technology Company Limited has introduced what it describes as the world’s widest 1:1 macro lens. The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm F4 is designed for full frame sensor cameras and can focus down to just 12cm from the front element. As well as operating as a macro lens, the unit is equipped with a +/-6mm shift function for architectural work at normal focusing distances. Shift function is only available when shooting on APS-C crop sensors though. Constructed using 12 elements in 9 groups, the 110° lens has a 14-blade...
If you’re just getting started in photography, perhaps you’ve confused or overwhelmed by the different types of filters that are available for your camera lens. Photo gift company Zippi wants to help you wrap your mind around the concepts more easily, so they created a handy “cheat sheet” infographic that lists out the different kinds of filters on the market along with short explanations and example images showing what the filters do for your shots. You can find a larger version of this infographic over on the Zippi website. (via Digital Photographer) Image credits: Infographic by...
Last week, we took a look at an excellent Photoshop alternative for Mac OS X, Affinity Photo Beta. This week, we are taking a look at a possible Lightroom alternative, Emulsion, to see if it can also help you step outside of Adobe’s ecosystem. While Adobe provides an excellent range of products, some photographers are looking to expand their horizon with more affordable alternatives. Emulsion is described as a 3rd party photo cataloging software designed to replace Apple’s in-house Aperture photo editing and management program. In 2014, Apple announced they would no longer be...
What will we do with all the data we accumulate from photos? On a daily basis, Internet juggernauts like Google, Yahoo, Facebook or Microsoft use highly sophisticated deep learning engines to better understand the content of billions of images uploaded, liked and shared. For now, it is to better serve advertising, but what else can be done? For one, we could generate custom-made photos. Automated photo generating A.I. using all the knowledge acquired about photography — including which image types helps sell more products, which dominant colors appeal to viewers, and which composition...
Karl Baden should have known better. I mean, what was he thinking, casually snapping a few pictures as dramatic sunlight broke through the clouds after one of last week’s late spring rainstorms? From the front seat of his car in a suburban Boston Trader Joe’s parking lot, of all places? What is he, nuts? No, Karl’s a photographer. Actually, he’s a photographer’s photographer, with a resume that includes an impressive international exhibition record, a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, prints held in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Boston Museum of...
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By Ken Kiefer
Underwater photography became a passion of mine through a desire to share the beauty of the underwater world with friends and family that weren’t lucky enough to experience it for themselves. In between dive trips, I was constantly trying to think of ways that I could improve my images, so I started experimenting with some lifeguards and swim team athletes in a local swimming pool.
Getting quality shots of very fast-moving swimmers was wonderful practice to enhance the quick acquisition...
The smoothness of the water against the hard, sharp edges of the rocks or greenery that surrounds them can create very pleasing compositions. But, like all types of landscapes, photographing waterfalls can be challenging. Follow these simple tips and you’ll be sure to get some great shots: Find the Right Season The best time to photograph waterfalls is after rainfall as it means the water is in full force, and the rain helps saturate the greens in the forest, or the moss on the rocks, which will produce a beautiful luminous green colour. Avoid the drier seasons as you may find that the...
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5 Ways to Create Dramatic Landscape Photos at Midday
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Outdoor photographers are repeatedly taught to plan their scenic photography excursions early in the morning or late in the day. These magic hours we’re told, is the only light worth shooting in. Yet, what about those situations when being on location at sunrise or sunset isn’t possible? You can pack up your bags and go home with an empty memory card, or make the most out of every opportunity. Allow me to let you in on a little secret not found in most photo magazines. Some of the best landscape opportunities can be found at midday when the sun is high over head. Here are five tips to help...
6 Tips to Find Undiscovered Photography Locations in Your City
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This location was discovered by walking BEYOND the main public area and exploring nearby dirt paths. There’s nothing quite like the rush of finding a nook, a cranny, a wall, a corner, or a building that looks amazing in photos but has not been fully discovered by others just yet. Ask any photographer about unique locations, and most likely they will cringe a bit at the thought of giving up their secret spots. How, then, do you find new locations for yourself? It’s not always necessary to go outside of your city (or even your neighborhood!) to find a great photography location. Here are...
Become a Composition Master with This Great Guide: 60% Off Today Only
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Deal #2 in our massive Mid Year Sale has just gone live – and it’s a goodie! Today only you get 60% off Photography Concentrate’s Incredibly Important Composition Skills. For the next 24 hours and only $19.98 (an exclusive dPS price), you’ll get: A comprehensive 225-page ebook — filled with everything you need to know to come away with a deep understanding of composition and the practical know-how to put it to good use 7 bonus videos — looking at examples of theories and techniques and how they influence the look and feel of each photograph, to bring all the concepts covered together A...
Manfrotto adds friction arms to its accessory lineup
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Manfrotto has announced a new series of friction arms and associated accessories. They’re designed to allow photographers to attach lights, extra cameras and accessories to tripods and, via a clamp, to table tops and other rigid edges. The four arms come in two ‘small’ sizes: 5.5in and 9in (15cm and 24cm) and all feature removable ends that accept adapters for spigots, hot shoe flash units, standard tripod threads, heads and clamps. Manfrotto has also introduced an anti-rotation adapter that helps to prevent shift in joined products when used with the...
Moment announces 10x macro lens for iPhone
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Accessory maker Moment, best known for its high-quality add-on lenses and the Moment case, has added a new lens to its lineup. The Moment Macro lens offers a 25mm focal length and 10x magnification. In contrast to most available smartphone macro lenses it also features a more complex multi-element design and ED-glass for improved image quality in addition to multi-layer anti-reflective coatings. The lens also comes with a diffuser hood that should make it easier to achieve pleasantly soft lighting on your macro subjects. Unfortunately at this point not much more technical detail or...
White House ban on photos and social media has ended
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The White House has ended the ban on photography and social media use during public tours, and is instead urging visitors to take and share photos from tours using the applicable hashtag #WhiteHouseTour. The photography ban had been in place for 40 years, and was instated in part to reduce the damaging effects of flash photography on artwork. Michelle Obama announced the ban’s end early Wednesday via a video posted to Instagram in which she rips in half one of the White House’s former signs forbidding photos and social media. Visitors to the White House will...
Canon warns about dangers of counterfeit camera gear
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If 4 of these have the same life as one Canon flash, then maybe Canon has a point. For most users who aren’t shooting commercially, the knock off flash will live just fine. If I paid full Canon price for the knock off I’d be angry, but if I knowingly bought the knockoff for a discount, understanding the tradeoff I’d made, then I just made a choice. Canon wants to protect its market, we want to spend less. Ultimately, if the knock off is good enough, it puts Canon at a disadvantage and Canon has to lower their price to compete. I can live with that too. Ironically, articles...
Analysis: Sony a7R II and RX100 IV autofocus systems
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Sony recently shook things up with the announcement of the 4K-capable 42.4MP, backside-illuminated full-frame a7R II mirrorless camera, alongside stacked 1″-type sensors in the updates to the popular RX100 and RX10 lines. While stills and video quality are sure to break new ground with these updates, perhaps even more interesting are the autofocus improvements. The a7R II offers compelling improvements that go above and beyond updating AF in the a7 lineup. In fact, the improvements potentially yield an AF system that may offer benefits over high-end DSLRs, as I...
Sony to Raise $4B to Ramp up Production of Sensors
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Sony announced a few years ago that digital imaging would be one of its three main pillars (with the other two being games and mobile). It looks like the decision is paying off, and Sony is doubling down on its plans. After making 40% of all image sensors sold in 2014, Sony is now announcing that it will raise $4 billion in funding in order to increase how many sensors it can produce. In its announcement, Sony says it plans to issue new shares of stock and put the money towards “increasing production capability of, and research and development for, stacked CMOS image sensors.” Reuters...
Video: How Rosco Makes Its Swatchbook of Colored Filter Samples
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If you’re a fan of both photography and the TV show How It’s Made, here’s a behind-the-scenes video that might be of interest to you. Rosco just released this 1-minute video showing how it creates its Roscolux swatchbooks, which contain a small sample filter of almost every Roscolux filter. We see that the individual filter sheets are gathered by hand, arranged into large stacks, and then turned into individual booklets with the help of a guillotine machine. This is “the care and attention to detail that goes into making the most popular tool for choosing Rosco colors,” Rosco says....
Moment Announces a New Macro Lens for Mobile Photographers
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Last year, the mobile photography company Moment announced the release of two mobile lenses for smartphone devices: the 18mm wide angle and the 70mm telephoto. The company then followed up earlier this year by producing the ‘Moment Case’ for iPhone 6, which features a shutter button, lens mount, and camera strap. Now the company is back again by announcing a brand new macro lens. The new macro lens from Moment features 10x magnification at a 25mm focal distance. Unlike most other attachable smartphone lenses, the Moment macro consists of multiple elements to increase sharpness and...
Man with DSLR Knocks Down Rider at British National Cycling Championship
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It’s like deja-vu, all over again. A month after a fan photographer caused a horrible crash at Italy’s top bike race, another DSLR shooter has caused a crash at the British National Road Race Championships. The man was using a DSLR and a telephoto lens on Sunday, photographing the cyclists with one foot in the cobbled Lincoln road. When cyclist Kristian House came near, instead of moving off the road, the man inexplicably stood his ground until House collided with him, sending House and his bike tumbling. The incident was captured by another spectator in an this 1-minute-long low-res...
olloclip Studio: A Case System That Takes Your Phone Camera to the Next Level
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Four years ago we were introduced to the olloclip on Kickstarter, and now the company’s series of lenses are some of the most popular lenses available for Apple’s iPhone. And olloclip isn’t just stopping there. Recently, the company announced another Kickstarter campaign for their new studio mobile photography system and they want the help of the community to bring the product to life. The olloclip Studio is a specially designed iPhone case that allows mobile photographers to easily clip on a number of accessories to their smartphones. The heart of the project is, of course, the case...
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The Perils Of Doing A Twilight Shoot In The Sunshine State
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7 Incredible Tips for Beginner Photographers
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As a beginner photographer, I was swaying around too much at times not knowing what was good and what was not. It took me several years, and countless hours, to really understand the right path and to focus my energy on the right techniques. If this sounds familiar to you, then here are seven incredible tips that will help relieve you of the dilemma a beginner faces in photography. Note: These tips are in no way comprehensive but are definitely a good starting point 1. Buy an Affordable Camera One of the biggest mistakes you could do is to invest all your savings to buy expensive gear. It...
How to Take Great Photographs at the Fairground
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Packed with people, bright lights and fast-moving rides, fairgrounds can provide photographers with loads of opportunities to take some colourful and creative images. So, why not grab your camera, head to your nearest fair and try out some of the following ideas for yourself. When to visit Fairgrounds can be fun to take pictures of, whether you go in the daytime, or at night. However, with their bright lights, they really come alive once the sun has gone down. My preferred time to arrive is around one hour before sunset, as this allows you to take a look around before it gets dark, and gives...
dPS Mid Year Sale – 7 Hot Deals In 7 Days
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For some of us it’s summer time, for most of us it’s the middle of the year, for all of us it’s time for a huge dPS sale! If you’ve been a Digital Photography School reader for a while, you probably already know about our huge end of year sale (prepareations are already under way for this year’s). But last year we ran a mid year sale too – and it was so popular with readers – it’s back! See the sale page here for each deal as it goes live. For the next 7 days we’ll share with you a special offer on some of our own products as well as some hand picked products from our partners. Each deal...
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We had been shooting around with a pre-production version of the Fujifilm X-T10 for some time now and recently got in a final version of the camera. Like the flagship X-T1, it uses Fujifilm’s 16MP X-Trans APS-C sensor and EXR Processor II. It may not be weather-sealed like the X-T1, but it does feature a solid-built body, with plenty of custom buttons and control points. X-Trans sensors are known for producing pleasing colors and accurate skin tones. As such, we included a variety of out-of-camera JPEGs as well as Raw conversions in the gallery below. Please note...
Toshiba TransferJet 16GB SDHC card launches July 31 in Japan
Posted by Chris Roubis on 2nd, Jul, 2015 |
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Following some trade show demos, Toshiba is officially introducing a new 16GB SDHC card with TransferJet technology. The card, which looks to be available in Japan only first, is able to wirelessly transfer photos and videos from a camera to a TransferJet-compatible device. Sony introduced TransferJet technology in 2008, and previously included it in an 8GB Memory Stick card and Cyber-shot cameras like the DSC-TX7, but it never quite took off in those implementations. Toshiba’s TransferJet SD card, rated as Class 10, is the first of its kind. It uses very short...
Fujifilm X-T10 shooting experience is now live
Posted by Chris Roubis on 2nd, Jul, 2015 |
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Really nice little camera, no question. For me, the competitors are, until now, sony a6000 and canon m3. The Canon m3 has the smallest dimension (therefor, the Fuji T, which is, for a second(third) camera with mobile usability. It´s a pity, that there are, until now, no tests for the Canon M3, so i can only rely on assumptions and interpolations: IF the sensor of this camera (X-T10) is the same as the one used in the Fuji X-Pro1, THEN the IQ of the X-T10 is worse than the IQ of the sony a6000. Then i saw in the internet a user review on a private side, which stated that the IQ of the Canon...
DxO OpticsPro 10.4.2 released with Canon EOS 5DS/R support
Posted by Chris Roubis on 2nd, Jul, 2015 |
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DxO has introduced OpticsPro 10.4.2, adding Raw support for Canon’s EOS 5DS and 5DS R. Also added are 789 new camera/lens combination correction profiles. Updates for DxO FilmPack and DxO ViewPoint also make those applications fully compatible with Photoshop CC 2015. DxO OpticsPro v10.4.2, DxO FilmPack v5.1.4 and DxO ViewPoint v2.5.6 are available for download now from DxO. For new customers, DxO Optics Pro 10 is available from $129, DxO FilmPack 5 for $79 and DxOViewPoint 2 for $79. Press release: DxO OpticsPro v10.4.2 supports the Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R Also...
Polarr’s iOS Photo Editing App Sees 250K Downloads in First 2 Days
Posted by Chris Roubis on 1st, Jul, 2015 |
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The popular browser-based photo editor Polarr has now arrived on mobile devices. After launching in the iTunes App Store late last week, the app was featured by Apple and was downloaded a whopping 250,000 times in the first 48 hours.Business Insider reports that Polarr CEO Borui Wang had the goal of delivering Photoshop’s powerful features to people at a fraction of the price Adobe charges. Polarr’s browser app is free, and the new iOS app is a free download that costs $5 if you wish to unlock its full potential. Firing a shot at apps like Instagram, Polarr offers premade and custom...
Olympus Air A01 Coming to the US in July for $300
Posted by Chris Roubis on 1st, Jul, 2015 |
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Olympus’ innovative Air camera was announced back in February, but up to this point it has been a Japan-only product. Not anymore: today Olympus announced that the Air A01 will be available in the United States starting in July for $300. In case you missed hearing about this camera the first time around, it’s an unusual device that’s essentially a camera body that lacks a screen and looks more like a lens. Thanks to its wireless connectivity, you can pair it with a smartphone to have the phone act as the user interface and live view. Built-in Amazon Cloud Drive integration lets you...
5 Myths Photographers Will Tell You About Film, or: Why Film Isn’t Afraid of the Dark
Posted by Chris Roubis on 1st, Jul, 2015 |
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You will be hard pressed to find a reasonable working photographer today, who won’t admit that film still has a place in photography and really offers some unique characteristics, even if they choose to not use it. But often photographers who love shooting digital and don’t want to deal with film attempt to write off and make excuses for why they can’t shoot film. I’d like to offer a rebuttal to such excuses, inspired by a recent thoughtful PetaPixel post. I love film, but I think there is no need to make any excuses for shooting digitally in this day and age. Digital technology has...
Major Irish Newspaper Boycotts Taylor Swift Concert Photos Over ‘Restrictive’ Contract
Posted by Chris Roubis on 1st, Jul, 2015 |
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At least one major newspaper is taking a stand against Taylor Swift’s concert photography contract, which has generated quite a bit of discussion in recent days over its ‘restrictive’ and ‘unfair’ terms. The Irish Times, Ireland’s second most popular newspaper, explained today that it chose to leave out photos entirely rather than sign Swift’s contract. Swift played in the first of two sold-out shows in Dublin last night, but The Irish Times decided not to include any photography in its coverage of the concert. In an article titled “Why there’s no photo of Taylor Swift’s gig in...
Here’s What Adobe Dehaze Can Do for Photos Taken in a Blizzard
Posted by Chris Roubis on 1st, Jul, 2015 |
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I took a trip to Iceland this past March, but weather wasn’t the greatest while I was there. We encountered a few blizzards, and I took some photos to see what I could recover from them. Adobe recently announced a Dehaze tool for Photoshop CC and Lightroom CC, and I wanted to know how well it could recover image data from a blizzard — which could be considered be an extreme version of haze. After trying the slider on my images, I’m very impressed! Example 1 Here’s one unedited photo. It’s just a straight RAW to JPEG conversion: All we see is a nasty blizzard and the vague shape of a...
On the conclusion of the 151st Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting
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Crew Needed For AFTRS Short Film
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Photographer Wanted – Glasgow
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Real Estate Photography Licensing For Rental Properties – How Should it Work?
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June Video Contest Will Be Extended Through July
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5 Tips That Will Make Your Food Photos Stand out from the Crowd
Posted by Chris Roubis on 1st, Jul, 2015 |
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Food photography may be more popular now than ever before. The blogosphere is exploding with pictures of food, and social media sites like Pinterest and Instagram are flooding you with never-ending streams of food photos 24/7. Creating food images that stand out in this massive sea of content is a difficult task. Here are five tips to help you get your food photos noticed. #1 Don’t be afraid of shadows Shadows make a scene look realistic, give your food texture, and create mood, so don’t hesitate to make them part of your food photo. To create nice, dark shadows let your light fall onto your...
Writer’s Favorite Lens: Olympus Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8
Posted by Chris Roubis on 1st, Jul, 2015 |
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One of the primary reasons I built my mirrorless kit with Olympus gear, was their wide array of high quality lenses. From fast primes to convenient zooms, they have all of the important focal lengths covered. It wasn’t until I picked up the Olympus Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 however that I really experienced the true potential of this micro four thirds system. Since purchasing the lens a few months ago, it has rarely left my camera body. Not only are the optics incredible, but it features many surprising benefits. Here are some of the main reasons it has become my favorite lens. Image Quality...
Atomos releases AtomOS6.4 firmware upgrade for Shogun recorder
Posted by Chris Roubis on 1st, Jul, 2015 |
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Video production tool maker Atomos has announced the release of AtomOS6.4, a significant firmware update for its Shogun video monitor and recorder. The update includes a number of useful features, including anamorphic de-squeezing that supports the Panasonic GH4’s new anamorphic video mode. In addition to providing de-squeeze functionality for the GH4’s dedicated anamorphic settings, the Shogun can now de-squeeze anamorphic video from 2x, 1.5x, or 1.33x ratios as well. Other notable features include pre-roll recording, which caches several seconds of video...
Olympus brings its Air lens-style connected camera to US
Posted by Chris Roubis on 1st, Jul, 2015 |
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Olympus is bringing its connected ‘Air’ camera to the US. Announced in Japan earlier this year and shown off previously in concept form, the Air consists of the same 16MP Four Thirds sensor found on the company’s E-M10 as well as a Micro Four Thirds lens mount, using your smartphone or tablet as its display. It’s similar in spirit to the Sony Alpha QX1, but with a smaller body, Bluetooth connectivity, and several unique shooting modes. To keep the Air as small as possible, Olympus had to forgo the sensor-shift IS and anti-dust system found on its...
DxOMark Mobile report: Sony Xperia Z3+
Posted by Chris Roubis on 1st, Jul, 2015 |
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The Xperia Z3+ is the international version of the Japan-only Xperia Z4. In the camera department, at least on paper, it’s only a minor upgrade over the predecessor Xperia Z3. The 1/2.3-inch 20.7MP Sony Exmor sensor and F2.0 25mm equiv. lens are shared with the previous model. Despite having the same specs, camera performance is improved and nabs the Z3+ DxOMark’s third place mobile ranking. Read DxOMark’s Mobile Report on the Sony Xperia Z3+ Read DxOMark’s full report at dxomark.com Source Article from...
Beyond the table top: 5 mini tripods reviewed
Posted by Chris Roubis on 1st, Jul, 2015 |
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Yeah, Ultrapod, Pixi, Copter, Joby Minis, Benro’s Pixi knockoff, Manfrotto’s older models with center columns, the Leica linked above, maybe the tiny Gorillapods or the GPod Magnetic (so small it’s really more about the magnets than the legs, but the short legs end up less fiddly)… There’s a whole bunch that could be included, even ignoring your $5 Polaroid/Vivitar rinky dinks. There’s a Manfrotto made for always on similar to the Minis but very different in execution, more like a plate with fold out nubs (seems less adjustable than the Mini 250/800)....
Virtual Reality Stock Photos: Getty Images Launches 360° View App for Oculus
Posted by Chris Roubis on 30th, Jun, 2015 |
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Getty Images has been known for its premium stock photography and video catalog. Now, with the birth of a major medium on the horizon, the company is looking to get into the virtual reality space. A new application, 360-Degree View by Getty, will give users a chance to experience their favorite moments as if they were there. Best of all, the application is available now on the Oculus Store. The 360-Degree View app by Getty features exclusive high-quality 360-degree imagery from a variety of places including the Cannes Film Festival and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Getty has noted that the...
Review: The Pentax 645Z is a Wedding Photographer’s Medium Format Dream
Posted by Chris Roubis on 30th, Jun, 2015 |
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I’m an experienced wedding photographer who has wanted digital medium format for a long time. I use a pair of 1D Xs with the typical lenses that you would expect a wedding shooter to use. I never was intending on replacing my Canon gear, but rather supplementing it. My idea was use the medium format for location shooting, and use my Canon’s for everything else. However I only really started thinking seriously about medium format in late 2014 when two things happened: 1) A friend introduced me to the work of a spectacular wedding photographer called Jose Villa who has a absolutely...
Wedding Photographer Slips, Snaps Shot on the Way Down
Posted by Chris Roubis on 30th, Jun, 2015 |
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Here’s an unusual wedding photography fail: Chase Richardson was photographing a wedding party last year when he accidentally slipped on a puddle. As he tumbled to the ground, his finger pressed his camera’s shutter button and captured this photo of the party’s expressions as they watched the disaster unfolding before their eyes. The Jackson, Mississippi-based photographer of followell fotography was shooting the wedding at the Mcclain Lodge in Mississippi back on June 21, 2014. “It had been raining all morning so I ended up photographing the wedding party under this covered slab of...
Kendall Jenner’s Instagram Photo Becomes the Most-Liked Ever
Posted by Chris Roubis on 30th, Jun, 2015 |
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If you thought you were Instagram popular, then you may want to check out Kendall Jenner’s ‘heart hair’ photograph, which has picked up 2.6 million likes in only five weeks. Jenner’s photo now sets the record for the most-liked Instagram photo ever posted. The previous holder of the title was Jenner’s half-sister, Kim Kardashian. Previously, Kardashian held the record for most-liked Instagram post: a photograph of herself and her husband, Kanye West, sealing their recent marriage with a romantic kiss. Kardashian’s photo came in at 2.4 million likes, meaning that as of this moment,...
Man Wins Lawsuit Against Neighbor Who Shot Down Drone with Shotgun
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There have been multiple stories of drones getting shot out of the sky with shotguns in the past couple of years. Last November, we reported that a New Jersey man was arrested after shooting down a camera drone that was taking pictures over his property. Now another drone pilot, Eric Joe, has just won a lawsuit against a disgruntled neighbor who blasted Joe’s quadcopter out of the sky with a shotgun.VICE reports that a judge has ordered that Brett McBay cough up $850 for Joe’s custom-built drone. McBay originally had to pay $2,500 bail after being charged with possession of a weapon...
On the conclusion of the 151st Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting
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International Students Models
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Female Model Required for Portraiture Shoot
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Do You Have Thinning Hair or Bald Patches?
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CWP is Looking for Male Extras With Availability 8/07 and 9/07
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Sound Designer with Own Recording Equipment Needed
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Casual Videographer Required
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Cam and Light Crew Needed for Indie Short
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Cinematographer/Glidecam Operator/Assistant
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Summer Shakespeare Set Designer – Wellington
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HIP Film Crew and Photographer Wanted for "Garden Showcase"
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Shooting Underwater Video: The Basics
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What Do You Need to Get Started Shooting Some Property Video?
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7 Tips for Better Skyline Photography
Posted by Chris Roubis on 30th, Jun, 2015 |
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Reminder: now until July 7th (AUS EST) the Landscapes, Cityscapes & Photography Tricks eBook is on 50% off at Snapndeals. When we talk about cityscape photography, one of the most basic and trademark shots is the full skyline; the artificial horizon, made of buildings and towers jutting up and down into the sky above. Skylines can be jagged and coarse, or faint and smooth, often depending on the nature of the city itself. Follow these tips for better skyline photography: 1. Find a Good Vantage Point Outside the City To find the city, escape it. One surefire way to capture a city skyline...
How to Watermark Your Images Using Lightroom and Photoshop CC
Posted by Chris Roubis on 30th, Jun, 2015 |
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Watermarks, love them or hate them, are a way of protecting your images. Although, just because you have one on your image doesn’t mean it won’t be stolen. If you are like me, I do it as a deterrent. There are many ways to watermark your images. In this article I’m going to show you how to add a watermark to your images using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop CC. Lightroom (6) CC Lightroom makes watermarking your images very easy, there are a couple of ways of doing it. Once you have processed your images and are ready to export them, then it is also time to watermark them. Exporting Your Images...
Starry Photos of Glowworms in Limestone Caves
Posted by Chris Roubis on 29th, Jun, 2015 |
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In New Zealand, there’s a species of glowworm called Arachnocampa luminosa — commonly known as the New Zealand glowworm — that can be found in dark, wet caves. Photographer Joseph Michael made these insects the subject of a series of photos titled “Luminosity.” Michael brought his Nikon D810 into a number of limestone caves found on the North Island of New Zealand and captured long-exposure photographs of the glowworms scattered across the cave surface overhead. “The 30 million year old formations form a majestic backdrop to the bioluminescence of the glow-worms,” Michael writes. You...
On the conclusion of the 151st Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting
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Couples, Individuals,Children, Families, Babies Wanted for a Studio Shoot
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New casting agency wants you
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Production Assistant/Intern
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Large Families Wanted – Open Casting Call for TV Commercial
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Open Call For Short Film Scripts
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Looking for MALES with Man Buns and willing to shave arms & legs – 20-60 yo
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Travel Photographers on Instagram
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As A Photographer How Can You Use Social Media To Promote Your Business?
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Making the Mundane Magnificent: Finding Inspiration in Everyday Objects
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Chances are you have a tourist attraction in your town. Each day people crowd around and line up to take photographs of it. If you think of the most photographed tourist spots in the United States, you probably come up with the Statue of Liberty, San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, or Grand Canyon. Thousands of pictures a year are taken at these destinations, however despite all of the mundane images some people can still produce incredibly unique and breathtaking photographs of these attractions. If you study the most impressive photos you will find consistent aspects that make the mundane...
Do You Really Need the Latest Greatest Gear?
Posted by Chris Roubis on 29th, Jun, 2015 |
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If you’re like me, you enjoy reading and learning about the latest photography gear as soon as it comes out. Looking each month at popular photo magazines and online sites, reading the reviews, product articles, and ads, it’s hard not to head to your local camera shop and start spending money! But, really needing that new gear can be a very different issue. Let’s take a look at what you may, or may not, truly need as tools to create your art. Caught up in Marketing, or do you have a true need? Yes, those big number megapixel camera bodies can be very sexy, and every month it seems that there...
Readers’ Showcase: Raiatea Arcuri
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Just very nice for DPReview to have put up this Sunday Special, and after the Saturday one took care of the political venting. Raiatea, you are doing really well. I appreciated each of your photographs. I wonder if you might not like to take some art classes, serious ones, as these will further intensify how you see — just notice how it works especially in the hours after one of the classes… I might suggest life drawing, that fundamental, and possibly water color, tough but portable and enlightening. Others too. Who knows where paths can lead, and you’ll meet some more...
Releases App Helps You Manage Model and Property Releases on Your iPhone
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There are a number of easy-to-use model release form apps out there already, but Snapwire wants to do better. The photo marketplace has launched its own free app called Releases. Designed for professional photographers, the app lets you easily create, sign, and send model and properly releases using your iPhone. “Releases are important because they protect you from potential lawsuits where people claim invasion of privacy or defamation after you’ve photographed them,” Snapwire says. “Model releases state that the person in the photo consents to be photographed, as well for you to use...
Creative Portraits That Use Handmade Paper Props
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Adriana Napolitano is a 31-year-old Italian artist and photographer who creates beautiful paper props by hand for portrait and advertising photo shoots. Her creations include everything from food to costumes to phones to water gushing out of a crying woman’s face. Among Napolitano’s tools are a Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 600D, paper, spray paint, tape, and glue. The props take anywhere between a few days to a couple of weeks to make, depending on the scale and complexity. You can find more of Napolitano’s work on her website and Behance. (via Adriana Napolitano via DIYP) Image credits:...
Don’t Let Snapshots Keep You From Seeing the World
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When people notice something interesting or beautiful these days, there’s often a natural impulse to pull out their smartphones and snap a photo of it, preserving that moment and memory. But “there’s a big problem associated with [this],” says The School of Life in the 3-minute video above. “We’re likely to be so busy taking the pictures we forget to look at the world whose beauty and interest prompted us to take a photograph in the first place.” Victorian English art critic John Ruskin noticed this problem in the early years of photography, and his recommendation was that everyone...
Amanda Marie Ellison: The Smoking Girl in Mary Ellen Mark’s Famous Photo
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In 1990, the late American photographer Mary Ellen Mark captured a photo titled “Amanda and her Cousin Amy,” which showed a 9-year-old girl named Amanda smoking a cigarette while standing in a swimming pool with her 8-year-old cousin, Amy. It’s a striking photo that became one of Mark’s most famous works, but have you ever wondered what became of the two girls? After Mary Ellen Mark passed away late last month, NPR decided to dig into this particular photo and find out more about the subjects in the shot. They found out that the then 9-year-old smoker is now 34-year-old Amanda Marie...
On the conclusion of the 151st Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting
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New Faces for Glamour Shoot/Magazine Covers
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Underwater Shoot – Model / Actors needed
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Model Required for TFP Stylized Bridal Shoot
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Model Required for TFP Shoot 29th June
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Promotional Staff Required for an Event – Perth
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Cameraman & Crew Needed
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Historical Costume Designer / Maker Wanted
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3D Animation (Blender) Experts Sought
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Female Videographer Required
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Do You Break the Stereotype? Charity Campaign
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4 Tips to Learn to Live Through Photography
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The magic of an instant What is photography anyway? It is a fraction of a second of eternity that you try to capture, with better or worse technique, with deeper or shallower depth of field. But, in short, that’s all about photography, and it is this magic what makes photography an art. The essence of why many of us like photography, goes beyond what we can capture with our DSLR and show to others. It is the experience of the moment, and how one learns through the years to be aware of the present. It was just a few months ago when I learned what mindfulness was about, and I immediately...
How to Shoot and Process a Time Lapse Movie – Quick Method
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The other day I was in the city and I was watching the clouds because they were moving so fast. It was a sign that bad weather was on the way, but I also knew the clouds would be a good opportunity to try some time lapse photography. There are many ways of taking a series of images to use for time lapse photography. My camera was setup on a tripod and set to take a photo every five seconds over 10 minutes. In total 120 images were taken, however that number is up to you. The other day I took 300 images to use for one. You can do this in various ways and it is best to check your camera manual...
Vantage Point: The aviation photography of Jon Pece
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c: Yeah, you keep telling yourself that what you claim makes “sense”. Sure seems to me that the F-18 was announced to be ready, and then a year or two later it was on carriers. Have no idea when it started, I’m sure it was in the late 1970s and I’m sure there were delays, but not ones that called the whole project into question. As I already said, the F22 flies, though it has an oxygen system which keeps killing pilots when it’s used at very high altitudes. If the aircraft is announced, approved, and then a schedule for integration into services is announced,...
Jason Sheldon: My Response to Taylor Swift’s Agent
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After my public response to Taylor Swift’s open letter to Apple, I didn’t quite expect the phenomenal reaction it received. I knew it was provocative. I knew it was going to be risky and could possibly harm my chances of getting access to other concerts in future, but it needed to be said — out loud. When I thought hard about the possible consequences, and restrictions on my access to future work, I asked myself “What point is there in going to work if I can’t be paid for it, yet everyone else gets to benefit from my labor?”. The answer? There was nothing left to lose. When you’re...
How to Read and Interpret MTF Charts for Lenses
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Purchasing a new lens for your kit can be an expensive endeavor and the more information you know before making a purchase is always useful. You may have noticed that lens manufacturer sites tend to include what is known as a Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) chart. These charts help to give shooters a better idea of the glass’ performance, but they’re not the ‘end all’ answer for knowing whether a lens is good or not. Here’s an introductory guide on how to accurately read an MTF chart and how to take their readings into account for your purchase. How MTF Charts Help Photographers...
6 Tips in 45 Minutes by 2 Top Wedding Photographers
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Canmore, Canada-based photographers Lanny and Erika Mann of Two Mann Studios are considered two of the best wedding photographers in the world by Fearless Photographers, a popular online directory of global wedding photographers. ShotKit recently sat down with the Manns and recorded the 45-minute interview above in which the duo shares six tips that helped them get where they are. Here’s a selection of wedding photographs by Two Mann Studios, for your inspiration: You can find more photographs by Lanny and Erika over on their website. Image credits: Photographs by Two Mann Studios and...
How I Use the Fujifilm XT-1 for Documentary Wedding Photography
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I’m a documentary wedding photographer, which means there’s a certain way that I work, and a certain style to the photography I produce. The end product of which is an accurate, beautiful document of the single most important day thus far in a couple’s life together. I want my clients to feel what they felt on their wedding day, years later when they’re reminiscing with their album. To do that successfully, I need to get in close — really close — to the action. But I don’t want people to feel uncomfortable being photographed, or indeed react to my presence. And almost as importantly,...
Hasselblad Says the Lusso is Its Last Rebranded Sony Camera
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Hasselblad is a legendary brand name in the photo industry, but over the past few years the company has taken a hit in the eyes of some photographers by choosing to sell luxury, rebranded versions of Sony cameras. Starting with the Lunar back in 2012, Hasselblad made a habit of taking a popular Sony camera, redesigning the body with luxury materials, and then selling the “new camera” for multiples of the original price. But things are going to be different moving forward: Hasselblad is saying that it will no longer be spitting out rebadged Sony cameras in the future. In an interview...
On the conclusion of the 151st Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting
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Stylish Models for Womens Shapewear and Fitness Wear brand
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Paid: Models Wanted – CATC Photography Students: Fashion/Portrait Classes
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Paid Boudoir Shoot – 5 star Hong Kong Hotel
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Shoe Brand Looking for a Female Model to Appear in its SS16 Look-Book
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Male and Female Model Wanted for Ibiza Photoshoot
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Videographer needed for shoe brand commercial
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Cast & Crew Required for Black Comedy Short-Film
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Production Assistants wanted for Feature Film
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Local Director of Photography/Camera person and Runners required
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Crew Required for Short Films, Music and Promo Videos
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Weekly Photography Challenge – Bad Weather
Posted by Chris Roubis on 27th, Jun, 2015 |
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Earlier I shared some images by photographers who braved the elements to take some bad weather images. Where there is adversity, often there is opportunity. When the weather takes a turn for the worse, don’t run for cover so fast. Look for photography subjects everywhere. Wet pavement, puddles, reflections, wind blowing the trees, evil looking storm clouds over the horizon – all can make for intriguing photographs. By Ville Miettinen By Riccardo Cuppini By Triker-Sticks Weekly photography challenge – bad weather If you decide to take on this challenge, remember to take good care of your gear...
33 Blustery Bad Weather Images
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When the weather turns wet and nasty, many photographers head for cover. But, if you are willing to tough it out, inclement weather is a great opportunity to capture some unique and fantastic images. Here are some images by photographers who dared to brave the elements and got some bad weather images. rain by Barbara Florczyk on 500px The Accidental Tourist by Miles Morgan on 500px Champagne supercell by Max Conrad on 500px Black Umbrellas by Emin Zeynalov on 500px Singing in the rain by luca eugeni on 500px Averse Magnétique by Romain Matteï on 500px Seedling by Ursula Abresch on 500px Wet...
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV added to studio test scene comparison
Posted by Chris Roubis on 27th, Jun, 2015 |
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LX100 is poor in useability such as: – No ND filer – no good for video– Fixed LCD – not for high/low angle shoot– No real auto lens cap – slows down the flow– No built in flash– LX100 has noticeable lens flare When you rescale them both to the same size, both has more less the same IQ. Yes, LX100 has faster lens while you zoom in half way, but it may be not enough to justify the size. BTW, I like PASM dial better b/c PASM dial has more options than just PASM, and it is easier to change the mode as LX100 is not a “old” Leica M, but a...
Polaroid Cube+ adds Wi-Fi and two bright new color options
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Polaroid has added a new member to its Cube camera family: the Cube+. Introduced at CE Week 2015 in New York, the Cube+ includes Wi-Fi, which is not included in the original model. As with the first generation, the Cube+ can record 1080p video. The camera uses the same compact, cube-shaped and single-button design it introduced with the Cube. Like its predecessor, the Cube+ features an integrated magnet for attaching the unit to metal objects and a rubberized exterior. The new model is offered in two more colors: hot pink and glow-in-the-dark green. A compatible Polaroid Cube+ app for...
Week in review: Lights in the sky
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A great picture to start off the week in review, Mr Spencer! Source Article from http://www.dpreview.com/articles/4605877537/week-in-review-light-show
Canon Warns of Fake 600EX-RT Flashes; Here Are the Telltale Signs
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Jun, 2015 |
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In addition to fake DSLRs and fake memory cards, there are also fake flash units in camera bags around the world. We first shared a look at this issue back in September 2013, but today Canon issued a new warning about counterfeit versions of the Speedlite 600EX-RT, which was introduced in 2012. In a notice first published by The Digital Picture, Canon states that it has discovered the new fake flashes in circulation in the market and being sold through various online channels. The flashes weren’t designed nor manufactured by Canon, yet they look nearly identical to the actual flash...
You Don’t Need a Pro Photographer For That
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Jun, 2015 |
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My friend Joanne received the above inquiry via her website and sent it my way for help in responding. The following is my suggestion. Dear Prospective Client, Thank you for visiting my website. I am thrilled that you liked what you saw and reached out to me with an inquiry regarding my services. If I understand correctly, you want to provide me with an SD card that I will use and give back to you so that YOU can retouch and order prints yourself. Now, if that is all you want, you don’t need a professional photographer for that… You just need a mobile phone and selfie stick. Warmest...
The 2nd Gen FLIR ONE Thermal Camera Works with More Phones and Apps
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Jun, 2015 |
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FLIR is a company that has a goal of bringing thermal imaging technology to the masses. Last year, they released the FLIR ONE: a $350 case accessory for the iPhone 5/5s that allowed you to capture thermal photographs and videos. Today, they have introduced the second generation of the FLIR ONE, which boasts a much higher resolution, cheaper price tag, and universal design for both iOS and Android devices.‘The original FLIR ONE device was able to capture 80×60 photographs or videos, but the second generation sees a 400% upgrade with its new 160×120 resolution camera. This time around,...
KwiltKeys Keyboard for iOS Puts Photos From Various Apps At Your Fingertips
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Jun, 2015 |
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Have you ever wished that you could quickly access your photos from 3rd party apps on your iPhone as quickly as you access your Camera Roll photos? KwiltKeys is a new third-party keyboard for iOS that helps you quickly find and select photos that are stored both on your device and through different services. Just download the software to your device and you are ready to post any of your photographs within your favorite apps in seconds. KwiltKeys is currently in private beta, but luckily, we have obtained a copy to take a quick look at for our readers. After downloading the app to our...
Art of the Storm: A Time-Lapse of a Massive Supercell
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Jun, 2015 |
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Back on June 1st, 2015, landscape photographer Nicolaus Wegner was on the scene as a massive supercell formed over the Black Hills of South Dakota near Rapid City. As the stationary storm unfolded over several hours before Wegner’s eyes, he shot photos at one-second intervals with his Canon 5D Mark II and wide angle lenses. Afterward, he combined the photos into the 2-minute time-lapse short seen above, titled “Art of the Storm.” It was “truly one of the most beautiful natural weather phenomenon I have ever witnessed,” Wegner says. (via Nicolaus Wegner via CanonWatch) Source Article...
20’s – 40s MALE Powerful, Warrior Physique
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Videographer For Small Project
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Photographer to Design 6 Single Covers
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Glamour Photographer For 2-day Teeth Whitening Shoot
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Cash In Your Life – A New Television Series
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Saving Marriage – Casting Now
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My Response To The Issues Raised With This Months Photographer Of The Month Contest
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Jun, 2015 |
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Take this Picture of the Day Project to Practice and Help You Grow as a Photographer
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Jun, 2015 |
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Sunset on Long Beach Island (NJ) I watched the future football Hall of Fame quarterbacks practicing on the sidelines just before the Super Bowl. Although they had thrown the football perhaps millions of times before, they were practicing their throwing before the big game. They believe in the old (but true) saying, “Practice makes perfect.” It’s important for us as photographers to continually practice our skills as well. Although we may have pressed the shutter button a million times, we need to be sure that we are always “ready for the big game”. Like the Super Bowl quarterbacks, it is...
Photographing in Crowded Locations – 5 Tips to Avoid the Masses
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Jun, 2015 |
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Travel photography is certainly one of the most rewarding experiences you, as an image-maker, can have. You get to combine visiting amazing places, learning about other cultures, and, of course, your passion for taking photos, all at once. Piazza San Marco and Doge’s Palace with San Giorgio Maggiore behind – Venice, Italy However, certain famous locations, or populated cities can be frustrating. You arrive there to find out they are always crowded with visitors and tourists, making it almost impossible to shoot clean photos without intrusions. Granted, locations like these have been...
Sound & Vision: BJP’s August issue, dedicated to music photography
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British Journal of Photography’s August issue, dedicated to music photography, is available for pre-order now.
The latest issue of the oldest photography magazine in the world, available to buy now, has been put together to coincide with the opening of the contemporary music photography show We Want More at The Photographer’s Gallery, curated by BJP Deputy Editor Diane Smyth, from the 17 July to 20 September 2015. It includes features on Sven Marquardt, a long-term bouncer from underground Berlin, capturing decades of nefarious activity in a global capital of live...
Tamron and Sigma offer firmware update service for Canon EOS 5DS/5DS R live view issues
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Tamron and Sigma have both announced updates for their lenses to provide full compatibility with Canon’s EOS 5DS and 5DS R models. Both firmware updates refer to behavior in live view shooting, something that has also caused problems in the Canon EOS Rebel T6s and T6i. This suggests that Canon’s latest models feature a change in the way they drive lenses. Tamron’s release states that for six of its lens models, autofocus doesn’t work with the 5DS/5DS R in live view. With Sigma’s lenses, the cameras do not operate at all in Live View mode....
Interview: Hasselblad to re-visit core values and aim for a wider market, says CEO Perry Oosting
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Jun, 2015 |
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Hasselblad CEO, Perry Oosting, in the production area of the company’s Gothenburg HQ. Shot with the Hasselblad H5D50c-Wifi The appearance of the Hasselblad Lusso, a jazzed up version of the Sony A7R, in the Asian market will have filled some of the company’s followers with despair and supplied its critics with ammunition. Hasselblad’s recent foray into new product categories, via a relationship with Sony and an Italian design house, was not universally well received, to say the least. The project spawned a collection of remodeled Sony cameras with...
Manfrotto launches XPRO Ball Head
Posted by Chris Roubis on 26th, Jun, 2015 |
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Just buy an Arca Swiss or Really Right Stuff BH-55 and be done with it. My seemingly small BH-55 holds an insanely heavy 8×10 monorail rock steady with no play at all and doesn’t shake either, even when pointing it down to the ground at an angle. Even the super heavy duty Pan and Tilt heads can’t do that. The handles are hard to tighten and loosen, and under heavy loads, the camera always shifts a little before you get it tight enough. I used to think Ballheads weren’t practical for heavy loads, but the best ones are so superior to anything else if you want absolute...
Native Versus Extended: The Science and Marketing of Digital ISO Ranges
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Jun, 2015 |
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Many digital cameras these days give you the option of selecting between the camera’s ‘native’ ISO range and a special ‘extended’ (or expanded) ISO range. If you are just starting out in photography, you may be confused about what each labeling means and whether or not there is a technical difference or if it just a bit of marketing. Today we’ll be taking a look at the differences between native ISO and extended ISO ranges. Native vs. Extended ISO Ranges Before explaining the differences between the two ranges, it is important to know exactly what the ISO setting on a camera changes...
North Korea Drops the Banhammer on Instagram
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Jun, 2015 |
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North Korea has reportedly blocked access to Instagram, a service that has been widely used by journalists and tourists to share glimpses of life inside the secretive hermit kingdom.Eric Talmadge, the Pyongyang Bureau Chief of the Associated Press, reports that government warnings have begun appearing on Instagram’s website and app for users connecting from within North Korea. The messages “say access to the popular photo-sharing app is being denied and that the site is blacklisted for harmful content.” He managed to share a screenshot of the message in the app through his Instagram...
Silverlit’s DigiCam RC Helicopter is a Tiny Camera with Rotors Attached
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Jun, 2015 |
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If you have ever looked at a camera lens and wished you could simply stick helicopter rotors on it and then fly it around the house, you are in luck. Toy Company, Silverlit, has introduced the Nano Flacon DigiCam: an incredibly tiny RC helicopter with a built-in camera capable of photo capture and video recording. Costing 8,980 YEN ($72), the little copter may just be worth picking up for a joyride when it is released this July. After charging the helicopter, you will have up to four minutes of continuous flight time to capture some photos and video. Beyond knowing that the camera...
This Preset Pack Brings Real Dehaze to Lightroom 6.1
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Jun, 2015 |
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When Adobe launched a major Creative Cloud update that brought the powerful new Dehaze slider to Lightroom CC, photographers who had purchased a standalone copy of Lightroom 6 instead of subscribing to Adobe CC didn’t receive the new features. If that describes you, there’s some great news for you today: your Lightroom 6.1 can have Dehaze as well thanks to a new free preset pack by Prolost. “Dehaze seems to work by algorithmically separating surface details from shapes, and then estimating depth based on coloration consistent with atmospheric haze,” writes photographer Stu Maschwitz,...
Video: Zooming Out of a Scene with an 83x Lens
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Jun, 2015 |
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Here’s yet another eye-opening video showing what the 83x zoom in the Nikon Coolpix P900 is like (it’s a 24-2000mm in 35mm terms). Fratila Angelo starts off zoomed all the way in on an excavator in the distance before zooming all the way out to the 24mm end. Source Article from...
the VOICE – Open Call Auditions
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What Do You Charge To Shoot 1 to 3 minutes of UAV Video For Real Estate?
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One Speedlight Portrait Lighting Tutorial
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Jun, 2015 |
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If you’ve ever wondered how to improve the look of your portraits using only one speedlight, then make sure you read every single word on this page. It isn’t so much the type or quality of the speedlight you are using; it is more about how you modify and shape the light, that will help you to improve the overall look of your portraits. Let’s break speedlight portrait lighting down into three simple action steps that are easy for you to follow: Step 1: Get the speedlight off-camera Start by first getting your speedlight off of your camera. In order to trigger your strobe once it is off of...
Tips for Getting Proper Exposure for Night Photography
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Jun, 2015 |
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Exposure settings for this shot: Shutter speed of 4 seconds; aperture at f/5.6; ISO 400. Night photography can be much more rewarding than photography during the day. Because everything looks different at night, you don’t need to go somewhere exotic to get great pictures. Bridges, attractions, and buildings are usually brightly lit at night, and places that might seem rather pedestrian during the day – can make stellar photography subjects at night. Further, you can take your time when photographing at night, more so than during the day. There are generally less people out, and you don’t...
Kid criminals: tagged, tracked and cast off by society
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Jun, 2015 |
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America’s iniquitous criminal justice system targets young disenfranchised black men in disproportionate numbers, setting them up for a lifetime of ostracisation. In his series Corrections, Zora Murff considers how images of the juvenile penal system define young offenders deemed to be criminals.
“My dad left us when I was four or five, and I’ve been estranged from him ever since. Things were rough for my mum trying to raise two boys on her own,” says 28-year-old Zora Murff, whose series Corrections is informed in no small part by his experiences growing up...
Cristina de Middel, Benedicte Kurzen and Robin Maddock show different sides of Nigeria
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Shine Ur Eye, a photography collaboration between Cristina de Middel, Benedicte Kurzen and Robin Maddock, brings together and explores their recent response to living in Lagos, Nigeria, while contrasting each photographers’ dramatically different photographic process.
It isn’t often a group photography show can boast the names of Cristina de Middel, Benedicte Kurzen and Robin Maddock. This collaboration, titled Shine Ur Eye, brings together and explores their recent response to living in Lagos, Nigeria, while contrasting each photographers’ dramatically different...
Samsung NX500 firmware upgrade improves autofocus and enhances video features
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Jun, 2015 |
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Samsung has a released a firmware update for its NX500 mirrorless camera that contains some significant improvements related to autofocus and video. The manufacturer says that autofocus performance has been improved across the board: in low light, face detection, and movie mode. A new Zone AF mode has been added, and there are now five AF area sizes to choose from. The face detection area of the sensor has also been enlarged. On the video front Samsung has added a new ‘Pro’ mode that increases the bit rate for 4K video up to 70Mbps and lengthens maximum...
Adobe renews free trials of Creative Cloud 2015 to preview new features
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Jun, 2015 |
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Adobe recently updated its Creative Cloud suite of software, and to give users a chance to test the new features it has reset its product trials. This includes trial versions of Illustrator CC, InDesign CC, and Photoshop CC. Users, even those who have previously taken advantage of Adobe’s 30-day free trial, can start a new trial by opening the software application and clicking ‘Update’. Creative Cloud 2015 brought with it new features and updates, as well as new mobile apps and the recently launched Adobe Stock photo service. Photoshop CC and Lightroom...
A commerical photographer accuses Taylor Swift of being a hypocrite, Swift’s management company responds
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Jun, 2015 |
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In case you missed it, Taylor Swift, one of the most successful commercial pop stars of all time, recently penned an angry Tumblr post aimed at the soon-to-be-launched streaming service Apple Music. Her post was in reference to the launch of the service, which she said would take advantage of recording artists, especially up-and-comers. When Apple Music launches on June 30th, users will be able to sign up for a three month free trial. The flip side, and what has compelled Swift to react, is the fact that recording artists whose music is being streamed will not be...
Instagram updates Explore page and search
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Jun, 2015 |
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Instagram has launched a major update to its Android and iOS mobile apps that comes with a redesigned Explore page and search function. The former will offer trending tags and places, the latter makes it easier to find people, places, and tags. It appears the idea behind the improvements is to make it easier to follow events as they happen, like Twitter does. On the Explore page, trending topics and places are now displayed in real time. This allows you to follow events as they happen through the lens of Instagram users at a particular location. In addition there are now curated...
Production Canon EOS 5DS and 5DS R added to studio test scene
Posted by Chris Roubis on 25th, Jun, 2015 |
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I suspect the 24-70 2.8 L II would be fine, the 85mm 1.2L stopped down should be good. the 24,28, 35mm IS USM’s should be good. the 40mm STM.. hmmm. 135L? could be tense.. it’s getting pretty old. of course anything over 180mm will be fine (200/2, 200-400, 300,400,500,600, 100-400). a good place to get an idea would be to go to lenscores wihch is sensor agnostic – would give you a relative performance idea on where things stand. Source Article from...
Instagram Revamps Explore and Search to Help You See Events and Places
Posted by Chris Roubis on 24th, Jun, 2015 |
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Instagram wants to be more of a pulse of what’s going on in the world, so today the service announced overhauls of two major sections: Explore and Search. The changes are meant to help connect people to things in the world as they happen. Explore The Explore page now surfaces trending topics as they happen in real time through Trending Tags and Trending Places. If someone big is happening somewhere on Earth, it’s likely that the tag will rise to the top, giving you an easy way to follow along through the eyes of Instagram users at the scene. The new design also features curated...
Nikon D5 Rumored to Pack 4K and a Native Max ISO of 102,400
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The Nikon D4s‘ first birthday was only a few months ago, but rumors are already emerging about an upcoming D5 DSLR that’ll succeed it. Some of the specs being discussed are intriguing: the D5 will supposedly offer 4K video recording and an impressive native max ISO of 102,400.Nikon Rumors reported these rumored details yesterday after hearing them from sources. If they turn out to be correct, then the D5 would be the first Nikon DSLR to offer 4K video recording capabilities. 4K “kind of” appeared in the Nikon 1 J5 mirrorless camera earlier this year, but that 4K recording is limited...
Court Dismisses Photog’s Copyright Lawsuit Against Nike Over Jumpman Photo
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A federal court has dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against Nike by photographer Jacobus Rentmeester, who claimed that the sports juggernaut had ripped off his 1984 photo of Michael Jordan for its own photo and its iconic Jumpman logo.PDNPulse writes that the decision was based on the fact that copyright law protects expression of ideas rather than the ideas themselves. The court concluded that Nike’s photo and logo weren’t “substantially similar” to Rentmeester’s original photo, so no copyright infringement had occurred. Rentmeester’s original 1984 photo, shot for...
The Venus Laowa 15mm f/4 is the World’s Widest 1:1 Macro Lens
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The Chinese lens manufacturer Venus Optics made quite a splash back in January by announcing the new Venus 60mm f/2.8, the world’s first 2:1 macro lens with infinity focus. The lens has gotten some pretty positive reviews since then. Now Venus is back with another groundbreaking lens. Today the company unveiled its new Laowa 15mm f/4 lens, the world’s widest 1:1 macro lens. This new lens is the “first 1:1 macro lens with a 110° angle of view,” Venus says. It’s allows photographers to dip their toes in the world of wide angle macro photography without having to use specialized...
How To: A Primer on Reducing Noise in Photos Using Adobe Lightroom
Posted by Chris Roubis on 24th, Jun, 2015 |
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Nothing can be more frustrating than taking a beautiful photograph only to later find out that it is riddled with digital noise. While digital image sensors have advanced the field of photography, they have also introduced new problems to tackle. Luckily, programs such as Adobe Lightroom can reduce the amount of noise within a photograph caused by high ISO settings or long exposures. Today, we are going to learn how to tackle noise reduction in Lightroom CC. The Explanation Behind Digital Noise A modern digital image sensor Before we can tackle the issue of digital noise, we must...
Ice Ice Baby (WA)
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Models Wanted for Ice, Ice Baby – VIC
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Models Required for Candle Campaign
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Seeking Model for Sweater Fashion Shoot
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Studio Photography Workshop – Saturday 11th July (11am – 3pm)
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Camera Operator/Cinematographer Required for Short Film
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I’m Looking for Someone to Make a Short Film for Advertising My Brand
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Directors, Camera Crew & Editor Required for an Interesting Music Video
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Sound Mixer Wanted for Short Film
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Editor Wanted for Short Film
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Congratulations Tony Colangelo, Victoria, BC – June PFRE Photographer of The Month
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How to Avoid Loss of Your Digital Photos
Posted by Chris Roubis on 24th, Jun, 2015 |
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By Mariam S Nowadays almost all photos are taken using various digital devices. In the era of paper photos, the main photo destructors were natural disasters like fires, and also such a phenomenon as discolouration. Modern digital photos face mainly the same dangers – fires, floods, and so on. Surprisingly, digital photos also have some equivalent to discoloration – degradation of a photo storage device over time. However, apart from these dangers inherited from paper predecessors, digital photos are subject to new specific dangers, for example: loss of photos due to a storage device...
How to Simulate Tilt-Shift Lens Effects Using Lightroom
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We’ve all at one point been enamoured by the effects produced by tilt-shift or PC (perspective control) lenses. Even in wide-angle shots, the extremely narrow field of focus transforms the scene into a surreal miniature world. It can be hard to decipher whether it’s actually a close-up of a tiny model scene, or the result of the visual trickery that a tilt-shift lens can produce. The tilt-shift effect can be used on more than city street scenes. Use your imagination and be creative! Besides the nifty miniaturization effect, these high-end specialty lenses are imperative for professional...
Photographing the Patrulleros – the violent vigilantes of Guatemala
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In many slums in Guatemala – one of the most violent countries in the world – ordinary citizens form vigilante groups to try to ensure community safety against the proliferation of cartel-related violence. Hiding their identities for fear of reprisal, they patrol the streets, armed, taking the law into their own hands.
“Photojournalism allows me to get close to events on the ground, so that I may better understand them as they unfold,” says award-winning photojournalist Daniele Volpe, who left his birthplace of Priverno, a small town in Latina, south of Rome, and made...
Venus Optics launches Laowa 15mm F4, the world’s widest macro lens
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Chinese lens manufacturer Anhui ChangGeng Optical Technology Company Limited has introduced what it describes as the world’s widest 1:1 macro lens. The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm F4 is designed for full frame sensor cameras and can focus down to just 12cm from the front element. As well as operating as a macro lens, the unit is equipped with a +/-6mm shift function for architectural work at normal focusing distances. Shift function is only available when shooting on APS-C crop sensors though. Constructed using 12 elements in 9 groups, the 110° lens has a 14-blade...
Final firmware Canon EOS 5DSR real-world samples posted
Posted by Chris Roubis on 24th, Jun, 2015 |
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From a layman’s point of view: I’m beginning to think that Canon hasn’t figured out the technology yet to get lower shadow noise from their sensors, or that the only technology that is “usable(?)” is owned by sony & canon won’t cough up the dough to get licensed to use it. Something’s goin’ on that makes no sense, to me anyway. I’m still hopin’ that Canon does have a clue & is gonna show some progress in the very near future………….but the hopes are fading. Otherwise, very nice photos. Resolution is very...
Eye for an ‘i’: Canon EOS Rebel T6i review posted
Posted by Chris Roubis on 24th, Jun, 2015 |
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Friends/family often ask about which camera to buy (as they do, when you’re a photographer), when they’re looking for a ‘DSLR’ it’s very difficult to justify an entry level one over a mirrorless camera now. I’m just not sure what they’re bringing to the market in that particular sector. The likes of Fuji, Sony, Panasonic etc now have more than adequate continuous AF, no potential focus issues, full AF/control via the LCD, extremely good kit lens and a usefully smaller form factor. It’s only the perceived ‘professionalism’ of a DSLR...
A Simple Visual Guide to Photographic Lens Filters
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If you’re just getting started in photography, perhaps you’ve confused or overwhelmed by the different types of filters that are available for your camera lens. Photo gift company Zippi wants to help you wrap your mind around the concepts more easily, so they created a handy “cheat sheet” infographic that lists out the different kinds of filters on the market along with short explanations and example images showing what the filters do for your shots. You can find a larger version of this infographic over on the Zippi website. (via Digital Photographer) Image credits: Infographic by...
Hands-On: Emulsion for Mac is a Simpler Alternative to Adobe Lightroom
Posted by Chris Roubis on 23rd, Jun, 2015 |
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Last week, we took a look at an excellent Photoshop alternative for Mac OS X, Affinity Photo Beta. This week, we are taking a look at a possible Lightroom alternative, Emulsion, to see if it can also help you step outside of Adobe’s ecosystem. While Adobe provides an excellent range of products, some photographers are looking to expand their horizon with more affordable alternatives. Emulsion is described as a 3rd party photo cataloging software designed to replace Apple’s in-house Aperture photo editing and management program. In 2014, Apple announced they would no longer be...
Future A.I. Will Be Able to Generate Photos We Need Out of Nothing
Posted by Chris Roubis on 23rd, Jun, 2015 |
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What will we do with all the data we accumulate from photos? On a daily basis, Internet juggernauts like Google, Yahoo, Facebook or Microsoft use highly sophisticated deep learning engines to better understand the content of billions of images uploaded, liked and shared. For now, it is to better serve advertising, but what else can be done? For one, we could generate custom-made photos. Automated photo generating A.I. using all the knowledge acquired about photography — including which image types helps sell more products, which dominant colors appeal to viewers, and which composition...
The Great War on Photographers: A Dispatch From The Trenches
Posted by Chris Roubis on 23rd, Jun, 2015 |
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Karl Baden should have known better. I mean, what was he thinking, casually snapping a few pictures as dramatic sunlight broke through the clouds after one of last week’s late spring rainstorms? From the front seat of his car in a suburban Boston Trader Joe’s parking lot, of all places? What is he, nuts? No, Karl’s a photographer. Actually, he’s a photographer’s photographer, with a resume that includes an impressive international exhibition record, a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, prints held in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Boston Museum of...
Tiger Shark Yanks Camera Rig from Diver’s Hands
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Tiger sharks are developing a reputation as the camera thieves of the ocean. One was photographed stealing a camera back in 2010, and another was filmed stealing a $15,000 camera rig in 2012. Now another one has struck: the 1-minute video above shows a tiger shark snatching an underwater photographer’s camera and swimming off with it… as the photographer holds onto the camera for an impressive amount of time before letting go. The radio show Paul and Young Ron writes that this latest theft happened during a dive off the coast of the Bahamas. Source Article from...
Do you need professional modelling photos?
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Looking for Talent for Client Shoot
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15 Models wanted for exciting hair show in Albury
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Leading Fashion Photographer Requires Models For Lifestyle Shoot
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Male Promotional Staff Required
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Screenplay writer wanted for Asylum Seeker based Short film
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Sound Recordist Required For 8-Day Feature Comedy Drama: Roommates
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Director for Asylum Seeker based Short Film
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Cameraman Wanted for Horror Film
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Camera Assistant for Corporate Drama
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Photographer Needed for Photoshoot for Established Musician – London
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Energetic and Creative Photographer Required
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Photographing Swimmers
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Update On the Manfrotto XPRO Geared 3 Way Head
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Simple Tips for Photographing Waterfalls
Posted by Chris Roubis on 23rd, Jun, 2015 |
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The smoothness of the water against the hard, sharp edges of the rocks or greenery that surrounds them can create very pleasing compositions. But, like all types of landscapes, photographing waterfalls can be challenging. Follow these simple tips and you’ll be sure to get some great shots: Find the Right Season The best time to photograph waterfalls is after rainfall as it means the water is in full force, and the rain helps saturate the greens in the forest, or the moss on the rocks, which will produce a beautiful luminous green colour. Avoid the drier seasons as you may find that the...
Started out doing photography at the age of 6 using an uncle's old 1940 kodak brownie box camera. At 15 years of age, I decided to buy my very own 1975 Praktica SLR camera. I now shoot with a Nikon D850. I do unpaid TFP and commercial paid work.