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Jack Davison drove through America’s highways for 10,000 miles, taking portraits along the way
“I’m less concerned with facts and more the beauty or strangeness of that moment.” He’s only 24, but English photographer Jack Davison is already carving out a promising career for himself. Essex born and London based, he taught himself how to take pictures after picking up a camera at 16; studying English at Warwick University, he spent most of his time at university taking pictures. Photographing his family, friends and the countryside around him, he says the internet was his major influence and “a tutor”. “The internet...
read moreGoogle and MIT team up on clever method to remove reflections and obstructions from photos
Researchers at MIT and Google have developed a technique for removing unwanted reflections and obstructions from photos. Taking advantage of the parallax effect, this method could prove quite useful in locations where shooting behind glass or a fence is the only option. Demonstrated in the (highly technical) video above, this method uses information gathered from a short burst of images captured as the photographer moves the camera. An algorithm searches for edges in the scene, making use of the parallax effect to...
read moreDJI Phantom 3 Standard photography drone unveiled
DJI has announced a new camera drone called the Phantom 3 Standard. The DJI Phantom 3 Standard is a quadcopter with an integrated camera able to record video at up to ‘2.7K’ (2704 x 1520) at 30 fps and take 12 megapixel still images in JPEG and DNG Raw formats. The quadcopter is designed for consumer-level use. According to the maker, the Phantom 3 Standard uses an upgraded version of the Phantom 2 Vision+ controller, which includes a clip for attaching a smartphone. Near real-time footage from the camera can...
read moreTurned up to 20MP: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 added to studio scene comparison
Strange that there are different interpretations of the images. To me – detail and tonal range seems improved at base ISO (200) over EM5-II. It falls somewhere between the EM5-II and A6000. Both RAW and JPEG. At higher ISOs, i.e. 1600, the GX8 does show more color noise than the E-M5II, slightly, but with still greater detail. I always find Fuji to lack detail, both RAW and JPEG, in every single comparison, including this one. Yes it’s got clean images, up the ISO scale, but show less detail and tonal range. Anyway, to me, the...
read moreLowepro Whistler and Photo Sport II backpacks ready for adventure
Lowepro has introduced the Whistler and Photo Sport II backpacks, designed to keep gear safe in the great outdoors. The Whistler is an all-new series built for alpine adventures, while the Photo Sport II updates a popular rugged design. The Whistler is available in two sizes – 350 AW and 450 AW – and features a zippered back panel for access to gear. The bag makes use of Lowepro’s MaxFit divider system, and an all-weather cover is included. The Photo Sport II comes in 200 AW and 300 AW sizes with...
read moreWatch These Crazy Photographers Shoot Drift Racing from Up Close
If you thought photographing a NASCAR race from up close was wild, check out this video. Captured by photographer Marcel Langer at Gatebil Rudskogen, Norway’s top drift racing event, the video shows how close photographers get to the cars as they screech by on the track. The racecars kick up huge amounts of dirt and debris right into the faces of the photographers, who instinctively jerk their bodies away at the last moments before the blast hits them: It seems that the photographers and spectators are risking serious injury or death...
read moreBehind the Scenes: Shooting Car Ads for Toyota with Photographer Dave Hill
Photographer Dave Hill released this behind-the-scenes video that documents a recent advertising photo shoot for the Japanese carmaker Toyota. Hill shows us how various elements of the photographs are first taken then composited together in postproduction. Shooting with a Hasselblad H4x and Phase 1 IQ 250 digital back, Hill composed, shot, and combined multiple photos to turn a small group of extras into a bustling parade scene. Hill also employs tricks to get the reflections on the Toyota Camry just right and to make sure that the...
read moreMigrant’s Perilous Journey on Instagram Turns Out to Be an Elaborate Ad
Abdou was a young man from North Africa with a dream; he set out to make his way to Europe in order to create a better future for both himself and his family. Abdou documented his migration from Senegal to Spain on Instagram, showcasing the perils of such travel and his determination for a better life. After two weeks of travels, finally making it to Spain, and seeing his photos make headlines online, the truth about Abdou emerged: he never existed. It was all part of an elaborate ad campaign. The Huffington Post UK originally picked...
read moreGovt PSA Video Warns: Don’t Fly Your Camera Drone Near a Wildfire
A month after Union Pacific published a PSA video warning photographers to stay away from train tracks, the US government has published its own PSA video that warns people to keep drones away from wildfires. The 30-second video above, titled “Drones PSA,” was released by the National Interagency Fire Center last week. The center also has a new webpage titled “No Drone Zone” dedicated to warning photographers and videographers that camera drones and wildfires don’t mix. “If you fly, someone could die,” the site says. “Even a tiny drone...
read moreThe NIKKOR Legacy Thrives: Three New Nikon Lenses Put Performance and New Perspectives in Focus
MELVILLE, NY – Today, Nikon Inc. announced three exciting new NIKKOR lenses for professional and enthusiast photographers. The new AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR is the evolution of one of Nikon’s most popular pro lenses, improving upon its versatility and image quality. Nikon has also announced two additional new lens options, including the lightweight AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR, a super-telephoto zoom that gives FX and DX-format photographers incredible reach in a compact size. The AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED is the latest addition...
read moreFor a Cheap Light Painting Stick, Buy a $4 Tube Guard
Want a light stick for light painting but don’t want to spend a lot buying a commercial product? Light painting photographer Eric Pare recently discovered a cheap and easy solution: tube guards (also known as lamp guards). Tube guards are strong plastic tubes that are designed to protect against glass and sparks when fluorescent lamps break and shatter. Pare got his by visiting a TAP Plastic store, but you can find them for sale on Amazon as well (with shipping fees, though). What’s great is that the tube guards cost just $2.5 for...
read moreAF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
August 4, 2015 Equipped with a built-in VR mechanism, the first NIKKOR lens for which an aspherical ED glass element has been adopted TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR, a standard zoom lens compatible with Nikon FX-format digital SLR cameras. The AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR is an approximately 2.9x standard zoom lens that supports the 24-70 mm*1 range of focal lengths with a maximum...
read moreAF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
August 4, 2015 Easily enjoy super-telephoto photography A super-telephoto zoom lens compatible with the Nikon FX format TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR, a super-telephoto zoom lens compatible with Nikon FX-format digital SLR cameras. The AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR is a 2.5x super-telephoto zoom lens that supports the 200-500 mm*1 range of focal lengths with a maximum...
read moreAF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED
August 4, 2015 Compact and lightweight with superior performance A fast, wide-angle fixed focal length (prime) lens with a focal length of 24 mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.8 compatible with the FX format TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED, a fast, wide-angle fixed focal length lens that is compatible with Nikon FX-format digital SLR cameras. The AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED is a fast,...
read moreNikon to establish Global Marketing Strategy Department in Singapore for the company’s Imaging Business Unit
August 3, 2015 Nikon, Imaging Business Unit, to Create New Division to Expand Global Communication Strategy and Drive International Marketing Initiatives TOKYO – Nikon Corporation announced today it created a new Global Marketing Strategy Department for its Imaging Business Unit on August 1, 2015. Located in Singapore, the new division will function under the Nikon headquarter office in Japan, and unify the company’s strategic marketing planning into a central...
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read moreBeginners Guide to Using TTL Off-Camera Flash
So you want to use off-camera flash. But why? Your camera has that hot shoe there for a reason, right? There are two things that you may not realize: That many DSLR-speedlight combos are capable of wireless off-camera flash using through-the-lens (TTL) metering without any additional equipment That using off-camera flash can take your photography to an entirely new level both in quality and creative potential. Many references to off-camera flash talk about sync cords and wireless transmitters, when in fact, many DSLRs with a built-in pop-up...
read moreHow To Quickly Focus Stack an Image in Photoshop
Four-image focus stack of sunset in Bishop, California. The foliage in the foreground was just inches away from the camera. When you take into account all the different ways to get a tack sharp image, it can be quite overwhelming. I’ve been photographing landscapes as a full time photographer for six years now, and have tested just about every method out there. Focus stacking is just one more option, but it is one of my favorites, if the conditions are right. Focus stacking is a life saver when you have a foreground subject that is very close...
read moreSelf-taught photographer Jack Davison drove through America’s highways for 10,000 miles
“I’m less concerned with facts and more the beauty or strangeness of that moment.” He’s only 24, but English photographer Jack Davison is already carving out a promising career for himself. Essex born and London based, he taught himself how to take pictures after picking up a camera at 16; studying English at Warwick University, he spent most of his time at university taking pictures. Photographing his family, friends and the countryside around him, he says the internet was his major influence and “a tutor”. “The internet...
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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.