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Canon marks 80 years since the Kwanon, its first camera

Posted by on 3rd, Sep, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

Canon marks 80 years since the Kwanon, its first camera

In the build-up to Photokina, Canon is celebrating its 80th anniversary. The seed was planted in 1934 when a company called Seiki-Kogaku Kenkyusho placed an advert for a camera called the Kwanon in the Asahi Camera magazine. The company, whose name translates as Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory, was formed by movie camera repairman Goro Yoshida, who wanted to develop the first Japanese 35mm rangefinder camera in a world where European brands like Leica and Contax, dominated. To see how these cameras worked he reportedly took apart a...

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Fujifilm X30 (beta) real-world samples

Posted by on 3rd, Sep, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

To all the guys that compare the X30 with the RX100 III: Both cams are on a very high level and both have advantages and disadvantages. RX 100 III: slightly better image quality, presumably at higher iso, smaller body, less zoom-range, awkwardly VF, slippery body, hardly usable with both hands, better to use with one hand (it is your personal choice wether this is an advantage or an disadvantage) X30: biger, better zoom-range, more practically VF, can used with both hands (like you use a DSLR – what is in my personal opinion a clear...

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Models Required for Fashion Show in Nottingham in September 20th

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Director for short films

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Crew needed for new Youtube channel

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Editor Wanted –

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Seeking a Producer and Camera person for a comedy web series/TV Pilot

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Runner/AD needed for tropfest comedy

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Asian Bridal Photoshoot

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Models & Actors Needed For Commercials & Photographic Work

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Camera Operator to Work With Small Team on Series of Videos

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How to Secure Your First Music Gig Photo Pass

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How to Secure Your First Music Gig Photo Pass

A Post By: Will Barnes The hardest part about gaining a photo pass for a large gig is in needing a strong portfolio of concert photos – getting a portfolio of works together when you can’t get access to shows makes things quite tricky. This article will explore how to build your first portfolio and in turn how to secure your first photo pass. While She Sleeps, shot for Brighton Noise Get the gear A lot of photographers will say it doesn’t matter which gear you have, and that it’s all about how you use what you’ve got. I completely...

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5 Simple Tips to Improve Your Travel Photos

Posted by on 2nd, Sep, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

5 Simple Tips to Improve Your Travel Photos

A Post By: Kav Dadfar There is no doubt that travel photography is an incredibly rewarding profession because you have an opportunity to tell stories through your own pictures. But it is also one of the most challenging genres to master. Besides having to be able to photograph everything from people and architecture, to food and landscapes, you are also often at the mercy of the elements. Getting a great travel photo isn’t easy and it often doesn’t come about by luck. You have to be willing to work hard to capture the shot that you want....

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Experienced Videographer needed for event on Friday 5th September

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Assistant / 2nd Photographer required for fashion show

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Talented Photographer to be Featured in Documentary Project

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Interview: Oded Wagenstein – Author of Snapn Travel Guide and dPS Writer

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Interview: Oded Wagenstein – Author of Snapn Travel Guide and dPS Writer

A Post By: Andrew S. Gibson Oded Wagenstein is a travel photographer and writer. He’s built a reputation taking intimate portraits from around the world and is a regular contributor to National Geographic Traveler magazine (Hebrew edition). Regular readers will be familiar with Oded’s wonderful photography and articles. We’re interviewing him here at dPS because we have just published his new ebook about travel photography. It’s called Snapn Travel – A lifetime of travel memories in a snap, and it’s available from our sister site...

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Understanding Masking in Photoshop

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Understanding Masking in Photoshop

A Post By: Anup Ghimire Masking is one of those techniques that will change the way you use Photoshop. Understanding this technique can help you to jump from being a beginner level Photoshop user, to a more advanced one. In this article, I will explain how masking really works in Photoshop, its few key concepts, and how Masking helps you to perform non-destructive editing. The skills you need to get started masking in Photoshop are being able to use the brush tool to paint color, understand two colors black and white, and knowledge of how...

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Cold War camera: 1950s Berlin in color (part 1)

Posted by on 1st, Sep, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

@ GRUBERNDOn the contrary, there have been massive changes in the area of Berlin´s architecture and city layout, in its political and social structure as well (think of the reunion with East Germany) as well as in its economic importance since the end of WWII and in particular since the reunion in 1989. Besides most media agree in the opinion that Berlin is one of the liveliest, most creative and open cities of the world.Sorry to say that, but your opinion may be either based on ignorance or resentment. Source Article from...

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Readers’ Showcase: Black and White photography

Posted by on 1st, Sep, 2014 in Blog | 0 comments

In the beginning statement for this article, dpreview makes the statement: “as usual, the photos submitted, were of very high quality”. I would like to understand what you mean by your statement. How you determine what a high quality means to you, and what makes it to be picked out as such. I would appreciate hearing your answer. Thank you, Brent. Source Article from...

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Female British / Irish Models (Paid and Free Portfolio Pics)

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Sound Recordist with own gear for ongoing work

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Actor/Camera Operator Wanted for 1 day (3 hrs max)Web Drama Comedy Show

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URGENT: Sound Mixer Required for either one or two short films

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