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May 19, 2012 03:34PM
May 19, 2012 03:28PM
Canon PowerShot G1 X review posted!
Every once in a while, a camera comes along that offers a genuinely different approach to its rivals. Some--like the first mirrorless models--go on to fundamentally change the market. Others aren't quite so successful. Either way, we welcome designs that think outside the box. The Canon PowerShot G1 X is the first large-sensor compact with a zoom lens. Its announcement last Spring prompted much speculation: was this Canon's final answer to that blossoming mirrorless market, or a first tentative step towards its own mirrorless debut?
The fixed-lens design and narrower-aspect ratio have...
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May 18, 2012 05:31PM
Having spent a little time with it, we're impressed with how much capability the engineers managed to pack into the Canon SX150, at such an affordable price. As you'd expect given the bargain-basement ~$179 street, it's not without its limitations, but considering what you get, it's pretty amazing: A capable, well-built 14-megapixel digital camera with an optically stabilized 12x zoom lens and a good assortment of features. We've seen it selling for as little as $149 here and there, which is a screaming bargain given its feature set. Its downsides are somewhat sluggish performance and a...
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May 18, 2012 01:29PM
The Camera Bag: A Brand New LED Ring Light for Just $30
Who says photography gear has to be expensive? Photographer Derrick Story found this NEEWER 48 LED Ring Light on Amazon for around $30 and he loves the results he's getting with it for macro photography.
Story had this to say about the inexpensive ring light on his blog The Digital Story:
"Sound too good to be true? It isn't. You don't have to worry about flash sync or TTL communication since the NEEWER lighting is continuous. There are 3 lighting options: full, left side only, or right side only. The output is approximately 15GN (both lights on), which is plenty bright for macro...
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May 18, 2012 10:43AM
With Facebook IPO Underway, One Man Pitches a Polaroid-Style Instagram Camera
They say the easiest way to get rich is to hang around billionaires because they leak money. Antonio De Rosa is an Italian designer who is clearly looking to find one of those leaky rich guys to stand as close to as possible. De Rosa of ADR Studio has developed a prototype Polaroid-style Instagram camera, or at least a mock-up of one. He introduced his Instagram camera concept to the world on May 5th and the response has been underwhelming, to say the least.
But De Rosa has his dream and is working hard on making it a reality. Well, sort of.
De Rosa posted his Instagram Socialmatic...
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News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)
Fri, 18 May 2012 22:45:32 Z
May 18, 2012 03:45PM
30 minute limit on video capture could end if WTO group gets its way
The restriction that limits video recording in digitial cameras to 30 minutes could be abolished if the World Trade Organization's Information Technology Agreement (ITA) is expanded. Several countries, including the USA, have begun informal talks to extend the scope of the ITA to include products that are currently subject to tariffs and duty. At present, digital cameras' video cuts off after 30 minutes to avoid them being classified as video cameras (which attract 5.4% duty). If the video cameras are added to the ITA, this distinction would no longer matter. (via Nikkei)
May 17, 2012 10:00AM
Samsung announces US pricing for Wi-Fi-capable NX20, NX210 and NX1000
Samsung has announced the US prices for its latest 'Smart' Wi-Fi enabled NX mirrorless cameras, the NX20, NX210 and NX1000. It has also said the NX1000 will be available from June at a price of around $699 with the 20-50mm retractable zoom. The range-topping 20MP NX20 with its electronic viewfinder will retail for around $1099, with the i-Fn version of the 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 kit zoom. The NX210, meanwhile, will cost around $899 with the same lens.
May 16, 2012 09:00PM
Just Posted: Sony NEX-F3 hands-on preview
Just Posted: our hands-on preview of the Sony NEX-F3. The F3 is Sony's latest entry-level model, replacing the NEX-C3. It's built around the company's second-generation 16MP CMOS sensor, as featured in the NEX-5N and gains a built-in flash. It's also the first NEX to feature a screen that flips all the way into a vertical position, to make it easier to shoot self-portraits. We've been using an F3 for a couple of days - read our hands-on preview to find out what we thought and to see the images we shot.
May 16, 2012 09:00PM
Just Posted: Sony SLT-A37 16MP entry-level fixed-mirror DSLR preview
Just Posted: Our Sony SLT-A37 hands-on preview. The A37 is Sony's latest entry-level SLT camera - offering DSLR capability in a full-time live view camera. The A37 retains the small body of the original SLT cameras and helps create an easy-to-understand four-model lineup. It gains 1080p24 HD video shooting and features such as lens correction and focus peaking from the more recent SLT models, offering a strong feature set. And, with a recommeded price of $599 with 18-55mm zoom, it's $150 cheaper than the A33 was. Read our hands-on preview to discover more.
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May 18, 2012 08:00AM
Geek.com: Canon seeking patent on low-precision EXIF data
Geek.com reports that Canon is seeking a patent on methods to reduce the precision of camera EXIF data, including location and time information. The idea is apparently to balance the benefits of providing this data with the desire to preserve the camera user's privacy.
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May 18, 2012 07:30AM
Rangefinder: Tips on outsourcing post-production
Rangefinder magazine has posted an article by photographer Jared Platt who gives a short primer on outsourcing post-production work. Aimed primarily at wedding and event photographers whose shoots often involve large numbers of images, the article argues that outsourcing part of your after-shoot workflow is a good business decision in many cases.
May 18, 2012 07:00AM
PocketWizard MiniTT1, FlexTT5 beta firmware adds Sekonic RT-32CTL support
LPA Design has posted beta firmware for the PocketWizard MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 wireless remote devices that add support for the upcoming Sekonic RT-32CTL radio transmitter module.
May 17, 2012 08:00AM
The Guardian on Robert Capa and Gerda Taro, partners in war photography
Prompted by the British publication of a novel about Robert Capa and Gerda Taro, The Guardian has posted an interesting essay about the two legendary photographers and their relationship. Romantically involved and professionally linked, they reinvented war photography, says The Guardian, while covering the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s. Both were essentially refugees of that turbulent era and both died in combat.
May 17, 2012 06:15AM
Photoshelter survey: What buyers want from photographers
Photoshelter has published the results of a poll of photography buyers called the 2012 Survey: What Buyers Want from Photographers. The survey is free to download, and Photoshelter spells out some of the highlights in a recent blog post.
Earthbound Light Photography Tips
May 20, 2012 04:24PM
Dec 31, 1969 06:00PM
Manual Metering Doesn't Have to Mean Using a Gray Card
If left to their own devices, modern cameras generally do a reasonable job of metering automatically - so much so that many photographers never learn to meter manually for situations where they want to take full control of exposure. Those who do try often stop at simplistic techniques requiring the use of a gray card that may work well in theory but rarely do in practice, at least not for shooting landscapes. Here are some tips on making manual metering work in the outdoors....
Dec 31, 1969 06:00PM
The term "gamut" describes the range of colors possible for a given device or color space. So if your document contains colors not within the gamut of your printer, where do the leftover colors end up, and does it matter that not everything says it will fit?....
Dec 31, 1969 06:00PM
After Converting to 8-Bit, Can You Go Back to 16 Bits Per Channel?
Converting an image from 16-bit to 8-bits per channel necessarily loses a lot of information and this loss of precision can never be recovered. It's a commonly held belief that once you do this, converting back to 16-bit is pointless. But is that really true?....
Dec 31, 1969 06:00PM
What About 16-Bit for Printing?
Anyone who has hung out here much knows that I'm an advocate of working in 16-bits per channel to avoid degradation. So when it comes to printing, does the same advice apply?....
National Press Photographers Association
May 20, 2012 09:35PM
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Yunghi Kim Awarded IPC Professional Photography Leadership Award
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Florida Sheriff's Deputy Criminally Charged After Deleting Video
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U.S. Department Of Justice Slaps Baltimore Police Over Right To Record Issue
PDN Pulse
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May 17, 2012 07:24AM
New York Photo Festival Opens in Compacted Format
The New York Photo Festival 2012 opened on May 16 with shows assembled by four guest curators, and some nearby satellite shows. After three years in which shows took over multiple spaces in the Dumbo neighborhood in Brooklyn, this year the four-day festival has located most of the shows by its four guest curators in [...]
May 16, 2012 02:12PM
Police Intimidation Watch: Photogs Cleared of Charges in New York, Seattle
A student photographer has been cleared in court of disorderly conduct charges stemming from his arrest in New York City at the scene of an Occupy march in January, the Associated Press reports. Separately, prosecutors in Seattle decided to drop charges against a photographer arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer there during May Day [...]
May 16, 2012 12:29PM
Theft of South African Photog?s Work May Be Attempt to Silence Her
Burglars broke into the Cape Town, South Africa, apartment of award-winning photographer Zanele Muholi and stole more than 20 external hard drives and other computer equipment, according to a report in the Cape Times. Muholi has documented the lives of black lesbians in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Uganda, and has received awards and recognition [...]
May 16, 2012 11:55AM
Shutterstock IPO Prospectus Reveals Market Value of Stock Photos
Microstock photo agency Shutterstock has filed a business prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission, announcing its intention to sell shares through an initial public offering “as soon as practicable.” The filing sheds light on Shutterstock’s revenues, and the surprisingly low average price for the millions of photos in its database. The business prospectus is [...]
May 11, 2012 03:04PM
Want to Shoot Like Ben Lowy? There?s a New Lens for That.
In a post on The New York Times Lens blog, photojournalist Ben Lowy discusses collaborating with Hipstamatic on a ?lens? and ?film? combination for the popular photo app. Lowy?s series ?iLibya,? shot during the Arab Spring, was made using his iPhone and the photographer is a proponent of using his mobile device on assignment as [...]
Digital cameras
Sun, 20 May 2012 09:29:40 PDT
May 18, 2012 11:41AM
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 (Blue)
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 is an excellent little camera that doesn't sacrifice features and performance for size.
May 18, 2012 11:41AM
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 (Red)
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 is an excellent little camera that doesn't sacrifice features and performance for size.
May 18, 2012 11:41AM
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 (Silver)
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 is an excellent little camera that doesn't sacrifice features and performance for size.
May 18, 2012 11:41AM
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 (Black)
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 is an excellent little camera that doesn't sacrifice features and performance for size.
May 16, 2012 09:00AM
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 (with 18-55mm lens, Silver)
Though it doesn't wow us for any particular aspect, the Sony Alpha NEX-F3 is a nice overall package for photographers looking for something with better photo quality and more flexible than a point-and-shoot.
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