Zach at Lensrentals.com has completed his review of the brand new Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 OS Art. Zach came away impressed with the lens, but maybe not impressed enough to buy one. From the review: Much to my surprise, I fell in love when using this lens. However, that love I felt was for the focal Read more...
Перпиньян 2017. Фотофестиваль в Перпиньяне – крупное событие в мире фотожурналистики. Предлагаем вашему вниманию краткий анонс нескольких выставок.
Компания Avid выпустила слегка усеченную версию своего профессионального редактора – названную Media Composer First, бесплатную для скачивания и использования.
I got two info about a possible new Sony A77III A-mount camera: Source 1: the development for a77 mk3 is finished, it is now already in deep real-life testing cycle and it will be astonishing good and really, but really fast ;) A SAR reader had a talk with a Sony manager who told him […] The post (SR3) First rumors about a new Sony A77III A-mount camera (Same A6500 sensor and 4K) appeared first on sonyalpharumors.
Photographer Zeno Spyropoulos is a photographer that has been working on portraiture for a while but also is truly into analog means for a number of reasons. He's a photographer that is very much against the Photoshopping trends, loves poetry, and involves emotions in his portraiture.
For a few years now, I’ve had in my collection one very strange lens. I bought it primarily for it’s value as a collectible so, up until now, I haven’t really spent much time playing with it.
You would have to be quite the optimist to have expected new models in Nikon's 1 series of 1" sensor mirrorless system cameras being launched any time soon. Despite camera manufacturers hardly ever announcing a product line's end-of-life, the 1-series phase-out is now pretty much official.
Получается, что поругать Tamron 70-200mm F2. 8 Di VC USD G2 практически не за что. Большие габариты и вес? Это свойственно любому полнокадровому объективу с такими фокусными расстояниями и светосилой.
Открытие фотопроекта под открытым небом «ЛЕС — НАШ ДОМ» состоится 3 августа в саду «Эрмитаж». Удивительное разнообразие красоты российского леса и его обитателей, представленное в работах признанных мастеров фотоискусства, напомнит посетителям экспозиции о необходимости бережного отношения к природе.
The brand new Canon EOS 6D Mark II has begun shipping along with the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II kit. However, it appears the EOS 6D Mark II w/24-70mm f/4L IS has been delayed. The kit was scheduled to begin shipping on August 4, 2017, however it has been pushed back indefinitely. From Canon: (Google Read more...
Компания Samsung опубликовала на своем официальном сайте информацию о двойной камере, которая появится в смартфоне Galaxy Note 8, а в будущем, по всей вероятности, и в других моделях корейского гиганта.
Imaging Resource had a Q&A session with Sony and here are some of the key info: APS-C: Sony’s top executive for interchangeable-lens camera development said emphatically that Sony will never leave the APS-C market, and that we can expect continued development of that part of their product line going forward.
Ken Hermann is a photographer based out of Copenhagen, who while on a trip to India came across a sight that he couldn’t help but be fascinated with. The Flower Men on the Malik Ghat Market are skilled men who carry flowers to marketing wearing these interesting and beautiful dress-like outfits.
Amazon has just launched a Prime Photos app allows you to view your photo archive in a powerful way on your Fire TV. The update enables integration with Alexa, which will show photos by the command of your voice.
Ken Rockwell tested the Sony 24-240mm FE lens and the conclusion is: Get one! This lens does everything. Even better, get this lens and simply forget about any fixed-focal length lenses, macro lenses, or anything like the 24-70/2.
Image on top shows the current non-radio HVL-F60M The rumors are increasing saying that Sony will launch a new”HVL-F60RM” by end of this year. It’s a radio-controlled version of the Sony HVL-F60M.
The German company Metz made this announcement: “Sony fans attention: Our WT-1 radio control system for system and studio flash units is now also available for Sony cameras in stores! More information about the Metz Wireless Trigger under: https://goo.
Many years after Dorothea Lange took her iconic “Migrant Mother” photograph in 1936, the portrait of a troubled mother with her bashful children remains one of the most important images of The Great Depression.
Here’s a 2. 5-minute video recorded by a GoPro Session action camera that was given a trip through an electron beam irradiator. “Radiation shielded Gopro Session is sent through electron beam irradiator,” writes Andrew Seltzman of RTF Technologies, who posted the video in December 2016.
Warning: This video contains a bit of strong language and disturbing (comical) gore. Vintage lens lover and YouTuber Mathieu Stern gets a lot of questions about radioactive lenses—will they give me cancer? are they dangerous? should I avoid buying them? These old lenses use radioactive thorium oxide, and this fact gives a lot of photographers pause when they're thinking of buying one.
После того, как были опубликованы первые тесты камеры Canon EOS 6D Mark II, фотографы игнорировали тот факт, что динамический диапазон новинки в сравнении с современными камерами очень низок. А теперь еще один тест показал, что если вы собираетесь часто снимать на высоких ISO, то лучше использовать Canon 6D первого поколения выпущенного в 2012 году. Фотограф Алан Дайер сделал сравнительный тест […]
Nokishita has posted similar information about the upcoming 4 lenses from Canon, along with a couple of added goodies. Canon will announce the following new products soon. (Google Translated) EF 85mm f/1.
Image on top shows the curent AS50 and not the rumored new model Sony registered a new Action Camera model at the FCC. There are no pictures of the new camera and all the specs written on the test are these: Wire type: Wi-Fi (802.
Apple's Photos app and other gallery solutions have used AI (artificial intelligence) technology for years now to identify objects and scenes for image sorting, searching and categorization.
The first successfully captured photograph of a total solar eclipse, this daguerreotype was shot on July 28, 1851, by Prussian photographer Johann Julius Friedrich Berkowski. Here's a little history lesson to help you pass the time between now and the next total solar eclipse on August 21st.
We’ve received a bit more information about the upcoming Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS. Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS Known Specifications: 4 stop image stabilization (previously mentioned) Flourine coating 1 moulded aspherical element 9 aperture blades We currently do not know the weight, dimensions, announcement date or how much this hotly anticipated lens is going Read more...
Презентация Nikon D850 уже совсем скоро. Сегодня в интернет просочились слайды с предстоящей китайской презентации. Теперь мы знаем какой будет дизайн камеры, особенности и точные спецификации, которые ранее были только слухами.
Иногда, просматривая снимки, обнаруживаешь, что в кадр попали лишние предметы. Как же убрать надпись с картинки и удалить лишний объект в Photoshop?
Photoshop, for all of its power and precision, is more of a tool to be used on an individual basis from image to image. Sure, you can batch edit images with it, but let’s just say it’s less than ideal.
По сравнению со своей предшественницей, Canon EOS 100D, камера 200D стала чуть крупнее, а держать её удобно даже обладателям крупных ладоней. Однако, это по-прежнему компактная камера, в корпусе которой спрятался датчик изображения формата APS-C, с разрешением 24,2 мегапикселя.
Путь любого фотографа долог, тернист и невозможен без творческих фотопроектов. Идеи заставляют нас вкладывать силы в творчество, бросать вызовы и ставить перед собой задачи, которые раньше казались непосильными.
Fujifilm has been building up a solid following over the years since introducing their X-Series to the world. In the last couple years its popularity has grown at a break neck pace as their latest generation X-T2 and X-Pro2 have been alluring photographers into finally ditching their heavy DSLR systems.
Лёгкость и компактность очень подкупают при выборе камеры для путешествий. Если вы больше снимаете днём, то всё будет прекрасно — просто доверьте свои сюжеты Canon EOS M6. Отдельно нужно сказать про отличную работу автоматики этого фотоаппарата.
Industrious photographer Ben Stewart has demonstrated an excellent way to edit photos in Adobe Lightroom: using a PS3 or PS4 wireless controller. The process, which Stewart explains in the video above, enables Lightroom users to quickly scroll through photos, select tools, and make image adjustments without ever touching their keyboard or mouse.
Imaging Resource had a Q&A session with Sony and here are some of the key info: APS-C: Sony’s top executive for interchangeable-lens camera development said emphatically that Sony will never leave the APS-C market, and that we can expect continued development of that part of their product line going forward.
It seems the iPhone camera is about to get a whole lot smarter. A leaked internal version of iOS 11 has revealed that there’s a new feature coming to iPhones called “SmartCam.” It seems to be a way for the camera to automatically optimize your shot based on what it sees you taking a photo […]
Kai played one more time with the new Sony A9. He confirms this is a whole new (and insane) experience. And yes, for him the A9 is a game changer. Sony A9 at . The post Kai W (re-)tests the Sony A9: “One of the most insane cameras for action” appeared first on sonyalpharumors.
На примере использования любительской фотокамеры Nikon D5600 профессиональный фотограф Филипп Давидюк показывает и доказывает, что лучшая камера та, которая у тебя с собой.
You could say that Nikon's 8-15mm F3. 5-4. 5E ED goes full circle: at the long end on full-frame it provides a 180-degree diagonal angle of view that occupies the whole frame, and at 8mm it provides a circular fisheye effect.
Фудстайлинг – искусство фотографирования продуктов питания. Для тех, кто хотел участвовать в III Всероссийском турнире по фудстайлингу, но до сих пор не отправил заявку, в связи с поиском «второй половины», рады сообщить, что организаторы турнира могут помочь укомплектовать команду.
Instapota — это рубрика, в которой мы критикуем и хвалим фотографии, сделанные пользователями kaddr. com на мобильный телефон и обработанные на нем же. В этот раз мы ведем онлайн трансляцию и всё будем делать в режиме реального времени.
"Gear was getting in the way and I decided to sell everything and start simple again, I needed a smaller camera due to the hikes I do so I decided to ditch the full frame camera that was staying at home on every hike.
Adobe has launched a new Photoshop tutorial series for beginners on its YouTube channel, titled “3, 2, 1… Photoshop!” The series is hosted by Adobe evangelist Julieanne Kost, and so far there are 7 videos in the series looking at different parts of the fundamental skills of Photoshop. While the tips are probably not going […]
We've been playing with the new Nikon 28mm f1.4 E lens for a little while now and are honestly completely blown away by the image quality. The Nikon 28mm f1.4 E lens is incredibly sharp wide open, but is also has great bokeh and an overall very nice look that I genuinely feel will make a whole lot of sense for portrait photographers, documentary photographers, photojournalists and street photographers. Street photographers: yes. The look is really stunning.
VSCO has launched a video editing tool for its VSCO X subscribers who use the iOS app, enabling them to directly edit videos and utilize presets on footage up to 4K/60fps resolution. The video tool is compatible with all video lengths and any video format supported by iOS, according to TechCrunch, and it utilizes the company's own SENS technology.
The folks at The Camera Store in Calgary, Canada have completed their hands-on field test of the brand new Canon EOS 6D Mark II. Description: The original Canon 6D was the entry to full-frame shooting for many photographers, but it’s been getting a little long in the tooth. The new version brings a number of Read more...
Last week it was some Fujifilm deals (which are still active by the way) and this week it's Panasonic savings. If you are into video than there is no doubt that you have at least considered some Panasonic gear for your kit, and if you were holding out for some deals, now is a great time to jump on that bandwagon thanks to some nice camera and lens deals you can take advantage of now...
Литовский художник и фотограф Алгис Крищунас, как он сам поясняет, «…из 49 человек скомпоновал Мандалу, показывающую их любовь».
Жилье в Гонконге стало одним из самых дорогих в мире. Широкое распространение получили «гробы-кубиклы».
Five years ago, after seeing losses of $2.9 billion, Sony announced that it would be focusing its efforts on dominating three things: games, mobile, and image sensors. Well, the company just announced record quarterly profits and its ambitious plans for global sensor domination are still alive and well. Reuters reports that Sony just announced a […]
There was a time when shooting with a crop sensor meant being looked down on, and in many cases that is still the case. But many of the myths about shooting a crop body are not as true as they once were, for everything from high ISO low light performance to Bokeh.
Журнал National Geographic Traveler и Департамент туризма и коммерческого маркетинга Дубая представляют фотовыставку под открытым небом «ДУБАЙ: ОПЕРЕЖАЯ ВРЕМЯ».
После трех успешных проектов Miggo возвращается на Indiegogo с новыми сумками AGUA для камер и беспилотных летательных аппаратов. Новая коллекция 2017 года предназначена для зеркальных камер и фотооборудования, а также квадрокоптеров DJI Mavic и Spark.
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Have you ever wondered what exactly happens when you press your DSLR's shutter button? Many of us know the theory, we may have even seen (or made) diagrams and GIFs showing how the standard mechanical shutter works.
Both Nikon Japan and Canon Japan have warned users that forthcoming DSLRs will be hit by delays: The 100th anniversary edition of the Nikon D5 and the Canon 6D Mark II kit with the EF 24-70mm F4L lens are both going to arrive at your door later than expected.
Pentax users, it’s your turn! If you have a Pentax kit or you are thinking about picking one up – maybe for that K-1 DSLR – then you are likely wondering about the best budget options for Pentax right now.
Компания Avid выпустила бесплатную версию своего популярного редактора видео, которая называется Media Composer First и в большинстве случаев предлагает такой же функционал, как и ее старшая, коммерческая версия, однако имеет ряд ограничений по количеству задействованных дорожек и кодекам видео и аудио.
После трех успешных проектов Miggo запускает новый на Indiegogo с новыми сумками AGUA для камер и беспилотных летательных аппаратов. Новая коллекция 2017 года предназначена для зеркальных камер и фотооборудования, а также квадрокоптеров DJI Mavic и Spark.
Здравствуйте! В сегодняшней статье речь пойдет о такой прекрасной насадке как стрипбокс (stripbox). На мой взгляд, эта насадка очень сильно недооценивается начинающими фотографами, и при планировании световой схемы, ей отводится скромная роль создания контрового освещения на объекте (не подумайте плохо — я не в коем случае не против подобного ее использования). Но сегодня я хочу […]
В Photoshop есть фильтр, который помогает, например, убрать второй подбородок, живот, увеличить объём волос, в целом сделать фигуру стройнее.
При знакомстве с камерой подкупает простота её использования. Меню не перегружено, пользовательские режимы понятны, корпус и органы управления аскетичны и не требуют больших навыков для освоения. Авторежим вполне рабочий, и в любой непонятной ситуации его можно смело использовать.
У любого фотографа наступает момент, когда примеры его работ нужно красиво подать потенциальному клиенту. Правильнее всего это делать посредством персонального сайта, само наличие которого говорит о серьезности ваших намерений в выбранном ремесле.
It looks like the US Army is discontinuing the use of all DJI camera drones and products in its activities due to concerns about “cyber vulnerabilities. ” That’s according to a memo obtained by sUAS News.
Adobe launched a new YouTube tutorial series for Photoshop beginners this week. It's called '3, 2, 1 . . . Photoshop!' and it covers some basic tips on how to use different features of the image editor—from the crop tool, to layer groups, to brushes and beyond.
Сегодня торжественно открылся «ФОТОПАРАД в Угличе». В первый день фестиваля зарегистрировалось более 250 человек. Событиями дня открытия стали приветственная «Фотосушка» и Инстамит Olympus.
A group of photographers are working together to take gigapixel photography to the next level, and they're doing it under a collective called VAST. Founded by photographer and software engineer Dan Piech, the VAST collective combines artistic skills with technical skills to produce high-quality, Fine Art gigapixel photographs.
Сегодня мы рассмотрим фотоаппараты и видеокамеры из разных ценовых категорий и попробуем определить, чем всё-таки лучше всего снимать видео.
Photographer Richard Thompson recently had the chance to shoot one of the most advanced (and expensive) cars in the world with one of the most advanced (and expensive) camera systems in the world.
NiSi announced a new Filter Holder for the new Sony FE 12-24mm lens. You can buy it now at Amazon US and Amazon DE. And Fred Miranda found a even cheaper way to be able to use filters on your Sony 12-24mm lens: I just tested a way to use regular filters (77mm) on the […] The post New NiSi 150mm Filter Holder for the Sony FE 12-24mm appeared first on sonyalpharumors.
It's been a while since the Peak Design Leash and Cuff were released, and besides putting out a number of camera bags, the company has been focusing on trying to revamp these two straps. Peak Design, who first got famous off of the idea that you don't really need a camera strap if you use their Capture Clip, created the Peak Design Leash and Peak Design Cuff in response to their customers asking for straps.
The Seattle skyline at sunset, photographed from a drone. Adding a drone to my photography toolkit has been one of the best decisions I've made in my creative career, allowing me to take pictures and videos that I would not have been able to take otherwise.
Фотографу Кириллу Умрихину улыбнулась удача, фотографическая — он отправился в Португалию снимать одну из самых больших волн Европы.
Журнал National Geographic объявил победителей престижного конкурса туричтической фотографии Travel Photographer of the Year 2017.
Palo Alto based startup Light has released a number of sample images - including a few ultra-high-resolution ones - taken with their unique L16 camera, a new kind of imaging device sporting 16 camera modules. Read more and comment »
In the ever heated debate of Tamron vs. Sigma vs. Nikon vs. Canon, a new lens has arrived. Tamron has released an update of their popular 24-70mm f/2.8 lens. Ever since Tamron began to create the new SP series lenses, starting with the 45mm, 35mm, and 15-30mm lenses, they’ve been hitting home runs. Having extensively […]
Here’s a 7-minute video by photographer Dustin Dolby of workphlo that demonstrates how to photograph luxury watches in a studio setting with entry-level lighting equipment. The focus here is getting a super sharp shot that would “look good in an Instagram feed.
Edelkrone has launched the SurfaceONE 2-axis motion control system which, according to its branding, is “the world’s smartest 2-axis motion control system. " The system is designed to capture straight, curved (targeted) and panning shots, all of which can be combined with a timelapse mode for smooth motion sequences.
Frequency separation allows you to retouch images by editing one aspect without affecting others. For example, it will allow you to soften the skin while maintaining its texture. Here’s a 21-minute video by PiXimperfect on how to use this advanced technique to improve your retouching skills.
Photographer Brandon Woelfel has a distinctive editing style that has netted him over 1. 2 million followers on Instagram. This 15-minute crash course from photographer Aaron Hurt runs through the steps required to recreate the look in Lightroom and Photoshop.
The fortunes of Sony’s camera division have taken a turn for the better with a rise in first quarter sales and operating income for the period to June 30th. The company states in its latest financial report that higher value still and video cameras have helped it to achieve 27.
Traditional photography involves choosing a focal length and position before snapping a shot. A new technology called “computational zoom” will allow photographers to remix those two factors afterward to create not only new compositions, but physically impossible ones.
When major pricing mistakes are made by online retailers, purchasers usually receive order cancellation notices and apology emails shortly afterward, informing them that the absurdly low price was due to a glitch.
Bored of the standard camera strap that came with your camera? In this 37-minute video by Nick Exposed, learn how to upcycle old leather belts into stylish camera straps. You can get a leather belt from a thrift shop, eBay, or old forgotten drawer.
Macphun today announced the upcoming release of Aurora HDR 2018, a one-stop solution for HDR photography.
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I spent my whole summer in beautiful Sweden trying to capture as much of its beauty as possible with my iPhone. Sometimes, I like to create a surreal twist on my images.
As an amateur photographer, I joined the Adobe Lightroom beta primarily to gain access to the latest version of the ACR Raw converter. I hadn't expected it to completely change the way I worked.
I am a bird photographer but due to a small accident 1 month back, I was unable to lift the heavy telephoto lenses. So I invested my time to capture the small world in my garden and around my office.
Telephoto zooms are more popular in the party and event scene than you might think initially from the outside. These fast lenses with long-range help photographers capture interactions from a distance without disturbing anyone.
If you like both photography and “things arranged neatly” photos, check out this photo of photographer John S. Payne‘s Nikon SLR collection. Actually, this is only about 1/3 of his entire collection.
Travelling on the highways in North Korea is a great experience, as it allows us to see the daily life of the country not controlled by the government like in Pyongyang. The highways connect the main towns of the counties and are totally car-free.
For a few years now, I’ve had in my collection one very strange lens. I bought it primarily for its value as a collectible so, up until now, I haven’t really spent much time playing with it. Made in 1975, this manual focus Minolta MC Rokkor-X 40-80mm f/2.8 lens is one strange puppy. When it […]
Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images and a 4K movie taken with a full production version of the new Leica TL2 compact system camera and the Super-Vario-Elmar-T 11-23mm f/3.
Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images taken with a full production version of the new OnePlus 5 smartphone. The OnePlus 5 is an affordable flagship smartphone with dual camera technology, f/1.
Журнал National Geographic каждый год проводит конкурс среди фотографов и выбирает лучшие работы. В этот раз они решили провести конкурс среди тревел-фотографов. Всего было три темы для фотографий: Nature, Cities и People.
If you’re a photographer in search of a new laptop or tablet for working with your photos, there’s something you’ll probably want to know about Microsoft Surface devices: an estimated 25% of them will break within the first two years you have them, a new report says. After Consumer Reports conducted a survey of 90,000 […]
Wedding photographer Andrea Polito has been awarded $1. 08 million by a jury in her defamation lawsuit against a couple who launched a public campaign against Polito over her $150 album cover charge.
The 94-year-old UK-based lighting brand Bowens surprised the photo world last month when it abruptly closed shop and went into liquidation, citing the rise of cheap Chinese brands and fierce competition.
Miggo has announced the expansion of its AGUA line of storm-proof camera bags.
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The slides of a Chinese presentation for the upcoming Nikon D850 DSLR have been leaked onto the Internet, confirming the design, features, and specs of the camera that had previously been reported in the rumor mill.
Whether you’ve been shooting for five minutes or five years, there will likely come a time when you’ll have to book a shoot with another person. Maybe it will be a friend or coworker and maybe it will be a full-time professional model.
Lensbaby известны своими доступными пластиковыми объективами с невероятной сменной оптикой для разных фокусных расстояний и эффектов. В то время, как...
Photo by Jared Brashier Yikes. Microsoft's Surface devices—particularly the versatile Surface Pro tablet computers—have become popular among photographers. But if you're considering taking the plunge on the new Surface Pro, you might want to consider this news from Consumer Reports.
Dustin Dolby of Workphlo is back with another simple step-by-step tutorial that shows you how to create professional-looking magazine-quality product photography using affordable gear—in this case, he uses two speedlights inside strip boxes, and could have used just one.
A bombshell of a report on PetaPixel reveals just how sudden last month's closure of 94-year-old UK photographic lighting company Bowens has been, especially for its employees. An infuriated UK employee reached out to the photography blog to share their story, and the whole workforce of Bowens China has sent an email to the company to complain about how the process is being handled.
Miggo, the smartphone and photography accessory makers who brought us the Pictar iPhone camera grip among other innovative products, have returned to crowdfund the launch of a new Agua line of waterproof bags designed for DSLRs as well as the DJI Mavic and Spark drones.
Since the early 1970s, photographer Roger Vail has been visiting carnivals and documenting the amusement rides through long exposure photos, which turn them from beastly metal machines into beautiful light shapes.
Our friends at The Weather Channel invite the 500px community to submit photos to its annual "It's Amazing Out There" Photo Contest for the chance to win one epic Grand Prize. The post Submit Your Photos to the Weather Channel’s Contest For the Chance To Win $15K appeared first on 500px ISO.
Austrian photographer Markus Hofstaetter recently captured this fiery wedding portrait, titled “Love on Fire. ” It’s a single exposure that can be shot with a much smaller budget than you might think.
After the Galaxy Note 7 debacle, the upcoming Note 8 launch will be crucial to Samsung for recapturing consumer trust and confidence. And judging by a new leak, mobile photographers should have a lot to look forward to on the new model.