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How Photographing an Abandoned Hotel Cost Me $2,800

Unfortunately, this story is not a joke. On the 20th of June 2017, I transferred €2,365. 67 (~$2,702) to a lawyer in Austria because I photographed an abandoned hotel in Austria in 2013 and put those photos online without permission.

Canon Unveil New Urban Art Exhibition in London

Canon today unveiled an exciting new urban art exhibition at London’s Pop Brixton as part of a Europe-wide initiative that highlights the importance of photojournalism in telling the stories that need to be told. Read more and comment »

Canon EOS 6D Mark II Manual Now Available

You can now download the manual for the upcoming Canon EOS 6D Mark II. Canon EOS 6D Mark II Highlights 26. 2MP Full-Frame CMOS Sensor DIGIC 7 Image Processor 45-Point All-Cross Type AF System Full HD Video at 60 fps; Digital IS 3″ 1.

The 7 Best 35mm Lenses for Portrait Photography

While the 35mm focal length isn't always considered to be prime (pun not intended) for portraiture, it's still fairly popular and a very versatile focal length. In fact, because it's got a field of view that is the way that so many photographers see, it's bound to be a favorite focal length.

Canon 6D Mark II против Canon 5D Mark IV

Что лучше, новый Canon 6D Mark II или годовалый Canon 5D Mark IV? Давайте сравним характеристики и основные особенности обеих камер. Функции/Модели Canon 6D Mark II Canon 5D Mark IV Разрешение 26.2 Мп 30,4 Мп Размер датчика Полный кадр (36 х 24 мм) Полный кадр (36 х 24 мм) Процессор изображения Digic 7 DIGIC 6+ […]

3 things that will bug photographers about the Polaroid movie trailer

If you want more proof that the youth are taking an interest in film photography, you'll have to travel no farther than your local multiplex this summer. 'Polaroid' the film – but not that kind of film – arrives in US theaters this August, and promises plenty of 'Ring'-style scares and thrills.

Выставка, посвященная 15-летию музейно-выставочного центра РОСФОТО

В 2017 году музей РОСФОТО празднует 15-летие. Юбилейная выставка представит лучшие оригинальные фотографии, поступившие в собрание РОСФОТО с 2002 по 2017 год. Выставка объединит широкое многообразие авторов и их произведений, созданных в период с 1850-х по 2000-е годы.

Открыта регистрация на фестиваль «ФОТОПАРАД в Угличе»

С 2 по 6 августа Международный фестиваль фотографии «ФОТОПАРАД в Угличе» состоится в 11-й раз. За пять фестивальных дней в городе будет показано 16 выставок, пройдет лекционная программа по 4 направлениям в которую войдут более чем 30 лекций и 35 мастер-классов от профессиональных фотографов.

Nikon D820 Less Than a Month Away, Report Says

If you’ve been out on buying a Nikon DSLR because you’re waiting for the followup to the D810, your wait may soon be over. The latest word in the rumor mill is that the camera will be officially announced at the end of July.

Обзор смартфона Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Sony Xperia XZ Premium — продукт уникальный, можно сказать, опередивший время. Ведь тут передовой экран, наисвежайший и наимощнейший флагманский процессор и абсолютно новый сенсор камеры. Всё это заключено в очень красивую оболочку.

Анонсирован новый Tamron 24-70mm F2.8

Новинка обещает улучшенную скорость автофокуса и самую высокую компенсацию вибраций в своем классе объективов. Сегодня Tamron анонсировала новейшее поколение объектива 24-70mm F2. 8; официальное название – SP 24-70mm F/2.

How to Photograph Glassware on a Pure White Background

Glassware makes for beautifully contrasting shapes on a white background. Taken under studio lighting, this high-key style of photography looks really impressive. If you’re into product photography, then this 8-minute tutorial by photographer Dustin Dolby of workphlo is one you will want to watch.

Leica TL2 sample gallery

Leica's non-traditional ILC has been updated and now offers a higher-res 24MP sensor, greater processing power and a more comfortable body (with rounded edges). It retains its minimalist, unibody design, twin control dials and touch-based user interface.

Official Canon EOS 6D Mark II Sample Images and Videos

Canon Japan has posted some official full resolution image samples from the EOS 6D Mark II, along with some video samples taken with the camera. All the images are jpg, as we’ll still be waiting a little while longer for big name RAW converters. View all the samples here

Review: Nikon D7500, speed and capability

The Nikon D7500 is a midrange APS-C DSLR that both sits below and borrows a lot from Nikon's APS-C flagship D500 including its 20. 9MP sensor, high-res metering sensor (used for subject recognition) and very probably its image processor.

Ep. 190: Nikon’s D820, D850 or DWhatever – and more

Episode 190 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 –  Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, email or RSS! Featured: Photographer, videographer and educator, Susan Roderick In This Episode If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us. Show Opener: Photographer, […]

Анонс The Laowa Magic Shift Converter – Адаптер для Sony FE-Mount на объективы Canon или Nikon с возможностью shift-смещения

Китайский производитель оптики Venus Optics представил новый переходник для полнокадровых камер Sony с байонетом FE-Mount на объективы Canon или Nikon. Его особенность в том, что есть возможность делать сдвиг, что позволяет компенсировать искажение перспективы при использовании широкоугольных объективов.

Сверхтонкий мануальный 35mm для Sony FE

В сети появился снимок нового блинчика. Объектив сделан немецкой компанией Goerz. В прошлом компания Goerz создавала линзы для камер большого формата. Это будет их первый объектив для широкого потребительского рынка.

Фотовыставка «Афганистан: годы, пули, судьба». Фотоцентр на Гоголевском

Для тех, кто живет в России и любит её, Афганистан, это не просто страна, граничащая с бывшим СССР, это составная часть нашей истории, часть судьбы и нашего государства. Через афганскую призму отчетливо видно мощную евразийскую крепь, уходящую в прошлые столетия, тягу России на восток.

New Samyang 35mm f/2.8 FE autofocus lens pictures

Here are a few more product images and image samples and reviews of the new Samyang 35mm FE lens you can preorder at BHphoto, Adorama. Nic Taylor tested the lens: Looking at the test images that I’ve shot below it’s easy to see that this lens performs well to lock on focus with good colour […] The post New Samyang 35mm f/2.

Rolling shutter explained with simple side-by-side examples

We hold accurate technical knowledge in pretty high regard around here, which is why this video from YouTube channel SmarterEveryDay was such a pleasant surprise. In 7 minutes, engineer Dustin Sandlin does a fantastic job explaining rolling shutter with plenty of useful examples where he simulates the rolling shutter effect using high-speed camera footage and After Effects.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.4E ED Review

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1. 4E ED is a new professional ultra-wide-angle lens. Aimed mainly at full-frame DSLR users, but also compatible with DX bodies where it provides a focal range of 42mm, the Nikon 28mm f/1.

Не ждите Canon 7D Mark III раньше 2018

Согласно последним слухам, Canon 7D Mark III будет представлена во втором квартале 2018 года. Камера получит апгрейд всех характеристики и будет предлагать возможность съёмки видео в разрешении 4K. Предыдущая модель Canon 7D Mark II была объявлена на Photokina 2014.

Next FAKE rumor about an APS-C 36MP sensor

This is the second rumor I have to debunk this week. After other rumor sites reported an A5 teaser I had to debunk it by sharing the source of the designer who made it (Note: On those rumor sites this story has still not be marked as debunked) Today another so-called rumor site who NEVER […] The post Next FAKE rumor about an APS-C 36MP sensor appeared first on sonyalpharumors.

Canon EOS 6D Mark II Poll Results

We have completed our unscientific poll about the upcoming Canon EOS 6D Mark II and these are the results from your input. What is your favourite upgrade over the original EOS 6D? 45 AF Points 42. 9% / 6,525 Vari-Angle touchscreen LCD 26.

This is the source of the FAKE Sony A5 teaser

Just an update to yesterday: Other rumor sites keep NOT debunking this fake teaser. Here is the link to the creator of the teaser. It’s just a wishful thinking creation from a designer. So please stop taking this seriously when you read this on other blogs and forums ok? And remember I told you straight […] The post This is the source of the FAKE Sony A5 teaser appeared first on sonyalpharumors.

Появилось изображение очень компактного полнокадрового объектива с креплением Sony E

Имя немецкой компании Goerz хорошо известно тем, кто интересуется историей фототехники. Однако продукция под этой маркой не выпускается с 1972 года, когда ее владелец присоединился к Schneider Kreuznach.

Sony объявит новый 400mm в 3-м квартале

Мы уже сообщали о том, что Sony разрабатывает новый полнокадровый фикс-объектив с фокусным расстоянием 400mm. На данный момент всё ещё неизвестна светосила оптики. Диафрагма может получить максимальное значение F/2.

How the Rolling Shutter Effect Works

Rolling shutter is the answer to why concrete bends, propellors break up, and trees turn to jelly when you’re filming them while either you, or the object, is moving quickly in front of certain cameras.

Sony A9 Review

The Sony A9 is a lightning-fast full-frame compact system camera that is clearly taking aim at the Nikon and Canon DSLR competition. Is this the best professional action camera on the market? Read our Sony A9 review to find out... Read the review »

The Absolute Basics of Shooting Photos of Fireworks

Fireworks are always popular events around the country at this time of year, and people from all walks of life come out to view the aerial light show. But if you have never tried to capture some firework imagery before you may be wondering how it is done and what sort of gear you may need, and if that is the case, then you have come to the right place.

Motorola выпустила камеру Verve Cam+ для трансляций со смартфона

Без особого шума Motorola выпустила камеру Verve Cam+, предназначенную главным образом для проведения живых трансляций. Камера подключается к смартфону по Wi-Fi или Bluetooth, пользователь может легко редактировать изображение и видео, а также стримить на сервисы вроде YouTube.

Driver Fixes Lightroom AMD GPU Crash Bug as Adobe Seeks Your Feedback on Performance

Lightroom performance has been a somewhat hot button issue for years, but specifically towards the end of 2016 and now into 2017 the problem has not gotten any easier for Adobe. Lightroom performance remains troublesome for many users and competitors, like Alien Skin Exposure X2, On1 Photo RAW, and Capture One are all offering appealing alternatives – which is pulling users away from the Adobe ecosystem what appears to be faster than ever before.

Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers crowns competition winners

Michelle Howell / SINWP The Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers (SINWP) has announced the winners of its Creatures Great and Small Photography Competition. The overall winning image (above) was taken by Michelle Howell from West Yorkshire in England, and shows an Argentinean ornate horned frog in a reflection pool.

Фотографии DeLorean, снятые с помощью игрушечной машинки, зажигалки и шлифовального инструмента

“Назад в будущее” с Феликсом Эрнандесом. Мы уже писали о мастере миниатюрной фотографии Феликсе Эрнандесе, который делает реалистичные снимки автомобилей с помощью их игрушечных моделей. На днях он снял еще одну серию фотографий, на сей раз с DeLorean – той самой машиной времени из фильмов “Назад в будущее”.

Международный творческий конкурс The Golden Turtle собрал рекордное количество участников из 92 стран

1 июля были подведены итоги регистрации работ на Международный конкурс фотографии, живописи и дизайна The Golden Turtle. В этом году рекордное за всю историю проекта количество авторов - 2 555 человек - прислали на конкурс более 10 000 работ.

How to make a $1 dollar E-mount pinhole lens

In this video you learn how to make a $1 dollar pinhole lens using the Fotodiox E-mount lens cap on sale here at Amazon. And hey folks…it even comes with a 24 months manufacturer warranty :) The post How to make a $1 dollar E-mount pinhole lens appeared first on sonyalpharumors.

Лучшее новости

Philips 245C7Q, бюджетный монитор для видеомонтажа. Обзор

Когда речь идет о мониторе для работы с видео, сразу представляется огромный профессиональный монитор с толстыми рамками, со шторками по краям и стоимостью в несколько десятков или даже сотен тысяч рублей.

These DeLorean Photos Were Shot with a Toy Car, Fire, and Light Painting

Photographer Felix Hernandez just shot a series of car photos featuring the time-traveling DeLorean from the Back to the Future film series. Instead of using a real car and Photoshop, he decided to get small and practical: he used a tiny toy car, a studio tabletop, fire, and light painting. The shoot was part of […]

An iPhone Accident Made This ‘End of the World’ Photo

Making a mistake with a camera usually results in a disappointing photo. For one woman over in Florida, however, an iPhone “glitch” created an unexpectedly mind-bending and viral image. The shot happened last Wednesday when a guy named Bobby and his friend “G” were moving G’s boat across the St. John’s River in Jacksonville, Florida. […]

Domke F-803 and F-5XB review

Domke F-803 & F-5XB Shoulder Bags$80-150/www. tiffen. com | Buy Now The small camera bag has long had a place in the hearts of serious photographers. Yes, most of us all have giant backpacks, bags and even hard rolling cases that get used for the 'big' jobs.

Вспышки Falcon Eyes. Беспроводной режим.

В этом видеоролике мы протестируем работу вспышек Falcon Eyes X-Flash 600II TTL-C HSS в режиме беспроводного управления, в том числе, с объединением вспышек в группы.

CIPA figures for May show more good news for camera makers

The number of cameras made and shipped by manufacturers continues to grow, spelling some positive news for the photo industry. Although the total number of digital still cameras produced in May by members of the Camera and Imaging Products Association was only up by 4.

No, You Can’t Use My Photos On Your Brand’s Instagram For Free

My name is Max Dubler, and I am a professional photographer who has been working full time in downhill skateboarding for the last several years. I am a well-known person within this little niche: I started an influential website with my friends, was on staff for the only downhill magazine since its first issue, have […]

Анонс 7Artisans 25mm f/1.8, 35mm f/2, 50mm f/1.1, 7.5mm f/2.8 – Недорогие светосильные объективы под кроп

Китайская компания 7Artisans выпустила сразу несколько объективов с фокусными расстояниями: 25mm f/1. 8, 35mm f/2, 50mm f/1. 1 и 7. 5mm f/2. 8. Они позиционируют новые линзы как дешевую альтернативу оригинальным стеклам.

These Nikon videos break down the gear and settings you need to shoot the eclipse

The total solar eclipse that's about to take place next month presents an extremely rare photo opportunity. We have some pointers (and a little bit of opinion) coming at you from an expert in the coming days, but in the meantime, the folks at Nikon have put together a useful pair of tutorial videos that will help you nail that perfect eclipse shot when the time comes.

Irix Edge Filters

TH Swiss have announced the official launch of their Irix Edge series of screw-in filters, including UV & Protector, Circular Polariser and ND filters with various densities. Read more and comment »

Nikon D7500 gallery update: more photos, Raw conversions

The Nikon D7500 is proving to be an outstanding general-use stills body. As we're finishing up the full review on the camera, we wanted to share some additional images as well as a handful of Raw conversions (made using beta profiles in Adobe Camera Raw).

More Brutal Than Death Reality Of Acid Burn Victims Of Vietnam

Resolving conflicts with acid is crueler than that of a murder. The strength of an acid is to destroy the aesthetics and health in a horrible indescribable manner. A woman who faced an acid attack will never be married or her family will fall apart and be separated and she will not dare go out to meet anyone.

Video: Those 'Shot on iPhone' ads are not what they seem

Anybody who knows about the technique and gear involved in capturing great photos and video knows to look at those 'shot on *insert smartphone here*' ads with a bit of skepticism. Yes, they were technically shot on those phones, but many people don't realize the amount of extra gear and software that goes into the final product.

GoPro is testing its Fusion 360 VR camera with major broadcasters

GoPro unveiled its Fusion 360 VR 5. 2K pro-grade spherical video camera back in April. But while it's till not available to buy, the company has launched a program that will see the Fusion 360 VR being tested with major broadcasting partners that GoPro says were selected based on their experiences with 360-degree storytelling.

The Best Photos Taken By Drones In 2017

The Dronestagram social network has listed the winning photos taken by its users with a drone. As the drones became increasingly accessible to the general public, they did so with an unbeatable hook in terms of marketing strategy: better and more artistic photos.

Актуальное новости

Sample gallery: Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art

The 24-70mm F2. 8 zoom is one of the most versatile lenses out there and Sigma's latest version, part of the optically-outstanding 'Art' series, has drawn a lot of interest since its announcement as an alternative to pricier first party lenses.

Nikon Coolpix B700 Review

The Nikon Coolpix B700 is a new super-zoom compact camera with a whopping 60x zoom lens. Retailing for around $499 /

Read the review »

8 Tips to Improve Your Firework Photos

Here’s a short and sweet 1-minute video by photographer Serge Ramelli containing some great tips for photographing fireworks. Useful for the upcoming July 4th celebrations, Ramelli’s tips will help to take your firework photos from amateur snaps to professional prowess.

Photo of the week: Shooting the northern lights in Norway

This image was taken in Skagsanden beach is—my favorite location in the Lofoten Islands—with one of my Lofoten workshop groups earlier this year. The Northern Lights were dancing wildly all over the sky, and I arrived at the beach after having shot another location earlier that night.

Nikon D810 Replacement Could Be Just Weeks Away

Nikon has had a rollercoaster time of it lately, but 2017 may be about to turn into a positive year as rumours suggest the long-awaited replacement for the D810 could soon be announced. In fact, if sources are correct, the new high megapixel camera could be launched before the end of July! Internet rumour site Nikon Rumours is reporting the replacement for the D810 could be called the D820 or D850 and that it’s likely to sport a high-resolution sensor of around 45-megapixels, which would see a significant increase over the 36-MP D810.

The Best Drone Photos of 2017

Dronestagram is the first social network dedicated to aerial photography, and it has just announced the winners of its 4th annual drone photography competition, the International Drone Photography Contest.

This Guy Photographed the Moon and Jupiter with a Game Boy Camera

Astrophotographer Alexander Pietrow recently made some unusual photo history: he is apparently the first person ever to photograph the Moon and Jupiter using a Game Boy Camera. First released in 1998, the Game Boy Camera is a monochrome, 2-bit camera that packs a 128×112-pixel CMOS sensor. At the time of its introduction, it was the […]

Video: How to make a DIY 'beauty dish' for $12

Photographer and YouTuber Joe Edelman is a bit DIY obsessed when it comes to portrait gear—from DIY gobos, to a reflector holder, to a portable background stand, he's created some pretty interesting things.

Guy Surprised with DSLR He Dropped Into a Waterfall in Iceland

Photographer Ryan Wright has a new heartwarming story of how he was reunited with his DSLR camera after he lost it in Iceland by dropping it into a waterfall. Wright and his girlfriend, Laurel Anne, were traveling with a group in Iceland earlier this year when they visited the Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall, one of Iceland’s iconic […]

SainSonic launches 50mm F1.1 lens for APS-C cameras

Chinese manufacturer SainSonic, which also makes an 8mm F3. 0 fisheye prime lens as well as various floating music orbs and tabletop tube headphone amplifiers, has announced a new manual focus lens for APS-C cameras.

Редчайшие фотографии повседневной жизни Шри-Ланки в 1880-х годах

Задокументированная история Шри-Ланки насчитывает 3000 лет, а следы доисторических поселений на острове датируются не менее 125 000 лет. В европейских языках страну называли Цейлон со времён португальского вторжения и до обретения независимости.