(SR3) First rumors about a new Sony A77III A-mount camera (Same A6500 sensor and 4K)
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.
Samsung рассказала о двойной камере Galaxy Note 8
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.
Canon EOS 6D Mark II w/24-70mm f/4L IS Kits Delayed
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...
Humor: The 'horrifying' truth about radioactive lenses
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.
Четыре путешествия Canon EOS M6 с Айгуль @vi66nya
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.
End of the line? Nikon 1 mirrorless system may be discontinued
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.
Hands on Field Test of the Canon EOS 6D Mark II
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...
Лекция и мастер-класс от Александра Хохлова и Алексея Довгули
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.
The Best Budget Lenses For Fujifilm Photographers
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.
Video: See exactly how a mechanical DSLR shutter works
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.
Review: Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 OS Art by Lensrentals.com
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...
Kai W (re-)tests the Sony A9: “One of the most insane cameras for action”
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.
Nikon 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E ED fisheye zoom sample gallery
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.
На что снимать видео: фотоаппарат vs. видеокамера
Сегодня мы рассмотрим фотоаппараты и видеокамеры из разных ценовых категорий и попробуем определить, чем всё-таки лучше всего снимать видео.
This is the first photo of a total solar eclipse ever taken, shot in 1851
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.
Behind the scenes: Shooting a $2.5 million car with a $50,000 camera
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.
Sample Image Gallery: Nikon 28mm f1.4 E Lens (Nikon F Mount)
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.
The Best Budget Lenses for Canon Photographers
Canon is still far and away the most popular camera brand in the world, and so there is no doubt that some of you out there are probably looking for a new lens to add to your kit. But there are so many lenses available for the system, both Canon branded and those made by third parties.
$500 off on the grey imported Sony A7rII with seller warranty
If you want to buy the A7rII as cheap as it gets than this might be for you: The grey imported Sony A7rII sells for $2,199 only at NYC Department store on eBay. You get 1 year seller warranty on this.
DPReview on TWiT: How to take macro photographs
DPReview has partnered with the TWiT Network (named after its flagship show, This Week in Tech) to produce a regular segment for The New Screen Savers, a popular weekend show hosted by technology guru Leo Laporte.
The iPhone camera may soon use 'SmartCam' AI to adjust to different scenes on the fly
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.
Sony 12-24mm review by LL: “it is not a G-Master, but it should be.”
Luminous Landscape posted their full Sony 12-24mm lens review The 12-24 Sony lens is not a G-Master, but it should be. It passed with flying colors for the kind of work I do. It makes shooting wide-angle fun.
Avid Media Composer First – бесплатный видеоредактор профессионального уровня
Компания Avid выпустила слегка усеченную версию своего профессионального редактора – названную Media Composer First, бесплатную для скачивания и использования.
Review: Interfit Honey Badger Monolight (NSFW)
Today, Interfit is announcing their new Interfit Honey Badger Monolight that is designed to function as an affordable option for someone that needs both a monolight and a constant light. In fact, we're talking about a $299 price point with a softbox included.
Does Camera Gear Matter? Hear What Five Photographers Think
It’s the age old question in photography: how much does expensive photography gear matter for achieving great shots? In this 8-minute video, photographer Erik Wahlstrom puts the question to 5 photographers.
Nikon D850 likely to use a new Sony 46 Megapixel FF sensor
A source at Nikongear spilled out the possible Nikon D850 specs. And it really seems like it will NOT use the same Sony A7rII sensor. Instead it will feature a Sony made (and Nikon tweaked?) 46 megapixel Full Frame sensor.
Amazon Prime Photos Has a Sleek New Voice-Controlled App for Fire TV
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.
Zeno Spyropoulos: On Polaroids, Fashion Photography and Poetry (Slightly NSFW)
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.
Watch a GoPro Go Through an Electron Beam Irradiator
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.
VAST photography collective creates 'highest resolution fine art photographs ever made'
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.
Мастер оригами создал коллекцию бумажных винтажных фотоаппаратов
Корейский мастер оригами Ли Дзи-хи (Lee Ji-hee) создал целую коллекцию старинных фотоаппаратов, используя яркую разноцветную бумагу и приложив немало своего мастерства.
Vintage Camera Review: Canon EOS 33 (Canon EF Mount)
If you were to look at any of the best Canon EOS film cameras made, you probably wouldn't think immediately about the Canon EOS 33. But indeed, it and the Canon Elan 7 are surely some of the best.
Nikon and Canon Japan both announce delays for upcoming DSLRs
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.
Pedro Kin: The Thrill of Waking Up at 3AM to Catch the Sunrise
"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.
How to Sync Your Settings and Batch Edit Multiple Images in Lightroom
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.
Фотограф создал мандалу из фигур 49 человек
Литовский художник и фотограф Алгис Крищунас, как он сам поясняет, «…из 49 человек скомпоновал Мандалу, показывающую их любовь».
Black and White Instant Film Photographers, We Want to Feature You
Hey folks, Next month, La Noir Image, our premium publication, is featuring photographers who shoot or have shot black and white instant film. Before you ask, it doesn’t matter: Impossible Black and White, Instax Monochrome, 3000B, New55 – we’ll feature it as long as it’s solid work. Of course, La Noir Image is black and
Открылся XI Международный фестиваль фотографии «ФОТОПАРАД в Угличе»
Сегодня торжественно открылся «ФОТОПАРАД в Угличе». В первый день фестиваля зарегистрировалось более 250 человек. Событиями дня открытия стали приветственная «Фотосушка» и Инстамит Olympus.
Фотовыставка «ЛЕС — НАШ ДОМ» открывается в Саду «Эрмитаж»
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.
Шокирующие фотографии жизни в кубиклах Гонконга
Жилье в Гонконге стало одним из самых дорогих в мире. Широкое распространение получили «гробы-кубиклы».
Лучшие плёночные камеры, которые можно купить сейчас
Может ли камера сделать фотографа великим? Конечно нет. Но правильный инструмент в умелых руках поможет в достижении совершенства. Плёнка обеспечивает эстетически приятный процесс, а качество остается уникальным по сравнению с цифровой фотографией.
VSCO releases its first video editing tool to VSCO X subscribers on iOS
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.
A Profile of Photographer Keith Carter
Keith Carter is a Texas-based photographer whose ethereal style and beautiful depiction of “truth and beauty” have often led him to be referred to as a “poet with a camera”. In this moving 15-minute interview with The Art of Photography, Carter discusses his career, how his projects come together, illness, and his legacy. Keith Carter […]
Что будет внутри Nikon D850?
Вслед за утечкой фотографий новой камеры Nikon D850 потекла информация о её характеристиках. Полнокадровая зеркалка получит скорость серийной съёмки выше, чем 8 кадров в секунду. Несмотря на ожидания и попытки усмотреть на снимках какие-то детали необычного видоискателя, он будет вполне привычным.
Sony Q1 financial data: Increase of camera sales reported
Sony published the Q1 financial report. Compared to last year Q1 operating income went up by 180%. Sony is definitely over the big crisis they had a couple of years ago. And the Imaging Segment is doing well too: Both sales in terms of units and the operating income increased compared to last year.
Десять советов по съёмке будущих родителей
В этой статье мы дадим несколько советов фотографам, как снимать будущих родителей, чтобы снимки получились красивыми!
Обновление Leica TL2 исправляет критическую ошибку
На прошлой неделе Leica подтвердила, что недавно выпущенный Leica TL2 имел серьезную проблему, которая при использовании внешнего видоискателя Visoflex приводила к поломке камеры. К счастью, компания выпустила и тщательно протестирована обновление прошивки, которое исправит эту проблему.
Japan Camera Hunter StreetPan 120 Black & White film is now available for preorder
Bellamy Hunt of Japan Camera Hunter has just launched the JCH StreetPan 120 Black & White film for preorder through the company's online shop. Hunt first released a 35mm version of the StreetPan film in 2016, and he has now launched this 120 version in response to popular demand.
Canon High End Mirrorless Camera Talk [CR2]
We’re told that a roadmap slide at a recent Canon presentation mentioned a “high end mirrorless ILC” to be announced in Q4 of 2018. Canon recently showed that sales of their EOS M system have grown 70% over the past year, and with Nikon set to announce a new high end mirrorless system, it’s obviously Read more...
Cheap Photo: Panasonic and Fujifilm Headline This Week’s Savings
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...
Adobe Debuts New Photoshop Tutorial Series on YouTube for Beginners
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 […]
MIT's newest photography tech can retouch an image before it's captured
MIT has developed a new machine learning technology that is able to retouch an image in real-time, presenting the photographer with the final product before they snap the photo. The system, which is being presented by both Google and MIT researchers at the digital graphics conference Siggraph in Los Angeles, was trained using thousands of both raw and retouched images that comprise a dataset created by MIT and Adobe, among others.
iPhone Cameras May Soon Get Smarter with ‘SmartCam’ Scene Recognition
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 […]
Коллекция Miggo 2017. Новые защищённые рюкзаки для фотографов
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.
Тест объектива Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm f/1.2 PRO
Инженеры Olympus постарались на славу, создавая свой «идеальный полтинник». Когда начинаешь снимать на него, понимаешь, что у объектива отсутствуют слабые стороны. M. Zuiko Digital ED 25mm f/1. 2 PRO обладает уникальным набором характеристик.
(SR5) New Zeiss Biotar 75mm f/1.5 for E-mount to be announced soon. First “schematic” image leaked!
Note: This post has been updated twice with new information: The image on top shows the “schematic” of a new Biotar 75mm f/1. 5 lens. A trusted source told me that some people from Meyer Optik are involved in a special project to bring back to live this old lens.
Canon EOS 200D. Неделя с экспертом
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.
Sony’s Sensor Domination Marches On as Record Profits Pour In
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 […]
Что будет внутри Nikon D850?
Вслед за утечкой фотографий новой камеры Nikon D850 потекла информация о её характеристиках. Полнокадровая зеркалка получит скорость серийной съёмки выше, чем 8 кадров в секунду. Несмотря на ожидания и попытки усмотреть на снимках какие-то детали необычного видоискателя, он будет вполне привычным.
Светосильная оптика Olympus
Olympus готовит два профессиональных объектива, которые будут обладать светосилой F/1. 2. Анонс ожидается в 2017 году. Это будут фиксы 17mm и 45mm. На сентябрь намечен релиз новой камеры E-M10III.
Metz announces the new WT-1 radio control system for Sony
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.
Nikon 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E ED fisheye lens impresses in underwater review
Photo © Robin Dodd Our friends at Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo—the world's leading supplier for underwater imaging equipment, the same folks behind this impressive underwater review of the Canon 1DX Mark II—recently took the new Nikon 8-15mm F3.
Adobe launches new '3, 2, 1 ... Photoshop!' tutorial series on YouTube
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.
Review: VSCO Mobile Presets for Lightroom
Arguably, VSCO's mobile presets are perhaps the most popular options as opposed to the company's film packs. Perhaps that's why they brought them to Adobe Lightroom recently. The presets are a number of the company's best products and have been casually slapped onto images all across the web for years now.
Личный опыт. Как заработать фотографией 200 тысяч долларов в год
В это сложно поверить, но это так: можно оставаться верным своим корням, ценностям и моральным принципам, и при этом разбогатеть. Вот несколько секретов того, как я зарабатываю больше $200’000 в год, будучи фотографом.
Nikon and Canon both announce delays for upcoming DSLRs
Both Nikon and Canon 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.
Sample gallery: Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD
The Tamron 10-24mm F3. 5-4. 5 Di II VC HLD is an ultra wide angle lens for crop sensor DSLRs. It offers a 15-36mm equivalent field of view on Nikon DX and a 16-38. 4mm equivalent field of view on Canon's APS-C format DSLRs.
Коллекция Miggo 2017. Новые защищённые рюкзаки для фотогарфов
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.
Мастер-класс: Филиппа Давидюка. Как создавать шедевры на бюджетные зеркальные камеры
На примере использования любительской фотокамеры Nikon D5600 профессиональный фотограф Филипп Давидюк показывает и доказывает, что лучшая камера та, которая у тебя с собой.
Перпиньян 2017
Перпиньян 2017. Фотофестиваль в Перпиньяне – крупное событие в мире фотожурналистики. Предлагаем вашему вниманию краткий анонс нескольких выставок.
$50 off on the new Rokinon 35mm FE lens at BuyDig
You get a $50 discount on the new Rokinon 35mm FE lens if you use the coupon code “C117722270” on checkout at BuyDig (Click here). And today you save $150 on the Zhiyun-Tech Crane sold by BHphoto (Click here).
NVIDIA Computational Zoom lets you change perspective and focal length in post
Researchers with the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) and NVIDIA have detailed a new type of technology called 'computational zoom' that can be used to adjust the focal length and perspective of an image after it has been taken.
The Best Budget Lenses For Nikon Photographers
Nikon is a huge brand in the world of photography, holding the #2 spot worldwide behind Canon for years (though recently slipping behind Sony in Full Frame sales here in the US). Many of you out there are likely looking for some great lenses to add to your kit without breaking your bank account.
The Best Budget Lenses for Nikon Photographers
Nikon is a huge brand in the world of photography, holding the #2 spot worldwide behind Canon for years (though recently slipping behind Sony in Full Frame sales here in the US). Many of you out there are likely looking for some great lenses to add to your kit without breaking your bank account.