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My very personal Sony wishlist (A7rIII, 135mm FE….)

We just had a busy A9 announcement time and soon Sony will announce 1-2 new FE lenses. Before we move on to new rumors I want to share my very personal wish list to Sony and our readers: Sony A7rIII (or A9r): 50+ Megapixels, same A9 body but with improved touchscreen functionalities.

This Graph Captures the Struggle of Organizing Your Photo Library

The photo organization struggle is real. Whether you’re a professional photographer shooting thousands of photos per client, or a hobbyist who can’t resist grabbing your phone for every sunset, today’s xkcd comic captures your photo organization struggles beautifully.

Beginner Photography: Self-Portraits

Man, what is more intimidating that taking self-portraits? I love a good selfie, but it really is a delicate balance between narcissism and self-esteem crushing reality. You want to look good, but you also don’t want to look like you know you look good, but then you have to look at a million pictures of yourself […]

New Canon USA rebates, Including the EOS 5D Mark IV, EOS 77D EOS M5 and More

Canon USA has introduced new instant rebates on select DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, PowerShot cameras and added new lenses to the instant rebate program. Full Frame DSLRs Canon EOS 5D Mark IV $3299 (Reg $3499) Canon EOS 5D Mark IV w/24-70mm f/4L IS $4049 (Reg $4399) Canon EOS 5D Mark IV w/24-105mm f/4L IS II $4199 Read more...

Nissin Air 10s release date postponed to July 2017

Nissin Air 10s preorder at BHphoto. Press text: The Nissin Air 10s release date postponed to July 2017 Previously, the Nissin Air 10s advance wireless commander (Sony version) was scheduled to be released to the public in April 2017, followed by the Fujifilm, Micro Four Thirds, Canon, and Nikon versions to be released in subsequent […] The post Nissin Air 10s release date postponed to July 2017 appeared first on sonyalpharumors.

Stick together twn Sony FF cameras and you get this…

Image by Cinema5d At the NAB show Sony did announce the new S3CA E-mount camera which is basically a stripped down version of the Sony A7sII. If you stick 10 of those on the new VR rig created by Radiant Images you get this 360 degree tool.

3 Ways to Find Your Stolen Photos on the Web

If you’re posting your images online with any sort of regularity, they’re probably being stolen from time to time—it’s an unfortunate reality of the digital age. And so, photographer Anthony Morganti decided to create this video and share 3 basic ways to search for and find your stolen photos online. Morganti doesn’t break new ground […]

Cheap Photo: New Canon and Nikon Bundle Deals!

There are really two times that a photographer should really consider buying a bundle deal, if they are just getting started, or they are switching systems. That said, if you fall into one of those categories both Canon and Nikon have launched some new instant rebates on their DSLR lineups saving you up to $550. Here are a few of the bigger deals, more after the jump!

Question: Does Film Taste Affect the Quality of the Film?

I know. . . this is a very odd question. To be honest too, I don't think that I'd ever sit there and lick a roll of film no matter how smitten I am with well exposed Portra 400. But the folks over at Not Another Gear Review decided "Screw it, why not?" Yes, they decided to see if the taste of a piece of a film affects the image quality in any way, shape or form.

Long Exposure Light Art

Hannu Huhtamo is a Helsinki-based Finnish painter who uses light instead of paint to create stunning images. His art is based on cameras, set to take long exposure shots. "While the camera's shutter is open you are able to draw in the air by moving light sources in front of the camera," Hannu explains.

Rumor recap: What’s coming next from Sony?

I guess many are hoping to get this: A Sony A9r :) The Sony A9 created a lot of excitement but we brainless rumor-addicted SAR consumers want to focus on what’s coming next right? Let’s start with FE lenses: The last eight months all our FE lens rumors were spot on: 100mm STF, 85mm f/1.

Portrait Photographers: We Want to Feature You!

Hi everyone, Next month the Phoblographer is looking to showcase the work of various portrait photographers. Want to be featured? Check out our submission process after the jump. Portrait Photographers for the Phoblographer – Subject line of your email should be: Photography Submission: (Your name here) – Shoot an email at editors[at]thephoblographer[dot]com. You’ll also probably

Google представила следующее поколение камер Jump под именем YI HALO

Всего YI HALO включает массив из 17 камер с разрешением 4K, включая верхнюю — это позволяет осуществлять захват видео во всех направлениях, чтобы затем во время просмотра изменять угол обзора. Несмотря на указанные характеристики, YI HALO является довольно портативной и весит всего 3,5 кг с учётом батареи, которая позволяет осуществлять запись до 100 минут видео […]

Microsoft's HoloLens may give surgeons virtual help during spinal surgeries

Scopis, a maker of navigation tools for surgeons, has introduced a new platform that utilizes Microsoft's HoloLens mixed-reality headset. The benefits are pretty obvious – useful information can be projected in onto a patient, hands-free, and virtual monitors can be displayed within view for quick reference. Take a look at a simulated demo in the video above.

Ok, We Get It. You Shot It With Your Phone.

Ok, we get it. You shot it with your phone. You brought your DSLR, but you fell into a fountain and waterlogged all your gear. The repair estimate was nearly $2,000, except you went to Thailand and got it fixed for $120.

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS Review

The Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS is a brand new short telephoto prime lens for Sony Alpha full-frame compact system cameras. Read our Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS review to find out if this new portrait lens is a must-buy... Read the review »

New King Pro TTL HSS Flash for Sony!

PixelHK announced the new King Pro TTL HSS Flash for Sony. It is already available at Amazon US, Amazon. ca, , Amazon. de, Amazon. co. uk, Amazon. fr, Amazon. it and Amazon. es. King PRO for Sony, a multifunctional Wireless TTL Transceiver Trigger, is a newly flash trigger designed for new Sony hot shoe.

UK Photographer Arrested Under Anti-Terror Law for Photos of a Town Hall

A BBC photographer was arrested and detained for an hour in the UK this past Thursday under the country’s anti-terror. His offense? Shooting photos of a town hall. The Guardian reports that photographer Eddie Mitchell was taking pictures outside Hove Town Hall when a passing civilian police staff member questioned him. After Mitchell declined to […]

Gary L. Friedman new A99II and A6500 books

You can now purchase the latest books from  new A99II and A6500 books on his website: A99II book and A6500 book. The A6500 book is also available at Amazon US. The post Gary L. Friedman new A99II and A6500 books appeared first on sonyalpharumors.

Making the Most of a 24mm Lens for Photography

The 24mm lens: it's a classic focal length that for a very long time has been close to the hearts of many photographers. When I say many photographers, I'm really not kidding. There are great reasons why it's the wide angle of a 24-70mm lens and there are great 24mm lenses on the market that are fairly compact and high quality.

White vs Gold Reflectors: How They Work for Portrait Photography

If you're a natural light portrait photographer, then I simply cannot express to you how much a reflector can help you create better portraits. They're so incredibly versatile--being able to reflect light of certain colors into a scene or even diffuse light as you see it coming into the scene.

Фотовыставка посвящённая 72-й годовщине Победы в Великой Отечественной войне «Наша Победа!»

В экспозицию включено около 100 фотографий из собрания «Фотоцентра» известных военных фотокорреспондентов периода ВОВ. В коллекции работы советских фронтовых фотографов мирового признания: М. Альперт, Д.

Cheap Photo: Lots of Fujifilm Camera Savings Right Here

As photographers, not only are we always needing more storage to hold our digital images, but we are needing better ways to backup that data within our various workflows. One of the best ways to do this is with a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device that allows you to backup the data on your computer to a separate location within your home (or in some cases offsite).

Ep. 174: Did the Camera Industry Finally Hit Bottom? – and more

Episode 174 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 –  Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, email or RSS! Featured: Portrait, advertising and set photographer, Levy Moroshan 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 […]

Is this what we can expect the iPhone 8 to look like?

YouTube channel DailyTekk has put together a mockup of the yet-to-be-announced iPhone 8 based on the rumors flying around. What will it look like? Will it even be called the iPhone 8? It's all pure speculation at this point, but let's go ahead and imagine life with a bezel-less iPhone.

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III может быть представлена уже летом

В текущем году компании Olympus и Panasonic, как ожидается, выпустят новые камеры и оптику. <!--IMG1--><!--IMG1--> Olympus может анонсировать OM-D E-M10 Mark III уже этим летом, заменив текущую модель OM-D E-M1 II, и до конца года два новых объектива серии Pro с максимальным диафрагменным числом f/1.

Capture One 10.1 adds Sony A9 support

Capture One 10. 1 is available for download. And it now supports the Sony A9. You can download Sony A9 RAW images from Imaging Resource. , Photographyblog. , Focus Numerique. and Photolari. They also added full support on the following lenses: Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.

Venus Optics announces spec and price for 7.5mm F2 Micro Four Thirds lens

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How to Post Photos to Instagram From a Desktop Browser

Heads up: you can now upload photos to Instagram from a desktop browser… using a special, unofficial trick. In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how it’s done. Since Instagram was first released, it has only allowed users to create new posts using the official Instagram app. There are some options for posting images using […]

Создан сервис для предотвращения краж фотографий в интернете

Компания Exif разработала специальный веб-инструмент, предназначенный для решения проблемы неправомерного использования авторских изображений. Программа заменяет стандартный способ публикаций, который обычно требует, чтобы администратор сайта загружал фото на собственный хостинг или CMS.

The Photographer vs. The Internet

ME: I don’t want to be a dick but could you please stop using my image on your website? THE INTERNET: Why? ME: Because it is my image and not yours to use! THE INTERNET: But it is on the Internet! ME: It is supposed to be exclusive for a client who paid me to […]

Тест Canon PowerShot SX430 IS

Canon PowerShot SX430 IS — бюджетная фотокамера, которая стоит своих денег. 45-кратный оптический зум со сверхшироким углом и минимальной дистанцией фокусировки 0 сантиметров позволяют запечатлеть абсолютно любой сюжет.

A7rII, A7II and many Sony lenses hit new low price in Europe

While shopping for a new lens I noticed that the A7rII and the GM lenses are now having a new low price at Amazon Germany (Click here). And these price drops seem to be available (in different measure) on other EU stores: Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, Amazon ES.

Sony take note: SAR readers want a new “A9r” four times more than the just announced A9

The Sony A9 seems to be a real good camera. But dear Sony…you what would really be a Killer camera? The Sony A9r! That camera got four times as many votes in our poll. So please give us as soon as you can a new High Megapixel camera with 60-70MP, 5-7 fps, and the same […] The post Sony take note: SAR readers want a new “A9r” four times more than the just announced A9 appeared first on sonyalpharumors.

How I Found My Niche in Professional Photography

I’m Alastair Philip Wiper, a British photographer based in Copenhagen and working worldwide. From the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland, to giant shipyards in South Korea and radio observatories in Peru, I work with the weird and wonderful subjects of industry, science, architecture.

Ep. 173: A Mistake Is Made and a Photographer’s Reputation Implodes – and more

Episode 173 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 –  Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, email or RSS! Featured: International wedding photographer, Taylor Golden 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 […]

Битность цвета и цветовая субдискретизация. Видеоурок

Современный видеооператор/видеограф должен быть человеком творческим и технически грамотным. Ему нужны знания не только, например, в области построения кадра или экспонирования, но и знания о формировании и кодировании цифрового видеосигнала.

PDN announces 2017 Photo Annual contest winners

2017 PDN Photo Annual Photo District News has announced the winners of its 2017 PDN Photo Annual competition. It selected 165 winners from thousands of entries across 10 categories, with winners ranging from established photographers to up-and-coming artists.

New tripod tech

Cinema5D recently posted a video look at the new Manfrotto Nitrotech tripod head, which uses a 'nitrogen piston mechanism' to push up against the bottom of the tripod head where its horizontal axis would normally be.

Lomography Unveils the Neptune, A Modular Art Lens System

Lomography just announced what it suggests is its “most revolutionary optical innovation yet. ” It’s called the Neptune Convertible Art Lens System, and as the name suggests, it’s a modular lens set that lets you swap out various parts of the lens based on your needs.

Canon EOS Rebel T7i / 800D review

The Canon EOS Rebel T7i / 800D is the latest incarnation of Canon's hugely popular mass-market range of DSLRs. This latest model is built around a 24MP sensor that uses Canon's Dual Pixel AF system to offer improved autofocus in live view and video (more on that later).

Instagram Tips for Photographers You May Not Have Known

Instagram: if you can name another social media platform that pisses off photographers as much I'd be shocked. But the truth is that lots of photographers seem to focus highly on Instagram vs Facebook or Twitter; and sometimes for obvious reasons.

Лучшее новости

Геометрия и минимализм: фотографии без правил Джулиана Шульце

Белинский фотограф Джулиан Шульце в съёмке фокусируется на геометрических абстракциях и минималистичных архитектурных композициях, которые выискивает на городских улицах. Состав в каждом кадре воспринимается упорядоченно и, кажется, все элементы тщательно продуманы – свет, тень, цвета. Хотя фотограф пишет, что не верит в правила композиции.

Walkthrough: How to Edit a Landscape Photo in Lightroom and Photoshop

Lots of photo editing tutorials these days focus on one specific technique or edit—how to sharpen, or how to use the HSL tool, for example. But if you’re just starting out and you need a complete photo editing walkthrough, this tutorial will take you through a landscape photo edit from start to finish. The tutorial […]

The Story Behind this Viral Photo of a French Policeman on Fire

Photographer Zakaria Abdelkafi’s shocking photograph of a French anti-riot policeman set ablaze by a molotov cocktail has quickly spread to every corner of the world. And yesterday, only one day after Abdelkafi captured the photograph, he shared the story behind it.

Введение в абстрактную фотосъемку

Абстрактная фотография кажется чем-то неуловимым и сложным для описания определенным термином. Возможно, так случилось из-за абстрактной натуры идеи «абстракции»...

This World’s Fastest Camera Shoots 5 Trillion Frames Per Second

MIT’s 1-trillion-frame-per-second camera is now outdated. Researchers in Sweden have created a new world’s fastest camera that shoots a staggering 5 trillion frames per second. This camera, called FRAME (Frequency Recognition Algorithm for Multiple Exposures) and developed at Lund University, can make “light practically stand still” and capture events as short as 0.2 trillionths of […]

How To Scout a Location for Landscape Photography

Hang around a group of landscape photographers long enough, and you’ll undoubtedly hear them talking about location scouting. As the saying goes, understanding your subject better will improve your photographs of that subject.

The 3 Basic Techniques for Lighting… Everything

There are three basic types of surfaces, as far as lighting is concerned: reflective, transparent, and neutral. In this video, you’ll learn about the 3 basic techniques for properly lighting each of these—in other words: the 3 techniques for lighting … everything.

2017 Industry Figures Show Years Long Camera Sales Slump May be Ending

After years of declining sales figures and the requisite reporting on the industry’s “imminent” collapse, it seems the camera market has finally plateaued. The latest CIPA numbers show modest growth in some areas and neutral numbers elsewhere, hinting that a long sales slump might finally be over. Every quarter, the trade body CIPA (Camera & […]

This Photographers’ Wallet is Made for Both Your Credit and Memory Cards

Want to consolidate your credit cards and memory cards into one storage solution? COOPH has a wallet designed for you. Called the Card Holder, it’s a slim wallet that has slots for your payment (and identification) cards on one side and slots for SD cards on the other. “Our Card Holder Original is light and […]

Photography Competitions: Are They Even Worth It?

I was sitting in my dorm room at Arizona State University. To my left I had my XBox on (as it was pretty much 24/7) with some racing game on pause. In front of me I had my future, for I was entering a photography competition that I believed would make me famous and rich […]

Всё подмечающий уличный фотограф и его формула креативности

Этот фотограф находит на улицах самые неожиданные сочетания элементов. Просматривая его снимки, возникает вопрос, как ему удаётся запечатлеть столь удачные моменты, терпение или удача помогают создавать креативные кадры?

This Photo Book on Concrete Buildings Comes in a Concrete Slipcase

Photographer Gabor Kasza has unveiled a new photo book titled Concrete passages about closeness and coldness… and a couple of songs. It’s a study of unfinished concrete buildings and surfaces, and the book comes with an unusual physical form that mirrors its content: the slipcase is made of concrete. It’s “a photobook where the content […]

Every Photo Comes with Built-In Debt, or: The Ethics of Photography

We tend to treat the ethics of taking photographs in a very much black and white fashion. We judge “He should never have shot that” or alternatively “She is on firm ground shooting that, it is OK” and then arguments revolve around that, never resolving anything. We see Rules Written and Guidelines and so on, […]

A Fire, a Photojournalist, and an Unexpected Package

While studying aerospace engineering at the University of Buffalo, Malaysia-born Marcus Yam caught the photography bug, altering the trajectory of his career. He started his life in photojournalism interning for The Buffalo News, then went on to pursue a graduate degree at Ohio University’s School of Visual Communications. His skill quickly earned him internships at […]

Army Photographer Captured the Blast That Killed Her

The late US Army combat photographer Spc. Hilda Clayton is being hailed as a hero this week after the Army released photos Clayton captured of the blast that killed her in Afghanistan. The photos were published with the approval of both Clayton’s family and her Army unit.

Актуальное новости

Photographer Souvid Datta Appears to Have Plagiarized Mary Ellen Mark

The award-winning photographer Souvid Datta found himself in the middle of a controversy this week when his photo of a young sex trafficking victim was used to promote a photo contest. But now a serious new accusation has emerged that threatens Datta’s credibility as a photojournalist: one of plagiarism.

Объятие

«Момент нежности из жизни двух королевских крачек. Их можно повстречать в разных местах возле пляжей Флориды. В сезон ухаживания птицы исполняют небольшой танец и “обнимаются”, как в этом снимке», – фотограф Питер Брэннон (Peter Brannon).

Девушки фотографа Шмидта: пикантные снимки сногсшибательных красавиц

Российский фотограф Фёдор Шмидт – профессионал в жанре эротической фотографии. На его инстаграм подписались свыше четырехсот тысяч человек, а прекрасные девушки, желающие позировать в его фотосетах, выстраиваются в очередь. Знакомим вас с пикантными работами молодого фотографа.

A $16,000 Photo Scanner vs. a $500 Scanner

I recently had a few prints made from some medium format negatives. The prints are for a specific purpose so I wanted them to be of the highest quality possible, this meant taking them to a local specialist where the film was scanned with a $16,000+ Hasselblad Flextight X1. The Flextight is about the best […]

I Used IKEA as a Free Set for Shooting Product Photos

I recently did a product photo shoot for a kids product I invented and am launching. Instead of staging and styling the photos myself, I decided to use an IKEA store. I’m not a professional photographer, I’m an inventor, so someone who knows how to use a camera properly will inevitably be able to get […]

Panasonic Lumix FZ80/FZ82 real world samples gallery

ISO 80 | 1/200 sec | F4. 4 Photo by Jeff Keller Panasonic's latest update to its consumer superzoom line, the FZ80, comes with a crazy 20-1200mm F2. 8-5. 9 zoom lens, 4K video capture and Panasonic's usual suite of 4K photo modes, and comes in at a very affordable price.