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Mamiya Leaf Introduces the Leaf Credo Medium Format Digital Camera Back Platform
New Hardware Design with Blazing Performance Speed Mamiya Leaf, a leading provider of medium format camera equipment, today introduced a newly designed medium format digital camera back platform — the Leaf Credo. Available in three different models, the Leaf Credo 80, Credo 60, and Credo 40 digital camera backs feature high-quality resolutions of 80, 60 and 40 megapixels respectively. Key platform features include: A large, high resolution (1.15 megapixel), touchscreen with excellent rendition of 16 million colors for … Read entire article »
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Photography Wisdom Now Available As Five eBooks, a Print Book and an App for iPad
My Photography Wisdom book, containing 50 great chapters on improving your photography and digital art through a … Read more »
DIMi Is Now A Magazine
Yes, it is here. digital imageMaker international is now out as a magazine featuring profiles and interviews … Read more »
Wayne Cosshall Photography and Digital Imaging app for IPad Now Out
The first volume in the Digital ImageMaker Interactive Portfolio series, Wayne J. Cosshall Photography and Digital Imaging, … Read more »
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Circular Polarizers, A Filter You Need
There is the temptation to believe that you don't need any filters for your digital camera, that you can do it all in Photoshop. But at least one is, in my view, … Read more »
Art Models, Life Nudes for Drawing Painting and Sculpting
A great book of photographs of nudes for use as inspiration for drawing, painting and sculpting/ Art ModelsLife Nudes for Drawing Painting and SculptingBy Maureen and Douglas JohnsonLive Model Books, 2006Various ISBNsThis book … Read more »
HP Designjet Z3200 & Photographer Martin Parr
This new printer has been chosen by world-renowned photographer, Martin Parr, a member of the prestigious Magnum Photos agency, to output prints for his exhibition held at the Niagara Gallery in Richmond … Read more »
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GoPro® Launches Dive Housing – features large, flat glass lens compatible with all HD HERO cameras
HALF MOON BAY, Calif., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — GoPro, maker of the world’s most versatile HD cameras, today announced the launch of the Dive Housing. The new GoPro Dive Housing features a large, flat glass lens that allows for maximum photo and video sharpness underwater in all resolutions. Waterproof to 197ft / 60m, the Dive Housing is ideal for diving, snorkeling … Read entire article »
Draganflyer X4-P Multi Rotor UAVs Provide an Economical and Compact Solution for High Quality Aerial Video and Photography
Today, Draganfly Innovations releases the X4-P quad rotor helicopter, a remotely operated, flight stabilized UAV designed for capturing aerial photographs and video. The X4-P carries a camera, can be easily operated, and can be unpacked and launched in minutes. Saskatoon, SK (PRWEB) May 15, 2012 Today, Draganfly Innovations Inc. has released theDraganflyer X4-P, the newest model in their series of well-engineered, miniature … Read entire article »
Appmaker e.K. Releases “My Own Diary HD 2.3“ for the iPad
My Own Diary HD – now with individual outfits (PRWEB) May 14, 2012 With new themes and better performance, Appmaker e.K. has made the iPad-App for Diary enthusiasts – and those who want to become one – even more attractive. Since there is nothing more individual than your own diary, there are now special design themes to give “My Own Diary HD” the … Read entire article »
Canon EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM lens honoured with Camera Grand Prix’s 2012 ‘Lens of the Year Award’
Prestigious award adds to 2012 medal tally in 25th anniversary year of the Canon EOS SLR camera system Sydney 15 May 2012: Canon Australia has today announced that the EF8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM interchangeable lens has been honoured in Japan with the prestigious Camera Grand Prix 2012 “Lens of the Year Award.” The accolade marks the second award to date for the … Read entire article »
Critique My Photo Please Forum
A new forum on the Phoozl website allows you to post an image and get a critique of it by a leading professional photographer (I’m one of them involved). The direct link to the forum is http://www.phoozl.com/phorums/phorums/critique-my-photo-please-2/ Feedback is a very important part of developing as a photographer and this is good way of getting some. … Read entire article »
New Phoozl Website Offers Much For Photographers
Photography education and entertainment site PhoozL announces the relaunch of its flagship website: www.phoozl.com. The new PhoozL is a global destination for photographers and photo enthusiasts (amateur to pro) who want to be challenged and have “phun” while learning more about photography and stretching their creative wings. Photo contests, photo assignments, photo critiques, photo learning, photo sharing and community… it’s … Read entire article »
A Treatment For Aging iPhones and iPads
I currently use an iPad 1 and my daughter has my old iPhone 3Gs. Both suffer from SHBS – Sticky Home Button Syndrome. SHBS happens to older iThings and manifests as a slowness in responding to a press of the home button. Thankfully the fix is easy. I’m indebted to Roberto Garza over on SnapGuide for the solution and here’s the … Read entire article »
The Week In Photography 13th May 2012
Here’s what caught my attention on the Internet in the past week on photography: Adobe releases iPad versions of “Collage” & “Proto” apps http://9to5mac.com/2012/05/11/adobe-releases-ipad-version-of-conceptual-mood-board-collage-app/ 20 Stunning Images That Show How Magical The Apple Store Can Really Be [Gallery] | Cult of Mac http://www.cultofmac.com/165853/20-stunning-images-that-show-how-magical-the-apple-store-can-really-be-gallery/ Facebook Rolls Out File-Sharing for All Groups [EXCLUSIVE] http://mashable.com/2012/05/10/facebook-groups-3/ … Read entire article »
New Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Has f2.0 Lens
Durability Unites with DSLR-Image Quality, Best-In-Class f2.0 Lens, Full 1080p HD Video and Amazing Features for Thrill Seekers, Reef-Loving Explorers and Everyone In Between CENTER VALLEY, Pa., May 8, 2012 Olympus draws on its heritage of creating rugged, durable cameras that take the worry out of life-on-the-go shooting with the new Olympus TG-1 iHS. Marking a revolution for the Tough Series of Waterproof, … Read entire article »
New eBook Released Helps Parents Homeschool a Child with Dyslexia
It’s been awhile since we covered anything about dyslexia, a name for a whole spectrum of differences in thinking and learning that a higher proportion of people in the creative arts have. Dyslexia brings great benefits, but also issues to overcome. So we cover dyslexia topics whenever we can. Writer and homeschooling mother Kerry Jones, in collaboration with Time4Learning.com, has released … Read entire article »
Leica Launches New Products Including A Digital M-series Especially for Black and White Photography
Today at the Leica “Das Wesentliche” Event in Berlin, Leica Camera AG unveiled a host of new products to the Leica portfolio. We are pleased to share the following announcements: Leica S-System Expanded By Five S-Lenses With Central Shutter: Available From October 2012 Leica Camera AG Expands The Leica S Professional Camera System: New Leica S-Adapter H Enables use of Hasselblad H … Read entire article »
Manfrotto Webinar on Celebrity Portraiture by Drew Gardner on May 17th 2012
Manfrotto School of Xcellence, the educational platform by the world leader in the equipment and accessories industry for photography and imaging, is thrilled to host famed photographer Drew Gardner for their next webinar devoted to Celebrity Portraiture. During this one-hour webinar, Gardner will share his insight on the highs and lows of shooting, techniques he uses while photographing celebrities that can … Read entire article »
TouchType Case for All iPads
The TouchType case is currently up on Kickstarter. It is a leather or polyurethane case for the iPad that also has a pocket to hold an Apple Wireless Keyboard. This is a great solution because the Apple keyboard is a decent size and really nice to type on. I already use one with my iPad, so this is a no brainer. The … Read entire article »
Adobe Photoshop Creative Suite 6 Extended Alioscopy-Ready For No-Glasses 3D
Alioscopy enables millions of Adobe Photoshop digital imaging artists to generate Alioscopy-ready “no-glasses” 3D content. With Alioscopy’s patented technology integrated into Adobe Photoshop CS6 Extended, millions of artists in the global Photoshop community will benefit from a streamlined, all-inclusive workflow to generate “no-glasses” 3D content—one of today’s fastest growing trends in digital signage, trade show and events, advertising and education Alioscopy … Read entire article »
Polaroid Develops Apple Compatible GL10 Instant Mobile Printer
New printer frees digital images and places them in the palm of your hand Polaroid today announced a concept model of a Wi-Fi enabled GL10 Instant Mobile Printer will be previewed at the CTIA show in New Orleans this week. The printer works with Apple-compatible devices. The continued growth and popularity with iPhone and IPads makes the Apple-compatible GL10 printer a natural progression, allowing even more digital images trapped on hard drives and cell phones around the world to experience the joy of Polaroid instant printing. In addition to being compatible with Apple products, the GL10 features a small size, intuitive design and easy-to-use feature set that produces Polaroid Classic Border, full bleed and contemporary 3×4” photos in … Read entire article »
The Value of Boredom To Your Photography
Boredom plays an undervalued role in stimulating your creativity and improving your photography. On Saturday my wife had an exhibition opening. We all went there early as she had to setup food, etc. There wasn’t anything for my daughter and I to do and no one had really showed up yet so, given that we were already tired, Lauren and I … Read entire article »
PaperDesk Announces New Dual Tip iPad Stylus: One End Draws And The Other Erases, Just Like a Pencil
The Tabü Duo is the first passive, capacitive iPad stylus to truly mimic a traditional pencil, complete with a small tip for writing or drawing and a larger tip for erasing. The Tabü Duo stylus and Tabü Paper, a free iPad note taking app, were developed with the cooperation of Scott Hasbrouck, indie developer of PaperDesk, Matthew Paprocki, product designer … Read entire article »
The Week in Photography 6th May 2012
Here’s what caught my eye on the Internet this week about photography: 7 Myths About Portfolio Reviews Debunked http://blog.photoshelter.com/2012/05/7-myths-about-portfolio-reviews-debunked/ CameraBag2: Photo Editing http://thetravelphotographer.blogspot.com/2012/05/camerabag2-photo-editing.html How to Use White Balance Creatively http://photo.tutsplus.com/articles/theory/how-to-use-white-balance-creatively/ How To Photograph the Perfect Lightning Photo http://www.photopoly.net/how-to-photograph-the-perfect-lightning-photo/ Blurred Background Photography http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/blurred-background-photography/ Wood Camera: yet another iPhone camera app, but with some unique twists http://thenextweb.com/apps/2012/05/05/wood-camera-yet-another-iphone-camera-app-but-with-some-unique-twists/?awesm=tnw.to_1EJ3X Gadget Bag: Anatomy Of The Polarizer http://www.outdoorphotographer.com/gear/more-gear/gadget-bag/gadget-bag-anatomy-of-the-polarizer.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=OPeNewsMay_050412 Who needs Instagram: Photographer uses more traditional fisheye technique to capture extraordinary landscapes … Read entire article »
Polaroid Polamatic™ Mobile Application for iOS — Create Polaroid Pictures From Your iPhone
MINNEAPOLIS, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Polaroid today is pleased to introduce Polamatic, a new photo & video application that combines digital photo effects with frames in the format of the Polaroid Classic Border Logo. With the Polamatic1.0 application, users can shoot a new picture or use an existing one from their photo library, add a Polaroid Classic Border frame, apply a filter, write a caption, and then share … Read entire article »
No more bad photos with Sony’s Cyber-shot HX20 camera competition: new campaign gives you the chance to take the shot again
Sydney, 4 May 2012 – Have you ever wished you could re-live a holiday, adventure or event all over again because you didn’t get a great photo of it the first time? Sony is giving some lucky Australians the chance to do just that with the campaign for its new Cyber-shot HX20 camera promising ‘No More Bad Photos.’ Anthony Moy, Sony … Read entire article »
StoryMark Creates Pictures That Tell Your Story
ATLANTA, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — StoryMark Life, “redefining the way we capture and share memories,” launches StoryMark, its flagship app for the iPhone. This new audio-enabled photo sharing iPhone App allows you to permanently attach your voice or any sound to your pictures permanently and then share within seconds. StoryMark Life, a mobile and tablet applications company for lifestyle and business, plans … Read entire article »
The Trouble With The Suppliers of Software For Digital Publishing of eBooks and Apps
The digital publishing of ebooks and apps is still very much in its infancy, as is the provision of software to make this easier. Yet there is a major problem already obvious, the costing models for production software. Publishers are used to a buy and use model for the software we use. We are very used to buying the Adobe Creative … Read entire article »
Initial Infrared Photography Review Testing of the Sony a77 dSLR
Here I present the initial test results of shooting infrared with a Sony a77 dSLR camera, using a Hoya R72 IR filter. The Sony is a nice camera for shooting IR, with the tilting screen. Leaving the camera in Program mode it gave an exposure of 20 seconds, f5.6 and 100ISO in a part cloudy situation but with much of the view … Read entire article »
This Week in Photography 29th April 2012
Here’s what caught my attention on photography on the Internet this week: A Broken Polaroid Camera Spits Out Amazing Abstract Art | Co.Design: business + innovation + design http://www.fastcodesign.com/1669619/a-broken-polaroid-camera-spits-out-amazing-abstract-art 10 Unmissable Apps for Ipad and Iphone Photographers http://www.lightstalking.com/10-unmissable-apps-for-ipad-and-iphone-photographers Acorn, a great Mac image editor, built for humans. http://www.flyingmeat.com/acorn/ Exposure is a VERY Personal Thing! | BH Insights http://www.bhphotovideo.com/insights/blogs/bh-insights/exposure-very-personal-thing.html … Read entire article »
The Digital Show on in Melbourne in May
Free Picture Taking Help at the Digital Show - Not Just Bits and Bytes Major photographic brands will give the inaugural The Digital Show a new look when it opens May 25-27th at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. According to the organisers, the Imaging & Digital Entertainment Association, many famous brands at the show will be moving beyond the normal expo … Read entire article »
Copyright and the Artist in a Digital Age
Let’s be honest, copyright is a complete mess. There are differences in law from country to country and, in a day when putting an image on Facebook or your blog makes it vulnerable to attack under any copyright jurisdiction in the world, the risks are considerable. The largest problem for artists is that techniques and approaches that they have grown up … Read entire article »
Simplicity vs Simple – The Confusion of Many Photographers
Simplicity vs Simple – these are two words that are so similar, but are also so different in meaning. And they trip photographers up every day. Simplicity, elegance and purity are words that are associated with the best photographs. They talk to an image that wastes nothing on superfluous detail, on content that is not central to what the photograph is … Read entire article »
Remove Duplicate Fonts to Speed Up Your Mac and Photoshop
Here’s another speedup tip for Mac OS X users – get rid of duplicate fonts. I found my system was spending a lot of time running a process called fontd. Also Photoshop on startup would spend time dealing with fonts. Thankfully the fix is easy. Use the Font Book application to find and disable duplicate fonts. I’ve done this on both my … Read entire article »
First Shots With The Sony a77 dSLR
I’ve had a Sony a77 dSLR for a few days for some testing. Yesterday was the first chance I had to get out with the camera and here are some of the first shots I have taken with the camera. Early impressions are positive. I didn’t think I’d like the electronic viewfinder but I have to say it is the most … Read entire article »
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