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It Is Time for a Camera with Apps
My latest post on the HP Professional Photography blog (http://h30507.www3.hp.com/t5/Professional-Photography/It-Is-Time-for-a-Camera-with-Apps/ba-p/89041) discusses the potential benefits from camera manufacturers enabling the development of apps on their cameras using published APIs (application programming interface). … Read entire article »
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Digital ImageMaker International is Coming Out as a Magazine and App for iPad
Call for Submissions Digital ImageMaker International is coming out as both a print magazine and as an app for iPad. DIMi looks at all areas of image making that involve some aspect of the digital. We are aiming to create ways for people to get recognition for their work, to help them get gallery shows and to ultimately help them obtain sales if that is important. The content includes, but is not limited to: Digital art Photography, whether commercial, documentary, art or personal, that involves digital in some part of the process, whether capture, processing or output Traditional photographic processes that include either digital image capture or a digital negative in their production Fractals 3D graphics Video Animation As such, we are seeking submissions of the following: Portfolios of high quality work Strong single pieces from emerging practitioners Articles: how-to, philosophy of imaging, … Read entire article »
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Gitzo’s New Athena Motorized Head
New York, New York (October 26, 2010)— Manfrotto Distribution will showcase new generation options and solutions for expressive photographers by Gitzo, a pioneer in advanced and revolutionary technologies for photography, at PhotoPlus 2010. Located at booth number 235, Manfrotto Distribution will feature Gitzo’s ground-breaking motorized Athena head. The latest innovative motor-driven head, Athena, represents the perfect combination of cutting-edge values, know-how and technology. Designed for the new generation of remote-controlled DSLR professional cameras, Athena, is in one of the best performing state-of-the-art heads in the sector. As versatile as it is functional, Athena is also ideal for the innovative, high capability, HD hybrid cameras. Featuring a motor-driven electronic system that can be fully and independently remote controlled plus absolutely stable and precise complete 3D movement, Athena is the ideal support for nature … Read entire article »
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Think Tank Photo’s New Sling-O-Matic™ Series Switches Shoulders
The First Sling Bags with Easily Reversible Shoulder Straps SANTA ROSA, CALIF – Think Tank Photo today announced that in October it will release the Sling-O-Matic, the photo industry’s first sling bag that can be easily switched back and forth to either shoulder. The Sling-O-Matic’s adjustable, fully padded shoulder strap “automatically” slides along a set of rails to change which shoulder the bag can be worn on. This innovation is the solution to the problem inherent with … Read entire article »
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A Think Tank for Camera Bags
Think Tank Photo Celebrates 5th Year Anniversary SANTA ROSA, CALIF. U.S.A – One most often associates think tanks with groups of analysts pondering such heady issues as energy policy and global peace. But a think tank dedicated solely to camera bags? This didn’t stop designer Doug Murdoch from doing just that five years ago when he launched Think Tank Photo (www.thinktankphoto.com). Think Tank Photo’s roots are those of a classic American start-up. Like Hewlett-Packard and Apple, Think Tank Photo literally began in Murdoch’s poorly lit garage in Northern California. There, surrounded by bolts of fabric, sewing machines, and a cutting table, he created a revolutionary vision for the camera bag business. Like a classic think tank, Murdoch founded his company on the principle that its output—the camera bags –should be the result of … Read entire article »
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Canon EOS 5 Photo Competition in Australia and New Zealand
Sydney, 8 September, 2010 – Canon’s annual Australian and New Zealand online photographic competition for amateur photographers, EOS Photo5, is back on again with fresh challenges to inspire contestants to new heights. “Designed to inspire creativity and passion in photography, the EOS Photo5 competition is based on five briefs that encourage photographic experimentation,” says Chris Macleod, Brand Manager – EOS, Canon Australia. “Each year the EOS Photo5 competition becomes more exciting and challenging – asking entrants to push the boundaries of photographic excellence and to reach for new levels of creative expression.” “This is the fourth consecutive year for EOS Photo5 and each year has seen the number and quality of photographs consistently increase, reinforcing its growing reputation as the ultimate online photo contest for aspiring photographers.” Everyday objects contained in a small … Read entire article »
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Introducing two new Olympus PEN system telephoto zoom lenses
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75–300mm f4.8–6.7 (35mm equiv. 150–600mm) M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40–150mm f4.0–5.6 (35mm equiv. 80–300mm) with Movie & Still Compatible technology Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Masaharu Okubo) is pleased to announce the addition of two new telephoto zoom lenses to the continually-growing lens system for Olympus’ new generation of PEN digital cameras: the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm f4.8–6.7 and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40–150mm f4.0–5.6. Designed to maximise the performance and compact-size advantages of the Olympus PEN System, both new lenses provide uncompromising SLR quality imaging performance and feature Olympus’ proprietary MSC* lens drive technology. With the introduction of these two new lenses, the Olympus PEN lens range now provides focal length options from an ultra-wide 18mm to a super-telephoto range of 600mm (in the 35mm film format). The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75–300mm F4.8–6.7 lens … Read entire article »
Canon develops world’s largest CMOS image sensor, with ultra-high sensitivity
Canon continues to demonstrate R&D leadership with successive ‘world’s-first’ image sensor developments Sydney, 31 August 2010: Canon announced today that it has successfully developed the world’s largest*1 CMOS image sensor, with a chip size measuring 202 x 205 mm. Because its expanded size enables greater light-gathering capability, the sensor is capable of capturing images in one one-hundredth the amount of light required by a professional-model digital SLR camera. At 202 x 205 mm, the newly developed CMOS sensor is among the largest chips that can be produced from a 12-inch (300 mm) wafer, and is approximately 40 times the size of Canon’s largest commercial CMOS sensor.*2 “Canon reinvests close to 10% of global net sales into R&D each year to ensure that we continue to push boundaries and stay at the technological forefront … Read entire article »
Canon EOS 60D DSLR camera
The EOS 60D digital SLR offers users an array of new creative options including a vari-angle screen, creative filters and Full HD video capture with ‘Movie Crop’ feature. Sydney, 26 August 2010: Canon Australia has today further strengthened its market-leading EOS digital SLR range with the introduction of the EOS 60D. Replacing the popular EOS 50D camera, the EOS 60D sits … Read entire article »
Canon’s 120MP APS-H Size Camera Sensor
Canon has shown a 29.2 x 20.2mm size 13,280 x 9.184 pixel CMOS camera sensor. It can also do full HD video from any 1920 x 1080 pixel area of the sensor. Now the mind boggles at a 50D type camera with such a sensor. The real issue has to be the lens resolution, unless they are doing something like 4 pixel sampling to get better colour handling. The march of progress continues. … Read entire article »
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Sony Gets Innovative with a Non-Moving dSLR Mirror
Sony redefines the DSLR category – a world first in Translucent Mirror Technology New 55 and 33 cameras deliver impressive digital still images of up to 10 frames per second and Quick Auto Focus Full HD Movie recording Sydney – 24 August, 2010 – Sony Australia today announced two new cameras, the 55 and 33, that adopt Sony’s newly-developed Translucent Mirror Technology, offering the highest-level performance for still image and movie recording. Revolutionary Translucent Mirror Technology The 55 and 33 are the world’s first interchangeable lens digital cameras to incorporate Translucent Mirror Technology. By replacing the conventional DSLR mirror box with one that contains a fixed translucent mirror, the 55 and 33 offer full-time, TTL phase-detection auto-focusing during live view, movie shooting and high speed continuous shooting. “With the introduction of Translucent Mirror Technology in … Read entire article »
Canon US Announced Studio Version of 7D for Event and School Photographers
Canon U.S.A. Announces New EOS 7DSV (Studio Version) DSLR Camera With New Optional Canon Barcode Solution To Help Streamline Data Management For Large Scale Environments New “Locking” Feature is Included in The EOS 7D Studio Version For Administrative Control Over Camera Functionality LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., August 17, 2010 – For wedding and portrait photographers, one of the most enjoyable parts of a project is the actual photographic element with the laborious work starting when the time comes to organize files, edit and ultimately provide the finished product. To help make this process less cumbersome, Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the launch of a new EOS 7D Studio Version DSLR Camera, ideal for professional school and event photographers … Read entire article »
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Sony introduces new entry-level 390 DSLR camera
Compact, lightweight and improved functionality make the new DSLR perfect for beginners looking to achieve professional image results Press Release Sydney – 24 June 2010 – Sony Australia has introduced the latest addition to its range with the launch of the entry-level 390. High quality images can easily be captured with the impressive 14.2 megapixel (effective) CCD image sensor and BIONZ image processing. The 390 also sports a new ergonomic grip within a compact and lightweight body, making it an ideal camera for first-time DSLR users to snap photos on the go. “With increasing consumer interest in professional photography, the 390 has been designed specifically for first-time DSLR users, letting them capture professional quality photos without the steep learning curve,” said Maurice Satya, Product Manager for DSLR at Sony Australia. “Sony continues to lower … Read entire article »
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Epson Pano Awards 2010 Winners Announced
The EPSON International Pano Awards 2010 Professional and amateur photographers around the world were invited to enter The EPSON International Photographic Pano Awards to compete for over $13,000 in cash and prizes. The inaugural 2010 EPSON International Pano Awards is dedicated to the art of panoramic photography. Advances in digital photography and software such as PTGui and Adobe Photoshop has resulted in an explosion in the popularity of image stitching, especially in the panoramic format. Panoramic film photography also remains alive and well. The inaugural competition was very well supported with 2,740 entries from 945 photographers in 79 countries. The overall winner was Bill Leigh Brewer of California, who also placed first in The Built Environment category of the Open competition. Bill’s winning image, Speed of Light, depicts a moving train speeding through the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cameras, Panoramas, Photography
Photography basics
My latest post on the HP professional photography blog is the start of a series of articles on photography basics. This one is on exposure approach and image sharpness. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cameras, Equipment, Photography, Tripods and Supports
Making Images is Good for Your Health
For us creative types there is a real compulsion to create. Exercising our creativity is also a key to maintaining our balance and harmony. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cameras, Creativity, dSLR, Infrared, Landscape Photography, Lens, Lensbaby, Photography
The Rural Landscape Through Infrared Photography
Here is an assortment of landscape images I shot recently on my converted 350D. … Read entire article »
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Mullock Heaps of Creswick Through Infrared Photography
In the area around Creswick in central Victoria there are the often large remains of tailings from the gold mines that dotted the area in the 19th Century. These are called Mullock Heaps and mainly consist of overlying rock and quartz. While to some these are a blot on the rural landscape, to a photographer they present many opportunities for photography. A recent trip there with my converted for infrared photography Canon 350D and a selection of lenses produced the images below. The camera used a custom white balance and I shot in RAW. These were processed in Adobe Camera RAW and then in Photoshop. Most had levels adjusted individually in each colour channel, a slight contrast improving curve and an increase in colour vibrancy. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cameras, dSLR, Infrared, Landscape Photography, Photography, Uncategorized
Lensbaby Fisheye Optic DSLR Lens Review
The Lensbaby Fisheye optic fits into the Composer and can be used with the Muse with an adapter. It is a 12mm focal length almost full circle fisheye (on a full frame camera body) with a 160 degree field of view. … Read entire article »
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Lensbaby Fisheye Optic for Infrared Photography
The Lensbaby Fisheye optic for the Composer and Muse (with adapter) is a 12mm focal length, 160 degree circular fisheye lens. See the full review in a longer article. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cameras, dSLR, Infrared, Lens, Lensbaby, Photography
A Couple of Infrared Macro Images
I’ve been working through the backlog of images I have shot over the last 3 months or so. Here are a couple of macro shots taken with my infrared converted Canon 350D digital camera and a Canon 100mm macro lens. … Read entire article »
Filed under: dSLR, Infrared, Macro, Photography
New dxomark.com camera sensor performance analysis compares latest Advanced Compacts vs. DSLRs RAW image quality
DxO Labs announces today the publication of detailed RAW-based image quality data and DxOMark Sensor rankings on its popular www.dxomark.com website for a range of Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Sony digital cameras, including some of the latest models in the advanced compact and DSLR categories. … Read entire article »
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Problems With the Gigapan Epic
While I love the Gigapan Epic for shooting panorama photographs, it is not a perfect device. … Read entire article »
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Computational Photography Testbed Camera, the Frankencamera
Computational photography, as we have talked about it before, is a coming together of the camera and the computer to do more than the camera can do by itself. Things like HDR, increasing depth of field and much more are possible. To advance this work the Stanford University research group that has been pushing computational photography for some years has produced a camera that will make it easier for researchers to work in this field, as part of their Camera 2.0 project. … Read entire article »
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Country Infrared Panoramas With the Gigapan Epic
Over the last couple of weeks I got out a few times to do some panorama photography with the Gigapan Epic and my converted for infrared photography Canon 350D. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cameras, Infrared, Panoramas, Photography
Panasonic Lumix G1 Digital Camera for Infrared Photography Review
Like we always do, we tested the Panasonic G1 over an extended time for its infrared photography potential. … Read entire article »
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Control Your Camera By iPhone
onOne Software have made a new release of their iPhone software that allows you to control your Canon or Nikon camera so long as it is connected to a WiFi enabled computer. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cameras, dSLR, Equipment, iPhone, Photography
Sony Ramps Up Full Frame Pressure with a New dSLR Model
Sony is working aggressively on its camera range with three new camera models. One of these, the a850, is a full frame model that uses the same sensor as the a900, giving a 24.6MP image but at a price point of US$2,000 for the body only. This makes it about US$700 less than the Canon 5D Mark II and Sony’s own a900. It shows how serious Sony is in building market share. All a900 accessories will work with the a850. … Read entire article »
Photography and DIY
My latest post on the HP Pro Photography blog is on the do it yourself approach in photography. … Read entire article »
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Infrared Panoramas From Near the You Yangs using a GigaPan Epic
Finally the combination of teaching commitments and bad weather gave me a break and let me get out with my modified GigaPan Epic motorized panorama platform and my converted for infrared photography Canon 350D. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cameras, Equipment, Infrared, Panoramas, Photography
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