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Friday, September 30, 2011
Internationally renowned Bangladeshi photographer, writer, curator and teacher Dr. Shahidul Alam, will lead a free public talk at the National Geographic Store in London next week. Taking place on 4th October from 6pm, the 40-minute talk will focus on his 30 year career in documentary photography, as well as his role as one of the most respected photography educators in the world. The National Geographic Store is located at 83-97 Regent Street, London.
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At the Samsung Mobile Solutions Forum held in Taiwan, Samsung announced its new, fast 1/2.3-inch 16-megapixel CMOS image sensor. Featuring backside illumination technology and a 1.34-micrometre pixel pitch, the Samsung S5K2P1 sensor is designed for high-performance, advanced smartphones as well as digital still cameras and camcorders. The new imager supports native 16:9-format video at up to 8.3Mp resolution at 60 frames per second and maximum 16-megapixel-resolution for stills at up to 30 frames per second. Mass production is scheduled to start in November.
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Interealtime has launched a major update to its photography app for the Apple iPad 2, Camera Boost. Version 2 can now record video in HD, at full speed, with the ability to apply effects in real time, as the footage is being captured. For example, it is now possible to change colour balance and lighting contrast during recording, apply color filters or reduce image noise, plus use a range of advanced effects. Camera Boost 2 can be purchased from the iTunes App Store for $4.99.
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Version 16.53 of PhotoLine is now available for download. Improvements versus the previous release include Type3 font support, 32-bit image support when using plug-is, an ability to create a rectangle for the colour picker by holding down the Ctrl/Command key, WIC import under Windows, dcraw 1.444, and more. To download the program, visit the website below.
Website: PhotoLine
Independent developer Ken Tidwell has introduced DSLR Mega HD for iOS, another in his series of popular Min-U Guides to Nikon DSLRs. Containing no less than eleven camera guides, DSLR Mega HD is billed as a convenient alternative to carrying bulky printed manuals. The main camera-related menu chapters include: Playback, Shooting, Custom Setting, Setup, Retouch and My Menu/Recent Settings . There is also an additional chapter, [More], containing miscellaneous info like camera specs, buttons and dials diagrams, glossaries, error messages etc. DSLR Mega HD is available now on iTunes for $8.99.
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Lomography has introduced a new collection of colourful Diana F+ and Diana Mini cameras, hand straps and accessories. The Diana F+ is now available in “Buttercup Yellow” and “True Blue”, while the Diana Mini comes in “Fern Green” and “Twilight Blue”. The camera and flash cases are also available in yellow and green, as well as “Peacock Blue”.
Website: Lomography
Thursday, September 29, 2011
PhotoShelter has increased the amount of online storage for Pro accounts from 100 gigabytes to 1 terabyte. The subscription fee for a PhotoShelter Pro account is $49.99/month or $549/year and that fee is unchanged with this upgrade. The account also includes 10 customisable website themes, e-commerce tools, advanced SEO, social media integration, and multiple file delivery options.
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Buying the Right Photo Equipment: 70 Tips from the Top is the first in Rocky Nook’s new series of small, to-the-point photography books that keep the content short and strong, “like a great shot of your favorite espresso”, as the publisher puts it. Geared toward beginners, this book teaches about the variety of photographic tools available and what each is meant to accomplish. The book is filled with beautiful images that illustrate how the type of equipment discussed can affect an image. Buying the Right Photo Equipment: 70 Tips from the Top is available for $19.95, £15.50 or €16.00 depending on where you live.
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The Perfect Photo: 71 Tips from the Top by Elin Rantakrans and Tobias Hagberg provides beginners with a wide range of practical tips that cover composition, image capture and editing. Illustrated with inspiring images throughout, this pocket-sized book is published by Rocky Nook and available for $19.95 / £15.50 / €16.00.
In Nature and Landscape Photography: 71 Tips from the Top, Swedish photographer Martin Borg shares his top tips and insights along with 71 of his most beautiful images. Published by Rocky Nook, the 128-page softcover is available for $19.95, £15.50 and €16.00 in the US, the UK and the euro zone, respectively.
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