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The Moment It Clicks: Photography Secrets is a new book by internationally acclaimed photographer Joe McNally. Part coffee-table book, part educational guide, the book offers a unique “triangle of learning,” featuring McNally’s distillation of important concepts, his images that illustrate techniques, and the inside story of how the shot was taken. The Moment it Clicks can be ordered now at Peachpit.com, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Borders, and other retailers nationwide.
The Moment It Clicks: Photography Secrets is a new book by internationally acclaimed photographer Joe McNally. Part coffee-table book, part educational guide, the book offers a unique “triangle of learning,” featuring McNally’s distillation of important concepts, his images that illustrate techniques, and the inside story of how the shot was…
Sigma UK have today unveiled the price of the new Sigma DP1 compact camera. The DP1 will cost £549.99 in the UK, or £599.99 as a kit with the optical viewfinder. The Sigma DP1 will be available in the UK from April. Sigma US have set an MSRP of $999.99, although it’s already available for pre-order at Amazon for $800.
Sigma UK have today unveiled the price of the new Sigma DP1 compact camera. The DP1 will cost £549.99 in the UK, or £599.99 as a kit with the optical viewfinder. The Sigma DP1 will be available in the UK from April. Sigma US have set an MSRP of $999.99…
British photographer Tim Hetherington is the winner of World Press Photo of the Year 2007. His image of a US soldier, resting in a bunker in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley, was chosen from a total of 80,536 images. This year, a record 5,019 professional photographers from 125 countries submitted images. Hetherington will receive a cash prize of €10,000 from World Press Photo at an awards ceremony in Amsterdam on 27 April. An exhibition of the prize-winning World Press Photo images will be shown from 29 April to 22 June in the Oude Kerk, Amsterdam.
British photographer Tim Hetherington is the winner of World Press Photo of the Year 2007. His image of a US soldier, resting in a bunker in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley, was chosen from a total of 80,536 images. This year, a record 5,019 professional photographers from 125 countries submitted images. Hetherington…
Got $699 to spare? How about a 32Gb SDHC card from Panasonic?! Announced last month, this is a speedy Class 6 card offering maximum data transfer speeds up to 20MB/s. The new card incorporates an industrial-grade flash memory and works in temperatures ranging from -13°F to +185°F. The Panasonic 32GB SDHC card is scheduled for a global release in April 2008.
Got $699 to spare? How about a 32Gb SDHC card from Panasonic?! Announced last month, this is a speedy Class 6 card offering maximum data transfer speeds up to 20MB/s. The new card incorporates an industrial-grade flash memory and works in temperatures ranging from -13°F to +185°F. The Panasonic 32GB…
Endless Years is a new website aimed at “Baby Boomers” and their families. It features instruction, advice and ideas to help them access, master and enjoy today’s digital photography. Learning to “go digital” is simplified through a series of graduated tutorials delivered in engaging, attention-holding formats – such as screencasts and podcasts. “I see a lot of people who are at a stage in their lives when they have the time, the wherewithal and the interest to get into digital photography. But they don’t because they think all the new imaging technologies are too difficult,” said Elmo Sapwater, the Editor and Publisher of Endless Years. “But they don’t have to be.”
Endless Years is a new website aimed at “Baby Boomers” and their families. It features instruction, advice and ideas to help them access, master and enjoy today’s digital photography. Learning to “go digital” is simplified through a series of graduated tutorials delivered in engaging, attention-holding formats – such as screencasts…
The PhotoVoice Photographers’ Lecture Series continues into 2008 with legendary British fashion and celebrity photographer John Swannell. On Tuesday 8th April, Swannell will talk about his extraordinary life in pictures: from his subtly lit portraits of the British monarchy to his classically composed nudes and distinctive panoramic rural landscapes. He has also generously offered himself up as a raffle prize - the lucky winner of which will enjoy a one-off opportunity to spend a day with him in his studio.
Tuesday 8th April 2008, 7pm - Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AR
Tickets: £10 in advance, £15 on the door
For more information and to book, click here.
The PhotoVoice Photographers’ Lecture Series continues into 2008 with legendary British fashion and celebrity photographer John Swannell. On Tuesday 8th April, Swannell will talk about his extraordinary life in pictures: from his subtly lit portraits of the British monarchy to his classically composed nudes and distinctive panoramic rural landscapes. He…
Samsung have provided us with some detailed information about their new 14 megapixel CMOS sensor, as used in the recently announced GX-20 DSLR camera (and the Pentax K20D). To recap, the 14.6 megapixel sensor inside the GX-20 has been developed in a joint-venture with Pentax, with Samsung responsible for the fabrication. Click the link below to view the detailed information.
Samsung have provided us with some detailed information about their new 14 megapixel CMOS sensor, as used in the recently announced GX-20 DSLR camera (and the Pentax K20D). To recap, the 14.6 megapixel sensor inside the GX-20 has been developed in a joint-venture with Pentax, with Samsung responsible for the…
Luminous Landscape have reviewed the new Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper, which offers extraordinary blacks, clean whites and a surface texture that is just like a true black-and-white silver gelatin print.
“As soon as I started printing on it, I immediately noticed that all my prints looked significantly sharper, much more so than I had anticipated. I am sure that this is partly due to the smoothness of the surface, but I believe that there is something else at work here. The prints look as if the interaction of the inks with the coating is such that it produces a higher accutance than I have ever seen before in an inkjet print. This paper delivers without question a new and heretofore unseen level of sharpness and snap.”
Luminous Landscape have reviewed the new Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper, which offers extraordinary blacks, clean whites and a surface texture that is just like a true black-and-white silver gelatin print. “As soon as I started printing on it, I immediately noticed that all my prints looked significantly sharper, much more…
Steves Digicams have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-L10, a new 10.1 megapixel DSLR camera with a unique 2.5 inch free angle LCD screen complete with full time live view.
“As an addition to the dSLR market as an “entry level” camera, it is full of features, controls and performance that can be found on some higher level cameras. It provides a full auto mode, program, shutter and aperture priority, full manual, 3 custom program settings and a set of several pre-programmed scene modes to assist you in certain situations. Program mode gives novice users control over many of the other features such as metering, focus, ISO speed and AF settings. Several of the Advanced Scene Modes help you to take creative photos by finding out certain attributes that you want in photograph and setting the camera based on your choices.”
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Steves Digicams have reviewed the Panasonic DMC-L10, a new 10.1 megapixel DSLR camera with a unique 2.5 inch free angle LCD screen complete with full time live view. “As an addition to the dSLR market as an “entry level” camera, it is full of features, controls and performance that can…
Feel like getting back to basics? Well, how about taking part in Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day - you can’t get much more basic than using a simple pinhole camera to create a work of art. Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day is an international event created to promote and celebrate the art of pinhole photography. This year’s event takes place on April 27th, giving you plenty of time to practice your technique.
Website: Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day
Feel like getting back to basics? Well, how about taking part in Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day - you can’t get much more basic than using a simple pinhole camera to create a work of art. Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day is an international event created to promote and celebrate the art…
The Mac OS X 10.5.2 update released yesterday has added RAW file support for the following cameras:
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III, Canon Powershot G9, Hasselblad CF-22, Hasselblad CF-39, Leaf Aptus 75s, Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Website: Mac OS X 10.5.2 Update
The Mac OS X 10.5.2 update released yesterday has added RAW file support for the following cameras: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III, Canon Powershot G9, Hasselblad CF-22, Hasselblad CF-39, Leaf Aptus 75s, Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Website: Mac OS X 10.5.2 Update
Apple’s Aperture 2 photo editing and management software has over 100 new features that make it faster, easier to use and more powerful. Aperture 2 features a more streamlined user interface and completely revised image processing engine. It also offers new imaging tools for highlight recovery, color vibrancy, local contrast definition, soft-edged retouching, vignetting and RAW fine-tuning. Aperture 2 is available immediately for a new low price of $199. The Digital Story has a nice overview post of the new Aperture 2 release.
Apple’s Aperture 2 photo editing and management software has over 100 new features that make it faster, easier to use and more powerful. Aperture 2 features a more streamlined user interface and completely revised image processing engine. It also offers new imaging tools for highlight recovery, color vibrancy, local contrast…
The new Pentax Professional Services program supports professional photographers with several services and benefits. Membership is complimentary and limited to working professional photographers. Benefits include a 72 hour rush turnaround on most PENTAX digital SLR repairs, short-term equipment loans and direct access to dedicated customer service representatives. Membership may be obtained by completing a Pentax Professional Service program application.
The new Pentax Professional Services program supports professional photographers with several services and benefits. Membership is complimentary and limited to working professional photographers. Benefits include a 72 hour rush turnaround on most PENTAX digital SLR repairs, short-term equipment loans and direct access to dedicated customer service representatives. Membership may be…
Sigma have announced the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM lenses in the Four Thirds mount. The wide angle of view of the Sigma 10-20mm lens (94.5°at 10mm on Four Thirds cameras) offers a broader perspective. The 70-200mm lens offers a minimum focusing distance of 100cm/39.4in and maximum magnification ration of 1:3.5. Both lenses will be available in April 2008, prices to be confirmed.
Sigma have announced the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM 70-200mm F2.8 II EX DG MACRO HSM lenses in the Four Thirds mount. The wide angle of view of the Sigma 10-20mm lens (94.5°at 10mm on Four Thirds cameras) offers a broader perspective. The 70-200mm lens offers a minimum focusing distance…
Sigma have announced two new lenses for Sony and Pentax cameras - the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM and 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG HSM. The Sigma 50-150mm is a large aperture telephoto zoom lens designed to match APS-C size image sensors. The Sigma 70-200mm lens is is suitable for taking all type of subjects such as portraits, landscape, and close-up pictures. The availability and price of both lenses is to be confirmed.
Sigma have announced two new lenses for Sony and Pentax cameras - the 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM and 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG HSM. The Sigma 50-150mm is a large aperture telephoto zoom lens designed to match APS-C size image sensors. The Sigma 70-200mm lens is is suitable for…
Sigma has added a built-in motor to the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro and 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro lenses to make them compatible with Nikon DSLRs. The Nikon D40, D40x and D60 cameras cannot fully support the original Nikon lenses, as there is no AF motor built into these cameras, therefore they require a motor built into the lens to achieve autofocus. The inclusion of the built-in motor in these two new lenses allows autofocus with all Nikon cameras. The 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro lens costs £199.99, and the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro £149.99.
Sigma has added a built-in motor to the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro and 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro lenses to make them compatible with Nikon DSLRs. The Nikon D40, D40x and D60 cameras cannot fully support the original Nikon lenses, as there is no AF motor built into these cameras…
Polaroid has quit the film business, according to multiple news articles across the web. Boston.com reports that Polaroid is closing two plants in Massachusetts, USA, which make large-format films used by professional photographers and artists. Apparently Polaroid has already ceased production of its famous instant camera range. “We stopped making commercial-type cameras about 18 to 24 months ago, and we stopped making consumer cameras about a year ago,” said Polaroid chief operating officer Tom Beaudoin. Polaroid will now be focusing on TVs and digital photography gear. At the time of writing, Polaroid’s global website is unavailable.
Polaroid has quit the film business, according to multiple news articles across the web. Boston.com reports that Polaroid is closing two plants in Massachusetts, USA, which make large-format films used by professional photographers and artists. Apparently Polaroid has already ceased production of its famous instant camera range. “We stopped making…
Amazon are now listing the Sigma DP1 compact camera for pre-order at $800, due to ship on March 25th. Just to re-cap, the new Sigma DP1 packs the full specification of a DSLR into the body of a compact camera, with a 14 megapixel sensor, support for RAW and JPEG formats, and a 28mm f/4 fixed-focal lens. The External Viewfinder is also available at $149, and the external flash for $70.
Website: Amazon - Sigma DP1
Website: Amazon - Sigma DP1 External Viewfinder
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Amazon are now listing the Sigma DP1 compact camera for pre-order at $800, due to ship on March 25th. Just to re-cap, the new Sigma DP1 packs the full specification of a DSLR into the body of a compact camera, with a 14 megapixel sensor, support for RAW and JPEG…
The Nokia N96 is a new camera phone with a large 2.8” screen, 16 gigabytes of internal memory and support for high-quality video. The dual-slide Nokia N96 suuports MPEG-4, Windows Media Video and Flash Video and can store up to 40 hours of video content. The Nokia N96 also boasts a 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, flash and video light. The integrated A-GPS allows you to ‘geotag’ pictures with location data and share them with online communities. The Nokia N96 multimedia computer is expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of 2008 for 550 euros.
The Nokia N96 is a new camera phone with a large 2.8” screen, 16 gigabytes of internal memory and support for high-quality video. The dual-slide Nokia N96 suuports MPEG-4, Windows Media Video and Flash Video and can store up to 40 hours of video content. The Nokia N96 also boasts…
Swiss Picture Bank is the first permanent, guaranteed online archive for digital photos. Every photo uploaded to the Swiss Picture Bank is encrypted, secured on redundant servers in data centers throughout Switzerland and backed by the Picture Guarantee Foundation (PGF). With Photobot Guardian, Swiss Picture Bank’s free photo-archiving software available to every user, every photo is automatically copied to your account for you. “Our irreplaceable memories are no longer prints that can be stored in a shoebox; they are computer files that can be lost in a second. That’s why we partnered with the data professionals at Swisscom to create Swiss Picture Bank – to give consumers an online savings account that will protect their most treasured memories against everything from accidental deletion to hardware failure to natural disasters.” says James Graham, partner at Tribeca Labs, Swiss Picture Bank’s parent company.
Swiss Picture Bank is the first permanent, guaranteed online archive for digital photos. Every photo uploaded to the Swiss Picture Bank is encrypted, secured on redundant servers in data centers throughout Switzerland and backed by the Picture Guarantee Foundation (PGF). With Photobot Guardian, Swiss Picture Bank’s free photo-archiving software available…