Luminous Landscape has published an interesting article by former NASA captain Alan Poindexter about photography in space. Poindexter commanded the penultimate mission of the space shuttle Discovery in 2010, and had been lead photo/TV crewmember on previous missions. In the article he provides a unique perspective on the challenges of taking photographs in space. . . . → Read More: The Luminous Landscape sheds some light on Photography in Space
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The 51st issue of the free PhotographyBB Online Magazine is now available for download. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: PhotographyBB Online Magazine Issue 51 Adobe has released a second Release Candidate version of Lightroom 4.1, its Raw conversion and asset management software. The latest version adds support for 13 additional cameras, including the Nikon D3200, Olympus E-M5, Pentax K-01, Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm and the three latest Samsung NXs. Interestingly, it also adds an improved ‘defringe’ option to reduce axial chromatic aberrations. A series of blog posts by Adobe explains the latest changes. . . . → Read More: Adobe launches Photoshop Lightroom 4.1 Release Candidate 2 Just posted: our review of Sigma’s SD1 Merrill, the company’s flagship 15MPx3 DSLR. The SD1 is the first camera to use the latest APS-C Foveon sensor, which detects three-color data at each location, giving what Sigma says is resolution equivalent to a 30MP conventional Bayer design. We’ve used both an original SD1 and SD1 Merrill, which are identical in terms of function and output, and the review reflects the behavior of the latest firmware for each. So does the no live view, no video SD1 deliver enough to carve out its own niche? . . . → Read More: Just Posted: Sigma SD1 / SD1 Merrill review Nikon UK says that due to an internal systems error, incorrect recommended retail prices (RRPs) on the D800, D800E and D4 products were communicated in the UK and Irish markets at the time of announcement. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Nikon UK Corrects RRPs of D4, D800 and D800E Facebook has added high resolution photos and full screen photo viewing. From today, the photo viewer will show the highest resolution image available, rather than offering a download link for higher-res images (up to 2048 pixels along each edge). An option to expand the photo to fullscreen has also been added. The changes also include adding a simplified version of the sRGB color profile to each image, increasing its chances of displaying color correctly. . . . → Read More: Facebook adds higher resolution photo viewing Gitzo has announced the launch of its refined and improved Systematic range of modular, professional tripods. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Gitzo Launches Redesigned ‘Systematic’ Tripod Range The Sony Cyber-shot WX70 and WX50 are two new 16.2-megapixel compact cameras with 5x optical zoom, optical image stabilisation and Full HD video. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Sony Cyber-shot WX70/WX50 Art of the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle by Dain Gingerelli is a new book featuring photographs by David Blattel. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Art of the Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Sigma Corporation of America has announced the price and availability of the new Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM lens. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: US Pricing Announced for Sigma 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM The Rollei Flexipod 300 is a flexible camera tripod featuring rubberised legs, a small spirit level and a smartphone adapter. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Rollei Flexipod 300 Toshiba today introduced a trio of Full HD camcorders. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Toshiba CAMILEO X416, X400 and X200 Olympus has released a firmware update for the Olympus Tough TG-310 camera. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Olympus TG-310 Firmware Update 1.1 Just Posted: Although it retains its predecessor’s styling, the Olympus PEN E-P3 shares very little else with its forebears. There’s still a 12MP Four Thirds-sized sensor at its heart, but its autofocus, rear screen and movie capabilities have all been radically overhauled. Crucially, Olympus has also managed to squeeze a flash into the body. Now sitting at the top of a three-model range, the E-P3 is clearly positioned as a camera for enthusiasts. So, do its third-generation refinements and promises of world-beating AF performance make the E-P3 into the camera that the PEN series always promised to be? . . . → Read More: Just posted: Our in-depth review of the Olympus E-P3 From Monday 6 June, Australian consumers will have the opportunity to snap up one of just 2,000 limited-edition “red” EOS 1100D digital SLR cameras. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Canon Australia Announces Limited-Edition Red EOS 1100D Kit Every now and again, we come across some amazing images with very clever titles. Some are humorous, others poignant. Some you are able to ‘get’ right away, while others make you think a bit more. What do you consider when you are naming an image? Content? Color? What you want the viewer to see? Today, we thought we’d share some of the clever titles we came across on photo.net. Can you guess what the image is, based on title alone? – Redheads – Stopped Motion – Inside – Single & Looking – The First Show of Spring – Snowman – Old Beauty – Around Manhattan We’d love to hear from you too… what great image names have you come across?? . . . → Read More: Image Names: Enter Title Here Just posted! Our hands-on preview of Sigma’s flagship SD1 DSLR. With its unique 15MPx3 Foveon X3 sensor that captures full color detail at each pixel location, the SD1 caused a something of a stir when it was first announced at Photokina 2010, and possibly an even bigger one when its eye-watering price was revealed recently. We’ve been lucky enough to get hold of a rare pre-production camera, and have prepared a hands-on preview detailing its design and operation. . . . → Read More: Just posted! Our Sigma SD1 hands-on preview The Epson Stylus Photo R2000 is a new A3+ high-gloss photo printer that uses 50% larger ink cartridges for fewer cartridge changes. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Epson Stylus Photo R2000 Samsung has posted firmware upgrades for the Samsung NX10 (pictured) and NX100 compact system cameras. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Samsung NX10 & NX100 Firmware Upgrades Image on top: The Panasonic G2 which should be replaced by the new G3. I just received info from a few of my sources. Due the recent energy supply problems in Japan Panasonic had to delay the announcement of some of their upcoming products. The new Panasonic Micro Four Thirds camera and lenses will be announced in May (and not in April as I told you before). UPDATE : Other companies have been hit very hard by the earthquake desaster. According to Bloomberg “ Canon earnings this year will probably be 27 percent lower than previously estimated after last month’s earthquake and tsunami in Japan “. And Sony had to delete the lates product announcements! Than Panasonic should announce a new Micro Four Thirds camera, the G3. The Panasonic G10 has already been discontinued, the G2 price lowered to make room for the new G3. There will be also a new Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 lens. It is not Leica branded, has no image stabilization and unlike the famous Four Thirds brother it is not Leica branded. It should cost around $700. That’s more than just a rumor because Panasonic UK product manager John Mitchell confirmed that the 25mm lens is coming this summer: “ We are sure it’s going to be a great hit because it’s 50mm [35mm viewing angle] equivalent – really fast, really bright ” (Source: Amateur Photographer ). Oh forgot to mention: It has double the size of the current 20mm f/1.7 pancake . Is there room for some surprise? Let’s hope yes! Links: The Panasonic G2 price dropped during the recent months at Amazon , Adorama , B&H , J&R , eBay . The Panasonic G10 already disappeared from most stores (See Amazon , Adorama , B&H , J&R , eBay ) The current 25mm f/1.4 Four Thirds lens at Amazon , Adorama , B&H , J&R , eBay . Reminder: Rumors classification explained (FT= FourThirds): FT1 =1-20% chance the rumor is correct FT2 =21-40% chance the rumor is correct FT3 =41-60% chance the rumor is correct FT4 =61-80% chance the rumor is correct FT5 =81-99% chance the rumor is correct . . . → Read More: (FT5) Panasonic G3 and lenses announcements delayed (coming in May now) |
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