These results have been around for a while, but maybe Leica photographers preferred to look the other way and DxOMark labs, commonly known for reliable sensor and lens tests, did not want to open a can of worms. In essence a repackaged DxOMark report on the Leica M9 sensor says Leica enthusiasts better be exited […]
By BENGT NYMAN Much has been written and speculated about the high MP Nikon D800E versus the sufficiency of for example the Canon 5D Mark III. This is not another of those reviews. This is simply a Canon shooter who has decided to broaden his outlook and use both. When I shoot seriously I carry […]
Over at eBay, huge price drops on the classic Canon EOS 7D: Canon EOS 7D DSLR with 2 Lenses: 18-55 IS & 70-300 +16GB + Extra Battery + Bag for $1,579 (25% off list price) Canon EOS 7D + 5 Lens Kit: 18-55 IS, 75-300, 50 & Accessory Bundle for $1,469 (35% off list price) […]
Cameras haven’t really come a long way since the days of Karl Nüchterlein, inventor of the first SLR for the mass market, and Oskar Barnack, father of 35mm photography who sealed the fate of large format cameras. Since them, camera design didn’t evolve much for decades. The Konica Autoreflex gave us workable exposure automation, but […]
Nikon announced the Coolpix A, its new compact point-and-shoot flagship that’s aimed at serious enthusiasts and professionals alike. For $1,096 you get something Fujifilm, Canon and Sony have done already. Now Nikon delivers its own premium DX compact, a palm-sized little stunner with a fast fixed 18.5mm F2.8 lens (28mm equivalent) and up to ISO […]
From eBay for $319, that’s way down from the $691 list price: A brand new professional 345 watts studio flash lights/strobes kit at a reasonable price. The kit is suitable for professionals and photo studio. It is a perfect solution to produce photo and video for Web retailers and commercial product catalog. Very easy to […]
It started with a rather surprising review by EOSHD‘s Andrew Reid, saying that the Nikon D5200 that can now be had for a mere $800 shames a fleet of much more expensive DSLRs by having a much nicer, cleaner, more cinematic image in video mode. The Canon 6D, Nikon D600, D800, Sony A99 are all […]
The Kāmera Sūtra a.k.a. Camera Sutra is the hallowed ancient tome widely considered to be the standard work on human camera and tripod behavior and handling. A portion of the work consists of practical advice. It is largely in prose, with many graphic explanations inserted. “Kāma” or “Kāmera,” which is one of a photographer’s many […]
Great eBay deals for certified refurbished Apple products, such as iPods, 3rd generation iPads and MacBooks. All products include: Full one-year warranty Returned to like-new condition iPads/iPods include a new battery Received complete burn-in testing Original OS re-installed Repackaged with manual and cable Final quality inspection by Apple Discounts vary, they’re in the order of […]
Even North Korea seems to realize the new economics of photojournalism: the authoritarian regime allows travelers the use of Instagram, a mobile imaging app that’s not really an app but rather a publishing platform. Since mid-January, visitors don’t have to hand over their cell phones anymore upon arrival at Sunan airport. They can even use […]
I’m getting reports from readers and trusted sources in various parts of the world that the Leica M Typ 240 arrives in stores worldwide. That’s ahead of expected schedule! Well done Leica. Looks like February 28, 2013, is the official Leica M D-Day with Leica boutiques, stores and dealers around the globe receiving first batches […]
Priceless views of a nanny… A new documentary tells the life of unknown street photographer Vivian Maier who in New York and Chicago from the 50s onwards shot photos with her Rolleiflex that she zealously hid from the eyes of others. Taking snapshots into the late 1990s, Maier would leave behind a body of work […]
The ultimate binary pixel sensor may be a step closer to reality. Rambus, a major intellectual property company, announced what may eventually be licensed to sensor and/or camera makers: binary pixels. Binary pixel technology produces professional quality images by capturing details in the full spectrum of a scene — from brightest highlights to the darkest […]
There are many other ways. This is the purist’s way. One of the beauties of the purist’s street photography is its lightness. Carrying around a big tank? Might be the death of this art that is what you make it to be. Street photography is relaxing, no one assigns your time, but the whole world […]
Personally I’m a diehard user of DxO FilmPack. Another film emulator however deserves a serious look: VSCO — The Gold Standard of Film Emulation. They offer three emulation packs: Film 01 mimics “modern” films such as the Kodak Tri-X and Ilford HP5, Film 02 renders the “classic” look of Fujifilm Superia, Ilford Delta 3200 and […]
Looks like February 22, 2013, is the day the Leica M Typ 240 embargo ended. We’re pampered with three excellent introductory reviews by versed photographers Sean Read, Jonathan Slack and Ming Thein. They’re all must read, and all three take different approaches. Reid’s review — subscription only — is very detailed, Jono’s written from a […]
Big brother the fun way: think what you want about sharing images, but why fight the future. The future being (possibly): even more CCTV cameras to thwart a rising number of crimes with people wearing “always on” cameras constantly uploading their feeds to online backups. Everything’s recorded — right, that’s even possible today. The future […]
By RENZO GOSTOLI I covered Rio de Janeiro carnival for over 20 years. It is true that after two or three years you feel a bit saturated, you get the feeling that everything is repeated more or less mechanically, but as you get to understand little details and varieties, then you find there are lots […]
Don’t shoot the messenger! These are tidbits heard here and there. Agree or disagree with the points raised below. If you’re a confident shutterbug good at what you’re doing, then there is no need to listen to all this. If, however, you find yourself sometimes caught between expectations too high and photos that don’t really […]
Topic photojournalism and competition again. But this is about more than just the beauty and also the ugly truth of digital cameras allowing everyone to become a paparazzi. Although the masses undermine the work of “professionals,” aren’t we made aware of many more stories and issues today than back in the days when only a […]
Oh precious good old innocent times when one still could speak one’s mind without filters. Political correctness goes overboard these days — even in photography matters. Everything seems to be politically incorrect — or racist. Even the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2013 issue. That’s “sex and stereotypes,” slanders Jezebel. Really? Prude Sports Illustrated is accused of […]
Adorama exclusively offers this Sony trade-in deal online: Until March 3, 2013, take advantage of a special offer towards a Sony RX1 or Sony RX100. Adorama offers a trade-in/trade-up promotion when you trade in an old and even non-working camera to credit towards a new RX1 and RX100. The credit applies right on the invoice. […]
Instant rebates on Canon lenses until March 30, 2013. Here the most notable Canon EF L lenses with rebates, available from Amazon and B&H: EF 24-70mm F2.8L II ($200 off) EF 16-35mm F2.8L II ($150 off) EF 24mm F1.4L II ($150 off) EF 35mm F1.4L ($150 off) EF 50mm F1.2L ($180 off) EF 85mm F1.2L […]
In case you missed it, interesting documentary by Keanu Reeves out in cinemas: Side by Side. Join Reeves on a tour of the past and the future of filmmaking. Since the invention of cinema, the standard format for recording moving images has been film. Over the past two decades, a new form of digital filmmaking […]
You all know the reality. Once it was relatively easy to make good money with stock photography. Then everyone got a good camera. The days of companies like Westlight (now Corbis), Tony Stone and The Image Bank (now both Getty Images), companies that actually made money for themselves and photographers, are irrevocably gone. The last […]
This is not only for our French friends. Yes, this documentary on Henri Cartier-Bresson is in French. It’s as visually remarkable as surprising in many aspects. The documentary dates back to 1976, four years after HCB gave up photography. But he was willing to once again pick up his Leica (actually two Leicas each with […]
For the first time in many years! The new Nikon instant savings rebates for the U.S. are now live. These discounts are quite substantial, and on the best glass Nikon has to offer. You also don’t have to buy a camera body in order to qualify for direct savings. (You can, however, save up to […]
By DIEGO GIUDICE For freelance photographers who have historically been the vast majority of photojournalists, the last few years haven been very tough. Their traditional customers, newspapers and magazines around the world, are still immersed in a huge and endless crisis, steadily losing sales and readers at the hands of the Internet. Staff reductions, downsizing […]
By JAAP VLEESKRUIJER “Die Leica in der Hand”… When Dr. Paul Wolff coined the phrase in the early 1930s, Leica was the camera of choice for travel photography. Small, light, high quality imagery, robust, what better tool to take out into the mountains skiing or hiking? Leica even brought out a special lens for the […]
Photographer Gian Paul Lozza, based in London, is the archetype of the photographer who found his vocation by accident. He was a snowboarder who always loved photography and was at the right place at the right time. This was in the early days of the sport. Fellow snowboarders wanted their pictures taken. There was no […]
