Sony NEX-6 Kit — Save $380 / 42%!
Great Amazon deal on a Sony NEX-6 kit: Get the NEX-6 with 16-50mm power zoom for $519 only, that’s $380 or 42% off list price.
Some People Still Read Books
Blesseth the curfew… Never had to kill more time at an airport than when checking in for a plane departing hours after the 10 p.m. Thai curfew kicks in. What better than just, well, look around. Same old Df / Distagon 28/2 combo. Now that third photo could have more easily been shot with a […]
For the Moment, the 28mm Distagon Doesn’t Leave the Df
Told you so, love the Df and 28mm Distagon — all shots @ ISO 12,800 in the Bangkok of martial law and curfew (BTW, am traveling much these days, please rely on the Rumors and News Feeds for updates of THEME): (all straight out of camera)
eBay Camera & Lens Promotions
Save up to 60% on refurbished and used cameras and lenses — promotion ends June 30, 2014:
Vanguard Pro Tripod with Grip Head $249 Only
Good things don’t come any cheaper: Vanguard ABEO Pro 283AGH Aluminum Tripod with GH-300T Grip Head for $249.90, exclusively from Adorama.
Can You Spot the Humans?
What a camera. No in-camera stabilization, no sensor self-cleaning mechanism, no video. But unmatched handling, the right size and weight — and a sensor churning out velvet smooth imagery. Its a photo taking machine that looks a bit overpriced considering its specs with 39 focus points only and not even maximum 1/8,000th of a second […]
The Human Brain, Sort of a Virtual Darkroom
More precisely, the human brain can develop a negative! Now this is just freaky and it works: Instructions: Stare at the red dot on the girl’s nose for 30 seconds. Turn your eyes to a plain surface (your ceiling or blank wall). Blink repeatedly and quickly while still looking at the plain surface. The brain […]
Memorial Day Specials
B&H Photo has some nice Memorial Day specials on $200 – $400 cameras and $400 – $1,000 cameras:
Great Deal on All-in-One Sigma 18-250mm
Pretty good deal on the all-in-one, optically stabilized Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM for Canon and Nikon mounts. This lens sells for $345++ everywhere else. Here you get this zoom’s great value and versatility for $260. Use coupon code 260SIGMALS at checkout. Coupon expires May 27, 2014.
First Ever GoPro City Tour of Pyongyang
Singapore photographer Aram Pan does it again: he has just returned form a photography trip to North Korea. Right, you remember his first trip to the terra incognita in October 2014. Aram was once again given official approval by the North Korean state government to conduct photography within the reclusive state. Although he was escorted […]
Are Airport X-Ray Machines Really Safe for Digital Cameras?
Right, as a film shooter back in the day, who wouldn’t be wary of airport X-ray scanners. It often took a great deal of effort to convince staff that under no circumstances I’ll let my precious rolls of film through that machine. That was in the days when we were served metal cutlery in planes […]
The Sony RX100 Mark III File
While I’m not a friend of miniaturization for the sake of miniaturization — you still have to be able to comfortably hold a camera! — Sony engineers once again cheat physics and make possible what seemed to be science fiction not too long ago. The third edition of the successful RX100 lineup with a new […]
New Low Light and Compact Kings Sony A7S and RX100 Mark III Available for Preorder
Finally able to hit the preorder button: The new 12.2MP low light king Sony A7S with ISO sensitivity of up to 409,600 (!) and 4K video capability is available from Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama and Sony Store for $2,498. Arriving in July. The new 1-inch sensor, compact king Sony RX100 Mark III with built-in EVF […]
A Quality Desktop for an Enthusiast Photographer and the Inscrutable World of Color Management
By JACK ANDERS For the past few months, I have been seriously considering replacing my desktop computer with something significantly more powerful than my current equipment. Although my current set up is more than capable of basic word processing and access to the Internet, it falls short of optimum performance when using photo editing software […]
Steve McCurry’s Afghanistan
Steve McCurry‘s magnificient Afghanistan work needs no further words. Explore the rugged beauty of Afghanistan through the lens of Magnum photographer Steve McCurry. Watch him talk about his mostly older work that hasn’t lost any of its magic: CNN has an additional Steve McCurry Afghanistan gallery.
Preorder New Canon 16-35mm F4L IS USM
New item, available for preorder from B&H Photo and Adorama: Canon EF 16-35mm F4L IS USM Lens
Hands-On Photography Tour in Asia, Anyone?
Sorry everyone for not updating THEME daily, got way too many things at my hands these days. Awaiting a Df delivery that might not happen in time before a longer trip, then paperwork, bureaucrazy, real work, etc. The other day though I had an idea and, well, why not share it with you. You can […]
What Passion for Photography Is All About
Here’s a video by Andy Newman, the brain behind Why We Create. “Dare to dream a little bigger,” says Andy — who’s producing a documentary series on photography and inspiration. The latest episode goes behind the scenes with photographer Nick Fancher as he shares why he creates work he’s passionate about. The video could be […]
Whenever Truth Matters: Izitru Rates Authenticity of Digital Images
Welcome to Izitru, a new photo hosting service that applies image forensic technology to analyze whether an image originates in-camera or is changed substantially by editing means. To get the service’s highest seal of approval an image must pass six forensic tests. You’ll say every digital image today is in some way post-processed. Some, however, […]
Men and Women in Photography — Still a Man’s World?
By LEANNE COLE This is not a discussion about whether men or women are better photographers, I think we have proven time and time again that gender has nothing to do with it. I am more interested in the bigger picture and how the world perceives women photographers and men photographers. They have been saying […]
Camera Makers, Give Us Focus Bracketing
I’ll have a copyright on this one! Seriously, modern cameras offer all kinds of bracketing for exposure, ISO, white balance — even aperture they give us for varying depths of field. How about automated focus bracketing, anyone?! I mean any camera these days should be able to communicate with the lens to bracket focusing steps […]
Lens WTF?! “Modulation Transfer Function” (MTF Chart) Explained
For some those MTF charts are the holy grail when buying a lens. If as a photographer sharpness is important to you, then you must understand this stuff. Right, sharpness means different things to different people. MTF however is like a universal language. It’s the terminology used by lens designers. In the end it’s all […]
Panasonic GH4 in Stock
Tried to get your hands on the brand new, hot Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4, world’s first* DSLM with 4K video recording capability? Currently, Ritz Camera is one of the few camera stores with inventory on this weather-proof best seller that takes the renowned GH3’s image quality to a new level for still photographers and cinematographers alike. […]
Lexar Pro Cards 2-Pack Specials
Time to dig in on super fast memory cards — great Adorama specials on Lexar professional memory cards. Free shipping on every item, valid through May 17, 2014.
Sony A77 Mark II — A Solid Performer Just Got Even Better
With Sony announcing its new APS-C flagship, the Sony A77 Mark II with an improved 24.3MP CMOS sensor and maximum ISO 51,200 sensitivity, we’re told three things. First, Sony’s translucent mirror technology SLT is not dead. You might say the problem with SLT is that the mirror isn’t actually translucent but only semi-translucent, meaning part […]
Want One! Walley POS-86, Probably Greatest Camera Ever
“Greatest” camera ever in the totally literal sense. Well if you wanna go retro, this is “living” the reverse trend in consumer electronics — or maybe it parodies the endless production and marketing of prosumer cameras: (via Walley Films)