By YVAN COHEN, LIGHTROCKET In an era where images are so omnipresent they sometimes appear to be on the verge of replacing complete sentences, the laws of supply and demand are exerting their inevitable downward pull. The first big slide occurred in the early 2000s when newly created agencies like iStockphoto and Shutterstock sought to […]
A series of interesting recent articles makes you think whether it will be worth in the future to pay big money for good lenses — given the fact that digital imaging is more and more about in-camera algorithms and post-processing. A digital image is nothing but a numeric, normally binary representation and therefore interpretation. Yes, […]
By DIERK TOPP My topic is sort of special and probably not for many readers, but it may be worth to think about using tilt-shift lenses on your Leica when shooting architecture. We’re not talking the miniaturization tilt-shift, but the serious architectural photography. Now, what are tilt-shift lenses? Wikipedia does a better job explaining it […]
In case you try to get hold of a new iPhone 5S or 5C, they’re available on eBay. With a bit of luck you might catch a good deal. And check out some of the cool iPhone top accessories. Visit eBay for all iPhone 5S, 5C and accessories offers.
The other night, at a gala dinner, I dropped into some fashion models. With the camera at home, the iPhone was completely overwhelmed. It resulted in a totally failed image that breaks about all known rules of photography basics — but has kind of something to it. Made me think of Edgar Degas’ Danseuses Bleues. […]
It’s the time of the year again with substantial savings on Canon lenses and flashes. Save up to $300 via mail-in rebate and instant savings on select Canon glass and speedlights: The promotion is available from B&H and Adorama, with a limited selection on Amazon. BTW, Adorama also offers lens packages including a free lens […]
Everyone talks Olympus OM-D E-M1. You get a lot of camera — for a serious amount of money. For some photographers, it may be too much camera for too much money. Take the closest competitor, Panasonic’s Lumix GX7. Its kit with the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm for $999 costs less than half of the Olympus. […]
Google didn’t invent the smartphone, that was actually Palm (R.I.P.), but Google does everything to give market leader Apple a really tough time with the ascent of Android. Google likes to take on competitors on many fronts — maybe, or hopefully, even Adobe. The Mountain View company announced that they’re improving their RAW conversion services. […]
By YVAN COHEN, LIGHTROCKET Realizing the professional landscape has forever changed, many photojournalists are seeking new and creative ways to continue to earn a living doing what they love. Where once editors would have assigned a photographer, today they are often able to find the image they need with a few clicks of a mouse. […]
By BENGT NYMAN First a thank you, DxO, for introducing the expression P-Mpix — or Perceptual Megapixel — for describing the sharpness of a lens. It elegantly translates the older one-dimensional line pairs per millimeter measurement into a two-dimensional resolution matrix directly comparable to the MP specification of a camera image sensor. I believe that […]
Meet Maurice Haas, photographer for renowned magazines and one who shoots a Hollywood star now and then. Haas talks to THEME about what it takes to be a photographer today — and what’s the point of always having the latest and greatest gear? The Swiss is a kind of anti-photographer, shying away from the limelight […]
By JAWAD RIACHI I’ve recently downloaded DxO Optics Pro (demo version) just for the sake of experimenting with the software on some photos I shot with a small Micro Four Thirds camera. The camera I used had a fairly sharp wide angle lens (14mm F2.5). When I uploaded the photos into the software, DxO Optics […]
Nikon, world’s second largest camera maker behind Canon, has inaugurated its newest DSLR manufacturing facility in Savan-Seno, a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the Southeast Asian nation of Laos. The grand opening on Sept. 23, 2013, laid the foundation for cheaper camera production costs. Just don’t hold your breath for DSLR prices to come down. […]
Press Release — Following it’s launch a couple of months ago, LightRocket, a new online website, media management and hosting service for photographers, is continuing its upwards trajectory. Entering the competitive space of established players such as PhotoShelter and Zenfolio, LightRocket offers photographers a fresh approach with a service that includes personalized photo websites, secure […]
By BENGT NYMAN Photography is no longer a matter of preserving the visual image of an important person, or even about preserving the wedding day or the evolution of a newborn into and through childhood. Nor is it a matter of taking a picture of a friend, but rather a picture of ”now” as instant […]
The jury is out on the newest Olympus. The innovative camera maker, pioneering the Four Thirds and then Micro Four Thirds standards, angers trolls and pleases loyal users with its bold OM-D E-M1. Working photographers and pros alike, here’s an as matured as compact camera that “only the most neurotic pixel peeper will find anything […]
Not the latest version, but being a content user of version 3 and now the latest FilmPack 4 I’d have to say you’re a fool if you don’t give this film emulation software a try. DxO FilmPack offers pretty accurate reproduction of popular negative and positive black-and-white and color films. To get your free license […]
Here some quick first impressions after I played bit with the Olympus OM-D E-M1. Talk evolution rather than revolution. While the body is slightly larger than that of the original OM-D, the E-M5, it doesn’t feel that much bigger. With the battery grip and 12-40mm F2.8 attached it’s a comfortable package. Less stylish than it’s […]
Here’s the action version of the Nikon 1 series — the all-weather Nikon 1 AW1, world’s first waterproof and shockproof interchangeable lens camera. Two different kit options are available in the three different colors black, white and silver (the silver version looks especially cool) with two new sturdy matching zooms: Nikon 1 AW1 kit with […]
This is a must see video for every photographer. Meet some of the National Geographic photographers who want people to remember their pictures, not their names or what they look like. It’s a video interview with 44 photographers talking about how they found photography, and why they never left. Everyone thinks they must have the […]
Talk sensible product differentiation? Fujifilm is really milking the retro X series by targeting yet another model towards the masses. The Japanese camera maker just announced the latest X incarnation (it’s 4th, to be exact) with the X-A1, an entry-level X mirrorless with a beautiful design at downmarket price — with a conventional sensor. Up […]
Interesting thoughts by Australian philosopher Damon Young on why ever-present photography is a problem. Not too long ago historic events happened — and not even a single selfie was taken by anyone. These days, whatever insignificance happens, it’s selfies and constant photographic recording of everything everywhere. Even better, from the comfort zone of your home […]
Divine post by Ken Rockwell that’s more about psychology than photography. Even if you would test the Canon 1D X ($6,799) against the cheapo Canon SL1 ($599), world’s most compact DSLR, if you make the images the same size for a valid comparison = the complete, uncroppped images look completely identical, says Rockwell. Quite a […]
By RENZO GOSTOLI I’m magically attracted to circus spectacles and circus performers. Brazil’s Unicirco is such a circus I’m very familiar with. I know everyone of the circus, how these artists excite me with their colors, music, performances! All Unicirco shows don’t use animals and in addition it is a social project: Unicirco is a […]
Right, that’s a title implying, “18 Things You’ve (Probably) Been Doing Wrong.” Anyways, here we go: Back to Basics: Photography is first and foremost about aperture and shutter speed. That’s what defines images. Modes? Bracketing? HDR? Multiple exposures? Time to go back to the roots. Settings, D’oh! The camera remembers, you don’t. Forgot again you […]
It’s always heartening to see people still swearing by film even though filters and plugins give an exactly same look. Here’s an upcoming documentary — probably shot on digital — exploring the continuing fascination with analog photography. Indie Film Lab, a small U.S. film lab, has teamed up with (now called) Kodak Alaris. The documentary, […]
The Olympus OM-D E-M1, announced in September 2013, sets a new standard in Micro Four Thirds terms. Can’t wait to get my hands on one. First deliveries are expected in October. Not cheap, but you always get what you pay for — in this case a camera that might easily prove its quality beyond an […]
Agnostic Lloyd Chambers — a respected authority on Leica and quality photography — might have hit the nail on the head the other day with his thoughts on Leica gear becoming neck jewelry. Well those are not his words in the short editorial Hit Rate and Image Quality and Reliability and Price, the Camera World […]
Real life, politics and foreign affairs should matter to every photographer, even if you’re into macro and landscape. Understanding and capturing the human mind is the basis of every good photography. That’s why THEME brings you a topic like this, of the day exactly 40 years ago, on September 11, 1973, when a military coup […]
If you see the advantages of Micro Four Thirds, if you like compact gear, innovative imaging technology and all of this packed into a state-of-the-art body with cutting edge design and contemporary finishes, then you should give Olympus’ new flagship camera, the OM-D E-M1, a very good look. Not cheap at $1,399 the body and […]
