Rewards & Savings on Nikon, Canon & Sony FF + Up to $500 Sony Rebates
By B&H: 6% rewards and instant savings on these seven popular full-frame cameras — good until March 30, 2013: Plus Sony rebates of up to $500, valid until March 30, 2013:
Exposure Doesn’t Pay Bills
This has become some kind of a phenomenon lately. With the exception of managers, everyone seems to earn less these days. Blame inflation, speculation, oversupplies of everything or whatever, fact of the matter is that many work twice as hard for their money as they did some years ago. It has become common to ask […]
The Chávez and Kirchner Death Photos Debate
Ever wondered if the photos showing Hugo Chávez lying in state were real? Well for a man who fought cancer for two years he looked remarkably healthy in death. With full cheeks and no obvious loss of hair, cancer looks like a walk in the park. We all know for better that this is not […]
Save $914 on Fujifilm X-E1 4-Lens Bundle
Great Fujifilm X-E1 bundle offer by B&H: Choose either all or from these lenses: Fujifilm XF 35mm, 18mm, 60mm and 18-55mm, plus get a lens kit with protector filters. Deal includes the following: Fujifilm X-E1 Digital Camera $999 35mm F1.4 XF R Lens $599 XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS Zoom Lens $699 60mm F2.4 […]
Who Pays Photographers What
Interesting piece by PDN Photo District News: Who Pays Photographers?, a new site on Tumblr set up by an anonymous editorial photographer, seeks to provide a platform where photographers can share information about what clients in all fields, from editorial to advertising to non-profits, pay photographers. It’s always a bit of a gamble dealing with […]
DxOMark Doesn’t Demystify Leica After All: CMOS Sensor Provides Welcome Boost for Leica M
As pointed out by Leica Rumors, the Leica M Typ 240 image quality scores tested by DxOMark provide a welcome boost for the Leica M. The improvements over the retired M9 model are significant, but strictly technically speaking the M is still not playing in Nikon’s full-frame or the Sony RX1 league, says DxOMark’s Leica […]
$700 Off Nikon D3x
From Adorama. $5,999.95 instead of $6,699. Plus: save up to $200 with bundle. What’s in the box? Nikon D3x Digital SLR Camera Body Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a Quick Charger MH-22 USB Cable UC-E4 Audio Video Cable EG-D2 Camera Strap AN-D3X Body Cap BF-1A Accessory Shoe Cover BS-2 Eyepiece DK-17 Battery Chamber Cover BL-4 USB Cable […]
It’s Getting Personal in the Photography Blogs Hierarchy
Let me start this with a worrying trend: I haven’t received yet a single hate mail. Am I not sticking my neck out far enough? Thanks readers and commentators for contributing to this trend; a trend that’s completely unrepresentative judging from what makes the rounds on the Net these days. While I still enjoy a […]
The Leica M Typ 240, a Much Improved M9
By Chee Peng Yap Allow me to contribute my two cents worth on thoughts on M 240 after fiddling my M for two weeks since February 28, 2013*. Firstly, I gotten familar with it almost instantly after previous experiences of handling the M8 and M9. The first thing that impressed me is the much usable […]
The Leica X3
Well it’s a concept. An awesome one. By Vincent Säll, a young industrial designer who’s always asking the question, “What if?”. What if Leica combined the features of a smartphone and it’s own high quality cameras with new technology and innovative design? So he created the Leica X3 — again, a concept just to enjoy […]
Pentax 645D & K-5 IIs Promos
Ever wanted to go medium format? Now’s the time to: Until the end of March, 2013, Pentax is kicking two 645D promotions: Promotion 1 — 645D Body and 55mm Lens You purchase a Pentax 645D body and 645D 55mm lens and get the lens free ($1199.95 value). Promotion 2 — $500 Pentax Visa Prepaid Card […]
Should a Photographer in Conflict Zones Help? The True Story of the Napalm Girl Image
The photo of a naked girl fleeing from a napalm cloud is one of the classic symbols of the Vietnam War. A historian analyses the image-related connotations and criticizes the media. Should a photographer — or any journalist for that — help victims of atrocities while trying to perform his or her duty of reporting? […]
New Street Presets: Streetshooter Vagrant, First Time With Color Presets
No introduction needed. Here’s the 4th Street Presets edition: Street Presets — Streetshooter Vagrant for Lightroom. Created by street photographers Don Springer of Streetshooter and Olivier Duong of The F/8 Blog, these carefully developed presets give you the ultimate “street look” — and for the first time with color presets! These carefully crafted presets may […]
Always Remember to Take a Roll of Film in a Fast Moving World
In a fast moving world where everything’s so complex and complicated, couldn’t we all do with more simple things. Aren’t the best things in life simple? In other words, isn’t the immediacy of the LCD the bane of photography’s magic. Doesn’t digital technology somewhat cheapen the value of an image. How about a roll of […]
DxOMark Leica M9 Sensor Verdict Has Leica Aficionados Baffled
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 […]
Myths and Tales About the Nikon D800E
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 […]
Multi-Lens Canon 7D Bundles
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) […]
The Future of Camera Design
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 […]
Preorder the Coolpix A, Nikon’s First DX Compact Aimed at Professionals
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 […]
$319 for Complete Photography Light Kit!
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 […]
Low Budget Classic Nikon D5200, the Real Video Star
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
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 […]
Apple Certified Refurbished Products
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 […]
Mobile Instagram Dispatches, a Photographer’s Powerful Communication Tool
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 […]
February 28, D-Day the Leica M Arrives in Stores (Nearly) Worldwide
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 […]
Rewriting the History of Street Photography — Documentary “Finding Vivian Maier”
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 […]
Binary Pixels, When Cheap Cameras Enable Pro Quality Images
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 […]
Street Photography Bible: The Lightness of Seeing
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 […]
VSCO, the Thinking Photographer’s Digital Emulation of Film
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 […]
Three Essential Leica M Typ 240 Hands-On Reviews Published
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 […]