It’s no more secret that Sony, the probably most innovative and aggressive camera manufacturer these days, aims for the top spot in the digital imaging world. And boy are they on track, poised to steal more photographers’ hearts, first and foremost with their full-frame formula making photographers’ longed for dream of compact digital full-frame come […]
Adorama has Nikon D4 kits in stock. They are giving away a Sandisk 32GB Extreme CF 60MB card and a Lowepro Toploader bag along with the camera. Order here. Or get these D4 kits with lenses: D4 and 24-70mm F2.8 D4 and 70-200mm F2.8 D4 and 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 D4 and 24-85mm F3.5-4.5
Want your photographs to look like this? Then download Street Presets for Nik Silver Efex 2 and Lightroom 4. $26.99 only for the set. The Lightroom version is $19.99, the Silver Efex $9.99. Downloads here. For more on Street Presets read our review Streetshooter’s Street Presets: Breathing Life Into Street Photography.
Dream job, right. You can be the most gifted photographer and still fail. It takes so much more than good photography to be a photographer who makes money. Many of those who succeed in the industry aren’t necessarily the best photographers. But they are determined, have entrepreneurial skills and the right strategy. You’re already halfway […]
You might know Don Springer of Streetshooter and Olivier Duong of Olivier Duong. Both great street photographers I highly respect. They have a project, Street Presets, and it certainly deserves your attention if you’re into street photography. It may even change your photography altogether. Street Presets, that’s two custom-tailored presets to make your photographs come […]
Meet Lorenzo Moscia, an Italian photographer from Rome who has lived in Chile for some years with his wife and three children. Moscia talks to THEME about his inspiring work, preferred gear and love for good old film and the epic Contax G2 with the stellar Zeiss glass (my all-time favorite combo as well). His […]
By BENGT NYMAN Hasselblad becomes a fashion accessory. Is this a sign of all out madness or a strike of genius? I learned as a young, aspiring entrepreneur that if you have an idea or a new product, think not that you can make a company out of ONE product, but rather be prepared to […]
Today, probably more more photos are taken each day with a mobile phone than a camera. Some of the establishment’s snobbish disdainfulness for these casual snapshooters, however, can be like spitting in one’s own face. Let’s be honest, those mobile imaging warriors who upload and share their images instantly produce some superb quality. So this […]
By BENGT NYMAN Camera technology has came a long way in the past few years. Photographers and enthusiasts alike have had a chance to chat on forums and express their ideas and wishes about what should be next in cameras. Remote radio triggers of flash and lighting have also taken big steps forwards. And I […]
Mahathma Gandhi, world’s most familiar symbol of peace and founding father of India, and Henri Cartier-Bresson, father of street photography and the modern photo reportage, they both shared a tragic moment in history: Henri Cartier-Bresson was one of the last persons to meet Gandhi while he was alive. It was a very special meeting. Cartier-Bresson […]
The Canon EOS 5D Mark II is a classic and certainly on par with its newer incarnation regarding lower and middle ISO as well as video. At the moment this stellar performer can be yours for $1,799 only. That’s a price drop of $400 for this full-frame format camera. We’ll for this price, why wait […]
By STEVE WELDON In the world of modern photography we have many more camera types than ever before from which to choose. For the purpose of this article I’m going to focus on modern DSLR cameras and the viewfinder we all know and love, the pentaprism optical viewfinder. Perched high atop the body, its hard […]
Was taken aback by this first Facebook commercial released at the same time the social media giant got its one billionth user. Every 7th mortal a Facebooker, can you imagine? Well the ad is surprisingly philosophical, poetic and emotional, that’s quite a feat and unlike anything Facebook stands for or is perceived as. The video’s […]
Here she is, the long-awaited first Nikon full-frame for the masses, the Nikon D600, announced a few days before its direct competitor, the Canon EOS 6D. I’m not saying, am just saying, but a few days do mean a lot in today’s fast-moving world. To begin with, I loved to shoot the D600. Nikon presents […]
There is a lot of talk on the Web regarding the similarities and differences between the new Nikon and Canon entry-level full-frame cameras. For a starter, they even have nearly the same name… If you’re in the market for a full-frame sensor that’s about one third less expensive than the D800 and 5D Mark III, […]
It’s a great backup package, the Nikon 1 series. Now you get the V1 model with EVF at a better price than ever: Nikon 1 V1 Compact Mirrorless 10.1MP Digital Camera with Nikkor 10-30mm VR Zoom Lens, CMOS CX Sensor, 3.0″ Display, Black or White, for $445 (regular price $899, you save 51%) What’s in […]
Which one single lens would you take to the proverbial island? Say you have to travel, want to go compact and have to make a decision. One lens. To cover your basic needs. Which one would it be? Which one fits your style best and poses the least possible compromise? In other words, if the […]
So Olympus and Sony tie up and work together: After months of speculation the papers are signed. Sony buys a substantial 50 billion yen ($644 million) stake in Olympus, the rival digital camera maker disgraced by an accounting scandal last year. With the capital tie-up, Sony will effectively become Olympus’s biggest shareholder. The two companies […]
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Not much to add. Well maybe the words of a good friend: “Although I can personally testify to the fact women too abuse men, the abuse of women by men is far more prevalent. This Cro-Magnon Man attitude toward women must stop.” See below’s powerfully rendered video message. The power of the image. That’s something […]
Great guest post by cameraman Miguel Toran on DSLR News Shooter: On a recent assignment in Syria his camera of choice for this kind of — the Sony EX1 — was not an option this time. So he turned to the Canon 5D Mark III he just bought a few weeks earlier. Lenses? He settled […]
“It comes with the territory, it’s part of the job. Nobody feels sorry for themselves.” Words by James Nachtwey, photojournalist and war photographer who has put his life on the line countless times and seen much more than a fair share of misery, pain and death. His words are from a remarkable film compilation edited […]
It is said that Sebastião Salgado only switched to digital photography when he was certain that he still can achieve that film-like look. Many would argue there’s no more difference between the look of processed, digital bytes and film. Salgado, however, though shooting digital, counts on DxO FilmPack to keep his old trusted Kodak Tri-X […]
Canon 60D + 2 Lens Kit for $1,079 (you save $420/28%): Canon EOS 60D 18MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0″ LCD Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS Autofocus Lens Canon EF 75-300mm F4.0-5.6 III Autofocus Lens Lens Dust Cap E (Rear) R-F-3 Camera Cover Eyecup Eb Wide Strap USB Interface Cable AVC-DC400ST Stereo AV Cable […]
You heard it, the primary camera sensor of the 6th generation iPhone 5 is made by Sony. With the Japanese being one of the hottest names in imaging sensor technology, what to expect from the iPhone’s new imaging capabilities? Up on par with the competition? Or while other smartphones beat the iPhone’s functionalities, the iPhone […]
Lovely piece in the New York Times on the latest fad in Hollywood: Click if You Can Afford It. You won’t read it in the Technology, but Fashion & Style section, as the article is about Leica cameras favored by celebrities: The latest status symbol in Hollywood, it seems, is not the 8 p.m. reservation […]
Photokina 2012 once again shows the industry’s latest and greatest — and gives some hints of what’s to come. Let’s have a look into the crystal ball to get a glimpse of the future of photography. How will we be taking pictures in the not too distant future? There are always reasons to dump present […]
Please forgive this post, but who hasn’t been there, done that. Who’s never hesitating, if not confused when planning to buy new gear. Choices, choices, choices. So many shiny new cameras promising photographic heaven on earth. If you’re pondering back and forth which way to go, here are some simple guidelines to consider. First, be […]
While the other traditional camera maker Hasselblad infuriates its last loyal customers with a luxurized NEX-7 hardly anyone understands, Leica seems to feel the pulse of what the market wants. After the highly successful M9, world’s smallest compact full-frame rangefinder camera, Leica achieves the feat to further develop the digital M line without renouncing what […]
Beautiful full-frame world. So much new quality gear announced. Preorder now if you want to be among the first to get your hands on it: Leica M from Amazon (black/silver), B&H (black/silver) or Adorama (black/silver). First batches should reach dealers in March. Leica M-E from Amazon, B&H or Adorama. Sony RX1 from Amazon, B&H or […]
