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Exposure Compensation APR 17, 2010 07:41A.M. Exposure compensation or Exposure Control is used to alter exposure from the values chosen by the camera. Often a composition has widely varying intensities of light. To get a good exposure in these tricky situations, don’t use the histogram (which shows the distribution range of pixels from black to white) but rather look at the [...]
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Churchill’s Landscapes (5 photos)
Seascape, Plum Island, MA 2001
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Protestor’s Falls, Nimbin, Australia 1997 All Photos © Christopher Churchill “Tunnel of Trees, Rockport, ME 1996″. To view more of Chris Churchill’s work, visit his website.
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Pentax Optio H90 Review APR 16, 2010 11:00P.M.
Tuscan Sunset, Italy 2002
Cheap doesn’t necessarily mean nasty, and that’s certainly the case with the Pentax Optio H90 camera. Simplistically yet stylishly designed, with a 12 megapixel sensor, 2.7 inch LCD, 5x zoom lens and 720p HD movies, the Pentax H90 certainly won’t break the bank at just £129.99 / $179.95. Read our Pentax Optio H90 review to find out if this budget shooter stands out from the crowd... Read the review »
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Win An Exclusive Martin Hartley Print Straight from the Arctic
Two Trees, Plum Island, MA 2001
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Remember Martin Hartley, the Arctic explorer who left the UK in February, equipped with a Leica MP 35mm film camera? Now’s your chance to win an original, signed print of one of his photographs. Read more and comment »
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Kata TLB 300 & TLB 600 Telephoto Backpacks APR 16, 2010 06:45P.M.
Jessops has just announced the arrival of the Fujfilm FinePix HS10. Read more and comment »
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Canon EOS 550D Gets DxOMarked APR 16, 2010 06:35P.M.
Kata has unveiled two brand new telephoto lens backpacks – the Kata TLB 300 & 600 - designed specifically for photographers using and carrying long lenses. Read more and comment »
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Fujifilm FinePix HS10 In Stock At Jessops APR 16, 2010 06:40P.M. DxO Labs have posted detailed raw-based sensor data for the Canon EOS 550D digital SLR camera. Read more and comment »
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DigiLabs Introduces “Share and Sell” Feature
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Lens Correction for Sigma Lenses in Photoshop CS5
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DigiLabs has announced that with the release of its new photo creativity software, My Photo Creations, it will enable end-users to enter the self publishing market and increase sales for licensees. Read more and comment »
Sigma has announced that, through collaboration with Adobe, Sigma lenses will be compatible with the “Lens Correction” feature of Adobe Photoshop CS5 and CS5 Extended.
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Impossible Releases PX 600 Instant Film
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Flip SlideHD
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The Impossible Project announced that it has just released the second instant film for Polaroid cameras, called PX 600 Silver Shade.
Cisco has announced the Flip SlideHD pocket camcorder featuring an
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all-new form factor and 720p HD video recording at 30fps. Read more and comment »
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Energizer Recharge Smart Charger APR 16, 2010 06:10P.M.
© Holly Lynton. “Les, Amber, Honeybees, New Mexico” is an image from Holly Lynton’s series titled “Barehanded”. Inspired by the locavore lifestyle that surrounds her in Massachusetts farm country, Lynton has gained a deep appreciation for spirituality. She is particularly drawn to people who face nature’s dangers with their own bare hands, such as bee keepers, who humbly show their respect for nature through their own vulnerability. To see more work from Holly’s series click here.
Energizer is launching a new AA/AAA battery charger on 19 April that will display a digital countdown informing users how many hours are left until the batteries are fully charged. Read more and comment »
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Barehanded Reverence (4 photos) APR 16, 2010 01:00A.M. © Holly Lynton. Stephen, Mayflies, Oklahoma, 2008
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PHOTOJOJO
Why Richard Renaldi Makes Strangers Touch Each Other APR 16, 2010 01:00A.M.
© Holly Lynton. Skipper, Christian, Catfish, Oklahoma, 2008
© Holly Lynton. Turkey Madonna, Massachusetts, 2010.
A chasm between. An awkward lean. Arms draped around shoulders… loosely. While most photographers sweat to make their subjects appear casual, their camera invisible, Richard Renaldi went another way. He approaches strangers of all walks of life, and he asks them
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to touch each other.
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Olympus Viewer 2
Viewing the photos without knowing his setup, onr can’t quite guess why they’re wrong or what’s going on, but there’s an inescapable mystery to them. In a country where physical touch is taboo, his project is daring.
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And you thought taking ordinary portraits of strangers was hard! Touching Strangers via Conscientious p.s. Seen something we should write up? Tell us!
Olympus has introduced Olympus Viewer 2, the new version of its raw converter and image / movie editor.
p.p.s. The 4GB Eye-Fi Explore (free geo-tagging and video) is now only $79 in the Photojojo Store! (Limited supply)
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Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Gets Priced in UK APR 15, 2010 07:50P.M.
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Weather Photographer of the Year APR 15, 2010 08:00P.M.
The Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM, the world’s widest rectilinear lens for DSLR cameras with an APS-C sized sensor, has just been given a price tag in the UK. Read more and comment »
Lloyds TSB has just launched the Weather Photographer of the Year competition in the UK, with a top prize of £10,000. Read more and comment »
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Toby Smith - Madagascar Bois de Rose
Olympus to Release Firmware Updates for Micro Four Thirds Cameras
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Photographer Toby Smith has carried out an ambitious project to document illegal deforestation in Madagascar.
In a week’s time, Olympus is going to release a major firmware update for all of its Micro Four Thirds cameras, which promises an improvement in focusing speed.
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Canon EOS 7D Firmware 1.2.1
Voyeur Dreams
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Canon has issued a firmware update for the EOS 7D digital SLR camera. All Photos © Enrique Ahumada Read more and comment » Enrique Ahumada gained inspiration from the creative atmosphere of art directors and photographers he works with at a Los Angeles advertising
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agency. Influenced by imagery of the female form, he began developing ‘Women in Windows’, an expression of his inner voyeur.
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Fujifilm FinePix HS10 Review APR 15, 2010 12:19A.M.
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It’s super-zoom week here at Photograpy Blog as we review the hotlyanticipated Fujifilm FinePix HS10, a bridge-style compact camera with an amazing 30x zoom lens and a wealth of must-have features. This DSLR wannabe boasts a 24-720mm focal range, 1080p movies, 3 inch tilting LCD, 10fps burst shooting and a 10 megapixel back-illuminated sensor with JPEG and RAW support. Is this the only camera you’ll ever need? Read our Fujifilm FinePix HS10 review, complete with over 50 full-size sample images, to find out... Read the review »
Sony Europe has announced a competition and promotion linked to the upcoming launch of their new EVIL camera whose concept model (pictured) was first shown at PMA 2010.
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GhostRighters Launches Professional Writing and Marketing Resources for Photographers
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Library of Congress Unveils Redesigned Prints and Photographs Online Catalogue
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GhostRighters today announced the availability of its new business services for professional photographers. Read more and comment »
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Sony Announces World Cup Finals Photography Competition APR 14, 2010 07:35P.M. The Library of Congress’ extensive Prints and Photographs Online Catalogue (PPOC) now has a new look and new features. Read more and comment »
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Apple Postpones International iPad Launch
DP-SLR Field Monitor APR 14, 2010 06:30P.M.
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SmallHD has introduced a 5.6” field monitor with a resolution of 270ppi, for use with video-enabled DSLR cameras. Read more and comment » Struggling to meet higher-than-expected demand in the US, Apple has decided to postpone the international launch of the Apple iPad. Read more and comment »
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NachoFoto Launches APR 14, 2010 06:35P.M.
NachoFoto is a new, real-time image search engine that enables a user to search most recent images of anything that is currently popular on the Internet.
The second Maui Photo Festival and Workshops (MPF), set for August 25-29, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, will bring more than 20 of the top photo workshops trainers to one of the world’s most photogenic locations: Maui.
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© Michael Kenna. Courtesy Catherine Edelman Gallery, Chicago.
Lynda Releases 12 Adobe Creative Suite 5 Training Titles
Michael Kenna’s “Fishing Nets, Smarlacca, Veneto, Italy, 2006″ is part of an upcoming exhibition, Venice/China/Japan/Egypt/Etc., opening at the Catherine Edelman Gallery on May 7, 2010. Alongside images from Venice, the exhibit will feature photographs from Japan, the Huangshan Mountains in China, the pyramids in Cairo, mussel and oyster beds in the Chausey Islands and rock formations in Punta Brava. Whether photographing in his hometown of Seattle or halfway around the world, Michael Kenna has developed a signature style that is un-mistakenly his own. Void of people, he invites viewers to meander with him through places that are both remote and heavily trafficked, reminding us of the
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beauty we tend to over look. To see more of his work click here.
Lynda.com has released 12 courses covering the products in Adobe Creative Suite 5. Read more and comment »
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How to Market your Photography Business
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Marie Passa de Safar: Semblances Lyriques
APR 13, 2010 06:20P.M.
APR 14, 2010 04:15A.M. Wilmotte Gallery at The Lichfield Studios is launching its 2010 contemporary art programme with new work by French photographer Marie Passa de Safar from 28 April. Read more and comment »
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Michael Kenna’s Fishnet Meditation APR 14, 2010 01:00A.M. Learn how to successfully market your photographic business with expert tips from Catherine Connor of the Annabel Williams Studio. Read the article »
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DSLRU Photography School Now Open to Students
Apple Updates MacBook Pro Line
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Apple today updated the MacBook Pro line with faster processors, nextgeneration NVIDIA graphics and longer battery life. Read more and comment »
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GetOlympus for iPhone
A new e-learning site for photographers, called DSLRU, has just been launched.
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B-Grip APR 13, 2010 06:15P.M.
Olympus has announced the availablity of the GetOlympus app on the Apple App Store. Read more and comment »
The B-Grip from CPtech is a solution for carrying a camera fastened to your belt. Read more and comment »
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Panasonic Archival Grade Bluray Discs
Carl Zeiss Lightweight Zoom LWZ.2
APR 13, 2010 05:45P.M.
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Carl Zeiss has introduced a new Lightweight Zoom lens for filmmakers, which comes with interchangeable mounts that allow it to be used with a wide range of cameras, from traditional cine to HDSLR systems. Panasonic has announced a new line of Blu-ray Disc media designed for secure digital data archiving in professional applications.
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Carl Zeiss Compact Prime CP.2
Edward Burtynsky: Sustainable Development?
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Carl Zeiss has just launched the first set of cine lenses designed especially for HDSLR cameras: the Compact Prime CP.2 lenses.
© Edward Burtynsky.
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Grass is not an option in Salton City, which survives on water pumped in from the Colorado River. With 20 million more residents expected in California by 2050, the quest for water is never over. This image is part
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of a new exhibition organized by National Geographic and the Annenberg Space for Photography. The exhibition is based on “Water: Our Thirsty World,” the current issue of National Geographic. Read more about the photography in the issue and exhibition in PDN’s April
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True Stories APR 12, 2010 06:20P.M.
Exposures feature here.
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Olympus SP-800UZ Review APR 12, 2010 09:40P.M.
True Stories is the title of Korean photographer Koh Sang Woo’s upcoming solo exhibition at the Sesame Gallery in London. Read more and comment »
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A Moment in Time
Bored of your camera’s hum-drum 3x zoom? Feel constricted by a mere 10x lens? Is 20x still not enough for you? Well, Olympus have the answer in the shape of the SP-800UZ, a brand new bridge-style compact camera that boasts a 30x zoom lens with an incredible focal range of 28-840mm. In addition, the 14 megapixel Olympus SP-800UZ also offers a 3 inch, 16:9 ratio LCD screen, 720p movie recording, 2Gb of internal storage and long-awaited support for SD memory cards. Zoltan ArvaToth gets up close and personal in the World’s first Olympus SP-800UZ online review.
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Lens, the New York Times’ photo blog, invites photographers around the world to join in their new project, “A Moment in Time”. Read more and comment »
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Sanyo Xacti CG100 & GH1
Sigma 50-500mm f4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Now Available in UK
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Sanyo has announced two Xacti branded Dual Cameras, the DMXCG100 and DMX-GH1, both of which capture full HD video and 14megapixel stills.
The new Sigma 50-500mm f4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM has now arrived in the UK. Read more and comment »
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Sigma 50-500mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM Now Available in UK
Portraiture 2 for Apple Aperture 3
APR 12, 2010 05:15P.M.
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Imagenomic has just released its award-winning Portraiture 2 Plug-in for Aperture 3.
The new Sigma 50-500mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM has now arrived in the UK.
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Panasonic AG-AF100
Adobe Photoshop CS5 and Photoshop CS5 Extended
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Panasonic Solutions Company has announced the Panasonic AG-AF100 camcorder, which uses a Micro Four Thirds sensor and lens mount. Adobe Photoshop CS5 and Photoshop CS5 Extended have been announced today.
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Coupling Up
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Adobe Creative Suite 5 APR 12, 2010 04:50P.M.
To illustrate the science of attraction, the Science Museum is looking for photos of couples to feature in its ‘Who Am I?’ gallery that reopens in June 2010. Read more and comment » Adobe Creative Suite 5 is a new release of the industry-leading design and development software. Read more and comment »
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