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  • Actual Pixels – the pixel peeping app for iOS

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    The latest generation tablets and even phones are great for presenting your images. But if your workflow involves evaluating detail and critical focus on a mobile device the situation is less than ideal. This is because the standard image viewers, such as Apple’s Photo app or Android’s Gallery app, don’t display the actual images but a version that has been reduced in size to maker better use of the devices’ limited resources. Actual Pixels is a free app for iOS that allows you to view images on your iPhone or iPad at a 100% magnification. We’ve checked it out for you.

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Interview: Pro DSLRs, Pro Photographers

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    The Canon EOS 1D X and Nikon D4 are aimed squarely at the specific and demanding needs of working pros. We recently sat down with two staff photographers from the Seattle Times for their insights gained through using these pro-level cameras on a daily basis. Find out what it’s like to shoot with these flagship models from Canon and Nikon under the pressure of breaking news and tight deadlines.

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Studio comparison images added to Panasonic GH3 Preview

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    We’ve just posted an update to our preview of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3, adding updated product photography (the camera we originally used had a non-final grip material) and three pages of studio comparison images, both JPEG and Raw. We’re working on the remaining studio tests, and intend to add at least four more pages to this preview in the next few days, with a samples gallery and more detailed impressions on the camera’s handling and performance. Look out for that towards the end of the week, but for now, click through to go to the updated preview. 

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • BBC and Forbes look at the booming action camera business

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    Small, rugged, go-anywhere action cams have become increasingly popular. Both BBC news and Forbes magazine have taken a look at the booming action camera business over the last week. The BBC’s Ian Hardy covered the overall market and the varied applications of action cams, while Forbes posted an interesting story about GoPro’s Founder and CEO Nick Woodman with details on the company’s success. Click through to read more and for links to the posts.

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • World Press Photo award enables photographer to resume his career

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    Last October, Portuguese freelance photojournalist Daniel Rodrigues was forced to sell off all his camera gear to pay the bills. Only a few months later, however, one of his images took first prize in the Daily Life category from the prestigious World Press Photo foundation. As a result of the ensuing attention, Rodrigues has been able to acquire new gear and resume his career in photojournalism. (via New York Times Lens blog)

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Cinetics introduces CineVise camera mount with vise grips

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    Video accessories maker Cinetics has announced the CineVise camera mount. Similar to its Cine System, it is built around Joby’s popular Gorillapod Focus flexible tripod. The CineVise includes clamps around its feet, allowing you to firmly mount a DSLR or small video camera to any surface. It can be purchased from the Cinetics store as a complete system, including the GorillaPod Focus and Ballhead X for $ 295. You can also purchase just the CineVise grips for $ 165.

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Fujifilm harnesses silver for new touch-screen technology

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    Fujifilm is looking to bring down the cost of touch-screen technology by harnessing materials and manufacturing expertise used in creating film emulsions. Touch-screens are quickly becoming the standard interface of nearly every piece of mobile technology. Currently these screens utilize the fairly rare metal, indium. Due to its rarity, indium is responsible for a significant portion in the cost of current touch-screen displays. Fujifilm hopes to use its long history with silver to bring down the cost of these displays and grab a piece of the ever expanding touch-screen market.(via Bloomberg)

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Dblcam app captures both sides of the story

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    Dblcam is a new free iOS app that simultaneously captures images with the front- and rear cameras of your iPhone. The app by developers Social Print Studio then combines the two pictures to a collage. Self portrait/scenery combinations are the most obvious results to come out of this process but some users are using Dblcam in a more creative way. Read more about the app and check out some sample images at connect.dpreview.com

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • FujiFilm harnesses sliver for new touch screen technology

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    Fujifilm is looking to bring down the cost of touch screen technology by harnessing materials and manufacturing expertise used in creating film emulsions. Touch screens are quickly becoming the standard interface of nearly every piece of mobile technology. Currently these screens utilize the fairly rare metal, indium. Due to its rarity, indium is responsible for a significant portion in the cost of current touch screen displays. Fujifilm hopes to use its long history with silver to bring down the cost of these displays and grab a piece of the ever expanding touch screen market.(via Bloomberg)

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

  • Pentax US offers mail-in rebates on 645D medium-format DSLR and lenses

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    Pentax US has announced mail-in rebates on its 645D medium-format DSLR and select Limited series lenses when purchased with the K-5 IIs DSLR. Buyers of the 645D body will receive a free D-FA 55mm lens and $ 500 rebate on the purchase of the D-FA 25mm and HD 90mm lens. Additionally, consumers who purchase the K-5IIs camera body will receive a $ 250 rebate on the purchase of FA 31mm, 43mm and 77mm Limited series lenses. The rebates can be claimed from March 11th through March 31st 2013 and will be paid in the form of a Visa gift card.

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)