It’s certainly a rare occasion when a photographer is forced to choose between carrying a bow and arrow or a camera, but that’s just the dilemma Kiliii Fish faced. He’s made a personal project of joining and photographing a growing movement of people learning primitive survival skills. Check out his PIX 2015 talk and see some of his work. Read more
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Panasonic’s Post Focus feature arrives November 25
In July, Panasonic revealed plans to launch a feature it calls Post Focus for select camera models via a firmware update. Panasonic today announced that firmware update will be available via the Lumix Global website on November 25. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8, DMC-G7, and DMC-FZ330 will be supported. Read more
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Manfrotto launches D1 backpack for photographers using drones
Accessories manufacturer Manfrotto has introduced a new series of backpacks designed for photographers who fly drones. The Aviator D1 Drone Backpack holds a medium sized quadcopter such as the DJI Phantom 3 along with all the accessories that go with it, as well as a DSLR, a laptop and a tripod. Read more
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Sigma US goes public with Black Friday lens deals
Sigma is getting Black Friday started early this year, offering discounts on five of its lenses online now through Monday, November 30th including the 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art. Savings range from $ 100 up to $ 300 off individual lenses – and considering the current results of our readers’ poll, a few of you may be interested. Read more
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Gallery posted: Sony a7 II firmware 2.0 uncompressed Raw samples
Earlier this month, Sony announced firmware v2.0 for its Alpha 7 II. This update gives the Sony a7 II uncompressed Raw and better autofocus performance with adapted lenses. Previously, the a7 II could only use Contrast Detect AF to acquire focus when using adapted glass, resulting in quite a bit of hunting. Read more
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2015 Roundup: Interchangeable Lens Cameras $1200-2000
In the latest of our roundup we’re looking at interchangeable lens models ranging from roughly $ 1200 – $ 2000. This price range spans sensor sizes from Four Thirds to full-frame, and contains a diverse range of cameras geared toward fast-action still shooting, ultimate resolution, great video and more. If you are considering this price range for a camera, you have an opportunity to choose the camera that is really right for you based on features, size and operation. Read more
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LifePrint portable printer uses augmented reality app to bring photos to life
A portable photo printer called LifePrint, now seeking funding on Kickstarter, creates ‘living’ photos by combining a printed photograph with a digital video. An augmented reality app makes this possible, so that when a print is viewed through a smartphone’s camera, the video appears where the photo is located, making it seem as if the image – called a HyperPhoto – has come to life. Read more
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PIX 2015: Tim Grey and reframing your story
Photographer and author Tim Grey argues that sometimes the difference between getting a good picture and a great picture can be as simple as taking a few steps to the right. His PIX 2015 talk highlights 13 smalls changes photographers can make that can add up to some huge improvements in their images. Read more
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Leica introduces M Typ 262 with new quieter shutter mechanism and lower price
German camera manufacturer Leica has added another rangefinder body to its M system that has a pared-down feature set, an extra quiet shutter unit and a lower price than the M Typ 240. The new Leica M Typ 262 is very much the same as the other M bodies, but does not offer video or live view shooting, even though it uses a CMOS sensor. Read more
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4K video: What you need to know
If you’ve been shopping for a camera recently you’ve probably seen the term ‘4K video’ plastered on shop displays and even written on the labels stuck on the front of products. 4K is a new video format that offers considerably higher resolution than standard HD, and even if you’re not someone who’s particularly interested in shooting video, you shouldn’t completely ignore 4K. We’ve put together an article explaining why. Read more