‘Bullet time’ effects, as seen in the 1999 movie ‘The Matrix,’ tend to be expensive and time-consuming to produce, requiring an array of synchronized cameras. Researchers at Columbia University are developing an iOS app that would make it easier for consumers to capture bullet time sequences. Read more
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Ricoh addresses ‘power off’ issue on some Pentax K-3 II cameras
Ricoh is addressing an anomaly found on a small group of its Pentax K-3 II digital SLRs in which the camera will not turn off, even when the power lever is in the ‘off’ position. Ricoh will service any K-3 II within a specific range of serial numbers at no charge, regardless of whether the camera is having the issue. Read more
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Lytro ILLUM and Desktop software get major updates
Lytro has introduced major updates for its ILLUM light field camera and desktop software. ILLUM 2.0 provides a re-designed user interface and makes it possible to view and interact with full living pictures in camera. It also speeds up auto focus by using phase detection rather than relying on contrast detection. Read more
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Apple adds Raw support for ten cameras to Mac OS X Yosemite
Apple has released version 6.05 of Raw compatibility software for Mac OS X Yosemite. This update adds support for ten cameras including the Fujifilm X-T10, Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246), Nikon 1 J5, and Panasonic DMC-G7 to Apple’s Aperture, Photos, and iPhoto software. The download is now available in the Software Update section of the Mac App Store. See the full list of new cameras
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Feature film shot on iPhone 5 coming to cinemas
Tangerine, a feature film by Sean Baker, is headed for theaters on July 10th. It was shot entirely on the iPhone 5, keeping the overall budget of the film under $ 100,000, and the production utilized anamorphic adapter prototypes for shooting. Read more
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Ricoh drops GR II price $100 three weeks after announcement
Just three weeks after Ricoh announced its GR II enthusiast compact, the company has dropped the MSRP by $ 100, from $ 799 to $ 699. While we don’t why Ricoh has dropped the price, it is arguable that the minor differences between the GR II and its predecessor didn’t justify the original $ 200 price difference. Read more
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Panasonic looks to reassure G7 owners with rubbed-off serial numbers
Panasonic USA has issued a statement in response to concerns on the DPReview.com forum about Lumix G7 serial numbers rubbing off. The statement aims to reassure customers, pointing out that the problem does not indicate that the cameras are not genuine and confirming that camera warranties are still valid, so long as you retain proof of purchase and the label from the camera box that states the serial number. Read more
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Lensbaby launches Creative Mobile Kit
Lensbaby has launched the Creative Mobile Kit, consisting of a mounting device and kickstand for your smartphone, and two lenses, the LM-20 and LM-30. The former captures a large sweet spot surrounded by gradually increasing blur, and the latter produces images with a sharp center surrounded by reflections. Read more
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Slow-motion video samples from the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
What’s more fun than fireworks on the Fourth of July? Fireworks at 960 fps. We grabbed a few slow-motion clips recently with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV to test out its slow-mo video modes. Take a look at three 960 fps videos and a bonus clip at 240 fps – still pretty neat in our book. See videos