Nik Software has launched an Android version of its Snapseed mobile editing software. Both the Android version and the updated v1.5 for iOS will be free (the iOS version formerly cost $ 4.99). The now Google-owned company has added direct Google+ uploading options to both. Read more about the changes to the app over at Connect.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)
It may be a bit late in coming, but Luminous Landscape Video Journal #20 is now ready for download.
This issue contains a visit and interview with preeminent photographer Art Wolfe, and a look at not only his work but also his gallery and home.
One of the few people to attempt the incredibly time consuming, exacting and expensive Carbon Pigment printing process is Mark Dubovoy. Issue #20 features an interview with Mark and a look at some of his original prints.
The travel segment this issue is on China, with a shoot along the Li River and in the incredible Yellow Mountains being featured.
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Triggertrap Mobile, the camera triggering app, is available for free between now and the New Year. The idea is to make it easier to give the mobile dongle (that costs $ 24.99) as a gift, without the recipient then having to buy the associated app. The app is available for both iOS and Android and allows a smartphone to perform as series of sophisticated camera triggering actions, when connected to the camera using the mobile dongle.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)
Video featuring David McLain, Sony Artisan of Imagery. Visually demonstrates feature of the Alpha NEX cameras: Great shots with available light photography. Video Program Manager: Lisa Gonzalez. Live Action Production Company: Merge Group (www.mergegroup.com)
Video Rating: 4 / 5
Sports photography is a specialized field and requires some adjustment to your normal camera settings. Improve your photography techniques with this free video presented by a professional photographer. Expert: Julia Dean Contact: www.juliadean.com Bio: Julia Dean is a photographer, educator, and the founder of the Julia Dean Photo Workshops. Filmmaker: Max Cusimano Series Description: The secret to getting professional looking photographs is understanding your camera and equipment well. Expand your photography techniques with help from a professional photographer in this free video series.
Video Rating: 4 / 5
The dust has settled, and somepeople who at first said they would book, haven’t. ‘Twas always thus.
So – there are now a small number of cabins remaining on my January, 2014 Antarctica by Air Expediton. Act quickly. First come, first booked.
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Sigma has announced pricing and availability for its 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro lens. The optically stabilized version of the lens, originally announced back in February, is available now with a recommended selling price of $ 1,400. The 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM offers true 1:1 macro reproduction, and uses a floating focus system to maintain high optical performance at all distances.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)
Nikon USA has announced that its Coolpix S4100 and S6100 models will continue to be available to American customers. This follows a statement from Nikon Japan that the recently-introduced S4100 was being withdrawn as a result of component shortages following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The withdrawal only affects certain markets, says Nikon USA, and confirmed both models will continue to be available in ‘The Americas.’ We have not yet heard about European availability.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)
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The January Edition of the magazine see's it go into detail regarding the new Google Chrome OS Notebook and how it performs from a photographic and media processing perspective. …
Adobe has just released Lightroom 3.2 and Camera Raw 6.2. These are available for download here. There is support for a number of new cameras, including the Canon EOS 60D, Fuji FinePix HS10, Panasonic DMC-FZ100, Panasonic DMC-FZ40 (FZ45), Panasonic DMC-LX5, Pentax 645D, Samsung NX10, Samsung TL500 (EX1), Sony A290, Sony A390, Sony Alpha NEX-3, Sony Alpha NEX-5, Sony SLT-A33, Sony SLT-A55V.
There are also more than 120 new lens profiles available as part of the free download update.
What’s very gratifying to note is that many of these new cameras aren’t even shipping yet, which means that these manufacturers are working closely with Adobe to provide early samples for profiling.
One manufacturer notable by the absence from this list is Nikon with the D3100. What’s the matter guys, didn’t you get the memo?
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And speaking of Lightroom, if you want to learn it from two of the industry’s leading educators, Jeff Schewe and Michael Reichmann, there’s no better way than our new Lightroom 3 Video Tutorial.
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My friends at Phase One are running a medium format workshop in Iceland this week. Kevin Raber is keeping it updated with commentary and snapshots. You can follow it on the PODAS blog.
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Those of you familar with the work of large format nature photographer Clyde Butcher will be interested in catching a live video interview with him on Fine Art Photography Weekly this Wednesday at 1:30 PM Pacific time, at http://smibs.tv/live.
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It is far easier to watch these two experts and learn than trying to understand from some of the ‘encyclopedias’ that are on the market, and at a price that is excellent value for money."
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Tokina’s UK distributor Kenro has announced the AT-X 116 Pro DX 11-16 mm f/2.8 lens is now available in Sony Alpha mount at a recommended retail price of £740.25. Tokina’s first lens for Sony’s Alpha mount offers an equivalent focal length of 17-25mm and features a ‘One-touch Focus Clutch Mechanism’ allowing users to switch between AF and MF by pulling the focusing ring towards the camera.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)