A patent filed by Nikon in Japan appears to revive the long-held dream of adding a digital sensor to an existing film SLR. The Japanese Engineering Accomplishment blog found the recently published patent that shows a mechanism for mounting and adjusting the position of a digital sensor on a rear door that could be used to replace the conventional film door. However, the patent only covers the mounting of the sensor relative to the film guides – it doesn’t address any of the hurdles that have stood in the way of anyone realizing this long-discussed idea. (via PetaPixel)
live.pirillo.com – You’re buying a camera, but you have absolutely no idea what is best suited to your needs. Even for a seasoned photographer, it can be tough. Try to keep these tips in mind next time you’re shopping for a new camera.
SmokingStrobes.com – I connected the dots between the DSLR hd video features and the growing market for microstock video. In the process I found a cool way to overcome my challenges with recording high quality hd video – and the awesome photographer Drew Gardner played a majore role in that. In this video I am going to tell you how I go about to take this chance as a photographer. The DSLR video capabilities make it possible for us to produce video in absolutely brilliant cinematic quality on a shoestring budget. This has never been possible before. I guess those of us who take this chance and develop this discipline will seriously clean up. And even if it is not about the commercial intent, I found that shooting video is actually a lot of fun, once I knew certain tricks. Video Rating: 4 / 5
blog.jaredpolin.com Here in part 2 I go into detail on using Shutter Priority for shooting sports outdoors. What is it, what are the benefits of using it and how it works. Make sure you watch the very end for a sneak peek of shooting better hockey pictures. Shot with the NIKON D3S
My Interview and Work Featured in the
Master’s Special of DPP this Month!
I love Digital Photo Pro Magazine. And I LOVE their title for my story. You can only imagine my happiness when they sent me an email requesting an interview with me to do a write up about myself and my fashion photography for their Master’s Issue. You can read the Full Article Here. First of all, the word “Master” sort of hit me sideways. I don’t consider myself a Master yet, but I was very moved by the compliment. It isn’t every day that a magazine like Digital Photo Pro writes me and tells me that they think I’m a master and would like to do a story about me!
At any rate, enough said. I just want to share the article with you. And if you follow my work, it would be nice to pick up a copy of the magazine. If you have not heard of Digital Photo Pro, it is a great magazine for any photographer, honestly. They write great articles featuring photographers like Indira Cesarine and David Alan Harvey, who also are in the Master’s Special Edition. they share the latest information on gear and technology as well as monthly profiles on photographers that we all admire. Not to mention, it has great business advice and tips for both photographers starting up their new businesses to people like myself who constantly need to stay in the know on the latest business practices. You can subscribe and save if you’re interested in getting DPP sent to you in the mail.
Adorama Photography TV presents Digital Photography One on One with Mark Wallace. In this week’s episode Mark shows you how to light for green screen effects and achieve professional results. Learn specific lighting techniques that will ensure accurate processing in post production. To buy related products, view related videos and read articles about Green Screen and Chroma Key, go here: www.adorama.com Products used in this episode: Westcott Illuminator Collapsible Disc Background, 6′ x 7′, Chromakey Green www.adorama.com Matthews Baby Junior Triple Riser Stand with Wheels www.adorama.com Arri Softbank 2 Light Kit www.adorama.com Westcott Illuminator Reflector Panel 30″ Silver/Black www.adorama.com Sekonic L-358 Flash Master www.adorama.com Adobe After Effects CS 5.5 Software for Mac www.adorama.com Nikon D3S Body Only www.adorama.com Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR II Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens www.adorama.com Manfrotto 055XPROB Black Tripod Legs www.adorama.com Manfrotto Midi Ball Head 498 with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate www.adorama.com
The Digital Holster Harness V2.0 is a stand-alone harness that carries a Think Tank Photo Digital Holster V2.0 camera bag in front of the torso. This hands-free carrying solution protects a DSLR, with a lens attached, inside the padded Digital Holster V2.0 camera bag. It also allows photographers full mobility without the hassle of managing a swinging camera or camera bag during active use. Click the following link to see more details on the Digital Holster Harness V2.0: www.thinktankphoto.com Video Rating: 0 / 5
Flux is joined Exile to speculate on all things Diablo 3 expansion. Class and item makeovers, improved B.net features, new monsters, new game modes, Act Five’s setting, and more. Times and topics are approximate, as the flow of conversation twists and turns. 0:00 — Intro and why it’s more fun to speculate about the future than talk about the present. 3:00 — Improved multiplayer features. More exp/items in MP games? Raid-type content? 8:20 — Better character customization and item system improvements. 14:40 — Level design improvements. More randomness/variety in expansion/act 5? 18:40 — Guest monsters? More monster variety and design? 26:00 — Simplification of features in Diablo III. How does WoW retain more complexity and how can Diablo III add more depth? 36:40 — New class in the expansion. Return of the Necromancer? Paladin? Other? Both? 42:00 — Act five? Where? What? Difference? 46:50 — A new Follower? Sparkle Panda suggestion! 48:30 — New game modes. Tower defense, competitive PvM, bottomless dungeon, etc. 54:00 — When will D3X be released? How did they make D2X with act 5, Druid, Assassin, all the new items and other features in just 12 months? 55:00 — Farewell and thanks to Xanth, and welcome to ZappaFan. Plus new podcast guests wanted. Find Diablo:IncGamers on * Facebook: facebook.com * Twitter: twitter.com
Nikon’s super slim, clearly brilliant Coolpix S8000 combines 14.2 effective megapixels with an incredible 10x optical Zoom-Nikkor ED glass lens for stunning prints as large as 20×30 inches. The camera features an incredible, bright 3.0-inch High Resolution VGA (921-k dot) LCD for composing and sharing pictures and HD (720p) movies with stereo sound. The Coolpix S8000, with Nikon’s EXPEED image processing concept and 4-way VR Image Stabilization System, takes incredible pictures, incredibly easy. The Coolpix S8000 has Nikon’s New Smart Portrait System which; automatically detects your subjects face, takes a picture when they smile, can soften the skin tone, and warns you if they blinked. Video Rating: 4 / 5
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In this week’s episode Mark answers questions from viewers in this viewer feedback special. Topics include: motion blur and its relation to aperture, shutter speed and exposure, good and bad bokeh, black and white photos, the inverse square law, speedlights and the Lastolite EZYBox, noise in pictures and ISO settings. Click here to see the ISO demo pictures: www.flickr.com AdoramaTV episodes mentioned: Lastolite Review: www.youtube.com Portrait Lens Review: www.youtube.com Nikon D3s and Canon 1D Mark IV Review: www.youtube.com 14 – Aperture Values www.youtube.com 16 – Exposure www.youtube.com 17 – Flash Sync Speed www.youtube.com 20 – On-Location Flash www.youtube.com 25 – Metering Part 1: TTL Metering www.youtube.com 29 – Self Portraits www.youtube.com 41 – Dynamic Range www.youtube.com 54 – Speedlights vs. Studio Strobes www.youtube.com 59 – Inverse Square Law www.youtube.com 67 – Lighting for Black and White www.youtube.com Visit www.adorama.com for more photography videos! Video Rating: 5 / 5
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In this article I talk about why you should stay away from “made for kids” cameras and get a “real” camera instead. It’s easy to find a great camera that your kids and your wallet can be happy with. And by getting an actual camera instead of a toy, you’ll be buying a product that will last longer than a week and that has capabilities that your child can grow into over time.
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AdoramaTV Presents Digital Photography One on One. In this week’s episode Mark responds to a couple’s question about their home studio and how best to use speedlights in a small space. Join Mark as he walks you through the basics of shooting with speedlights in a 12′ x 12′ studio. For related articles and videos, and to buy the products used in this video, go here: www.adorama.com Watch Episode 17: Sync Speed: youtu.be Watch Episode 54: Speedlights vs. Studio Strobes: youtu.be Products used in this episode: Nikon D7000 Digital SLR Camera Body, 16.2 Megapixel, 1080HD Movie, USA Warranty www.adorama.com Nikon 18mm – 55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX (VR) Vibration Reduction Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, USA Warranty www.adorama.com Canon Speedlite 580EX II, Shoe Mount Flash with Guide Number of 190 Feet / 58m at ISO 100, USA Warranty www.adorama.com Nikon SU-800 Replacement Wireless Speedlight Commander www.adorama.com Nikon SB-700 TTL AF Shoe Mount Speedlight www.adorama.com Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera, 18 Megapixels, Full HD Movie Mode, Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens www.adorama.com Westcott 32″ White Satin Umbrella with Removable Black Cover www.adorama.com HonlPhoto 8″ Regular Speed Snoot www.adorama.com Gary Fong Lightsphere Collapsible – Half Cloud www.adorama.com Interfit Photographic Umbrella Holder with Hotshoe Adapter www.adorama.com Visit www.adorama.com for more photography videos! Send your questions to: AskMark@Adorama.com
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