Have you ever seen those photographers whose portfolios have so so many amazing portraits? You look at all of their pictures, wondering how they do their magic. They must have “great subjects” or work with people that aren’t camera-shy like your friend. The truth is that great portraits aren’t about the models or how photogenic or “picture-perfect” they are, but Continue Reading
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Sony are launching their new range (two models) of small, lightweight FULL FRAME cameras – right now! You can watch via this link. Updates as they happen.
I don’t say this lightly, but we see the words “game changer” used a lot in photographic circles… I’ve spent some time with the NEX range, I’ve used an RX1 to photograph a wedding and if I’m honest – the only person that could tell the difference from the other camera I was shooting with was me when I looked at the exif. The client was supremely happy and I was excited to be shooting with this solid little chunk of awesome. I said to myself “You know what… if this thing had an interchangeable lens, there wouldn’t be many reasons for me to be using all this “big stuff” ..and I’m certainly not saying rush out and pawn your dSLR gear… but well, these new cameras from Sony, they really could be “Game changers”
Time will tell!
UPDATE: The last update is a “hands on video over on SonyAlphaRumours”
UPDATE: Pricing a7 body only $ 1,699 USD, a7 w/ 28-70mm lens $ 1,999 USD and a7r body is $ 2,299
UPDATE: Grip takes two W series batteries, all control features available via grip.
UPDATE: 35mm f2.8 lens, 55mm f/1.8 (FE denotes full frame coverage) all E Mount Sony lenses will work.
UPDATE: Sony Australia release an image gallery of the new cameras / lenses.
UPDATE: Shipping in Aus from November (mid to late) pre-orders from Friday 18th October
UPDATE: 3 models, two bodies and one ‘kit’
UPDATE: A comparison size picture, lovely….
Pictures via Sony Full Frame Cameras Facebook Page
What we know so far…
There are two models, here are the basic spec of these two cameras..
A7r: – Lightest FF camera with interchangeable lens ever
36.4 MP – gapless lens design on sensor (no AA filter).
Each on-chip lens is optimally positioned depending on its location to accommodate the sharper angle of light entering the periphery, which is caused by larger sensor dimensions being teamed with the E-mount’s short flange-back distance.
New BIONZ X image processing engine.
14-bit RAW image.
ISO 100-25600 (with 50 ISO extension).
Advanced 1200-zone evaluative metering.
4fps (Max. 1.5fps, Speed Priority Continuous shooting).
1/8000 to 30sec shutter.
TRILUMINOS™ Color technology (color space).
1080 HD uncompressed, 60p/24p and 60i frame-rates. AVCHD and MP4 codec.
2.4M dot OLED EVF.
25 points contrast AF – +/- 5EV compensation.
Tiltable 3.0” (1,229k dots) Xtra Fine™ LCD.
Multi-interface Shoe for flash.
PC control with remote video capture control.
Wi-Fi®/NFC control.
Playmemories App.
Weight 465g (with battery and card)
Battery 1080 mAh for 340 shots (with LCD monitor always on!)
Weather sealed body.
And the lower spec model;
A7 (I do only list what’s different from the A7r): – 24 MP (has AA filter)
117 points (phase-detection AF), 25 points (contrast-detection AF)
5fps (Max. 2.5fps, Speed Priority Continuous shooting)
Pictures via Sony Full Frame Cameras Facebook Page
Pictures via Sony Full Frame Cameras Facebook Page
Pictures via Sony Full Frame Cameras Facebook Page
Pictures via Sony Full Frame Cameras Facebook Page
As a bit of a side-note, but still very cool, Sony are also launching their new RX10 – a SuperZoom.
Pictures via Sony Full Frame Cameras Facebook Page
The new RX10! 24-200mm F2.8 in a magnesium body.
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Sony release Lightest FULL FRAME camera with interchangeable lens, ever! The A7r
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Today, it’s easier than ever before to put your photo in front of a huge audience by using social media websites like Flickr, Pinterest, Tumblr and Reddit. All of them allow you to share your artwork with the public at once, ask for a piece of advice from some photography communities and just discuss any topic with like-minded people. Let’s Continue Reading
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Photography has been around for almost two hundred years, but amazingly, it’s only in the past couple of decades that it has gained widespread acceptance as an artform. These days, images by significant photographers command very high prices. But How high is ‘very high’? Internet community FreeYork.org has published a list of the ten most expensive photos ever sold. Click through for the list.
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The perfect DSLR camera case can be hard to come by.
And more often than not, it doesn’t even resemble any of your fave animals. What gives?
That’s where the DIY Dog Camera Cozy swoops in to save the day. It’s a soft camera cozy for your DSLR, and our pal Sarah Goldschadt is the clever crafter behind it.
Here’s the story from Sarah:
“In 2009 I bought my first DSLR …I had recently learned how to crochet with the help of my friend Alicia Kachmar.
I ended up using the basic shape of slippers to create a lens cover and then kept crocheting around my camera to see what would happen.
When I finished, adding on buttons and ears seemed like a no-brainer. Since then, I’ve upgraded to a better camera and bought a new lens, so it’s always the perfect excuse to crochet a new cover.”
Inspired? Get your craft on, and make your best friend look like man’s best friend.
Make a Crochet Dog Camera Cozy
The following are basic steps used to create your own camera cozy. Below each step, we included the crocheting techniques that will help you for that part of the DIY.
If you already know how to crochet, perfect! Follow along with the basic steps below or get more precise with the more detailed pattern that Sarah has available as a download.
If you’re new to crocheting, get started with some quickie video lessons at the Lion Brand Learning Center.
Since there are many camera and lens combinations, you’ll find it easier to test your work on your camera and lens to ensure the best fit.
The completed sample cozy that fits a Cannon 7D with 35 mm lens is available for sale, too!
Single crochet a circle and increase until it matches the width of your lens cap.
For those just getting started, here are some helpful tutorials: Chain, Slip Stitch, Single Crochet, Crochet a Circle
Single crochet around and around until it’s the length of your lens.
Helpful tutorial: Single Crochet
Turn your work and use half of the stitches to single crochet back and forth. It should be long enough to go over the top of your camera and down to the bottom of your viewer.
You might want to lay it over your camera and eyeball how much more you need to crochet. The end result will fit over your lens, wrap over the top of your camera, around the back, and button on the bottom of the “snout.”
Helpful tutorials: Turning Chain, Turning your Work
Decrease each round on both sides until 4 stitches remain. Chain 4 then join the chain to the 4th stitch in the last row with a slip stitch to form a loop for a button. Turn and crochet over the chain to reinforce it. Fasten off all ends and trim the excess yarn.
Helpful tutorials: Decreasing, Chain, Fastening Off
To create a dog ear, chain 7, chain one and single crochet back and forth (with 7 stitches total in each row) until you’ve reached a desired length.
Decrease each row on both sides until 2 stitches remain. Single crochet around the entire shape and fasten off. Trim excess yarn. Repeat to make another ear.
Attach the case to your camera and use your judgement to find the best places for the eyes, nose, ears, and button on the bottom of the case.
Take the case off and with extra yarn and a yarn needle, attach the ears with a whipstitch, then sew on the buttons and other features with sewing thread and sewing needle.
Helpful tutorial: Seaming
The cozy can easily be modified to be a cat or bee or anything else you can dream of. Use embroidery thread to add whiskers or try making eyelashes.
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Phil Steele recently released a good video on the topic of Lens Hoods that I thought readers might enjoy.
It covers everything from the why, when, and how of using Lens Hoods.
Just a reminder – Phil currently is offering 30% off his Lightroom Made Easy online course for just a few more days on SnapnDeals.
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Lens Hoods: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
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You may have seen some strange and unique accommodations on AirBNB, but few hosts can boast something as unusual as Faktum Hotels, an unreal room-free resort in Sweden.
Their offerings are entirely out in the open air, doubling as an awareness-raising campaign for the city’s homeless and and actual alternative sleeping space for those same citizens.
So if not rooms, then what are you actually booking? A sleeping bag, or simply a secluded space … everywhere an actual vagabond or vagrant might occupy, including park benches, public restrooms, abandoned buildings, bridge underpasses and below bleachers.
And how much to reserve one of these temporary hobo hostels? The rate for each of these 10 surreal pseudo-spaces is just 10 Euros per night … proceeds of which go to charity work supported by Faktum Magazine.
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You may have seen some strange and unique accommodations on AirBNB, but few hosts can boast something as unusual as Faktum Hotels, an unreal room-free resort in Sweden.
Their offerings are entirely out in the open air, doubling as an awareness-raising campaign for the city’s homeless and and actual alternative sleeping space for those same citizens.
So if not rooms, then what are you actually booking? A sleeping bag, or simply a secluded space … everywhere an actual vagabond or vagrant might occupy, including park benches, public restrooms, abandoned buildings, bridge underpasses and below bleachers.
And how much to reserve one of these temporary hobo hostels? The rate for each of these 10 surreal pseudo-spaces is just 10 Euros per night … proceeds of which go to charity work supported by Faktum Magazine.
Even though some may look uncomfortable, unusual or downright freakish at least they aren’t among the 7 tiniest hotel rooms in the world.
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Regardless of your view of street dwellers or opinion regarding the best solutions to these problems, suspend your judgment for a moment to take in these extremely cool designs!
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To understand the impact this photo had on me when it first came out, you kinda have to get into the head of a Baltimore Sun photographer during the run-up to the 2004 Summer Olympics.
For one thing, this is the only photo which has ever made me shout the F-word in a supermarket checkout line. So yeah, I have been waiting a long time for this BTS.
Oh, and if that weren't enough, there are two more Gregory Heisler vids inside, too… Read more »
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Marks extremely capable V8 90 in the rough stuff, just how you like it!
Video Rating: 4 / 5
JONATHAN GAYTAN’S (COUNT THE ALLIGATOR) FIRST MUSIC VIDEO FOR SONG SECOND CHANCES! Directed by: Benjamin Eck We took a D90 to Malibu, borrowed a house from a friend and this is what we came up with. This was a test to stretch our impromptu creativity and challenge ourselves to make a cohesive video with no pre-production or concept.
Video Rating: 4 / 5
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