Using a Hasselblad 500 c/m, I go over some of the basic operation of the camera, and–most importantly–the significance and benefit of medium format film photography. Yes…I said film 🙂 Sorry about the sound quality (wind noise). Weather wasn’t cooperating at all! A second, more complete addition to this video is coming soon.
Video Rating: 4 / 5
Is the headline above hyperbole, or am I just laying out some troll bait? Neither actually. That’s why I put a question mark after it.
The new Sigma DP2 Merrill is destined to be one of the most polarizing cameras in a while. It is not without its flaws (none terribly serious if IQ is your primary need), but it also produces some of the highest resolution images that I’ve seen short of a top-of-the-line DSLR with a 1st rate prime lens attached, or from a medium format back.
What have I been smoking? Read my Sigma DP2 Merrill review and find out.
"Every time I go back to a module I had already seen, I learn additional things. I have never seen tutorials that have the excellent mix of what the features are,
how to use them, enough of the under-the-hood information
and concepts so that I can utilize the features creatively and efficiently,
and just enough humor to keep the motivation level high. Wow!"
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The Luminous Landscape – What’s New
Leica has developed three mount adapters for its S2 medium format DSLR. The S-V, S-P67 and S-M645 allow users to utilize Hasselblad V, Pentax 67 and Mamiya M645 lenses, respectively. The adapters, built from anodized aluminium and chrome-plated brass will retail for around €580 each and will be available from August. (From Photoscala)
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)
Playlist: www.youtube.com Mortal Kombat 9 – Cyber-Sub-Zero Story Mode Arcade Game Info: After centuries of Mortal Kombat, Emperor Shao Kahn has finally defeated Raiden and his allies. Faced with extinction, Raiden has one last chance. To undo the Emperor’s victory, he must strike Shao Kahn where he is vulnerable…The Past. Making a big return to mature presentation and classic 2D fighting engine Captivating storyline that rewrites the history of the Mortal Kombat Tournament State-of-the art technology showcasing stunning 3D environments and characters Re-invigorating the franchise with new multiplayer components First fighting game to be displayed in Stereoscopic 3D TAGS: Mortal Kombat 9 MK9 Story Mode Challenge Tower Missions Fight Ladder Arcade Ending Krypt Fatality Tutorial Nether Realm Studios RolandGamingHD
Video Rating: 4 / 5
Playlist: www.youtube.com Mortal Kombat 9 – Story Mode Walkthrough Game Info: After centuries of Mortal Kombat, Emperor Shao Kahn has finally defeated Raiden and his allies. Faced with extinction, Raiden has one last chance. To undo the Emperor’s victory, he must strike Shao Kahn where he is vulnerable…The Past. Making a big return to mature presentation and classic 2D fighting engine Captivating storyline that rewrites the history of the Mortal Kombat Tournament State-of-the art technology showcasing stunning 3D environments and characters Re-invigorating the franchise with new multiplayer components First fighting game to be displayed in Stereoscopic 3D TAGS: Mortal Kombat 9 MK9 Story Mode Challenge Tower Missions Fight Ladder Arcade Ending Krypt Fatality Tutorial Nether Realm Studios RolandGamingHD
Video Rating: 4 / 5
Playlist: www.youtube.com Mortal Kombat 9 – Stryker Story Mode Arcade Game Info: After centuries of Mortal Kombat, Emperor Shao Kahn has finally defeated Raiden and his allies. Faced with extinction, Raiden has one last chance. To undo the Emperor’s victory, he must strike Shao Kahn where he is vulnerable…The Past. Making a big return to mature presentation and classic 2D fighting engine Captivating storyline that rewrites the history of the Mortal Kombat Tournament State-of-the art technology showcasing stunning 3D environments and characters Re-invigorating the franchise with new multiplayer components First fighting game to be displayed in Stereoscopic 3D TAGS: Mortal Kombat 9 MK9 Story Mode Challenge Tower Missions Fight Ladder Arcade Ending Krypt Fatality Tutorial Nether Realm Studios RolandGamingHD
Playlist: www.youtube.com Mortal Kombat 9 – Sonya Blade Story Mode Arcade Game Info: After centuries of Mortal Kombat, Emperor Shao Kahn has finally defeated Raiden and his allies. Faced with extinction, Raiden has one last chance. To undo the Emperor’s victory, he must strike Shao Kahn where he is vulnerable…The Past. Making a big return to mature presentation and classic 2D fighting engine Captivating storyline that rewrites the history of the Mortal Kombat Tournament State-of-the art technology showcasing stunning 3D environments and characters Re-invigorating the franchise with new multiplayer components First fighting game to be displayed in Stereoscopic 3D TAGS: Mortal Kombat 9 MK9 Story Mode Challenge Tower Missions Fight Ladder Arcade Ending Krypt Fatality Tutorial Nether Realm Studios RolandGamingHD
Video Rating: 4 / 5
Playlist: www.youtube.com Mortal Kombat 9 – Cyber-Sub-Zero Story Mode Arcade Game Info: After centuries of Mortal Kombat, Emperor Shao Kahn has finally defeated Raiden and his allies. Faced with extinction, Raiden has one last chance. To undo the Emperor’s victory, he must strike Shao Kahn where he is vulnerable…The Past. Making a big return to mature presentation and classic 2D fighting engine Captivating storyline that rewrites the history of the Mortal Kombat Tournament State-of-the art technology showcasing stunning 3D environments and characters Re-invigorating the franchise with new multiplayer components First fighting game to be displayed in Stereoscopic 3D TAGS: Mortal Kombat 9 MK9 Story Mode Challenge Tower Missions Fight Ladder Arcade Ending Krypt Fatality Tutorial Nether Realm Studios RolandGamingHD
Video Rating: 4 / 5
Robin Hollander from Weta Digital talks us through their use of Nuke and Ocula on Avatar at NAB 2010. Avatar © 2009 Fox. All rights reserved.
Video Rating: 4 / 5
Mamiya has announced the RZ22 digital medium format camera system featuring a 22MP 48 x 36 CCD sensor. Similar to the company’s previously released RZ33 medium format camera, it features fully integrated electronics for direct communication with the digital back and offers image capture rate of 1.1 seconds per frame. The RZ22 is compatible with all RZ system lenses and most accessories. It is currently available in the US market at a retail price of ,499.
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)
Mark continues to prowl the halls of Photokina, looking for some of the speciality items that we know our readers will be interested in.
Mark Dubovoy’s Photokina Blog
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"Awesome video presentation.
I have learnt so much more after looking through this on the weekend. The tip about pushing blacks and fill light in the Basic Module was worth the price alone. My images of a recent trip to the Australian Outback are popping and punching with delight!
Thanks Michael and Jeff – I really appreciate you taking the considerable time to share your in-depth knowledge and insights."
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The Luminous Landscape – What’s New
Medium format is for fashion, landscape, advertising, and the like – right?
Well, not necessarily. In his essay You Can’t Do That With Medium Format photographer and educator James Martin explains that MF digital is a lot more versatile that some folks think.
Regular readers know that I usually don’t mention or draw much attention to the images that I put on the Home Page. These are usually simply something that I have recently shot, often with a camera that I am testing.
Today’s Home Page image is one that tickles my fancy, and so I thought I’d mention it. I’m drawn to both humorous juxtapositions and also puns, and today’s shot has both.
"Awesome video presentation.
I have learnt so much more after looking through this on the weekend. The tip about pushing blacks and fill light in the Basic Module was worth the price alone. My images of a recent trip to the Australian Outback are popping and punching with delight!
Thanks Michael and Jeff – I really appreciate you taking the considerable time to share your in-depth knowledge and insights."
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The Luminous Landscape – What’s New