The right photo props can upgrade your newborn baby shots from “just cute baby photos” to some truly moving images that even a Grumpy-cat-type of person would not resist. Every photo shoot is a whole new experience of capturing a baby’s and parents’ personalities. There are endless ways to make your photo session unique and beautiful using various photo props. Continue Reading
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Switzerland-based company TH Swiss has introduced the Irix 15mm F2.4 lens for DSLR cameras. The manual focus lens features a ‘neutrino’ coating that helps keep ghosting, color aberration and flare under control.
The 15mm F2.4 is designed for full-frame cameras. It offers a minimum focusing distance of 28cm/11in, and the focus ring provides a ‘click’ tactile feedback when focused to infinity. The lens is composed of 15 elements in 11 groups. Three of the elements have a high refractive index (HRI) elements while another two feature extra-low dispersion (ED) glass. A pair of glass aspherical lenses ensure minimal distortions and aberrations while improving image edge brightness and overall image quality, says the company.
The Irix 15mm is offered in two varieties: ‘Blackstone’ and ‘Firefly.’ The Irix Blackstone features a magnesium and aluminum body able to withstand ‘extreme conditions,’ while the Irix Firefly model is, according to the company, the lightest lens in its class. Both versions of the lens will launch this spring in Canon EF, Nikon F and Pentax K mount; price hasn’t been revealed at this time.
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The new ultra wide-angle, rectilinear manual lens designed for DSLR cameras guarantees exceptional optical performance.
The Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens is designed to deliver the best optical performance and match full frame DSLR cameras demands. Providing a focal length of 15mm, this new lens model is ideal for outdoor and indoor photography whether it is photojournalism, landscapes or architecture.
From 19 to 22 March, during The Photography Show in Birmingham, TH Swiss will be premiering new family of lenses. Visit Irix at Stand No F121.
Innovative technology
Combining capabilities specific to analogue photography with ingenious technology and solutions, the Irix 15mm f/2.4 is the perfect tool for both professionals and hobbyists. The new special features such as focus lock, infinity click and hyperfocal scale set a new level of manual lens functionality. Focus lock enables to lock the focus ring at any time enssuring the chosen settings. Hyperfocal distance scale gives information about the accessible range for depth of field for a given aperture simply and intuitively. When the focusing ring is set in the “infinity” position, there is a noticeable “click” (infinity click), making it easier to find the value without looking.
Extraordinary optical performance
The Irix 15mm f/2.4 meets the most demanding requirements of modern cameras. Thanks to sophisticated optical construction and special neutrino coating, colour aberration, ghosting and flare effects have been reduced to the absolute minimum, so the lens is ready to meet the requirements of the 50+ megapixel sensors of the newest cameras.
The complex optical system consist of 15 elements in 11 groups. Three of the lens elements have a high refractive index and two others have been made from extra-low dispersion glass. The construction also contains two glass aspherical lenses that are responsible for extremely high image quality and improving image brightness at edges, while minimizing distortions and aberrations at the same time.
With a minimum focusing distance of 0.28 metre and 9 rounded shaped aperture blades, the lens stands for supremely smooth out-of-focus areas. Working with a narrow depth of field it allows the user to fully enjoy the bokeh effect.
Resistant to extreme conditions
Irix 15mm f/2.4 lenses are made with extreme precision, allowing them to be used in even the harshest weather conditions. Each lens is equipped with a weather sealed construction that protects the interior against dust and moisture. Thanks to inner seals they are also protected from accidental water splashes.
Prepare for more and create
Despite its short focal length and large aperture, the Irix 15mm f/2.4 is equipped with not only a front filter mount, but also has a rear gelatin filter slot. The design of the lens allows the use of 95 mm screw-in filters at the front in the petal-shape lens hood and gelatin filters at the back of the lens. This ensures unlimited possibilities for image creation.
Personalize your view
For the comfort of our customers Irix has created two versions of the Irix 15mm f/2.4 to meet their personality and individual taste.
Irix Blackstone: classic design meets maximum functionality, achieving the perfect match of innovative technology. The durable aluminium and magnesium body ensures foolproof protection of your lens, even in extreme conditions. Engraved fluorescent markings that reflect the light enable easy operation in all lighting conditions.
Irix Firefly: high quality mechanism in a handy design. Ergonomic focusing ring offers the freedom to capture the most ideal moment, whether it is big city architecture or wildlife scenery. The most lightweight lens in its class. Challenge accepted.
Irix Swiss Design
Irix Swiss Design stands for minimalism in style while maintaining maximum functionality. It is a perfect mixture of European design combined with Korean precision. The same look and feel of all products in the Irix family. The same consistency, product packaging and complementary elements, all perfectly shaped and fitting one another.
Ultimate precision
Each Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens leaving the factory has been properly calibrated. However, the focus calibration function provides the unique opportunity to adjust the focusing scale for a particular model of camera.
Technical data
Pricing and availability:
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Ricoh has launched a teaser website promoting the introduction of its Pentax full-frame DSLR in spring of 2016. The news of a full-frame K-mount camera came in February when we also got a glimpse of an early mockup at CP+. Read more
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Storm season is upon us which means it’s the perfect time to try for some shocking shots.
Lightning photos are hard to perfect but super fun to attempt. Here’s a few tips for getting started.
First and most importantly: Stay safe. Distance is your best friend – use a telephoto lens when possible. Keep your gear dry by setting up under a covered patio or deck.
Second: Long exposures mean you need a tripod, or duct tape and a rock, whatever it takes to get that stability!
Third of all: Every storm is different, so your settings will vary slightly each time. Try these to start with and play around from there –
For a more in depth tutorial, check out Richard Gottardo’s excellent write-up here covering everything from storm searching to stacking images in post.
And you thought puddle jumping was the best part of a storm…
Photo by Richard Gottardo
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Spring is a great season to capture different images. Here are some spring photography tips to help you capture the flowers, birds and animals for this colorful season. Spring is all about color, new life and lots of daylight. For a photographer there is nothing better than having a whole new world of landscape come alive to be captured through Continue Reading
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When I think of spring some of these words come to mind:
It’s my favorite time of year. I love how it smells after the rain comes. I love to see the grass turn green and flowers pop up. So here are some fresh images to get you thinking about spring.
Chlorophylle by Gaétan Zilli on 500px
Feel the Green! by Shaz Mazhare on 500px
Fern Rhapsody by Jensen Chua on 500px
Abstract flowers card by Sergii Syzonenko on 500px
Vintage apricot flower by Roksana Bashyrova on 500px
June green grass flowering by Elena Elisseeva on 500px
grass flower with water drops by meesri apichart on 500px
Closeup view of wet, pink coneflower by Frank Hoekzema on 500px
SKC 2899 Damsel of Nature by Sunil Kapadia on 500px
Fresh pink tulip flowers. by Iryna Soltyska on 500px
Tulips by Teerasak Tiamdao on 500px
Violet by Thomas Zsebok on 500px
green by Margo B. on 500px
Foggy meadow at sunset by Roman Tsubin on 500px
Young butterfly by YOline SAntosa on 500px
Birth of a Beauty by S. Tabrizi on 500px
Poppy "cocoon" by Florin Negruti on 500px
Cocoon by Asma Adnan on 500px
Brotherly love by Daan de Vos on 500px
Press the Copy Button – 5 times by Vincent Cheng on 500px
Hello, Little One by Ben Robson on 500px
Origin of life by Hugo Alberto on 500px
PIU!!! cock by rui mendes on 500px
Kitten by Artur Polachowski on 500px
???????? by Nozomi Itabashi on 500px
Violet by Magda Bognar on 500px
Enjoy the Shower by Michael Kothes on 500px
Taste the rain by Steve Pomeroy on 500px
drops by sydzey on 500px
Splish splash Im taking a bath by Leanne M Williams on 500px
Life Change by Shawn Malekifar on 500px
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Ah spring! The smell of fresh flowers in the air, an early morning dew on the grass, and rain shower in the afternoon – some of the signs that spring might be here.
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What images pop into your mind when you think of spring? Baby birds, leaves forming on the trees, the last puddles of snow melting, the bees coming to visit the new flowers?
Whatever spring means to you it’s time to get out there and photography it. Your challenge this week is to get off the couch, get outside and see where new life is happening. If there is still snow where you live perhaps a visit to a local greenhouse will inspire you. Here are a few more spring images to get you thinking:
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By Martin Thomas
By Evan Leeson
By Sander van der Wel
By Brad Smith
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Simply upload your shot into the comment field (look for the little camera icon in the Disqus comments section) and they’ll get embedded for us all to see or if you’d prefer upload them to your favourite photo sharing site and leave the link to them. Show me your best images in this week’s challenge. Sometimes it takes a while for an image to appear so be patient and try not to post the same image twice.
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Your camera bag is a grab bag of lenses, batteries, candy… and sometimes even a camera or two.
Then take charge (literally) of that bundle of goodies with the Super Charged Bag Divider.
The Super Charged Bag Divider attaches to the inside of any camera bag to create an organized space for all that gear with a bonus hidden backup battery.
Keep your cameras, phone, accessories, and more charged up while also keeping them snugly packed in your bag… and away from that sticky candy!
Divide and conquer with the Super Charged Bag Divider
$ 35 at the Photojojo Shop
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Pentax owner Ricoh has released very limited details of a DSLR and a collection of three lenses that it says it will launch in the future. Reference images that accompany the announcement appear to show a mid-range APS-C DSLR that the company says will feature a CMOS sensor. This may arrive in stores in spring this year. The camera is shown with a new 18-50mm f/4-5.6 collapsible zoom lens attached – which will be available at about the same time. Read more
Ahhh spring. A great time to bust out your lens pens and lens cloths and dust off your photography equipment. But don’t forget to spruce up your memory cards before heading into the summer season.
Take the time to survey how many cards you have and what state they are in. This is especially important if you have multiple types of cards floating around. Ensure that there are no stragglers hiding in a camera bag pocket or at the bottom of a lens case. My tip: I write numbers on my memory cards so I can double check I have all my cards before leaving a location.
Do you ever snap a quick photo but forget to move it off the card? Now is a great time to move those images over to your computer, leaving room on your memory cards for new photos. Here is another great tip: delete images from your card in a batch. Limiting the amount of times you change data on your memory card will help extend the life of your cards. So choose to delete the images off your card in one format, either in your camera or on your computer, instead of deleting single images as you shoot. Better yet use “Format” to wipe and reformat the card in camera.
All memory cards, no matter the type, have delicate parts. Keep your cards safe and dust free by storing them in a container designed for memory cards. There are a ton of memory card wallet options available. Take a few minutes to think about what your memory cards go through and then look for a container that will work for you. Do you need a waterproof case? Are you a wedding photographer who carries around more than a few cards? If so, this is a worthwhile investment for you.
We’ve all seen the Facebook posts of an image being shared around the web off of a found camera or memory card, in an effort to return the device to its owner. Don’t let that be your photo! Write your name and contact information on your cards. Losing a memory card is a downer – they aren’t cheap and those images could be lost forever. Simply including your email address, website, or phone number along with your first name, may increase the odds of having a lost memory card returned.
Come up with a system to label used cards. It happens – you start taking photos, and forget which cards you’ve used and which you haven’t. You then have to do the classic move of putting the card into your camera to check if it is full. Skip this step by coming up with a way that quickly identifies which cards are full. If you’ve numbered your cards, you can keep track of the numbers. My personal system is to put used cards into my card wallet backwards. A quick glance tells me which cards are ready to use.
Do you have a memory card organization system? Tell us what works for you in the comments below.
Need some new cards or some accessories? Try some of these:
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