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Apple removes claim that its Pro Display XDR goes ‘far beyond HDR’ in the UK

12 Apr

Following a complaint and subsequent review by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in the UK, Apple has changed the marketing for its $ 5,000 Pro Display XDR. Per 9to5Mac, the ASA asked Apple to remove the term ‘Far beyond HDR’ from its marketing materials for its flagship display, a request which Apple abided, at least in the UK. In the US, the phrase ‘Far beyond HDR’ remains live.

The phrase ‘Far beyond HDR’ has become a sticking point because some customers believe it’s misleading. The Pro Display XDR displays 99% of the P3 wide color gamut, and complaints have alleged that the term ‘Far beyond HDR’ suggests that the display shows 100% of the P3 color gamut.

On Apple’s US store, the term ‘Far beyond HDR’ remains present.

In response to the complaints, Apple has taken two steps. It has removed ‘Far beyond HDR’ from its UK website, as mentioned. Still, Apple has also added a footnote following the sentence, ‘A P3 wide color gamut provides a color palette capable of creating the most vibrant imagery.’ This footnote corresponds to small text at the bottom of the product page, which states, ‘Pro Display XDR supports 99% of the P3 wide color gamut.’ No such footnote currently exists on the product page in the US.

On the other hand, in the UK, the term ‘Far beyond HDR’ has been removed.

The ASA has also taken issue with Apple’s claim that its XDR display has a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. As of now, that claim remains on Apple’s website. 9 to 5 Mac reports that Apple is having independent tests completed, which Apple hopes will corroborate its contrast ratio claim.

As you can see in this screenshot from Apple’s US store, there’s no footnote about color space performance on the Pro Display XDR’s product page.

On the ASA’s website, the complaint against Apple is listed as informally resolved. Since the complaints were in the UK, they have no impact on Apple’s obligations in other markets.

When Apple first announced the Pro Display XDR in 2019, the California-based company made many lofty claims. Some of them can be verified, such as claims about color space and contrast ratio, while others are more difficult to confirm.

In the UK, however, the text in the ‘Show your truest colors’ section now includes a footnote that corresponds to the text, ‘Pro Display XDR supports 99% of the P3 wide color gamut.’ Click to enlarge.

For example, Apple says the Pro Display XDR is the ‘world’s best pro display.’ What does that even mean? It likely means something different to different users. For what it’s worth, reviews for the display have been generally very positive, with many claiming that the display features incredible build quality and fantastic performance.

Apple’s popularity and position mean that the company attracts a lot of attention, not all of it positive. The company is no stranger to complaints, investigations and general government oversight across the many markets it operates. It’s merely part of doing business, big business in Apple’s case. Does Apple’s Pro Display XDR go ‘far beyond HDR?’ Well, I guess that depends on who, or rather, where you ask.

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Canon to Unveil 3 RF Lenses, but Discontinues 9 EF Lenses

12 Apr

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Canon to unveil 3 RF lenses, but discontinues 9 EF lenses

This past week brought both good news and bad news for Canon fans. 

The good news: Later this month, Canon will unveil three new RF lenses, including two pro-level super-telephotos.

The bad news: Canon has discontinued nine EF lenses, with plans to drop at least four more lenses before 2021 is out. 

Let’s take a closer look.

Canon unveils new RF lenses

According to Canon Rumors, Canon will likely be announcing three RF-mount lenses before April is out:

  • Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro
  • Canon RF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM
  • Canon RF 600mm f/4L IS USM

The 400mm f/2.8L and the 600mm f/4L will go a long way toward making Canon’s full-frame mirrorless lineup appealing to professional sports and wildlife shooters, who frequently work with snappy f/2.8 and f/4 super-telephotos. While Canon currently offers a handful of long RF lenses (including the well-reviewed RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1L IS USM), the narrow maximum apertures are a dealbreaker for serious action and low-light photography. 

The Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro will debut as a mirrorless successor to the popular Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro, an ultra-sharp, close-focusing lens used by macro enthusiasts and professionals alike, plus product photographers and event photographers for key detail shots. Of course, the price remains to be seen (currently, the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L goes for around $ 1300 USD, though when I bought mine – around five years ago – the price was a more tolerable $ 750 USD). But close-up photographers will undoubtedly appreciate the addition of another powerful lens to the list of macro options. 

So if you do wildlife photography, sports photography, or macro photography, keep an eye out for Canon’s announcement later this month.

Canon discontinues a long list of EF lenses

While Canon’s dedication to the new RF lineup is praised by many (myself included), it’s sad to see the flip side: the wasting away of the EF/EF-S lineup. 

Here’s the list of EF and EF-S lenses Canon has discontinued in the last month, as tracked by Canon Rumors:

  • Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
  • Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM
  • Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM
  • Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM
  • Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-f/4.5 USM
  • Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
  • Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM
  • Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
  • Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

And according to Canon Rumors, these lenses will also be discontinued in 2021:

  • Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM
  • Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM
  • Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM
  • Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM

While some of these discontinued lenses undoubtedly have RF replacements on the way, others will be forgotten, at least for the foreseeable future. So if any of the above glass interests you, I’d highly recommend you buy while products remain available. 

Now over to you:

How do you feel about Canon’s decision to discontinue these lenses? Did you expect such a fast break with the EF lineup? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Sample gallery: Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 for Fujifilm X-mount

11 Apr

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Tokina’s atx-m 23mm F1.4 is one of two of the company’s new primes available for Fujifilm X-mount shooters. With a 35mm full-frame equivalent focal length, this lens is perfect for casual, candid, and street photography, even in low light.

Focus is snappy, accurate and near-silent when shooting at wider apertures. But the lens does occasionally hunt and can sometimes miss focus when stopped down. Sharpness looks good in the center of the frame, but corners show softness at wider apertures.

There’s no weather-sealing, but the build quality is impressive nonetheless. The lens mount and body are constructed of metal; the focus ring seems to be plastic. In terms of handling, the Tokina feels just right on the Fujifilm X-E4; heavy enough that you know it’s there but not too heavy. We’re not crazy about the clickless aperture ring for stills work, but an ‘auto’ setting at least lets you control the aperture from your camera body.

For a sense of the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X’s optical characteristics, including bokeh and lens flare examples, jump into our sample gallery below.

View our Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X sample gallery

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Does Your Photo-Editing Program Really Matter? [Video]

11 Apr

The post Does Your Photo-Editing Program Really Matter? [Video] appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey.

If you’ve ever spent time agonizing over different post-processing programs, trying to determine the perfect software to edit your photos, then this is the video for you.

Expert photographer Mark Denney edits a single image using three different editing programs – Photoshop, Capture One, and Lightroom.

Then he shows you the three results, side by side, for comparison.

Are there differences between the final edits? And which program (if any) does the best job?

Watch and find out. And then, when you’re finished, leave a comment below this article telling us what you thought about the different editors!

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11 Tips for Posing People With Confidence (+ Examples)

11 Apr

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11 tips for posing people with confidence

How can you pose people in photography with amazing results?

In this article, you’ll discover 11 simple tips to start people posing like a pro (plus plenty of example images).

So if you’re ready to take your portrait photography to the next level, then let’s get started!

(Also, if you’re looking for posing inspiration, check out our handy Portrait Posing Guide, which offers a whopping 67 sample portrait poses.)

Before the shoot

Here are some points to think about before you even pick up your camera:

1. What kind of shoot is it?

The posing requirements for a family portrait shoot are very different than the requirements for a fashion shoot.

So don’t think about posing until you’ve determined the type of shoot you’re doing!

people posing photography

2. Look for inspiration online

Chances are that you have a few photographers you follow on websites like Flickr and 500px. You’ll find some good poses in their portfolios.

So download your favorite poses to your smartphone (or use Pinterest to create a mood board; I cover this in more detail in my article, How to Plan the Perfect Portrait Shoot). That way, you have something you can show to your model.

Don’t try and commit the poses to memory – you will forget them under pressure!

man in chair pose

3. Match the pose to your model

This is important.

You’ll see some wonderful poses in fashion magazines. But many of them need a professional model to pull them off.

And your model may not be able to do those – so tailor the pose to your model (not the other way around!).

people posing photography woman on stairs

4. Buy the Posing App

The Posing App gives you over 300 poses that you can access on your smartphone.

people posing the posing app
Screenshots from the Posing App. The line drawings are easy to understand and follow.

The best way to use the app is to select five to ten poses and add them to your favorites. Then you can show them to your model so they know what you want them to do.

(In fact, the author of the app has written several articles about posing for Digital Photography School you will find useful!)

During the shoot

No matter how experienced or inexperienced your model is, here are some tips to help you capture the perfect pose during the shoot:

5. Build rapport

This is essential. If your model likes you and sees what you are trying to achieve, they will work harder.

Talk to your model about things they like; this will help produce more life in their eyes and get better expressions, including natural smiles. And they’ll be more relaxed.

But if your model is tense, you are going to struggle to get natural-looking portraits. In that case, take the pressure off the model and bring it back on yourself. Assure them that if the photos don’t work out, it’s your fault, not theirs. Build their confidence.

6. Look for natural expressions

As you talk to your model, you will notice natural expressions and mannerisms that you can capture.

Don’t be afraid to say “Hold that pose!” or “Do that again.”

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I noticed that this model had an interesting mannerism, so I asked her to repeat the gesture. The result turned out to be one of her favorites!

7. Adapt poses

When you suggest a pose to your model – such as a pose used in another photo or a pose from the Posing App – treat it as a starting point. Then adapt it to suit the model.

In other words: If your model looks unnatural in a certain pose, then change it! Adjust each pose to suit your model’s body and clothes.

woman posing against a wall
The pose on the left is one I found in the Posing App. For the second portrait, I asked my model to drop her left arm so I couldn’t see it. Don’t be afraid to tweak poses; sometimes a small change makes a big difference.

8. Simplify

Keep everything as simple as possible. This applies to composition, as well as the clothes and jewelry your model is wearing.

If your model has too much jewelry, ask them to remove some. It’ll improve the composition.

If you’re struggling to find a good full-length pose, move in closer and shoot from the waist up, or do a head-and-shoulders portrait. The background will go more out of focus, and there will be less of the model in the photo (i.e., the shot will be simplified!).

woman posing simply
Simplification in action. The closer you crop, the easier it is to pose your model. This is a good technique to use if you are struggling to make a certain pose work.

9. Pay attention to detail

Pay special attention to hands, which often look better turned sideways. Look at photos where the model’s hands look elegant or are nicely posed, and ask your model to do the same.

people posing photography man against wall

Check your model’s hair to make sure stray strands aren’t blowing across their face or eyes. Look at their clothes to make sure they aren’t wrinkled or creased in a strange way.

10. Find something for your model to lean on

This makes it much easier to create a natural-looking pose.

two woman posing with walls
Two different ways to use a wall to give a model something to do. The Posing App has lots of poses for leaning.

11. Use props

If the model has a prop to hold or otherwise interact with, it gives them something to do.

model with a hoop
The model in this photo was into hooping. Using the hoop as a prop gave her something to hold and added interest to the portrait.

And if they’re having fun with the props, you’re more likely to get a great expression!

woman with a horse people posing
I suggested the model bring her horses along to the shoot. The horses are a natural prop, and her interaction with them led to photos like this one.

Posing people with confidence: conclusion

There you have it:

11 easy tips for posing people!

So the next time you’re photographing a person, make sure to try some of these tips out!

Now over to you:

Do you have any tips for our readers about people posing? What has worked for you? Share your experiences, tips, and images in the comments below.

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Fruit

10 Apr

The post Weekly Photo Challenge – Fruit appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sime.

Last week, shadows, went well! Some great photos came of it (have a look in the comments here) well done! We’re going with another easy theme this week, and a little bit of a social experiment (kinda) ‘Fruit’ is this weeks theme, and ideally we’d love to see your local fruit, if there’s a local specialty or just a fruit you really like. My photos this week are pretty ordinary as I don’t have a camera-camera with me, so please excuse the mess haha… I had an apple and found an old hessian bag to add some texture.

When you post your photograph on social media, make sure you use the hashtag #dPSFruit #dPSWeeklyChallenge so we can find and enjoy your photographs! (what are hashtags, Simon?)

An apple on a hessian bag

Missed a Challenge? Don’t sweat it, find all of our previous challenges here!

Fruit comes in many shapes and sizes, and you can either photograph a field full or focus on one tiny detail, as ever, the challenge is simple, but designed to make you think “How do I photograph fruit so that it’s interesting” (Yeah yeah… just do the opposite of what I’ve done above and below… ha.. ha.. ha.. ) lighting, texture, squashed… You choose, just have a little think about it before you make your photo.

Yes, it’s another apple photo, but I tried adding interest with a little bit of reflection (car window, sun going down)

Boring Apple Photo

Share on Instagram or Twitter and use the hashtag #dPSFruit so we can see them!

How do I upload my photo to the comments?

Simply upload your shot into the comments 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 favorite photo-sharing site and leave the link to them.

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Interview: David ‘Dee’ Delgado’s love letter to New York City, shot on 4×5 film

09 Apr
Genesis + Ronald, Before Prom, Westchester Ave (May 2019)

David ‘Dee’ Delgado has spent his entire life exploring New York City. Born and raised in the Bronx, in his younger years he traveled the city as a graffiti artist before transitioning into photography. “I got busted a couple of times and I got tired of getting locked up for doing graffiti,” he says. “So I started taking pictures of my friends.”

He worked as a graphic designer but says he found himself in a creative rut in a career where all his creativity was expended on behalf of the clients – “it was soul-draining in a sense.” And so Delgado found himself gravitating back to his cameras. Six years ago, at the suggestion of his wife, he quit the job that he hated and dove head-on into documentary photography.

Shot entirely on 4×5 film, Delgados project, ‘On My Block’, is an homage to the people and places that make New York City so special

These days Delgado works as a freelance photographer for clients like Getty, Reuters, Gothamist and others. He’s spent the last year very busy, on the ground documenting stories about COVID-19, the George Floyd police brutality protests and the 2020 election. In between all of that he’s continued to work on an ongoing personal project called On My Block, which he debuted earlier this year on his Instagram account.

Shot entirely on 4×5 film, On My Block is a homage to the people and places that make New York City so special. We spoke with Delgado to learn more.


Saint Guadalupe, Simpson Street (February 2019)

When did you start shooting images for On My Block?

I started photographing On My Block in December 2018, I went into it with a direct purpose, although it has morphed. In the beginning, I was thinking about it in terms of gentrification – I’m a native New Yorker, I was born and raised here and I’ve seen how much the city has changed. I turn 45 this year, so I’ve been around for a decent amount of time.

Shooting 4×5 is a lot slower, especially when you are using a field camera. It slows things down and lets you connect to people, have a conversation and an interaction

I started seeing the city change so much and was reminiscing back to when I was a graffiti writer and I would go around the city. I decided I wanted to document the city and the people in it. What they are and how I remember them and how I remember it being like. That’s when the project morphed into more of a love letter to New York and less about gentrification. It’s a love letter to the city that I love and know.

Black and his Son Liam, Barber Shop, Cypress Ave (February 2019)

What camera are you using to shoot the work?

I did not want to shoot digital for this project. I have my cameras that are meant for assignment work and then I have my cameras that are my personal cameras that I use just because I love the medium.

This gives me a break and it gives me the ability to be a little more artistic. As opposed to the hard news, with this, I can slow down and make a pretty photo

This whole project was shot on a Toyo 45A which is a 4×5 field camera. It’s not a light camera. It’s a heavy camera. Lugging that camera along with the film, film holders, and a dark cloth is not an easy task. Shooting 4×5 is a lot slower, especially when you are using a field camera. It slows things down and lets you connect to people, have a conversation and an interaction, you can make the connection through the camera in a sense. It just slows down the whole process.

Why was it important to shoot on film? How do you select what film stocks you use for this project?

I’m a big film buff and I knew I did not want to shoot this in black and white. I wanted it to look less documentary and more personal. The project was shot on Kodak Portra 160, I just found the soft and warm tones of the film leant themselves to what I wanted the project to look like.

Kayla, Malcolm-X Boulevard and W.117th St (July 2019)

How does being born and raised in the Bronx influence the way you see and photograph in other New York City neighborhoods?

When you are young in New York it’s like, ‘don’t leave the stoop,’ but I always wandered. I would always push. ‘I can make it down the block to the bodega before mom notices.’ I always pushed the boundaries of where I was allowed to go. Once I became a little bit older and I was able to leave the stoop I would jump on the subway and I would pick a stop and go there. I would end up in Prospect Park, I would end up in Queensbridge, I would end up in Washington Heights.

I was always pushing the boundaries of my borders and was interested in embracing the city for what it is: multinational and multicultural

I’ve always been the person that was talkative and I would speak to people, I would connect to people. I’d be in Queens and when I was growing up, people in Queens used to use slang that was called ‘dun language’, and me being from The Bronx, I didn’t know how to speak dun language. But then I met guys who did and I would practice my dun language with them.

Then I’d be in the Heights, you know I’m Puerto Rican, and I’d be around the Dominican community and they are having Tres Golpes for breakfast and I was like ‘what the hell is that?’ and its salami and fried cheese and yucca, and I’d try it. I was always pushing the boundaries of my borders and was interested in embracing the city for what it is: multinational and multicultural.

Monica Flores, Macy Place, and Prospect Ave (December 2018)

Do you see this work as being related to the work you do as a freelance news photographer, or is this a project that gives you a mental break from that world?

This gives me a break and it gives me the ability to be a little more artistic and have a little bit more freedom. As opposed to covering the hard news, with this, I can slow down and make a pretty photo.

What can we expect to see as you continue the project?

It’s a project that is morphing on a continuous basis. Right now I’m playing with archival photos, I may include a different factor of photography in it. Chapter 2 is something I am still playing with.

What’s your quintessential New York food and where is the best place to get it?

Oh wow. Hmm. One of my favorite things – I was raised in Little Italy in the Bronx, 183rd and Crotona – is Madonia’s chocolate bread on Arthur Avenue. That’s definitely something that if you are here in New York, you have to try.


More photographs from On My Block

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David ‘Dee’ Delgado is a Puerto Rican independent photographer based in New York City mainly focused on documentary and photojournalism. The interest in learning and his desire to help people made him realize the necessity of documenting his surroundings and broadening the conversation with the use of a camera. See more of Dee’s work on his site, dispatch.nyc.

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See the Stunning Bird Photographer of the Year 2021 Finalists

09 Apr

The post See the Stunning Bird Photographer of the Year 2021 Finalists appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Jaymes Dempsey.

Bird Photographer of the Year finalist

Bird Photographer of the Year, “the world’s most prestigious bird photography competition,” has announced a handful of 2021 finalists. 

BPOTY 2021 features stunning bird photography from entrants around the world; this year, the contest received 22,000 submissions spanning 73 countries, all competing for a £5,000 grand prize plus category prizes from sponsors such as Swarovski Optik and F-Stop Gear.

Bird Photographer of the Year finalist
© Mario Suarez Porra / Bird Photographer of the Year

While the contest winners won’t be revealed until September 1st, the released images represent some of Bird Photographer of the Year’s best submissions, though not all finalists have been announced. According to BPOTY, these images are simply a “sneak preview of what is still to come.”

Bird Photographer of the Year finalist
© Mark Williams / Bird Photographer of the Year

The BPOTY Director, Will Nicholls, notes, “The standard of photography was incredibly high, and the diversity in different species was great to see. Now the judges are going to have a tough time deciding the winner of the competition!”

For those interested in entering: While the 2021 contest is closed to submissions, the 2022 competition will open before the year is out. 

Bird Photographer of the Year finalist
© Gábor Li / Bird Photographer of the Year

To learn more about the current and future competition and to view past winners, head over to the Bird Photographer of the Year website.

Now, without further ado, let’s take a look at a collection of stunning BPOTY 2021 finalists. And when you’re done, leave a comment letting us know which image was your favorite!

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© Thomas Vijayan / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Taku Ono / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Anupam Chakraborty / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Daphne Wong / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Tzahi Finkelstein / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Aguti Antonio / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© David White / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© James Wilcox / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Zdenek Jakl / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Andy Parkinson / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Amanda Cook / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Brad James / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Raymond Hennessy / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Irma Szabo / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Fahad Alenezi / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Irene Waring / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Scott Suriano / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Diana Schmies / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Mark Sisson / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Tom Schandy / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Gail Bisson / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Daniela Anger / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Terry Whittaker / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Øyvind Pedersen / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Li Ying Lou / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Daniel Zhang / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Brian Matthews / Bird Photographer of the Year
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© Eirik Grønningsæter / Bird Photographer of the Year

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Aesthetic Photography: Tips, Ideas and Examples

09 Apr

These days we are bombarded by visual content. We see images everywhere from giant billboards on the side of the road to handy little Instagram-sized squares in the palms of our hands. Chances are, every once in a while you see a photo that stops your mindless scrolling in its tracks. You are captivated by what you see and feel Continue Reading
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Sennheiser’s new MKE 400 shotgun mic and XS Lav mics are for creatives on-the-go

08 Apr

Audio equipment manufacturer Sennheiser has released a number of new products designed to simplify on-the-go audio recording.

First up is a redesigned MKE 400 on-camera shotgun microphone. This second-generation device keeps the same name as its predecessor, but updates the design and feature set. Inside the windscreen-protected housing is a shock-mounted super-cardioid polar pattern microphone.

The shoe-mounted microphone features a low-cut filter switch, built-in gain control, a 3.5mm headphone output for monitoring and an eight-step volume rocker for adjusting the monitoring volume. The microphone is powered by two ‘AAA’ batteries, which will power the device for up to 100 hours, according to Sennheiser.

Using the included 3.5mm audio cable, the MKE 400 will power on and off by detecting power from the camera it’s attached to, which should ensure you don’t accidentally forget to turn on the microphone while shooting.

The Sennheiser MKE 400 is available to order now for $ 200. Included with the microphone is a windscreen, the TRS 3.5mm cable for using with cameras, a TRRS 3.5mm cable for connecting to smartphones and a carrying case to keep all of it together. If you shell out an extra $ 30 for the MKE 400 Mobile Kit, you’ll also get a Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod and Sennheiser’s Smartphone Clamp.

Next up from Sennheiser is a pair of XS Lav microphones. The first features a 3.5mm TRRS plug on the end and is designed to be used with cameras and other audio equipment while the second model has a USB-C plug on the end and is designed to be used with mobile devices. The pair of lav microphones both feature a 2m (6.5ft) cable and come with a removable windscreen and carrying case.

All models of the XS Lav microphones are available starting today. The XS Lav Mobile retails for $ 50, while the XS Lav USB-C retails for $ 60. For an extra $ 40, you can get the XS Lav USB-C Mobile Kit, which includes the Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod and Sennheiser’s Smartphone Clamp.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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