Kudos to Nikon; The Importance of Optics
Last fall a terrible tragedy befell me. The Nikon Monarch 842 binoculars that had been strapped around my neck since I was 17, accompanying me on an untold number of hunts throughout several different states, cracked at the hinge between the two barrels of the objective lenses. The binos, lopsided It took…
Patent for Micro 4/3 lens hints at Konica Minolta re-entering the camera business
When Konica Minolta transferred its digital camera business to Sony in 2006, it was assumed that would be the end of the era for two of the once most recognizable camera companies. Today, Konica Minolta is better known for making copy machines and other industrial products. But according to the Japanese…
How to Photoshop People Into Pictures
That photo from dinner last night could have been this year’s perfect Christmas card, but your little brother was at baseball practice and isn’t in the picture. Your mom looks at you, the tech guru of the family, and asks hopefully, "Can you just Photoshop him in?" Knowing how to…
Stunning Underwater Photography
Having just mentioned National Geographic yesterday, it’s appropriate that we’re featuring a photographer whose work has been used in the magazine many times over. David Doubilet is certainly one of the greatest underwater photographers in the world, and his work in both fresh and salt water, in both black and…
iPhone 5 cases for underwater photography
The iPhone 5 is one brilliant smartphone and Apple fans who like to travel would love to take photos underwater when scuba diving or snorkeling etc, but as we all know this handset is not waterproof like the Xperia Z. We have decided to show you three great iPhone 5 cases First…
Sony combines mirrorless camera and DSLR with the tiny new A3000
From the entry-level NEX-3 to the pro-level NEX-7, Sony’s made a name for itself cramming big sensors into small camera bodies. The company’s doing it again this week, but with a slightly different tack: it’s fused the body of a DSLR with the sensor, control setup, and lens options of…
Canva attempts to bring Photoshop-like design power to the Web
Writers have got free online publishing tools like Medium and PressBooks. Photographers can use PicMonkey and Pixlr. But what have graphic designers got? Photoshop still sets the standard for graphic design, but it’s expensive, and there’s a high barrier to entry. But an Australian startup launching into private beta out…
Canon EOS 70D vs Nikon D7100, Release Date, Rumors, Review: Battle of the …
Both cameras use APS-C sensors and are aimed at photography enthusiasts that require better quality and more features. The Canon EOS 70D weights 755g, and is larger and heavier than the entry-level DSLR. I operates with 20.2 megapixels, and 19 cross-type AF + Dual Pixel CMOS AF. It also features Meanwhile, the Nikon…
Camera Deals of the Day: Canon EOS M kits $340, Refurb Nikon 55-200mm f/4 …
Oh yeah, time for some more camera and photo gear deals! We’ve found a hot deal on Canon EOS M kits, starting at $340, plus a big discount on an unlocked Samsung Galaxy Camera. We also have a great low price on the Panasonic GH3 and a nice discount on…
Can Yahoo’s Mayer Revitalize Flickr?
Of flickr and find ry, and we are talking about the underrepresentation of minorities and women in technology. You mentioned that code 2040 fellows or women. Which is incredible. We haven’t even touched on the subject of women.
