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This Extremely Detailed Olympus Trip 35 Pendant Actually ?Works?

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May 21st 2012 - 0 comments

Bellamy Hunt of Japan Camera Hunter recently got his hands on this amazing handmade camera pendant by jeweller Luke Satoru. The attention to detail is amazing: it’s a tiny Olympus Trip 35 camera crafted from multiple pieces of brass, and the various components actually work! You can open up the back to look at the [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/47/46/16/474616.jpeg[/IMG]

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Panasonic Announces Their High End Lumix G X 12-35 f2.8

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May 21st 2012 - 0 comments

We’ve seen this lens behind glass at many a trade show in the last 12 months, the first of a pair of high end weather sealed Panasonic zoom lenses for the Micro Four Thirds System.  Today Panasonic finally confirmed the last piece of the puzzle, that the maximum f-stop is f2.8 and they officially announced [...] Support the site If you enjoyed reading this post and found it helpful, please consider supporting the site by making your next photography purchase by clicking through one of the links below. B&H Photo Amazon.com Adorama Zacuto Outdoor Photo Gear ebay Think Tank Photo -As a friend of this site, clicking through to the Think Tank site and spending more than $50 will earn you a FREE bag when you reach the checkout. Choose from several different accessory or modular bags for FREE! Borrowlenses.com DROBO Enter coupon code DANCARRPHOTO for up to $150 off on certain models. Clicking through these links doesn't cost you a penny more but helps me to bring you new, fresh content.Thanks for your support ! [IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/47/46/04/474604.jpeg[/IMG]

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Lomography Bringing Back 110 Format Film from the Grave

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May 21st 2012 - 0 comments

Bad news in the world of film is pretty common these days; we’re constantly hearing about film being discontinued or prices being jacked up. But, once in a while, there’s a glimmer of hope for those who still prefer the world of analogue to digital. And one such glimmer came recently in the form of [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/47/45/91/474591.jpeg[/IMG]

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Creative Portraits of Celebrities Created Using Colored Wooden Pins

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May 21st 2012 - 0 comments

Photographer Philip Karlberg, whose “33 RPM” project we featured before, shot these images of celebrities wearing sunglasses for Plaza Magazine using carefully arranged wooden pins. Shooting 6 faces required 6 days and ~1200 pins. Can you recognize all of the celebrities? Pin Art by Philip Karlberg (via My Modern Met) Image credits: Photographs by Philip [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/47/45/75/474575.jpeg[/IMG]

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Interview with Underwater Photographer Elena Kalis [+12 Beautiful Underwater Images]

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May 21st 2012 - 0 comments

A photographer that I’ve been admiring the work of for some time now is Russian Born Underwater Photographer Elena Kalis. I first came across her playful (yet mesmerising) Alice in Wonderland series after someone featured it on Google+. Since then I’ve followed Elena on Google+ and have loved the imagery that she takes and have [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. Interview with Underwater Photographer Elena Kalis [+12 Beautiful Underwater Images][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/47/45/55/474555.jpeg[/IMG]

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Giza 3D: A Historically Accurate Online Recreation of the Giza Plateau

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May 20th 2012 - 0 comments

Several weeks ago we mentioned a new Google Maps features that allows you to take a virtual tours of famous locations all over the world. And now — coming out of a partnership between design firm Dassault Systèmes, Harvard University and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts — you can take a historically accurate, 3-dimensional, [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/47/43/86/474386.jpeg[/IMG]

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Guess How Many dPS Readers are On Instagram?: POLL RESULTS

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May 20th 2012 - 0 comments

Last month’s dPS poll centred on the topic of Instagram and asked readers whether they use the App which was recently acquired by Facebook. Close to 9000 readers responded and the results are in. Note: follow dPS editor – Darren Rowse – on Instagram at his darrenrowse account. Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. Guess How Many dPS Readers are On Instagram?: POLL RESULTS[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/47/43/67/474367.png[/IMG]

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Images on Fabric, Making Photos You Can Wear

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May 20th 2012 - 0 comments

If you’ve ever had the urge to clothe yourself in photography — or just wanted an easy DIY guide for getting photos onto fabric — Wearable Photos courtesy of Photojojo offers a great solution to your sartorial dilemma. If you intend on making clothing then you’ll need to have some sewing ability, but if that [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/47/43/55/474355.jpeg[/IMG]

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USA Today Sending US Presswire Photographers to the London Olympics

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May 20th 2012 - 0 comments

Over the last couple of weeks, USA Today has been under fire for deciding not to send their seasoned veteran photographers to cover the London Olympics. Having just bought US Presswire last September, parent company Gannett have decided instead to use the photographers and contractors at their disposal through them. That in itself wouldn’t be [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/47/43/29/474329.jpeg[/IMG]

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How To Make a 150-foot Wireless Remote by Hacking a Garage Door Opener

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May 20th 2012 - 0 comments

While working on some light painting shots, Sawo from Enlightpaintment was frustrated that he had to keep running back and forth from his camera. Even using an IR remote he was adding seconds of unnecessary exposure during which he wasn’t actually doing anything but running. So, in a fit of creativity, he decided to put [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/47/42/99/474299.gif[/IMG]

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Shooting a Rocky Beach in HDR with Trey Ratcliff

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May 20th 2012 - 0 comments

Trey Ratcliff is the well-known and well-loved HRD photographer behind the travel photography blog Stuck in Customs, and in this behind-the-scenes video he talks you though his gear and how he sets up a few shots of this rocky beach in the Virgin Islands. The video offers some great insight into Trey’s thought process as [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/47/42/85/474285.gif[/IMG]

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iPhone 4s Cameras Are Good For Some Subjects

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May 20th 2012 - 0 comments

Yes, I am one of those crazy, semi-hypocritical converts who is now touting the virtues of the iPhone as a usable camera. I didn?t start out this way (note the semi-hypocritical part). But after being gifted such a phone/camera/GPS/game console, I would be a fool not to see how much use I can get out [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. iPhone 4s Cameras Are Good For Some Subjects[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/47/42/46/474246.jpeg[/IMG]

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?Underwater? Stop Motion Video of Hand Made Sea Creatures

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May 19th 2012 - 0 comments

This fascinating video by Hayley Morris for Hilary Hahn and Hauschka’s “Bounce Bounce” is both a very creative use of stop motion, and a testament to her skill as a craftsman. She actually created the entire underwater world herself, sketching and creating the characters herself. If you’re interested in seeing how she goes about creating [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/47/41/40/474140.gif[/IMG]

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QR Codes for Photographers

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May 19th 2012 - 0 comments

QR codes can be a great marketing tool, even if you don?t know what one is I?m sure you will have seen one on your travels. QR means Quick Response Code and is a two dimensional barcode which is very similar to the standard barcode used on general products. This QR code can hold a [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. QR Codes for Photographers[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/47/41/32/474132.jpeg[/IMG]

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Hasselblad Cuts Prices, Makes Owning A Medium Format Cheap[er]

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May 19th 2012 - 0 comments

Many a photographer would love to have a medium format camera gracing their camera bag, but not everyone can afford to drop anywhere between twenty and forty thousand dollars on a Hasselblad. Fortunately, the price of owning one just dropped by 22.9-percent. In an attempt to make medium formats more affordable and commonplace, Hasselblad is [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/47/41/21/474121.jpeg[/IMG]

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Behind the Scenes Creating A Moving Still With Dave Hill

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May 19th 2012 - 0 comments

If you’ve ever wondered how a professional moving still is put together, this behind-the-scenes video of Dave Hill‘s shoot for Fiat should shed a little light on the matter. The final product is a composite mix of stills shot using a 5D Mark II and a Hasselblad H3D-50, and high-speed video shot using a Phantom [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/47/41/04/474104.gif[/IMG]

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Are Olympus? Marketing Stunts Becoming a Habit?

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May 19th 2012 - 0 comments

You might remember the Olympus marketing stunt from a few weeks ago when they sent a box complete with two walnuts and a note that simply read “coming soon” to a few different tech blogs. Since then we’ve seen the release of the new TG-1, but apparently Olympus isn’t done with either their new releases [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/47/40/56/474056.jpeg[/IMG]

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Kirsty Mitchell?s Fairytale Wonderland

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May 19th 2012 - 0 comments

If you haven’t seen Kirsty Mitchell’s Wonderland series yet, then you’re bound to start running into it everywhere. Inspired by the fairytales her late mother used to tell her before she passed, the series was actually shot locally, with each photo sometimes taking many months of planning to get right. Scroll down for a few [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/47/40/38/474038.jpeg[/IMG]

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Photoshop Tips for Great Tropical Photos

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May 19th 2012 - 0 comments

Hawaii is known for idyllic landscapes and pristine beaches, but sometimes your photos don’t capture what’s right in front of you.  This photo was taken with a less than desirable camera (an iPhone and a Panoramic app), so it obviously needs a little help. Ideally, you’ll take the perfect photo and not need any post-production [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. Photoshop Tips for Great Tropical Photos[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/47/40/15/474015.jpeg[/IMG]

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Sonnet Echo Expresscard Thunderbolt Adapter Review

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May 19th 2012 - 0 comments

I’m sure by now that you are aware of the Thunderbolt standard and how it has a theoretical throughput that is much faster than Firewire 800, USB 2 or 3 and eSATA.  Like many people I excitedly bought one of the newer Macbooks last year when they first featured Thunderbolt ports but sadly Thunderbolt accessories [...] Support the site If you enjoyed reading this post and found it helpful, please consider supporting the site by making your next photography purchase by clicking through one of the links below. B&H Photo Amazon.com Adorama Zacuto Outdoor Photo Gear ebay Think Tank Photo -As a friend of this site, clicking through to the Think Tank site and spending more than $50 will earn you a FREE bag when you reach the checkout. Choose from several different accessory or modular bags for FREE! Borrowlenses.com DROBO Enter coupon code DANCARRPHOTO for up to $150 off on certain models. Clicking through these links doesn't cost you a penny more but helps me to bring you new, fresh content.Thanks for your support ! [IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/47/39/75/473975.jpeg[/IMG]