Rumored Fix for the 5D Mk III and 1D X Black AF Point Problem in the Works

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Jul 15th 2012 - 0 comments

Ever since people started getting their hands on the 5D Mark III and the 1D X’s 61-point AF system, they have been complaining about the black AF points for one reason or another (mostly regarding visibility). Whatever the complaints, however, the resounding request has been the same: bring back the red-when-active AF-points from the last [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/49/56/91/495691.jpeg[/IMG]

30,000 Photo Time-Lapse Shrinks Three Months in Europe Into Five Minutes

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Jul 15th 2012 - 0 comments

A couple of months ago we featured a 30,000 photo time-lapse by David Navarrete that was captured over an entire year at Disneyland. Today we have another 30,000 photos by another David, only this time they’re shrinking a three month vacation in Europe down to five minutes of beautiful imagery. So if you’ve never had [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/49/56/69/495669.gif[/IMG]

Sigma Slaps a Price Tag and Release Date on Its 180mm f/2.8 Macro Lens

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Jul 15th 2012 - 0 comments

Back in January of this year Sigma announced that it was working on the world’s first 1:1 180mm f/2.8 macro lens, which was to play the role of successor to the company’s popular 180mm f/3.5 EX DG lens. Sadly, at the time Sigma gave us no indication of when we might be seeing the lens [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/49/56/58/495658.jpeg[/IMG]

Behind the Image: Jeremy Cowart Shares How He took a Portrait of Imogen Heap

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Jul 15th 2012 - 0 comments

In this video photographer Jeremy Cowart talks us through the process of taking and then processing an image of musician Imogen Heap. The shooting phase was very simple but the real magic happened in photoshop when Jeremy composited the portrait with a couple of other images and began to add layers and textures to the [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. Behind the Image: Jeremy Cowart Shares How He took a Portrait of Imogen Heap[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/49/55/98/495598.gif[/IMG]

Fluke TiR2 Infrared Camera SmartView Software

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Jul 15th 2012 - 0 comments

http://www.aikencolon.com/Fluke-TIR2-TiR-2-FT-20-Thermal-Imager-IR-Infrared-I... Fluke TiR2 Flexcam Building Diagnostics IR Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera 160x120 detector 70mk (.07C) thermal sensitivity 100C temperature range Picture in picture Built in IR Fusion - scalable from 1% to 100% 6.5 ft drop rating 2 year warranty 30hz video out Articulating interchangeable lens Laser point Flash / Torch light

Spyder Re-signs Halfpipe Champion Roz Groenewoud to 3 Year Deal

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Jul 14th 2012 - 0 comments

BOULDER, Colo. (July 10, 2012) ? Spyder Active Sports, Inc., the Colorado-based manufacturer of premium technical ski apparel, has re-signed halfpipe skiing champion, Rosiland ?Roz? Groenewoud, for an additional three years. Initially joining the Spyder team in 2008, Groenewoud’s contract extension will continue the relationship through the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, where both [...]

Spyder Re-signs Halfpipe Champion Roz Groenewoud to 3 Year Deal

by SkiersRealm
Jul 14th 2012 - 0 comments

BOULDER, Colo. (July 10, 2012) ? Spyder Active Sports, Inc., the Colorado-based manufacturer of premium technical ski apparel, has re-signed halfpipe skiing champion, Rosiland ?Roz? Groenewoud, for an additional three years. Initially joining the Spyder team in 2008, Groenewoud’s contract extension will continue the relationship through the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, where both [...]

ioSafe Solo G3, Quiet, Tough, Free!..

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Jul 14th 2012 - 0 comments

Well, not *quite* free, but we do have one to give away! (read to the end) ioSafe Solo G3 Review I’ve been using the ioSafe G3 for a few months now, the large 3TB one… You know, large disks, lots of heat and noise right? Well, this one is silent. It doesn’t have fans in [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. ioSafe Solo G3, Quiet, Tough, Free!..[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/49/54/78/495478.jpeg[/IMG]

Pentax Pulling Out of the Compact Game, Will Focus on DSLRs and Mirrorless

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Jul 14th 2012 - 0 comments

Last October Ricoh sealed the deal with Pentax, buying out the company for a sizeable $124-million. Since then we haven’t seen any major changes as Pentax has gone about its business as usual. That, however, isn’t going to be the case for much longer. According to the President of Pentax Imaging Ricoh, Noboru Akabane, there [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/49/54/65/495465.jpeg[/IMG]

Put Your Photography in Perspective with These Tips from National Geographic

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Jul 14th 2012 - 0 comments

There are many things a photographer has to take into consideration when composing a phenomenal picture, but one that you don’t often think about is perspective. In an educational article over on National Geographic, photographers Cary Wolinsky and Bob Caputo — who have a combined 64 years of experience shooting for NatGeo — talk about [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/49/54/31/495431.jpeg[/IMG]

Punctual.

by Saga.
Jul 14th 2012 - 0 comments

A timely release: I just put together my first edit ever. Some rail shots from early Breck. I love how different winter riding can be from summer.

Olympus E-M5 Firmware Update

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Jul 14th 2012 - 0 comments

Olympus has posted the first firmware update for the highly acclaimed E-M5. Firmware changes - Improved sleep recovery operation. - AF target is indicated when using C-AF+TR while shooting sequential images using Sequential L setting. – Added function to automatically move focus to the following zoom positions when underwater macro mode or underwater wide mode [...] 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/17/00/49/54/10/495410.jpeg[/IMG]

Olympic Security Firm Under Fire Again for Refusing to Clarify Photography Rules

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Jul 14th 2012 - 0 comments

Photographically speaking, the London Olympics have caused quite a bit of confusion for ticket holders. Initially, the ticket holder agreement seemed to imply that you wouldn’t be allowed to upload any of the photos taken at the games to social networks; then once the rules were clarified, a size limit was set in place, but [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/49/54/00/495400.jpeg[/IMG]

Olympus Updates OM-D EM-5 Firmware, Leaves Mac Users Out in the Cold

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Jul 14th 2012 - 0 comments

Firmware updates come pretty often, so they don’t typically make news unless they bring with them a particularly impressive set of improvements, like v2.0 for Canon’s 7D a few weeks back. And although Olympus’ firmware version 1.2 for the OM-D E-M5 does help improve the functionality of your camera, it’s also being talked about for [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/49/53/88/495388.jpeg[/IMG]

Behind The Scenes With One of Light Painting?s Pioneers

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Jul 14th 2012 - 0 comments

German photographer Jan Leonardo Wöllert doesn’t just do “light painting,” for him light painting probably denotes nothing more than a photographical hobby that many people enjoy trying out on occasion. No, Wöllert specializes in “light art performance photography,” and this feature on Deutsche Welle TV illustrates the difference quite well. Wöllert sets himself apart from [...][IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/49/53/70/495370.gif[/IMG]

How to get the ?Money Shot? in Pet Photography

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Jul 14th 2012 - 0 comments

A Guest Post by Nicole Begley from Hair of the Dog If there is one shot in pet photography that just about every owner is guaranteed to fall in love with and buy, it is the head tilt.   There is nothing quite like those shots with the dog looking directly in the camera, head [...]Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips. Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips. How to get the ?Money Shot? in Pet Photography[IMG]http://images.newschoolers.com/images/17/00/49/53/53/495353.jpeg[/IMG]