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Canon PowerShot D20 – Smaller Rugged, Outdoor Camera Adds GPS And HD Video

Canon PowerShot D20 – Smaller Rugged, Outdoor Camera Adds GPS And HD Video

Posted by on February 7, 2012 · 0 Comment

It’s been about three years since Canon introduced their first waterproof, shockproof digital camera, the PowerShot D10 (learn more about the Canon PowerShot D10). A lot of new rugged waterproof cameras have become available since then and I’ve been wondering if and when Canon would update the D10. Well, last night Canon announced the PowerShot D20, a completely redesigned waterproof, shockproof [...]
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[News] Nikon’s 2011 Small World in Motion Competition: Changing the Way You Look at Breakfast

[News] Nikon’s 2011 Small World in Motion Competition: Changing the Way You Look at Breakfast

Posted by on February 7, 2012 · 0 Comment

You'll never look at your breakfast the same way again, thanks to Anna Franz's 1st place winning entry of Nikon's 2011 Small World in Motion Competition. Unlike the second place and third place winners that use widefield fluorescence microscopy and darkfield thechniques, Anna's work is done using a straight up reflected light source. See all three videos here.
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[Video] What Does HD Video Look Like On The New Nikon D800?

[Video] What Does HD Video Look Like On The New Nikon D800?

Posted by on February 7, 2012 · 0 Comment

Curious to see what video looks like on the new Nikon D800? Photographer, Sandro Miller gives us a sneak peak in this short-film he created using only the Nikon D800. See how he tackles all the different lighting and motion challenges in the full post.
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Confluence: New documentary that I shot on the 5D/ 7D now available on itunes!!

Confluence: New documentary that I shot on the 5D/ 7D now available on itunes!!

Posted by on February 7, 2012 · 0 Comment

Back in the summer of 2010 I shot a documentary in Lewiston, Idaho for directors Vernon Lott & Jennifer Anderson. Influenced by the style I shot “A day at the races” in they hired my to DP their movie. From the blurb “The Lewiston / Clarkston valley has a rich history. It is here, at the confluence of the Clearwater and Snake Rivers, where Lewis and Clark camped on their westward [...]
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The Nikon D800. The first full frame full HD DSLR to challenge the dominance of the Canon 5DmkII?

The Nikon D800. The first full frame full HD DSLR to challenge the dominance of the Canon 5DmkII?

Posted by on February 7, 2012 · 0 Comment

Full frame…kind of magical words for many, including me. Since the Canon 5DmkII came out all the way back in November 2008 there has not been one full frame DSLR that shoots full HD video come out. Countless crop sensor cameras, but no full frame ones. Quite a while back we had Canon announce their top end 1DX which is due for release next month, I have not seen one yet so no idea on what [...]
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7 professional editors share their FCPX experiences

7 professional editors share their FCPX experiences

Posted by on February 7, 2012 · 0 Comment

FCP X or in the more unforgiving circles iMovie Pro has divided opinion. It has alienated many people who were die hard FCP 7 users, like me, due to the lack of key features and no backward compatibility with the older system. I have more of less moved over to Premiere due to increasingly impressive features (I am also eyeing the new Avid MC6 which has taken a giant leap forward with the new release, [...]
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[Petition] Nikon Might End Independent Repairs, But You Can Help

[Petition] Nikon Might End Independent Repairs, But You Can Help

Posted by on February 6, 2012 · 0 Comment

As many of you might know, Nikon has announced that it will stop selling replacement parts to independent repair shops. This will ultimately reduce the quality and speed of your service -- period. Nikonrumors has done a service by helping to publicize a petition started by Matt Fuerher. Read the succinct petition letter in the full post or when you help sign the petition at Change.org.
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[Gear] Canon Releases 24-70mm f2.8 L II, New Wide Angle Primes

[Gear] Canon Releases 24-70mm f2.8 L II, New Wide Angle Primes

Posted by on February 6, 2012 · 0 Comment

After many years of speculation and countless false rumors, Canon has released a replacement for the venerable 24-70mm 2.8 L, along with a few new wide-angle primes: the 24mm f2.8 IS and the 24mm f2.8 IS. Get all the specs and my thoughts in the full post.
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[Gear] Pre-Order the Nikon D800/D800E!

[Gear] Pre-Order the Nikon D800/D800E!

Posted by on February 6, 2012 · 0 Comment

Pre-orders are now available for the Nikon D800 and D800E on Amazon! Just follow the links! The D800 is $3000 and the D800E is $3300. Read more about the D800 here! Or order the D800E here on B&H.
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Nikon D800 Announced – 36-Megapixel Multimedia HD-SLR

Nikon D800 Announced – 36-Megapixel Multimedia HD-SLR

Posted by on February 6, 2012 · 0 Comment

 The boat this camera came in on must have sunk as soon as it reached the harbor because it was a seriously leaky vessel. However, you never know how much of what the rumor sites say is true until the announcement is official. Well, the Nikon D800 “Multimedia HD-SLR” is now official. The rumors were actually pretty much right on target this time. In a departure from previous strategy, the [...]
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[BTS Video] Photographer Adrien Broom Storybook Themed Shoot

[BTS Video] Photographer Adrien Broom Storybook Themed Shoot

Posted by on February 6, 2012 · 0 Comment

Featured on the Wednesday Rundown before, Photographer Adrien Broom takes us behind the scenes on another whimsical shoot. In this video, she's working with a PocketWizard MiniTT1® [For Nikon/ For Canon] and an AC3 ZoneController [For Nikon/For Canon] to control the power levels of an Elinchrome Digital 2400 and an Einstein™ E640 lights directly from the camera's position. Click the full post to [...]
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[Gear] The Nikon D800/D800E is Finally Out!

[Gear] The Nikon D800/D800E is Finally Out!

Posted by on February 6, 2012 · 0 Comment

After months of waiting and following terribly teasing rumors and small photo leaks, Nikon finally announced the D800! For the full specs, details, photos, pre-order information, and to find out what that 'E' means, check the full post. And don't forget to keep checking back for updates as they roll out when the announcement goes live tonight!
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[Expensive Cameras] Zack Arias Explains Why He Switched From Canon To PhaseOne

[Expensive Cameras] Zack Arias Explains Why He Switched From Canon To PhaseOne

Posted by on February 6, 2012 · 0 Comment

Photographers love Zack Arias because of his no nonsense, laid back approach to photography. In his full blog post Why I Moved To Medium Format :: Phase One IQ140 Review, Zack describes some of the amazing features these DSLR alternatives have for the commercial photographer. If his posted examples aren't enough to have you foaming at the mouth, this full review video will definitely have you lusting [...]
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[Pics] ISO Performance Of Cameras At The 2001 Super Bowl Vs Today

[Pics] ISO Performance Of Cameras At The 2001 Super Bowl Vs Today

Posted by on February 6, 2012 · 0 Comment

In 2001 Super Bowl XXXV's halftime show was performed by Aerosmith, 'N Sync, Britney Spears and Nelly. The show was probably shot with the ultra powerful (for its time) Nikon D1H which had a 2.7mp sensor and was said to create "very usable images at ISO 800." Yesterday we had Madonna and LMFAO perform and their show was shot with the Nikon D3s which has 12mp and shoots similar images at ISO 12,800. [...]
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[Video] Impressive At High ISO – Ruin Porn Shot On Canon C300

[Video] Impressive At High ISO – Ruin Porn Shot On Canon C300

Posted by on February 6, 2012 · 0 Comment

The Canon C300 can utilize a Gamma Curve called Canon Log to increase it’s usable dynamic range to a remarkable 12 stops (explained in detail here). Kevin Ritchie spent a day at the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philly just testing it out, and I think the results are a great real world example of the power of the C300/Log Gamma combination. Shots look clean at 6400 ISO! Is anyone else as excited [...]
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[Pictures] Ansel Adams Takes On Los Angeles For Fortune Magazine

[Pictures] Ansel Adams Takes On Los Angeles For Fortune Magazine

Posted by on February 5, 2012 · 0 Comment

In the '40's, Ansel Adams took on the job to document Los Angeles for Fortune Magazine. In his own words, “none of the pictures were very good.” However, many oppose his thoughts. Do you feel as though these images reflect his viewpoints? (Full Post)
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[Video] Lori Nix Shoots Doesn’t Take Photos, She Makes Them

[Video] Lori Nix Shoots Doesn’t Take Photos, She Makes Them

Posted by on February 5, 2012 · 0 Comment

NYC Photographer, Lori Nix, is not you're typical photog, she is also a gifted artist! Her series entitled "The City" is a perfect example of what her creative mind is capable of. She creates dioramas in her small Brooklyn studio with her assistant, Kathleen Gerber, and then photographs the tiny scenes using a large format 8x10 camera (that's right, she is still using film!). Enjoy!
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[Video] The Underwater Project, Photographing People Under Waves

[Video] The Underwater Project, Photographing People Under Waves

Posted by on February 5, 2012 · 0 Comment

A few months ago we posted a couple videos of Mark Tipple shooting what he calls the "Underwater Project". In this post we get to dive a bit deeper into Mark's photography and passions. If you enjoy Mark's work you may want to consider buying one of his new art books which will be hand made and signed by the artist himself.
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Review of the RED Scarlet-X

Review of the RED Scarlet-X

Posted by on February 5, 2012 · 0 Comment

Frame grab of my lovely mum from 4k capture video NOTE: My goal for this article is to provide a fair unbiased review of the Scarlet-X. I am aware that RED has numerous fans who can at times be a little blindsided to negative feedback of RED cameras, this review is probably not for you even though for the most part it is VERY positive! This is a review for individuals looking to make [...]
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[Pics] Liquid Art Photography that is Nothing Short of Hero Like

[Pics] Liquid Art Photography that is Nothing Short of Hero Like

Posted by on February 5, 2012 · 0 Comment

Photographer Markus Reugel displays hero like resolve and creativity when it comes to his ongoing series titled, Refractions. Managing to capture amazingly clear liquid art images that almost seem supernatural one can only imagine how much time and patients he has to put into each shot. No wait, you don't have to imagine because you can see for yourself in the full post.
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[Photos] Insects Appear Beautiful In Stunning Macro Series

[Photos] Insects Appear Beautiful In Stunning Macro Series

Posted by on February 4, 2012 · 0 Comment

It's not very often I see insects and don't freak out a little. Even if only inside my head so as to retain my gruff exterior to my girlfriend. The photos in this series not only managed to keep me from screaming, in fact they did the exact opposite. They gave me a sense of calm and relaxation, a feeling that I have certainly never experienced before when dealing with insects. See the rest of the [...]
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[News] Pre-Release Nikon D800/D800E Details

[News] Pre-Release Nikon D800/D800E Details

Posted by on February 4, 2012 · 0 Comment

There is news that the Nikon press conference in Thailand on February 7 will be to unveil their new D800, the replacement for the D700. Oh, and there will be two versions of the camera, the regular D800 and the special D800E. Read the full details and D800 specs in the full post.
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[BTSV] Behind The Scenes At The Winter X-Games

[BTSV] Behind The Scenes At The Winter X-Games

Posted by on February 4, 2012 · 0 Comment

In this behind the scenes video from Vimeo (say that five times fast!), we get a look at the wide variety of gear that is used to capture the action at Winter X. From freelance photographers and videographers to full-scale production efforts, this video has a little bit of everything. See the video, which displays a staggering amount of gear, in the full post.
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[Pictures] Man Babies – Comedic Images Of Parent and Child Role Reversals

[Pictures] Man Babies – Comedic Images Of Parent and Child Role Reversals

Posted by on February 3, 2012 · 0 Comment

Although the concept of man babies are not new, talented photographer Paul Ripke does it even better. Here's some comedic relief for you this weekend. For those of you who are unfamiliar, the concept is pretty apparent from the images. It's essentially a role ... [continued]
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[Pics] The Best Fstoppers Facebook Group Photos of January

[Pics] The Best Fstoppers Facebook Group Photos of January

Posted by on February 3, 2012 · 0 Comment

It's that time again! Time to feature the best photos uploaded to the Fstoppers Facebook Group through the month of January. I truly believe that if you're looking for some inspiration to pull you out of your latest photo rut, the Fstoppers Facebook Group is a great resource.So here they are Fstoppers, check out the Best of January 2012.
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