Monthly Archives: May 2016
In Depth: GoPro Omni is the VR action camera you’re looking for
Back in January, GoPro dropped hints that an accessible, pocket-sized virtual reality (VR) camera was in the works and now we’re finally seeing the fruits of its labor. The GoPro Omni is a hollowed-out hexadecimal cube that holds six Hero4 … Continue reading
Axler Robin Pro 40 Stabilizer L – $169.95 Shipped (Reg. $399.95)
For a limited time, B&H has the Axler Robin Pro 40 Stabilizer L available for $ 169.95 with free shipping. Regularly $ 399.95. Product Highlights 15 lb Maximum Payload Two-Axis, Multi-Piece Counterweights Height-Adjustable Gimbal 2-Stage Center Column Quick Release Camera Plate … Continue reading
Two Photographers Go Head to Head in the Small Studio Challenge
I found these videos on the Adorama TV channel and thought this is a great idea to learn how photographers work. Wallace vs Hoey : Small Studio Challenge In these two videos Mark Wallace and Gavin Hoey go head to … Continue reading
MacPhun Tonality update brings free professional presets
Tonality is an award-winning black and white photo editor for the Mac, and it’s just been updated with a new, free preset library being developed with professional photographers around the world. You can apply the new presets to your photos … Continue reading
Rotolight Sound and Light Kit – $139.00 Shipped (Reg. $249.00)
For a limited time, B&H has the Rotolight Sound and Light Kit available for $ 139.00 with free shipping. Regularly $ 249.00. Product Highlights Condenser Shotgun Mic & LED Ringlight Integrated Shockmount / Hot Shoe Adapter Dead Kitten & Foam Windsheild … Continue reading
5 Advantages of Using a Fully Manual Lens
Shooting with a manual lens centers your attention on the precise image you want to produce. Once you get the hang of shooting manual (here are two prior dPS tutorials: Tips for Using Legacy Lenses and Shooting in Full Manual … Continue reading
Facebook’s self-built 360-camera is a live-streaming mothership
Facebook is knee deep in virtual reality and it seems like a natural progression for the social media company to announce its own self-built 360-degree camera called the Surround 360 camera. Unlike other 360-cameras made for professional and consumers, the … Continue reading
Sigma Patents 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports Lens Optical Design
According to the Egami Blog, Sigma has patented an optical formula for the 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports lens. Patent Description Patent Publication No. 2016-75828 Published 2016.5.12 Submitted 2014.10.8 Zoom ratio 2.67 Focus distance 72.41 118.50 193.38 F-number 2.92 … Continue reading
Best second-hand cameras under £400
Matt Golowczynski uses his expertise to round up eight second-hand cameras under £400, to help you get the most out of the used-camera market Matt Golowczynski uses his expertise to round up eight second-hand camera deals that will help you … Continue reading
In-Camera Photography Tricks & Techniques
The great thing about digital photography is that you have a wide room for creativity once you are in Photoshop. You can create any kind of effect by playing around with your shots in any way you choose. But what … Continue reading
You can now pre-order GoPro’s 360-degree VR rig
If you’ve been tracking the progress of GoPro’s Omni VR camera then you’ll want to know that the rig is now up for pre-order – if you’ve got the cash to slap down. The Omni costs £4,199.99 in the UK … Continue reading
Seeing the World from Orbit: ISS onLive
by Sean Setters While scrolling through Google’s app recommendations a while back, one app in particular – ISS onLive – caught my eye. After playing around with it for about a month, I think it’s a worthwhile download/install for anyone with … Continue reading