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Adobe Lightroom 4.3 & Camera Raw 7.3 Updates Available
In case you missed it, Adobe released updates for Lightroom and Camera Raw last Thursday. Adobe Lightroom 4.3 and Adobe Camera Raw 7.3 are now available for download on the Adobe Web site. “Release Candidate” versions of this update were offered in early November but this is a final, complete update. Included in the update […]
Read More »Get A Leica (Book) For Christmas – Ninety Nine Years Leica
By Photo-John
Leica News
Oskar Barnack built the first Leica camera in 1913. That means Leica is getting ready to celebrate their 100th birthday. Some photographers feign disdain for Leica cameras, claiming they’re too expensive and impractical. The truth is, those photographers are in denial. All photographers lust after Leica gear. They may not admit it, but they do. […]
Read More »Take Arty Panoramic Film Photos With The Lomo Sprocket Rocket
Are you looking for a hip and original gift for the camera nerd in your life? The Lomo Sprocket Rocket could be just what you’re looking for. It’s a retro-styled 35mm film camera that takes wide-angle panoramic photos that include the film edges and sprocket holes. And if there’s one thing a hipster photo geek […]
Read More »The New MindShift Gear Rotation180° Professional Camera Backpack
Think Tank Photo, manufacturer of high-end camera bags designed for professional photographers, just spun off a dedicated outdoor camera pack business called, MindShift Gear. Maybe you’re saying to yourself, “So what? I’ve already got a great camera backpack that meets all my needs.” Experienced photographers will tell you there’s no such thing as a perfect […]
Read More »Samsung Galaxy Camera Puts Android OS In Superzoom Camera
Smart Phones are awesome. They connect us in ways that we couldn’t have imagined ten years ago and they even take great pictures now. But there’s one critical camera feature they’re missing – a proper lens. And I’m not just talking about zoom. The teeny little fixed lens on your Galaxy S III or iPhone […]
Read More »Lightscoop – An Inexpensive Solution For Better Built-In Flash Photos
Professor Kobré’s Lightscoop – it doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. However, Professor Kobré’s Lightscoop will help you get noticeably better photos with your camera’s built-in flash. It’s also a great, inexpensive gift for photographers. The Professor just announced two new versions of the Lightscoop – the Lightscoop Deluxe for digital SLRs; and the Lightscoop […]
Read More »Focus Shifter – Affordable Follow Focus For Digital SLR Video
Anyone who’s watched one of my camera review / unboxing videos (PhotographyREVIEW.com YouTube Channel) knows I’m a thoroughly mediocre video maker. I’ve picked up a little k-nowledge making crappy box opening videos, though. One thing that’s very clear is you can’t focus smoothly using the focus ring on a digital SLR lens. That’s why videographers […]
Read More »Olympus 17mm f/1.8 Micro Four Thirds Lens – Price & Availability Announced
Olympus has added a new, fast prime lens to their Micro Four Thirds lens lineup. The M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f1.8 lens is equivalent to a 34mm lens on a full-frame (35mm) camera, a traditional focal length for photojournalists and street photographers. The new 17mm f/1.8’s Micro Four Thirds lens mount is compatible with Olympus Pen […]
Read More »3D Photo Booth – Yes, Of Course It’s in Japan
Here’s a new spin on the traditional photo booth – 3D. And by 3D, I mean this photo booth uses 3D printing technology to make little three-dimensional figures instead of the standard strip of three grainy photos. The 3D photo booth has only made one appearance so far, at an art gallery in Harajuku, Japan […]
Read More »Adobe Lightroom 4.3 & Camera Raw 7.3 Release Candidates Announced
Adobe rolled out new Lightroom and Camera Raw Release Candidates today. The Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw 7.3 and Lightroom 4.3 Release Candidate updates include some bug fixes and add new lens profiles and RAW support for 13 new cameras, including the Canon PowerShot G15, Olympus E-PL5 and E-PM2 Pen cameras, the Panasonic Lumix GH3, the […]
Read More »New Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM & Global Vision Lenses
Apparently, this is lens announcement week. Hot on the heels of Canon’s 35mm f/2 IS lens intro, Sigma is announcing the availability of a new 35mm f/1.4 wide-angle prime lens. The Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM is from Sigma’s new Global Vision lens line, which they launched in September at the Photokina tradeshow in Germany. […]
Read More »Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Pro Zoom Lens Availability Announced
Tamron just announced availability for their recently announced 70-200mm f/2.8 image-stabilized zoom lens. The Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 DI VC USD telephoto zoom lens was unveiled at the Photokina tradeshow in Germany, in September. It’s a large aperture, professional telephoto zoom lens, featuring Tamron’s proprietary Vibration Compensation (VC) optical image stabilization and Ultrasonic Silent Drive […]
Read More »New Canon 35mm f/2 IS Lens – Now With Image Stabilization
Canon announced two new pro lenses last night, the 24-70mm f/4L IS and an update to their popular 35mm f/2 prime. The new Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM prime lens has improved optics, better auto focus and adds optical image stabilization for up to 4 stops of camera shake correction. It’s small, light and […]
Read More »Canon Announces 24-70mm f/4L IS Pro Zoom Lens With Image Stabilization
Canon announced a new 24-70mm professional zoom lens tonight. The new Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM zoom is a smaller, lighter and more affordable alternative to the recently introduced 24-70mm f/2.8L II. And unlike the new f/2.8 zoom, the 24-70mm f/4L IS has image stabilization, allowing the photographer to use shutter speeds as much […]
Read More »The Lomography Belair X – An Affordable Medium Format Film Camera
There’s been no shortage of bad news for film lovers in the past few years. So here’s some good news – especially for hipster art nerd photographers who aren’t content with just using Hipstamatic retro filters on their iPhone photos – the new Lomography Belair X 6×12. This here is the real deal – an […]
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