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Saturday, April 21, 2018
I had been watching this pair of red fox kits (what baby fox are called and not to be confused with the kit fox species) at a relatively close distance, within photo range, for perhaps an hour with essentially no good images captured.
They were running, resting, wrestling, eating (the mom or dad would occasionally bring them captured food), nursing and simply being extremely cute.
While I was thoroughly enjoying watching the adorable babies, I of course wanted photos to take home. The problem was the thick brush including vines, trees, limbs, grasses, etc. constantly obscuring the view and creating hard shadows that were nearly as problematic as the obstructions. There were very limited unobscured areas to shoot into at this location and the kits seemed to seldom go into these.
At one point, the kits started running together in a big circle. I saw that the arc, if followed, was going to lead them through one of the small openings. I told the small group I was with to get ready, followed my own advice and when they hit the opening, I hit the shutter release.
The result of anticipating the shot was one of the few images worth processing I captured on the trip and anticipation is often the key to successful wildlife photography. Wildlife is frequently moving and determining where that movement will correspond with a good composition is often what is required for good results.
A larger version of this image is available on Flickr.
While I was thoroughly enjoying watching the adorable babies, I of course wanted photos to take home. The problem was the thick brush including vines, trees, limbs, grasses, etc. constantly obscuring the view and creating hard shadows that were nearly as problematic as the obstructions. There were very limited unobscured areas to shoot into at this location and the kits seemed to seldom go into these.
At one point, the kits started running together in a big circle. I saw that the arc, if followed, was going to lead them through one of the small openings. I told the small group I was with to get ready, followed my own advice and when they hit the opening, I hit the shutter release.
The result of anticipating the shot was one of the few images worth processing I captured on the trip and anticipation is often the key to successful wildlife photography. Wildlife is frequently moving and determining where that movement will correspond with a good composition is often what is required for good results.
A larger version of this image is available on Flickr.
Camera and Lens Settings
600mm f/4.0 1/1600s
ISO 160
5901 x 3934px
ISO 160
5901 x 3934px
Category: Photo Tips and Stories
Post Date: 4/21/2018 7:30:00 AM CT Posted By: Bryan
Friday, April 20, 2018
SmugMug and Flickr Unite to Form the World’s Most Influential Photography Community
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – (April 20, 2018) – SmugMug, the largest, most comprehensive, independent photo management platform in the world, today announced it has agreed to purchase Flickr, the online photo management and sharing application. Together, SmugMug and Flickr represent the world’s most influential community of photographers, marrying SmugMug’s deep industry expertise and strong digital tools with Flickr’s global tribe of tens of millions of photographers. Following the close of the transaction, the brands will continue to operate as separate entities with the shared goal of providing photographers with both a place to fit in and a place to stand out. SmugMug and Flickr believe that all photographers—from the hobbyist to the prosumer to the professional—belong together.
“Since day one our passion has been empowering photographers to tell the stories they want to tell, the way they want to tell them, and our investment in Flickr reaffirms this commitment,” said Don MacAskill, CEO of SmugMug. “Uniting the SmugMug and Flickr brands will make the whole photography community stronger and better connected. The enduring quality of photography is so much more than clicks and likes—photography has the power to change the world. Together, we can preserve photography as the global language of storytelling.”
Established in 2002 as one of the first photo storage and sharing services, SmugMug is home to millions of passionate photographers and billions of secure photographs. The SmugMug platform provides photographers with website designs that offer a safe, easy and convenient way to share, showcase and sell their stories. SmugMug gives photographers complete control over who accesses their photos, and provides robust e-commerce features that make it easy to turn passion into profit.
At its heart, SmugMug encourages and empowers its community of photographers to learn, share, and inspire one another. SmugMug provides 24/7 support, from real people, along with tips, tutorials, and training events, and also hosts webinars and forums with leading photographers.
Founded in 2004, Flickr is an active, global community of photographers that encourages users to find their inspiration. Home to tens of billions of photos and two million groups, photography lovers come to Flickr to share their passion, discover spectacular images, hone their craft, and engage with friends old and new.
“We share SmugMug’s mission to cater to people—professionals, amateurs, and everybody in between— who invest time, energy and love into their photos,” said Andrew Stadlen of Flickr. “We look forward to becoming part of the SmugMug family and continue to grow, innovate and delight our global community of photographers.”
Additional Information
SmugMug + Flickr – Better Together
Flickr blog post
Flickr help forum
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – (April 20, 2018) – SmugMug, the largest, most comprehensive, independent photo management platform in the world, today announced it has agreed to purchase Flickr, the online photo management and sharing application. Together, SmugMug and Flickr represent the world’s most influential community of photographers, marrying SmugMug’s deep industry expertise and strong digital tools with Flickr’s global tribe of tens of millions of photographers. Following the close of the transaction, the brands will continue to operate as separate entities with the shared goal of providing photographers with both a place to fit in and a place to stand out. SmugMug and Flickr believe that all photographers—from the hobbyist to the prosumer to the professional—belong together.
“Since day one our passion has been empowering photographers to tell the stories they want to tell, the way they want to tell them, and our investment in Flickr reaffirms this commitment,” said Don MacAskill, CEO of SmugMug. “Uniting the SmugMug and Flickr brands will make the whole photography community stronger and better connected. The enduring quality of photography is so much more than clicks and likes—photography has the power to change the world. Together, we can preserve photography as the global language of storytelling.”
Established in 2002 as one of the first photo storage and sharing services, SmugMug is home to millions of passionate photographers and billions of secure photographs. The SmugMug platform provides photographers with website designs that offer a safe, easy and convenient way to share, showcase and sell their stories. SmugMug gives photographers complete control over who accesses their photos, and provides robust e-commerce features that make it easy to turn passion into profit.
At its heart, SmugMug encourages and empowers its community of photographers to learn, share, and inspire one another. SmugMug provides 24/7 support, from real people, along with tips, tutorials, and training events, and also hosts webinars and forums with leading photographers.
Founded in 2004, Flickr is an active, global community of photographers that encourages users to find their inspiration. Home to tens of billions of photos and two million groups, photography lovers come to Flickr to share their passion, discover spectacular images, hone their craft, and engage with friends old and new.
“We share SmugMug’s mission to cater to people—professionals, amateurs, and everybody in between— who invest time, energy and love into their photos,” said Andrew Stadlen of Flickr. “We look forward to becoming part of the SmugMug family and continue to grow, innovate and delight our global community of photographers.”
Additional Information
SmugMug + Flickr – Better Together
Flickr blog post
Flickr help forum
Categories: Flickr News, Smugmug News
Permalink: SmugMug Announces Intent to Acquire Flickr
Post Date: 4/20/2018 5:59:36 PM CT Posted By: Bryan
Tomorrow, April 21, you will be able to access any National Park without having to pay an entrance fee. So if you don't have any plans, why not pack up the family along with some camera gear and visit your nearest (or favorite) US National Park?
Find a US National Park Near You
FYI: Not all National Parks charge a fee for entry, but here's a list of ones that typically do.
Find a US National Park Near You
FYI: Not all National Parks charge a fee for entry, but here's a list of ones that typically do.
Post Date: 4/20/2018 12:21:29 PM CT Posted By: Sean
Anhui China, Apr 20, 2018 – Venus Optics, the camera lenses manufacturer who had previously launched a number of unique Laowa camera lenses, is proud to announce 4 new and unique lenses.
This lens is currently the widest zoom lens available for Sony full frame E-mount cameras. Designed primarily for travel photography, Venus optics have managed to compress the size to smallest in its class, less than 10 inch (<10cm) and only 1.1 pounds (<500g). The 102° (18mm) to 130° (10mm) angle of view provides flexibility for photographers to compose landscape or architecture photos with ease. The lens houses with 14 elements in 10 groups with 2 aspherical elements & 1 extra-low dispersion element to deliver exceptional performance. It can focus as close as 15cm for some mini-macro shooting. A rear filter slot is included to fit with 37mm filter. Click/clickless aperture can be toggled by the switch on the lens barrel.
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Followed by the success of the Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2:1 Macro, the 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Macro is the 2nd member of Laowa 2:1 macro line-up. This new 100mm lens can cover full frame sensor size and focus from 2:1 magnification to infinity. The wide magnification range allows macro photographers to capture subject at any sizes. This 100mm portrait lens also features an apochromatic (APO) characteristic that no chromatic aberration can be found.
The 12 elements in 10 groups optics design delivers a crystal sharpness image in both macro and tele distances. Canon EF / Nikon AI / Pentax K / Sony FE mounts are available.
Laowa 17mm f/4 GFX Zero-D
This is currently the widest available native lens option for Fujifilm G-mount cameras. The new Laowa 17mm f/4 GFX has a field of view equivalent to 13mm in 35mm format (113°).
Featuring a close-to-zero distortion and 86mm filter thread, this lens is ideally suited for landscape, architecture & interior photography. The 21 elements in 14 groups design with 2pcs of aspherical & 3pcs of Extra-low dispersion elements successfully help to control the distortion & chromatic aberrations to the minimal.
Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye MFT
Featuring a 210° angle of view, this lens delivers unique circular fisheye field of view on Micro four thirds cameras. The ultra-wide angle view allows photographers to create 360° panorama with ease. Despite the unique & ultra-wide perspective, the lens only weighs 0.3 pounds (135g).
Specifications can be found here.
Availability
All four lenses will be available for trial at Venus Optics’ booth (T225) in Beijing P&E Imaging fair during 3rd-6th May 2019. They are expected to be shipped in mid/late 2018. Exact shipping date and pricing are to be confirmed.
- Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 FE Zoom
- Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
- Laowa 17mm f/4 GFX Zero-D
- Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye MFT
This lens is currently the widest zoom lens available for Sony full frame E-mount cameras. Designed primarily for travel photography, Venus optics have managed to compress the size to smallest in its class, less than 10 inch (<10cm) and only 1.1 pounds (<500g). The 102° (18mm) to 130° (10mm) angle of view provides flexibility for photographers to compose landscape or architecture photos with ease. The lens houses with 14 elements in 10 groups with 2 aspherical elements & 1 extra-low dispersion element to deliver exceptional performance. It can focus as close as 15cm for some mini-macro shooting. A rear filter slot is included to fit with 37mm filter. Click/clickless aperture can be toggled by the switch on the lens barrel.
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Followed by the success of the Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2:1 Macro, the 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Macro is the 2nd member of Laowa 2:1 macro line-up. This new 100mm lens can cover full frame sensor size and focus from 2:1 magnification to infinity. The wide magnification range allows macro photographers to capture subject at any sizes. This 100mm portrait lens also features an apochromatic (APO) characteristic that no chromatic aberration can be found.
The 12 elements in 10 groups optics design delivers a crystal sharpness image in both macro and tele distances. Canon EF / Nikon AI / Pentax K / Sony FE mounts are available.
Laowa 17mm f/4 GFX Zero-D
This is currently the widest available native lens option for Fujifilm G-mount cameras. The new Laowa 17mm f/4 GFX has a field of view equivalent to 13mm in 35mm format (113°).
Featuring a close-to-zero distortion and 86mm filter thread, this lens is ideally suited for landscape, architecture & interior photography. The 21 elements in 14 groups design with 2pcs of aspherical & 3pcs of Extra-low dispersion elements successfully help to control the distortion & chromatic aberrations to the minimal.
Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye MFT
Featuring a 210° angle of view, this lens delivers unique circular fisheye field of view on Micro four thirds cameras. The ultra-wide angle view allows photographers to create 360° panorama with ease. Despite the unique & ultra-wide perspective, the lens only weighs 0.3 pounds (135g).
Specifications can be found here.
Availability
All four lenses will be available for trial at Venus Optics’ booth (T225) in Beijing P&E Imaging fair during 3rd-6th May 2019. They are expected to be shipped in mid/late 2018. Exact shipping date and pricing are to be confirmed.
Category: Venus Optics News
Permalink: Venus Optics Announces 4 New Laowa Lenses
Post Date: 4/20/2018 7:37:05 AM CT Posted By: Sean
Through this weekend, B&H has the Think Tank Photo StreetWalker V1 Backpack available for $99.95 with free shipping. Regularly $169.95.
Note: The Think Tank Photo StreetWalker Pro V1 is also nicely discounted.
Product Highlights
Note: The Think Tank Photo StreetWalker Pro V1 is also nicely discounted.
Product Highlights
- Holds DSLR with 70-200, 4 Lenses, Flash
- Padded, Touch-Fastened Interior Dividers
- Dual Side Pockets
- Exterior Front Pockets & Organizer
- Waist Belt, Shoulder Straps & Connector
- ID Card Holder
- 1680D Ballistic Nylon Construction
- Tripod Strap Included
- Included Rain Cover
Categories: Photography Deals, Think Tank Photo Deals
Post Date: 4/20/2018 5:43:48 AM CT Posted By: Sean
Thursday, April 19, 2018
B&H has the recently announced Gitzo Adventury Backpacks available for preorder with free expedited shipping.
From Gitzo:
Discover new premium outdoor backpacks from Gitzo, dedicated to outdoor activities. Adventury Backpacks are specially designed for bird, wildlife, nature, and landscape photographers.
From Gitzo:
Discover new premium outdoor backpacks from Gitzo, dedicated to outdoor activities. Adventury Backpacks are specially designed for bird, wildlife, nature, and landscape photographers.
- Holds pro-sized gear like 1D X with up to 400mm or 600mm f/4 tele attached
- Gitzo G-Cushion removable insert for superior protection
- Expandable roll top for personal items
- Water repellent materials for extreme situations
Categories: Preorders, Gitzo News
Post Date: 4/19/2018 1:40:32 PM CT Posted By: Sean
From Phase One:
Update Provides New Resource Hub, Expanded Camera Support and Improved Workflow
COPENHAGEN, Apr. 19, 2018 – Phase One, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end digital camera systems, today released Capture One 11.1, a feature release to the industry’s premier RAW conversion and image editing software. The release enhances the Capture One user experience, through a new support platform and functionality updates to ensure a faster, smoother workflow. Improved Styles and presets workflow, support for 11 new cameras, including Sony A7 Mk III and Fuji X-H1 and 10 new lenses, including Tamron lenses for both Nikon and Canon, and an all-new Resource Hub are among the latest updates.
Improved Styles And Presets
A new workflow adds a much faster way to apply both Styles and Presets to a Layer on one or multiple images, offering a direct control of opacity, imperative to wedding and portrait photographers.
Furthermore, a new Spring Styles Pack is included, offering bright pastel color grading to images, particularly helpful to wedding, portrait and landscape photography.
Resource Hub
The Resource Hub has been introduced to offer quick access to free learning resources via a dynamic on-screen portal. Tutorials, news, webinars, blog posts and much more are offered in one convenient location to improve the user experience and learning curve with Capture One.
Normalization Tool
The normalization tool provides a reference point for exposure and white balance for batch adjustments, now allowing any color to be used when previously the only option was a neutral grey.
New Camera And Lens Support
The Capture One R&D team, alongside our color scientists, analyze hundreds of images from each camera to provide photographers access to the best out of box experience with natural profiles. Below outlines the new camera and lens additions that Capture One 11.1 supports. A full list of supported cameras can be found here: http://www.phaseone.com/supported-cameras
New camera support includes:
Capture Pilot 2.0 adds camera control support for Sony, allowing users to change camera settings of the tethered camera directly from your iOS device.
AVAILABILITY AND PRICING
Capture One 11.1 is available now for the Mac and Windows operating systems online at authorized partners worldwide.
B&H carries Phase One Capture One Pro 11.
Update Provides New Resource Hub, Expanded Camera Support and Improved Workflow
COPENHAGEN, Apr. 19, 2018 – Phase One, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end digital camera systems, today released Capture One 11.1, a feature release to the industry’s premier RAW conversion and image editing software. The release enhances the Capture One user experience, through a new support platform and functionality updates to ensure a faster, smoother workflow. Improved Styles and presets workflow, support for 11 new cameras, including Sony A7 Mk III and Fuji X-H1 and 10 new lenses, including Tamron lenses for both Nikon and Canon, and an all-new Resource Hub are among the latest updates.
“Capture One remains dedicated to the needs of ambitious photographers. These latest updates introduce an extension to camera and lens support, as well as an all-new Resource Hub. The Resource Hub is an in-app portal that allows users to easily access news, tutorials, updates and much more – all designed to inspire photographers and ensure the best workflow and user experience in Capture One,” said Jan Hyldebrandt-Larsen, VP Software Business at Phase One.NEW FEATURES AND TOOLS IN CAPTURE ONE 11.1
Improved Styles And Presets
A new workflow adds a much faster way to apply both Styles and Presets to a Layer on one or multiple images, offering a direct control of opacity, imperative to wedding and portrait photographers.
Furthermore, a new Spring Styles Pack is included, offering bright pastel color grading to images, particularly helpful to wedding, portrait and landscape photography.
Resource Hub
The Resource Hub has been introduced to offer quick access to free learning resources via a dynamic on-screen portal. Tutorials, news, webinars, blog posts and much more are offered in one convenient location to improve the user experience and learning curve with Capture One.
Normalization Tool
The normalization tool provides a reference point for exposure and white balance for batch adjustments, now allowing any color to be used when previously the only option was a neutral grey.
New Camera And Lens Support
The Capture One R&D team, alongside our color scientists, analyze hundreds of images from each camera to provide photographers access to the best out of box experience with natural profiles. Below outlines the new camera and lens additions that Capture One 11.1 supports. A full list of supported cameras can be found here: http://www.phaseone.com/supported-cameras
New camera support includes:
- Fujifilm X-H1
- Leica M262
- Leica CL
- Leica X-U
- Leica V-Lux Typ 114
- Leica TL2
- Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mk III
- Olympus E-PL9
- Panasonic G9
- Panasonic GH5S
- Sony A7 Mk III
- Canon lens:
- Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
- Leica lenses:
- Leica Elmarit M 2.8/90
- Leica Summicron M 2/90
- Sony lenses:
- Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS (SEL18135)
- Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS (SEL24105G)
- Tamron lenses:
- Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 A025
- Tamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD F012
- Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD A010
- Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD F017
- Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO B016
Capture Pilot 2.0 adds camera control support for Sony, allowing users to change camera settings of the tethered camera directly from your iOS device.
AVAILABILITY AND PRICING
Capture One 11.1 is available now for the Mac and Windows operating systems online at authorized partners worldwide.
B&H carries Phase One Capture One Pro 11.
Categories: Phase One News, Capture One News
Permalink: Phase One Releases Capture One 11.1
Post Date: 4/19/2018 12:43:45 PM CT Posted By: Sean
Profoto has posted several videos for users of its A1 AirTTL-C Studio Light.
- A1 Walkthrough (embedded above)
- A1 Hybrid Mode
- A1 Fill Flash made easy
- Using the A1 with Canon
- Using the A1 with Nikon
Category: Photography Education Videos
Permalink: Profoto Posts A1 Walkthrough & Tips Videos
Post Date: 4/19/2018 11:58:14 AM CT Posted By: Sean
In this video, photographyer Miguel Quiles demonstrates techniques that can help you create soft light in a small studio environment. How does he do it? Pretty simple – he bounces his soft box off of a large V-flat resulting in very soft light on his subject. Keep in mind that the dynamics of a small space work well for creating soft light because there are so many nearby surfaces for light to bounce off of, assuming that the walls are light colored (and hopefully neutral colored so as not to impart a color cast).
However, if your goal is to create a portrait with lots of contrast, shooting in a small studio space can be very problematic. Because of the nearby surfaces, limiting the amount of spill light that lands on your subject can be difficult. In those cases, gridded modifiers, black flags and black-out fabric may be needed to achieve the desired high contrast resuls. [Sean]
Category: Photography Education Videos
Post Date: 4/19/2018 9:45:35 AM CT Posted By: Sean
Our first copy of the Sigma 14-24 Art Lens suffered from an improperly-aligned element or group of elements and warranted a replacement.
Image quality test results from the replacement lens have been added to the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art Lens page.
I opted to remove the first set of results as they were not indicative of what should be expected from this lens.
The wide end results are remarkable.
There are, as usual, many comparisons that can be made. I'll get you started:
Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 vs. Sigma 12-24mm f/4 Art Lens
Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 Art vs. Canon EF 16-35 f/2.8L III Lens
Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 Art vs. Canon EF 11-24 f/4L Lens
We'll have Sigma test results from the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III and 7D Mark II soon, enabling more direct comparisons.
The Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art Lens is in stock at Amazon, eBay and WEX. Preorders are being taken by B&H and Adorama.
The wide end results are remarkable.
There are, as usual, many comparisons that can be made. I'll get you started:
Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 vs. Sigma 12-24mm f/4 Art Lens
Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 Art vs. Canon EF 16-35 f/2.8L III Lens
Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 Art vs. Canon EF 11-24 f/4L Lens
We'll have Sigma test results from the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III and 7D Mark II soon, enabling more direct comparisons.
The Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art Lens is in stock at Amazon, eBay and WEX. Preorders are being taken by B&H and Adorama.
Category: Camera Gear Review News
Post Date: 4/19/2018 7:47:10 AM CT Posted By: Bryan
From Sigma:
April 19, 2018 – The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce it has won two TIPA World Awards 2018 for its wide-aperture ultra-wide-angle 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art zoom lens and its large-diameter 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art zoom lens suitable for any shoot.
TIPA's Best DSLR Wide Angle Zoom Lens Award for Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art:
A Perfect Match for Today’s High-Resolution Cameras
Mountable on Canon, Nikon and Sigma cameras, and compatible with the Sigma MC-11 Sony E-mount converter, the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art lens delivers a high level of sharpness with near zero distortion, along with high-speed and high-accuracy AF that matches up perfectly with today’s high-resolution cameras. The lens contains three FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements, three SLD (Super Low Dispersion) glass elements, and three aspherical lens elements, including an 80mm high precision molded glass aspherical element. It has special sealing at numerous points for dust- and splash-proof protection. Thoroughly modern, the Nikon mount features a brand new electromagnetic diaphragm; the Canon mount is compatible with the Canon Lens Aberration Correction function.
TIPA's Best DSLR Standard Zoom Lens Award for Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art:
A Premium “All-Round” Zoom
For many photographers, the 24-70mm focal length range is considered the standard as an everyday lens for a wide variety of subjects and scenarios, including street and photojournalism work, candids, travel and even nature and landscape photography. The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art offers many advantages, including a constant aperture throughout its range, an optical stabilization system, and outstanding bokeh effects due to its 9-blade, rounded-diaphragm, 37cm (15'') close-focusing capability. The lens is dust- and splash-proof and incorporates a newly designed hypersonic motor (HSM) for fast and smooth AF operation. The lens also incorporates the latest electromagnetic aperture control for specific Nikon cameras; the Canon mount is compatible with the Canon Lens Aberration Correction function.
B&H carries the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art and 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art lenses.
April 19, 2018 – The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce it has won two TIPA World Awards 2018 for its wide-aperture ultra-wide-angle 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art zoom lens and its large-diameter 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art zoom lens suitable for any shoot.
TIPA's Best DSLR Wide Angle Zoom Lens Award for Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art:
A Perfect Match for Today’s High-Resolution Cameras
Mountable on Canon, Nikon and Sigma cameras, and compatible with the Sigma MC-11 Sony E-mount converter, the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art lens delivers a high level of sharpness with near zero distortion, along with high-speed and high-accuracy AF that matches up perfectly with today’s high-resolution cameras. The lens contains three FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements, three SLD (Super Low Dispersion) glass elements, and three aspherical lens elements, including an 80mm high precision molded glass aspherical element. It has special sealing at numerous points for dust- and splash-proof protection. Thoroughly modern, the Nikon mount features a brand new electromagnetic diaphragm; the Canon mount is compatible with the Canon Lens Aberration Correction function.
TIPA's Best DSLR Standard Zoom Lens Award for Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art:
A Premium “All-Round” Zoom
For many photographers, the 24-70mm focal length range is considered the standard as an everyday lens for a wide variety of subjects and scenarios, including street and photojournalism work, candids, travel and even nature and landscape photography. The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art offers many advantages, including a constant aperture throughout its range, an optical stabilization system, and outstanding bokeh effects due to its 9-blade, rounded-diaphragm, 37cm (15'') close-focusing capability. The lens is dust- and splash-proof and incorporates a newly designed hypersonic motor (HSM) for fast and smooth AF operation. The lens also incorporates the latest electromagnetic aperture control for specific Nikon cameras; the Canon mount is compatible with the Canon Lens Aberration Correction function.
B&H carries the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art and 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art lenses.
Category: Sigma News
Post Date: 4/19/2018 7:29:40 AM CT Posted By: Sean
B&H has the 3 Legged Thing AirHed Neo Ball Head in stock with free expedited shipping.
Product Highlights
Product Highlights
- Load Capacity: 40 lb
- Maximum Height: 3.2"
- Weight: 0.7 lb
- Arca-Type Compatible
- Single-Locking Knob for Ball and Base
- Two Bubble Levels
- 3/8"-16 Tripod Mount
- Includes QR4 Quick Release Plate
Category: In Stock Notices
Post Date: 4/19/2018 5:16:06 AM CT Posted By: Sean
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
From BenQ:
Costa Mesa, CA — BenQ is offering one lucky winner the chance to explore and capture some of America’s most spectacular sites—a prize worth $5,000. The Capture the Photogenic Landscapes of competition will run until November 30, 2018.
One winner will be awarded one of three trip options. They include a trip to the historic creole capital, New Orleans; to a tropical paradise with a storied past, Old Havana; or to the home of the Granite Giants, Yosemite.
“They could be roaming through swamplands and beautiful French architecture, discovering seascapes and urban wonderlands, or exploring over 800 miles of unprecedented trails, meadows and waterfalls,” the company announced.
The contest adventures are designed to guide users through the most photogenic locations as well as to teach them to visualize scenes before capturing decisive moments. The photo adventures were created with Photo Workshop Adventures. Details on each of the trip options follow.
New Orleans Landscapes
Scheduled March 17–22, 2019, this trip will focus on travel, landscape cityscape, architecture and also people photography. It will provide a professional photographer guide as well as photo walks and discussions. The six-day trip will include accommodations in a four or five star hotel, breakfasts and two dinners.
Havana Landscapes
Held March 2–6, 2019, this photo journey will center on travel, landscape, seascape, architecture, urban and people photography. In addition, the winner will meet with Cuban photographers, students, musicians, artists and also entrepreneurs. A professional photographer guide as well as a Cuban guide and driver will be provided.
It will also encompass photo walks and discussions. Moreover, included in the trip will be: a room in a five star hotel; breakfasts; two lunches/two dinners; local transportation; people-to-people activities; a Visa (U.S. citizens); as well as OFAC travel documents.
Yosemite Landscapes
Taking place April 21–26, 2019, this trip to Yosemite National Park will offer tutorials on travel, landscape, nature and wildlife photography. Moreover, there will be a focus on long-exposure photography by a professional photographer guide. The itinerary includes photo walks, hikes and also discussions.
Accommodations will be at a four or five star hotel (except in remote locations) and include breakfasts and two dinners. In addition, local transportation and National Park permits will be provided.
To enter the competition, fill in the form here.
Costa Mesa, CA — BenQ is offering one lucky winner the chance to explore and capture some of America’s most spectacular sites—a prize worth $5,000. The Capture the Photogenic Landscapes of competition will run until November 30, 2018.
One winner will be awarded one of three trip options. They include a trip to the historic creole capital, New Orleans; to a tropical paradise with a storied past, Old Havana; or to the home of the Granite Giants, Yosemite.
“They could be roaming through swamplands and beautiful French architecture, discovering seascapes and urban wonderlands, or exploring over 800 miles of unprecedented trails, meadows and waterfalls,” the company announced.
The contest adventures are designed to guide users through the most photogenic locations as well as to teach them to visualize scenes before capturing decisive moments. The photo adventures were created with Photo Workshop Adventures. Details on each of the trip options follow.
New Orleans Landscapes
Scheduled March 17–22, 2019, this trip will focus on travel, landscape cityscape, architecture and also people photography. It will provide a professional photographer guide as well as photo walks and discussions. The six-day trip will include accommodations in a four or five star hotel, breakfasts and two dinners.
Havana Landscapes
Held March 2–6, 2019, this photo journey will center on travel, landscape, seascape, architecture, urban and people photography. In addition, the winner will meet with Cuban photographers, students, musicians, artists and also entrepreneurs. A professional photographer guide as well as a Cuban guide and driver will be provided.
It will also encompass photo walks and discussions. Moreover, included in the trip will be: a room in a five star hotel; breakfasts; two lunches/two dinners; local transportation; people-to-people activities; a Visa (U.S. citizens); as well as OFAC travel documents.
Yosemite Landscapes
Taking place April 21–26, 2019, this trip to Yosemite National Park will offer tutorials on travel, landscape, nature and wildlife photography. Moreover, there will be a focus on long-exposure photography by a professional photographer guide. The itinerary includes photo walks, hikes and also discussions.
Accommodations will be at a four or five star hotel (except in remote locations) and include breakfasts and two dinners. In addition, local transportation and National Park permits will be provided.
To enter the competition, fill in the form here.
Categories: Photography Contests, BenQ News
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Post Date: 4/18/2018 5:32:21 AM CT Posted By: Sean
From DJI/Pond5:
Curates Collections Captured by FAA Licensed Pilots/Filmmaker
New York, NY — DJI, a leading manufacturer of civilian drones as well as aerial imaging technology, and Pond5 are collaborating to develop a premium collection of licensable aerial footage. Pond5 is a global content marketplace.
By applying to join this program, pilots operating with a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be eligible to have their footage included in a series of collections shot exclusively with DJI drones. The FAA certification is required for commercial use.
Pond5 will showcase these collections to its millions of users. When doing so, it will also denote video clips shot by licensed pilots in searches for customers who need to ensure their video assets comply with Part 107.
Moreover, pilots will be able to leverage Pond5’s industry knowledge to identify their most in-demand shots. They can also obtain assistance in preparing footage for licensing in the Pond5 marketplace.
DJI will work closely with the team of video experts and curators at Pond5. Together they will ensure that the most compelling and award-worthy aerial footage shot with DJI products is made accessible to customers searching for studio-quality shots to use in their productions.
“Drones have become powerful tools for storytellers, providing a cost-effective alternative for gathering aerial footage. They’re able to capture rapidly unfolding events and reach locations that would be otherwise inaccessible, costly or dangerous,” said Jason Teichman, CEO of Pond5. “As the world leader in their space, DJI is the ideal partner to bring the best in contemporary aerial footage to our marketplace.”
Select participants will also have access to Pond5’s premium clipping and tagging services. This will allow them to save time by just submitting raw footage. They will not have to do the work of editing, formatting, titling and keywording the footage themselves. Footage receiving these services will then be made available exclusively through Pond5 for a limited time.
“Drone imagery creates exciting new possibilities for video creators and producers around the world. And DJI’s collaboration with Pond5’s industry-leading content marketplace helps establish a new standard for professional video that is safe, legal, and also cleared for use,” said Michael Perry, managing director of DJI, North America. “We’re excited to elevate the presence of DJI-captured imagery in Pond5’s marketplace. And we can’t wait to see the projects that will incorporate this footage.”
Pilots with a Part 107 certificate who use DJI drones can apply to this program at pond5.com/dji. Select DJI aerial footage will be showcased on the Pond5 content marketplace in the coming months.
Curates Collections Captured by FAA Licensed Pilots/Filmmaker
New York, NY — DJI, a leading manufacturer of civilian drones as well as aerial imaging technology, and Pond5 are collaborating to develop a premium collection of licensable aerial footage. Pond5 is a global content marketplace.
By applying to join this program, pilots operating with a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be eligible to have their footage included in a series of collections shot exclusively with DJI drones. The FAA certification is required for commercial use.
Pond5 will showcase these collections to its millions of users. When doing so, it will also denote video clips shot by licensed pilots in searches for customers who need to ensure their video assets comply with Part 107.
Moreover, pilots will be able to leverage Pond5’s industry knowledge to identify their most in-demand shots. They can also obtain assistance in preparing footage for licensing in the Pond5 marketplace.
DJI will work closely with the team of video experts and curators at Pond5. Together they will ensure that the most compelling and award-worthy aerial footage shot with DJI products is made accessible to customers searching for studio-quality shots to use in their productions.
“Drones have become powerful tools for storytellers, providing a cost-effective alternative for gathering aerial footage. They’re able to capture rapidly unfolding events and reach locations that would be otherwise inaccessible, costly or dangerous,” said Jason Teichman, CEO of Pond5. “As the world leader in their space, DJI is the ideal partner to bring the best in contemporary aerial footage to our marketplace.”
Select participants will also have access to Pond5’s premium clipping and tagging services. This will allow them to save time by just submitting raw footage. They will not have to do the work of editing, formatting, titling and keywording the footage themselves. Footage receiving these services will then be made available exclusively through Pond5 for a limited time.
“Drone imagery creates exciting new possibilities for video creators and producers around the world. And DJI’s collaboration with Pond5’s industry-leading content marketplace helps establish a new standard for professional video that is safe, legal, and also cleared for use,” said Michael Perry, managing director of DJI, North America. “We’re excited to elevate the presence of DJI-captured imagery in Pond5’s marketplace. And we can’t wait to see the projects that will incorporate this footage.”
Pilots with a Part 107 certificate who use DJI drones can apply to this program at pond5.com/dji. Select DJI aerial footage will be showcased on the Pond5 content marketplace in the coming months.
Categories: DJI News, Pond5 News
Post Date: 4/18/2018 5:20:37 AM CT Posted By: Sean
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
From the Adorama YouTube Channel:
In this Episode (Ep111) David Bergman tells you why you should probably shoot using the sRGB color space instead of AdobeRGB.
Category: Photography Education Videos
Post Date: 4/17/2018 8:03:17 AM CT Posted By: Sean
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