Photo curiosity
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Sony Alpha 99
The revelation by AmateurPhotographeur of the very serious possibility that Sony will extend the application of its electronic viewfinder (EVF) and semi-transparent mirror technology (SLT / Pellix) to the pro cameras of its SLR range reveals that the future replacement of the Sony Alpha 900 will hold the nice (!) name of Sony Alpha SLT-A99,…
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Sony: SLT for all in 2011
Here comes an interesting remark from AmateurPhotographeur which lead us to read gain the photographs already available of the future 500mm f/4 APO G SSM from Sony. This pro-tele-prime lens announced a year ago by Sony includes a small DMF button whose meaning should be Direct Manual Focus. The use of this button would be…
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A new Muybridge
Eadweard Muybridge was an English photographer famous for his animated photographs which pioneered the observation of animal movement. This was really a photography marvel in a time when video was not an integrated feature of photo cameras. Cassandra C. Jones did a relatively similar job from horse images collected on the Internet (probably with Google…
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Pentax new firmware wave
photo credit: yellowcloud Pentax has announced a tsunami of firmware updates for its SLR photo cameras: Pentax K-5 firmware v1.02 Pentax K-r firmware v1.01 Pentax 645D firmware v1.01
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Cheap Aperture 3: 62.99€ or $79.99
It is not only a bargain, but a bargain in the Mac App Store: The version 3 of Aperture is now available for the record-low price of 62.99€ or US$79.99. This is about one third of the normal price. Not bad!
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Sony shows the Sony Alpha 750
At the CES (Consumer Electronic Show) which just opened in Las Vegas, Sony has not announced any news for the SLR photo cameras. Instead, they launched a number of point-and-shoot compact cameras. We could have stopped here, but the presentation showcases also include a model of the future Sony Alpha 750 (or whatever name the…
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Roberto Boccaccino
When Roberto Boccaccino shots pictures, he is framing the crisis of the world or of Man. He is seeking a meaning, he is bringing the world to our eyes to share the feelings of his subjects through the feelings of the photographer. This is documentary. Question: What do you consider your worst weakness in photography…
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8 tips for mountaineering and alpinism photo
« 2011, Neiges et Glaces du Monde » (2011, Snows and ices of the world) is a project of Marion Jonchères, French mountaineer, sportswoman, adventurer to the end of the world. During a full year, this frail young woman will face cold and altitude while climbing icy summits all over the world, on all continents.…
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Happy new year 2011
Be sure to make it a year full of photography, I wish it will be beautiful and happy.