Today’s new tutorial, by our regular contributor Alain Briot, is titled Composing With Color, Part II.
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HOYA launches the smc PENTAX-D FA 645 55mm F2.8 AL[IF] SDM AW lens. When mounted on the Pextax 645D camera body, this standard lens offers a focal length of 43.5 mm (35 mm format), which produces an angle of view close to that of the human eye. As such, it can be used for many different kinds of subjects and applications, including landscapes and portraits. With seven special seals, the dustproof, weather-resistant construction effectively prevents the intrusion of dust and water to the lens interior…
Today sees the Japanese launch of the Pentax 645D Medium-Format Camera.
President and CEO Morio Ono of Tamron Co., Ltd., announced another advance in Tamron’s pursuit of high resolution images in the telephoto lens category with the development of a 70-300mm F/4-5.6 telephoto zoom lens featuring image stabilization–VC (Vibration Compensation) and an ultrasonic auto-focus drive — USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive). The SP AF70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) high-resolution DSLR telephoto zoom lens has been produced first for the Nikon mount, with the development of compatible mounts for Canon and Sony to follow.
Energizer Holdings Inc. and the Department of Homeland Security’s United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team have jointly announced the discovery of a security exploit in the company’s Duo charger software distribution. According to US-CERT, the application - which provides an indication of battery charge level on an attached PC - includes a backdoor that listens for incoming connections on TCP port 777. Once connected, a remote computer can access files and directories or execute programs without the local user’s knowledge or authorization. While the battery status software wasn’t included in the product…
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Mamiya has last week introduced the new DM40 in its lineup of professional large-sensor DSLRs. Featuring a resolution of 40 Mp (7360×5562) with a peak capture rate of .8 seconds per frame and a sustained capture rate of 60 frames per minute, the DM40 is the industry’s fastest large (44×33mm) sensor DSLR. The other members of the DM family, the model DM33 (6726×5040) and DM56 (9288×6000) feature a 48×36mm and 56×36mm sensor respectively. The DM40 DSLR kit including 80mm f.2.8 D lens will be available in the US for $21,990…
The air is thin at the top. Whether it’s Ferrari vs Lamborghini, or, of interest to photographers – Hasselblad vs Phase One – the two remaining leaders of the medium format world.
Every now and then it’s fun to pitch top contenders against each other, and when they are both kings of their respective hills, all the more so.
Today we have an exclusive review by our regular contributor Mark Dubovoy titled Hasselblad H3D 50 II Multishot Versus Phase One P65+ / 645AF.
What makes this particularly interesting is that the 50II back from Hasselblad is a multi-shot, in theory a technology able to produce higher image quality than that from a Bayer array, as used in the Phase One P65+. But the Phase is a higher resolution back, so how will it all work out?
I’ll bet you’ll be surprised.
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Agfa introduces the new Optima 103/104 slimline digital cameras measuring 16.9mm resp. 18mm in depth. The Optima 104 features a 4x optical zoom wide-angle lens with 29mm focal distance and a 3-inch touchscreen. The model 104 is available now in black, silver and rosé for €189. The Optima 103 features the same wide-angle lens, and offers a special picture mode for all Internet auctioneers: the Auction mode puts various perspectives of the same image onto one picture with 640 x 480 pixel resolution. Available in silver, red or titanium for €179…
PhotoWorks today announced the launch of Studio Books, a new line of photo books that allows consumers to create a beautifully designed and personalized product in as little as 15 minutes. Designed to offer users the sweet spot between ease of use and the ability to customize–Studio Books are the only photo books that feature a Rich Text Editor, allowing you to change fonts, size, and color, all within the same line of text, and encourage smart experimentation with alternate layouts, backgrounds, colors and design elements.