Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The liquify filter in Photoshop is often demonized as the tool for making unrealistic body alterations in advertising images. However, that doesn’t have to be the case. In the above video, Jeff Rojas walks us through the basics of using the liquify filter and what the various tools inside the filter do to an image. He also makes a case for editing subtle changes with an eye toward natural body proportions.
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Think Tank Photo has announced new Urban Approach shoulder bags and an Urban Approach backpack for mirrorless camera systems. [Read more…]
This review has been a long time coming. The Steadicam Curve has been out for close to two years now. Initially, there were some issues getting production models out the door but the Curve is widely available now and it is relatively affordable at just $59.
If you aren’t familiar with the Steadicam Curve, it is a handheld gimbal for GoPro cameras. Using the Curve in conjunction with a GoPro can deliver very smooth footage while moving – akin to floating through the air. That’s what gimbals do. They prevent the transfer of shake and vibration from your hands to the camera.
I have spent brief amounts of time with it at several trade shows over the past couple years, starting at NAB 2013. From the first time I picked it up, I loved it – loved it. Then, I got one to review and wanted to pull my hair out.
This story has a happy ending; however, you need to hear what is in between if you are interested in the Steadicam Curve. [Read more…]
B&H has the new Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens in stock again. It has been in high demand since its release, so if you’ve been waiting for one, you can get it now. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Tenba has announced a stylish new line of camera bags for mirrorless cameras and lenses, dubbed Switch.
The new bags are shoulder bags and range in size from the Switch 7, which holds a mirroless camera and 3-4 lenses to the Swtich 10, which can carry a mirrorless camera and 3-5 lenses or a DSLR with 2-3 lenses (up to a 70-200 f/2.8 model) and a tripod. [Read more…]
There is a big price drop for the Canon 7D now in effect, which brings the price down to half off at just $749 (was $1499). I don’t know for sure but I suspect retailers are clearing out stock of the 7D since the 7D Mark II has been released and it will probably be gone for good soon.
There original Canon 7D is almost 6 years old now but is still a heckuva camera. It broke the mold for Canon’s APS-C lineup when it was announced in 2009. See my original Canon 7D Review for more and check out the deal while it lasts here at B&H Photo.
Also, the 7D with EF 28-135mm IS lens kit is $849, while the 7D with EF-S 18-135mm IS lens kit is $1099.
The new Olympus Stylus SH-2 features RAW capture, a 24x zoom lens (25-600mm equivalent), 5-axis image stabilization, built-in WiFi and 1080/60p video. The retro-design builds on Olympus’ current trend with both mirrorless system and compact models. [Read more…]
Red Giant has updated its Universe plugin to version 1.4, which includes 5 new effects and 3 new transitions. This brings the total number of plugins in Red Giant Universe up to 89. [Read more…]
Current Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
New rumors suggest that an update to the popular Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM could be getting an update soon. The update is rumored to include a floating element like the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM and solve the focus shift problem from the current generation that is reported by some.
Today, Adobe released Photoshop Mix 1.5 with added support for Adobe Ink and the Cloud Clipboard, allowing users to browse an album of their creative assets that can be pasted into an image in Photoshop Mix with one touch of the stylus. Photoshop Mix also now supports Wacom and Pencil styluses. [Read more…]