Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Polaroid appears to be set to launch a new mirrorless camera at CES 2013, the iM1386, that will be powered by the Android operating system and bear a striking stylistic resemblance to the Nikon 1 J2. Leaked specifications point to an 18.1MP sensor, Android 4 OS, a 3.5″ touchscreen LCD and built-in WiFi. [Read more…]
Instagram just went off the deep end with its latest terms of service update, which allows the company to sell your images without paying your at all for their use.
The relevant provision regarding the sale of your images is found under Item 2 of “Rights” in the Terms of Service as follows:
To help us deliver interesting paid or sponsored content or promotions, you agree that a business or other entity may pay us to display your username, likeness, photos (along with any associated metadata), and/or actions you take, in connection with paid or sponsored content or promotions, without any compensation to you.
This provision on its own doesn’t bother me so much as a casual user. It grates me a bit, but I’m not really sweating Instagram’s use of my images reposted as advertisements or promoted content on the service. However, I recognize that a lot of photographers out there use Instagram as a more serious marketing endeavor or have licensing issues with their images that they can’t allow such use without otherwise jeopardizing their business.
The major hiccup for me comes under Item 4 of “Rights” as excerpted below: [Read more…]
Nikon has filed a patent that makes way for a digital back to convert 35mm film SLRs into the full-fledged DSLRs. The rear door that covers the film holder would be removed and replaced with a digital back equipped with an image sensor.
An excerpt from the patent:
The camera back exchange type camera which images the object image acquired by the photographing optical system by the side of a camera body, and obtains electronic image data is known by replacing with the rear lid with which the camera body was equipped, and equipping a camera body with the camera back having an image sensor.
In the camera back of the description to this Patent document 1, when the moving mechanism to which the position of an image sensor is moved, and the position detection sensor which detects the position of an image sensor are provided and a moving mechanism moves an image sensor based on the output of a position detection sensor, The image sensor to the photographing optical system by the side of a camera body is positioned.
Are you ready to convert your Nikon F6 yet? [Read more…]
Here is the latest batch of holiday deals on camera and photo gear. Check them out below. [Read more…]
Apple has issued an update to Digital Camera RAW 4.03, which adds RAW image compatibility for the Canon 6D and Nikon 1 V2 to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’11.
The update is available through the automated Mac App Store update panel and Apple’s website.
The Triggertrap app that turns your iPhone, iPad or Android device into a remote trigger for your camera is now free. Previously, it was $4.99; however, it will be free at least through the holiday season. (Note that there is a limited-feature “free version” available, but this is the premium version that has now been made free.)
You need a $25 cable to make it work with your DSLR, but it does a whole lot more than a standard cable release remote for that price. I’ve used it with my Canon 5D Mark II and it works very well. Additionally, if you don’t get the dongle, some of the modes (like timelapse) will work with the iPhone’s built-in camera. So, it’s worth having for free anyway.
The Triggertrap apps is available for iOS on the iTunes App Store, and available for Android on the Google Play Store.
Below are some of the triggering methods you can use with Triggertrap. [Read more…]
Red Giant recently launched ‘Tempo,’ which is a clever short film that highlights what’s possible with its video software suites.
Trapcode Suite 12, Magic Bullet Suite and just about every other tool in Red Giant’s tool kit were used to make this short. More details available on Red Giant’s website.
GoPro’s mobile app is now available for use with GoPro HERO3 cameras. The app lets you control your HERO3 cameras’ settings + features. Additionally, you can live preview your shots for easier framing.
A software update for the HERO3 White and Silver Edition cameras is required before using the GoPro app. You can find that update here on GoPro’s website.
The GoPro iOS app can be downloaded here on the iTunes App Store. The GoPro Android app can be downloaded here on the Google Play Store.
B&H has the Rokinon 85mm T1.5 Cine lens in stock for Canon, Nikon and Sony (both NEX and Alpha) mounts. The lens features standard geared focus and aperture rings for use with follow focus units. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
It’s time for our weekly break from the gear for a few minutes so we can enjoy another round of reader photos from the Photography Bay Flickr Group.
Check out the rest of the photos below. [Read more…]