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Kodak files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Kodak files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection As film giant Kodak files for bankruptcy protection, everyone from photographers to economists is looking back at the company that was, for so long, synonymous with American photography. The company has entered the US ‘Chapter 11′ process by which a court oversees its restructuring and protects it from its creditors as it attempts to reorganize into a profitable business. However it emerges from the process, Kodak will never again be the photographic titan it was during...
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Introduction to Travel Photography By Steve Davey Travel photography is a fairly unique discipline. It encompasses just about every style of location photography that you could imagine, with the logistical burden of getting yourself, and all of your gear to a foreign locale in a fit state to work, and hopefully getting it all back home again! Over the last 25 years or so as a professional travel photographer I have traveled to some 87 countries. I have snowmobiled in the Arctic, trekked in the Sahara, swum with sharks and photographed the...
read moreAF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G A fast, medium-telephoto fixed focal length lens with a focal length of 85 mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.8 compatible with the Nikon FX-format TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G, a fast, medium-telephoto fixed focal length lens with a focal length of 85 mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.8 compatible with the Nikon FX-format. The AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G is the new addition to the FX-format lens lineup. It utilizes an all new optical design...
read moreMacro photography: Understanding magnification
Macro photography: Understanding magnification By Erez Marom Photography, like any other art, demands both compelling content and expert technique to create a pleasing result. In my previous article, I discussed some of the aesthetic choices involved in creating a successful macro image. Technique, however, is an absolute must; it’s the artist’s tool to convey his artistic vision. Nature, landscape and wildlife are some of the most technically challenging fields of photography, and macro photography comes with its...
read moreWhat we want in a macro shot – Background
What we want in a macro shot – Background By Erez Marom In my previous article, I talked about the importance of detail in macro photography. Here I will concentrate on another, more aesthetically-oriented aspect of macro photography – the background. Arguably as important as the subject itself, the background can have a huge impact on a macro shot. Photographers working in all genres use the background to emphasize the subject and to connect it to its environment. There are many variables that contribute to an effective background....
read moreKamera & Lensa DSLR Nikon: Info Produk & Kelebihan Teknologinya
Kamera & Lensa DSLR Nikon: Info Produk & Kelebihan Teknologinya oleh : Mishbahul Munir Nama besar Nikon dalam dunia fotografi memang seakan sudah menjadi jaminan mutu, bahkan sejak era fotografi film 35mm jaman dahulu. Nikon sebagai produsen kamera dan optik asal Jepang dikenal memiliki produk kamera dan lensa yang berkualitas tinggi, memiliki konsumen yang loyal dan berhasil melewati transisi ke digital dengan baik. Kini saat kompetisi DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) semakin ketat, merk Nikon masih jadi incaran utama banyak calon...
read moreWhat we want in a macro shot – POV and special scenes
What we want in a macro shot – POV and special scenes By Erez Marom We are nearing the end of the ‘what’ section of this series. We’ve mentioned detail and background as critical aspects we look for in a macro shot, and now I’d like to survey two important non-technical issues. The interesting parts of this dragonfly are its beautifully colored eyes, thorax and abdomen, all of which are clearly seen from eye-level. Shooting from a different angle would result in the image not containing what I wished to...
read moreWhat we want in a macro shot – Detail
What we want in a macro shot – Detail By Erez Marom In the first article of this series, ‘The What and Why of Macro‘, I talked about what macro photography is and explained why I shoot macro in the wild. My next goal, which I will tackle in this article and the next one, is to introduce you to the elements I consider paramount in a macro image. I’m not necessarily referring here to the criteria for judging an image, but rather to the fundamental things a macro photographer should try to bear in mind when...
read moreThe what and why of wildlife macro photography
The what and why of wildlife macro photography By Erez Marom Whenever I teach macro photography I begin with a statement and two questions. The statement is that I, as a nature photographer, teach macro photography in the wild. The two immediate questions that stem from this statement are: What is macro photography? Why do I choose to shoot macro photographs in the wild? In this article, I’ll try to answer these questions, as well as elaborate a little bit about the essence of macro photography as I see it. I’ll also try...
read moreSLR Magic announces HyperPrime CINE 50mm T0.95 M-mount lens
SLR Magic announces HyperPrime CINE 50mm T0.95 M-mount lens Hong Kong lens maker SLR Magic has announced the HyperPrime CINE 50mm T0.95 lens for the Leica M mount. The lens, which can be easily adapted for Micro Four Thirds or Sony NEX cameras, is designed for low light and shallow depth-of-field videography and available-light photography. The lens features 12 elements in 7 groups and, the company says, is optimized to be shot with the aperture wide open. The lens won’t be available until September 2012. In the meantime,...
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