Photography News
Initial Thoughts: Sony FA-WRC1M and FA-WRR1 Radio Flash Transmitter/Receiver
The Phoblographer - 11 Jul 2016 15:10
During a recent Sony Press trip, I had the opportunity to test out the new Sony WRM1M and WRR1 Radio flash transmitter and receiver. The units were pre-production models and demonstrate that Sony is serious about the who...
Hands-on with Sony's wireless flash system, arriving in August
DP Review - 11 Jul 2016 15:00
Sony's wireless radio flash trigger system, introduced back in March, is headed to retailers this August. The system is comprised of a 'commander' (FA-WRC1M) and a receiver (FA-WRR1). There can be up to 5 groups, each...
Silhouettes: A Metaphor on Identity and Insignificance
The Phoblographer - 11 Jul 2016 22:54
Norwegian photographer Daniel Brox Nordmo, a designer by profession but avid photographer as well, takes aim at modern society in his photo project 'Silhouettes'. "This photo series is a way to emphasize how little impor...
Man Charged with Felony Assault After Nearly Running Over Photographer
PetaPixel - 11 Jul 2016 22:012016 iPhone Photography Award winners announced
DP Review - 11 Jul 2016 21:16
The organizers of the iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS), one of the longest running mobile photography contests, have announced the winners of the 2016 competition. The grand prize this year goes to an image titled ...
How Barbie Product Photos Are Shot
PetaPixel - 11 Jul 2016 21:09Cheap Photo: This Awesome Sony a7 Deal is Back!
The Phoblographer - 11 Jul 2016 20:46
With a new week comes a sweet deal that came back--the awesome $600 off Sony a7 deal is once again the best deal on a full frame mirrorless body. We also have some other new additions, including some additional Rokinon u...
Check Out This Drone Shot of a Bride's Grand Entrance
PetaPixel - 11 Jul 2016 20:39Photographer captures kayakers with help from drone-mounted Speedlites
DP Review - 11 Jul 2016 20:05
Australian adventure photographer and Canon Master Krystle Wright is the subject of a new video from Canon in which she details photographing kayakers with the EOS-1D X Mark II. Wright captures the kayakers dropping do...
A Hand's 3 Year Adventure Around the World in 3 Minutes
PetaPixel - 11 Jul 2016 19:19
GoPro just shared this strange music video for the song “You Would Not Believe Me” by the indie electronic trio People The Kangaroo. Using a GoPro, the musicians filmed lead singer Alan Wurman’s hand running around...
What I Learned From Shooting 100 Stranger Portraits as a Shy Introvert
PetaPixel - 11 Jul 2016 19:04Viral Photo of Woman in Protest Being Called 'Iconic'
PetaPixel - 11 Jul 2016 18:1920 of the Best iPhone Photos of 2016
PetaPixel - 11 Jul 2016 17:18Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 Packs 11 Aperture Blades for 'Stunning Bokeh'
PetaPixel - 11 Jul 2016 16:19The History of Urbanization from 3700 BC - 2000 AD
Twisted Sifter - 11 Jul 2016 16:15
The data shown in the map comes from a Yale-led study published earlier this month in Scientific Data, which compiled the most comprehensive dataset on historical urban populations to date
How To Remain Calm With People
Twisted Sifter - 11 Jul 2016 15:30
Remaining calm around people who annoy us is one of the great life skills; it's also a teachable and learnable
Sony Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Sample Gallery
DP Review - 11 Jul 2016 15:21
Sony has just announced its Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens, a high quality normal for its E-mount Alpha line of cameras. At a shooting event in San Diego, we had a chance to go hands-on. It's a formidable lens, smaller ...
Review (In Progress): Sony 70-200mm f2.8 OSS G Master (Full Frame E Mount)
The Phoblographer - 11 Jul 2016 15:05
When you consider a camera system, one of the most important lenses to look out for is a 70-200mm equivalent--and Sony has been working on delivering that in the form of the Sony 70-200mm f2.8 OSS G Master lens for full ...
Review (In Progress): Sony Zeiss 50mm f1.4 (Full Frame E Mount)
The Phoblographer - 11 Jul 2016 15:02
The release of the Sony Zeiss 50mm f1.4 for full frame E mount cameras begs the question "just how many 50mm lenses does one need?" In truth, just one--but the strategy is a smart one for the company. You see, years ago ...
The Sony Zeiss 50mm f1.4 Lens for E Mount Has 11 Aperture Blades
The Phoblographer - 11 Jul 2016 15:00
The full frame Sony E mount lineup of lenses already has two 50mm offerings in the form o the 50mm f1.8 and the Sony Zeiss 55mm f1.8--and today they're getting a third in the form of the Sony Zeiss 50mm f1.4 for full fra...
Sony prices 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS G Master at $2600
DP Review - 11 Jul 2016 15:00
Sony's premium telezoom for full-frame will cost $2600 when it reaches US consumers in July. The 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters designed for the 70-200 will each cost $550 and are also expected to ship in July. A recent a...
Sony announces FE 50mm F1.4 ZA prime lens
DP Review - 11 Jul 2016 15:00
Sony has announced its new Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA lens. This full-frame fast prime features an 11-blade aperture for circular out-of-focus highlights even as you stop down, 'Advanced Aspheric' and ED lens elements and...