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July 19th, 2011 by Allison Gibson Posted in Blog, Cameras, News
In a recent patent application [here, via Photography Bay], Samsung proposed “a method for performing out-focus of camera having a first lens and a second lens, comprising: photographing a first image with the first lens and photographing a second image with the second lens; extracting depth information of the photographed first image and second image; and performing out-focus on the first image or the second image using the extracted depth information” [via]. Basically, they’re looking into a way to get the kind of shallow DOF results of the DSLR with a compact point-and-shoot. We recently saw that a different technology for the same result is in the works with the Lytro camera.
[Patent via Gizmodo, via Photography Bay, via Wired]
July 19th, 2011 by Allison Gibson Posted in Blog
Chrome has just announced their new Niko Camera Bag, and to celebrate they’ve launched a photo contest—the prize for which is the Niko Camera Bag and a Nikon D3000 DSLR to go inside of it. The deadline is July 25, 2011 so listen close if you want to enter. They are looking for shots that capture something special about your city. “Stories that make up your city are found in the faces, sights, and sounds that are immersed in it. From the recluse to the regulars, everyone carries a piece of its many parts. We’ve all got that favorite record store, little-known food spot, bicycle shortcut, or local hero that makes a city wholly ours,” says Chrome. So go ahead and capture your own shot for the chance to win. More info on how to enter can be found at the official This Is My City: Photo Contest site.
image via Chrome
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July 19th, 2011 by Allison Gibson Posted in Blog
image © Ralph Wessel, 2010 Humor Category Winner
Entries have opened for the 13th Annual California Ocean and Coastal Amateur Photography Contest, which is sponsored by the California Coastal Commission, the California Thank You Ocean campaign, and Fairmont Hotels of California. According to the contest website, the are seeking photograph entries “that reflect the importance that the coast and ocean has [sic] for California residents.” There are three subject categories into which an image can be entered: The scenic coast and Pacific Ocean off California; People and the California coast; California ocean and coastal wildlife. Prizes for the four contest winners are hotel stays at Fairmont Hotel California locations.
The submission deadline is September 2, 2011. Visit www.mycoastalphoto.com for more info.
July 13th, 2011 by Allison Gibson Posted in Blog, Cameras, News
PENTAX has just announced the availability of the limited edition 645D medium-format DSLR camera kit, including a stylish and eye-catching lacquer-finished body, leather strap, body mount cap,center-spot-matte focusing screen and chic wooden box. The 40-megapixel camera, first announced last year, is being called Camera Grand Prix Japan’s “Camera of the Year.” The limited edition 645D will be built-to-order, with a minimum four month delivery period from the date the order is placed.
July 12th, 2011 by Allison Gibson Posted in Blog, News
Nikon has just revealed the new AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G lens. Available in August for an estimated price of $279.95, the lightweight, versatile lens provides macro capabilities with a minimum focusing distance of just 0.53 feet (6.4 inches). According to Nikon, the lens “is an ideal ‘next’ lens to complement any DX-format shooter’s growing D-SLR kit” with a “wide variety of applications, whether capturing close-up details in flowers and insects or shooting flattering portraiture with a pleasing bokeh.” More from Nikon in the press release below.
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