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Entries from August 2008

On Convergence: Nikon D90 with movie mode

August 27th, 2008 · No Comments · On Convergence, Photography, Technology

Nikon announced today the D90 (12.3 megapixel DX format Digital SLR, $999.95 MSRP), successor to the well regarded D80. One of the prominent features of the new D90 is a “cinematic 24fps D-Movie Mode”. Long the province of point-and-shoot consumer level cameras, this is the first time a DSLR has incorporated a video mode (albeit [...]

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Blend still images for 3D

August 21st, 2008 · No Comments · On Convergence, Photography, Technology

Today Microsoft* released Photosynth, software that allows the user to blend multiple still images to map a “networked” 3D view of the scene. Using the Seadragon technology brought to Microsoft via an acquisition, users can upload small quantities (20) or large quantities (up to 300) of still images, taken with varying degrees of quality or [...]

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On Convergence: Enhancing video with still photographs

August 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment · On Convergence, Photography, Technology, Video

Via John Nack’s blog (and apparently from earlier in the summer, that’s what I get for not reading John’s blog daily) – here is some amazing technology to enhance video using still photographs. The video presentation shows the enhancement of static video scenes (camera can be still or moving, but the subjects have to be [...]

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Irreverent Photo Tool of the Month

August 1st, 2008 · No Comments · Irreverent photo tool of the month, Photography, Video

If you are like me, you may save these 35mm film cans to store quarters for parking meters, shampoo for overnight trips, and that sort of use. But these plastic film containers are truly wonderful photo tools for a host of photographer’s needs. They are very durable and the lid holds tight while being easy [...]

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