I read this compelling statement by Jim Jannard on the Red User forum: “You can extract “Getty worthy” still images from an EPIC motion stream.” I’m usually all ears when Jim Jannard makes a compelling statement, but I don’t see the Epic listed on Getty Images’ approved camera list for contributors. Getty is extremely picky [...]
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Red Epic capable of “Getty worthy” stills?
July 29th, 2011 · 1 Comment · On Convergence, Photography, Technology, Video
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New Nikon professional cameras on August 24, 2011?
July 27th, 2011 · No Comments · Nikon, On Convergence, Photography, Technology, Video
According to Nikon Rumors, Nikon is making a major announcement of new cameras on August 24th. I am very curious whether Nikon will leapfrog Canon on this one, or come out with <Canon 1Ds Mk III, 5D Mk II>-like features in a slightly more water tight body, with slightly better ergonomics, and somewhat better high [...]
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CES Tidbits
January 14th, 2011 · No Comments · Everything else, On Convergence, Photography, Technology, Video
If you’re a technology voyeur like me you are probably aware the annual Consumer Electronics Show just ended. There have been some interesting announcements for photographers and here are a few that caught my eye. Sub-$100 digital point-and-shoots A higher bar being reached for small cameras, with resolution and with zoom ratio The future of [...]
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Doomsday Report for the Point-and-Shoot
December 4th, 2010 · No Comments · iPhone, On Convergence, Photography, Technology, Video
Another seminal moment in the history of photography. The topic underscores the wellspring of popularity that iPhone photo apps enjoy, and how they have been embraced by the masses. A notable moment came when Photography became a category in itself in the App store. Tiffen, among others, led the march, then Adobe introduced a light [...]
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Live Holography
November 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Photography, Photoshop Extended 3D, Technology, Video
I have been a fan of holography since the technology was introduced, and came close to converting a large darkroom to a holographic lab, back in the late 1970′s. A manual of holography still has an honored place on my bookshelf. So I was excited to see the new developments in holography as described today [...]
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