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Nikon D800 HD Video: “Joy Ride” by Sandro Miller
Nikon Pressroom7 Feb 2012 | 12:20 pmAcclaimed shooter Sandro Miller creates a short-film with the new Nikon D800 tackling challenging lighting and motion with amazing video quality (contains graphic images). Nikon D800 HD Video: “Joy Ride” by Sandro Miller from Nikon_USA on Vimeo. The following video gives a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of “Joy Ride.” Behind the Scenes: “Joy Ride” by Sandro Miller Using the Nikon D800 from Nikon_USA on Vimeo. -
Nikon booth at CP+ show in Japan
Nikon Rumors9 Feb 2012 | 8:23 amHere are the first few images from the Nikon booth at the CP+ show in Japan (click for larger view) Sony XQD cards and the new Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens: All images are also uploaded on Flickr, g+ and Facebook. More to come... Images credit: Jeff Chen -
Court says reworked Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N can be sold in Germany
TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog9 Feb 2012 | 12:30 pmApple's been going back and forth in German courts over the Samsung Galaxy Tab, suggesting it "borrows" a few too many features from the iPad, but the latest ruling has fallen in Samsung's favor. A German court has now decided that the Galaxy Tab has "clear differences" from the iPad, and thus can be sold in that country. Note, also, that this is the Galaxy Tab 10.1N, not the original version, so Samsung has already made some changes to the design. And those changes apparently worked, because the court has ruled that sales are on. That's not great for Apple, though Cupertino may likely follow… -
Incoming Sony CEO: Hot gadgets aren't enough anymore
Macworld9 Feb 2012 | 12:01 pmSony's new CEO says the company needs to move on from its hardware roots.
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Holy Kaw!
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Romance survey [infographic]
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Do aliens go invisible by 'going green'?
9 Feb 2012 | 11:24 amAs we discover more and more planets around other stars, the Fermi Paradox is becoming, well, more paradoxical. The Fermi Paradox simply asks the question "where are they?" Our Milky Way galaxy is so big and so old -- and we are estimated to be accompanied by at least 100 billion planets -- that aliens should have visited us by now. Instead, when we peruse the heavens, we are faced with the Great Silence, which is one of the biggest challenges to modern astronomy. Full story at Discovery News. More news from Discovery Communications. Photo credit: Fotolia Permalink | Leave a… -
Mysterious sounds reported around the world
9 Feb 2012 | 11:23 amPeople around the world have reported hearing strange sounds from the skies over the past month. Sometimes they describe it as a hum or low rumble; other times it’s a whine, thump, or even a melody. Often the sounds have been recorded and posted online, fueling rumors and conspiracy theories. One blogger wrote, "either the world is ending, aliens are landing or everyone is getting hoaxed. Or, possibly, there’s an actual scientific explanation for the mass amount of YouTube videos capturing bizarre sounds that are being heard around the globe. Are we witnessing the beginning of a… -
Costa Concordia: an ecological time bomb
9 Feb 2012 | 11:21 amAs workers begin to extract the half-million gallons of fuel in the shipwrecked cruise liner, locals are worried that their pristine waters are in danger. Reporting by Rossella Lorenzi. Written and produced by Rossella Lorenzi and Martin Berman. Full story at Discovery News. More news from Discovery Communications. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Inside Syria's capitol: nervously normal
9 Feb 2012 | 11:18 amAs the violence in Syria continues to escalate, Syrian citizens are arming themselves to resist their oppressive regime. For days, Homs, the third-largest city in Syria, has endured shelling, tanks and attacks by heavy weaponry. Syrian protestors react with more violence against forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad, resulting in all-out war zones in some residential neighborhoods. Full story at Discovery News. More news from Discovery Communications. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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Nikon Pressroom
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Nikon D800 HD Video: “Joy Ride” by Sandro Miller
7 Feb 2012 | 12:20 pmAcclaimed shooter Sandro Miller creates a short-film with the new Nikon D800 tackling challenging lighting and motion with amazing video quality (contains graphic images). Nikon D800 HD Video: “Joy Ride” by Sandro Miller from Nikon_USA on Vimeo. The following video gives a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of “Joy Ride.” Behind the Scenes: “Joy Ride” by Sandro Miller Using the Nikon D800 from Nikon_USA on Vimeo. -
Expectations Surpassed: The 36.3-Megapixel Nikon D800 Is The Multimedia HD-SLR That Shatters Conventional Resolution Barriers For Maximum Fidelity
6 Feb 2012 | 3:01 pmThe New Nikon D800 Offers Unrivaled Resolution and Features Designed for a Variety of Demanding Professional Photographic and Multimedia Disciplines, Videographers and Filmmakers MELVILLE, N.Y. (Feb 6, 2012) – Today, imaging leader Nikon Inc. announced the highly anticipated D800 HD-SLR, engineered to provide extreme resolution, astounding image quality and valuable video features optimized for professional still and multimedia photographers and videographers. A camera with an unmatched balance of accuracy, functionality and image quality, the Nikon D800 realizes innovations such as a high… -
Nikon® And Warner Music Group Team Up To Rock South By Southwest® (SXSW) With Star-Studded Three-Day Music Residency
6 Feb 2012 | 12:36 pm“THE WARNER SOUND CAPTURED BY NIKON” TO FEATURE LIVE SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES BY SANTIGOLD, B.o.B, WALE & MEEK MILL, fun., AND GARY CLARK, JR. “YOUR 1 SHOT” CONTEST OFFERS NEW ARTISTS A CHANCE TO PERFORM LIVE AT SXSW RESIDENCY New York, NY – (February 6, 2012) Nikon Inc. and Warner Music Group are uniting to host a star-studded residency at the upcoming South by Southwest® Music & Media Conference (SXSW®) in Austin, Texas. “The Warner Sound Captured by Nikon” will make its home at Austin’s famed La Zona Rosa, with two days and three nights of showcase performances… -
Nikon’s New COOLPIX P-Series Pair Packs A Potent Punch Of Optical Excellence And Powerful Performance
31 Jan 2012 | 3:01 pmThe 42x COOLPIX P510 is the Ultimate Ultra-Long Zoom Camera, While the Fast Aperture Lens of the COOLPIX P310 Makes it the Advanced Photographer’s Compact Companion MELVILLE, NY (Jan. 31, 2012) – Today, Nikon Inc. introduced two new COOLPIX cameras into the P-series, providing photographers with amazing optics from compact offerings for their next adventure-packed outing. Breaking the zoom barrier, the new COOLPIX P510 brings the action close with an impressive 42x optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens, from a wide 24mm to an amazing 1,000mm* focal range. When the adventure begins once the… -
Nikon’s New S-Series COOLPIX Cameras Are The Slim, Stylish And Smart Way To Capture Life’s Great Moments
31 Jan 2012 | 3:01 pmWith Super-Zoom Capabilities and Compact Design, New COOLPIX Cameras are User-Friendly and Feature Technologies to Inspire Creativity MELVILLE, NY (Jan. 31, 2012) – Today, Nikon Inc. introduced four new digital cameras to the COOLPIX S-series lineup to give consumers new ways to go super-zoom or super chic. These new cameras deliver on Nikon’s rich optical heritage and benefit from new technologies poised to create an amazing camera experience for any user, such as GPS and enhanced resolution. The Spring 2012 line of Nikon COOLPIX cameras help capture memories with advanced features…
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Nikon Rumors
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Nikon booth at CP+ show in Japan
9 Feb 2012 | 8:23 amHere are the first few images from the Nikon booth at the CP+ show in Japan (click for larger view) Sony XQD cards and the new Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens: All images are also uploaded on Flickr, g+ and Facebook. More to come... Images credit: Jeff Chen -
Today’s Nikon D800 updates
9 Feb 2012 | 6:28 amNikon D800 with MB-D12 battery grip The latest Nikon D800 updates: Adorama and B&H are now taking pre-orders for the Nikon MB-D12 battery grip for D800 (MS-D12EN battery tray is also available). Today the CP+ show opened its doors in Japan and the D800 will be on display - see the first image of the Nikon booth. I will have several readers sending me images and reports from the show and I will post them online in the next few days. Nikon D800 is expected to start shipping on March 18th, 2012 for the US. New post on the Nikon D800 from Cliff Mautner with some high ISO samples. You can… -
Nikon D800 vs. D4 specs comparison
8 Feb 2012 | 8:58 pmHere is a quick comparison between the Nikon D800 and Nikon D4 based on the specifications listed on Nikon's website: Camera NikonD800 Nikon D4 Effective Pixels 36.3 million 16.2 million Sensor Size 35.9mm x 24mm 36.0mm x 23.9mm Lens Mount Nikon F bayonet mount Nikon F bayonet mount Effective Pixels 36.3 million 16.2 million Sensor Size 35.9mm x 24mm 36.0mm x 23.9mm Image Sensor Format FX FX File Format Still Images JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW): lossless compressed 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed,… -
Nikon D800 vs. D700 specs comparison
8 Feb 2012 | 4:16 pmHere is a quick comparison between the Nikon D800 and Nikon D700 based on the specifications listed on Nikon's website. I was told that the D700 will go down in price in the next few days - in France for example, the price is expected to drop from the current EUR 2,100 to EUR 1,800. I have no confirmation about US prices yet. Model Nikon D800 Nikon D700 Effective Pixels 36.3 million 12.1 million Sensor Size 35.9mm x 24mm 36.0mm x 23.9mm File Format Still Images JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) Compression NEF (RAW): lossless… -
OneCall opened their Nikon D800/E pre-orders
8 Feb 2012 | 3:10 pmOneCall also just opened their pre-orders for the Nikon D800 and Nikon D800E. Full list of pre-order options available here. Posted by NikonRumors.com This RSS feed is copyrighted and cannot be republished in any way without permission. Follow [NR] on Facebook and Twitter.
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TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog
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Court says reworked Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N can be sold in Germany
9 Feb 2012 | 12:30 pmApple's been going back and forth in German courts over the Samsung Galaxy Tab, suggesting it "borrows" a few too many features from the iPad, but the latest ruling has fallen in Samsung's favor. A German court has now decided that the Galaxy Tab has "clear differences" from the iPad, and thus can be sold in that country. Note, also, that this is the Galaxy Tab 10.1N, not the original version, so Samsung has already made some changes to the design. And those changes apparently worked, because the court has ruled that sales are on. That's not great for Apple, though Cupertino may likely follow… -
Apple Store employees accept petitions from protesters
9 Feb 2012 | 11:00 amSlightly over a dozen protesters from Change.org and SumofUS delivered a petition signed by more than 250,000 people to the Grand Central Terminal Apple Store today. Both organizations are urging Apple to improve working conditions at factories run by its overseas suppliers, particularly Foxconn's massive facility in China. CNET reports the event was relatively low-key -- there were more people present covering the event for the media than the number of protesters who showed up -- and Apple Store employees seemed well-prepared when they accepted the big box of signatures. The group claims the… -
NOAA drops BlackBerry, embraces iPhone and iPad
9 Feb 2012 | 10:00 amThe Loop is reporting that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is taking RIM BlackBerry devices off of the list of officially supported mobile devices. What's taking the place of the trusty old BlackBerry? iPhones and iPads running iOS 5 and newer versions of the mobile OS. While a February 3rd memo from NOAA Chief Information Officer and Director for High Performance Computing and Communications Joseph Klimavicz noted that support for BlackBerrys will continue until May 12, 2012, it does not say when the government organization will actually start providing workers… -
Apple stock soars, company worth more than Google, Microsoft combined
9 Feb 2012 | 9:30 amWhoa! As of this writing (noon EST) Apple stock has reached a new high of US$493.85, which is a new a record. It also gives the company a market capitalization of $465 billion, which exceeds the combined totals of Google and Microsoft. Apple passed Microsoft in Market Cap back in May of 2010. At the current prices, Apple is comfortably ahead of Exxon Mobil, with has a market cap of about $400 million. Just yesterday we reported that Apple had gained $100 in share price since Steve Jobs died last October, but those numbers are already outdated.Apple stock soars, company worth more than Google,… -
Satechi's Cup Holder Mount keeps your iPad and iPhone close at hand
9 Feb 2012 | 9:00 amSo, your Family Truckster is loaded with sixteen cup holders in various places. Since you already have a place to stash your hot coffee while driving, wouldn't it be nice to use one of those cup holders for something really useful, like holding your iPad or iPhone within arm's reach? Satechi yesterday delivered the SCH-121 Cup Holder Mount (US$29.99), which comes with two cradles, one for 7" - 10" tablets and the other for your smartphone. While you don't exactly want to be going down the road watching movies on your iPad, this is perfect for the back seat crowd, front row passengers, or for…
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Macworld
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Incoming Sony CEO: Hot gadgets aren't enough anymore
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Kodak axing digital cameras business
9 Feb 2012 | 11:00 amKodak, which filed for bankruptcy last month, is killing its digital cameras business and plans to focus on printing in an effort to save money. -
Review: Psychonauts gets in your head
9 Feb 2012 | 10:34 amSeven years after its critically acclaimed and commercially ignored debut, Double Fine’s Psychonauts has finally made it to the Mac. Happily, this game is worth every second of the wait. -
Emptying the trash automatically
9 Feb 2012 | 10:15 amNo, Automator doesn't include an Empty the Trash action, but Chris Breen reveals how you can build your own. -
Apple and Google disagree over licensing of essential patents
9 Feb 2012 | 10:07 amGoogle is at odds with Apple, Microsoft and Cisco over the licensing and litigation of patents.
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iMore - The #1 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch blog
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FBI file on Steve Jobs released, was considered for special appointment to Bush I White House
9 Feb 2012 | 10:05 amSteve Jobs’ FBI file has been released and is now available for public viewing on their web site. It contains information from a background investigation conducted in 1991 when Jobs was being considered for an appointment to the President’s Export Council during the Bush I White House. It also includes information relating to a bomb threat against Jobs in 1985. The link comes via Gawker who pulled a lot of quotes from it about Jobs’ character and personal behavior. The issue of Steve Jobs’ character has come up on numerous occasions including his autobiography by… -
Mobile Nations fitness month: Week 2! [iPad 3 + Xbox Kinect giveaway]
9 Feb 2012 | 9:49 amThe quest to get thinner, stronger, faster, and healthier with iMore and Mobile Nations continues! We’ve survived the first week. We’ve set our goals and whether we achieved them (yay!) or are still working on them (take that!), we’re feeling better and doing better because of it. And we’re getting tons of great feedback. This might just be the year where mobile and lifestyle fully come together, where eHealth and eFitness — or iHealth and iFitness if you’re in the Apple ecosystem! — finally start making the impact we’ve all been waiting for. -
Learn how to make your lattes more beautiful with Coffee Art for iPhone
9 Feb 2012 | 9:39 amYour dreams of becoming the perfect home barista who offers up beautiful lattes to your guests will come true with Coffee Art for iPhone. This app will teach you, in great detail, how to add hearts, tulips, and even dragons to the top of your espresso drinks. Art of Coffee is like attending a class. Before learning how to create your designs, the app teaches you the basics of espresso making and how to pull the perfect shot. It then focuses on how to steam the ideal pitcher of foamy milk. When it’s time to learn about the designs, Art of Coffee provides detailed, step-by-step… -
Poll: What hardware features do you want in iPad 3?
9 Feb 2012 | 7:58 amWhat hardware features do you want in iPad 3?Now that it looks like Apple is getting close to announcing the iPad 3, it’s time to get serious about what we’re expecting from it. Let’s start with hardware. It pretty much sounds like a given that we’ll be getting a 2048×1536 Retina display, which means, at 9.7-inches it won’t be quite as dense as the iPhone 4S but you’ll likely be holding it further away from your eyes, effectively making the difference minor. LTE 4G networking is harder to pin down. The Qualcomm chipset sounds like it’s ready, but… -
52% off Case-Mate Barely There Case for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 [Daily deal]
9 Feb 2012 | 7:05 amFor today only, the iMore Store has the Case-Mate Barely There Case for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 on sale for only $11.95! Get them before they’re gone! Get the Case-Mate Barely There Case for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 now! The Barely There is Case-Mate’s new line of sporty cases for the iPhone 4S, AT&T iPhone 4, or Verizon iPhone 4. These cases are designed to help protect the design of the iPhone 4S, AT&T iPhone 4, or Verizon iPhone 4 while allowing more of it to show. Features: Extremely slim profile Impact resistant flexible plastic shell Covers the back and corners of the iPhone…
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News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)
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Kodak to stop making digital cameras
9 Feb 2012 | 11:17 amKodak will stop making digital cameras within the next few months. The company, currently in bankruptcy protection, will also stop making pocket video cameras and photo frames as a cost-cutting measure. Instead it is looking to license its name to other manufacturers who wish to sell cameras under the Kodak brand. Closing the business will cost around $30m, mainly in the cost of laying-off workers, but will save around $100m per year in running costs. All product warranties will be honored. -
Fujifilm firmware attempts to fix X10 white discs
9 Feb 2012 | 11:00 amFujifilm has released the promised firmware update for its X10 enthusiast compact that aims to reduce the 'white orb' blooming effect that users have complained about. The firmware claims only to reduce, not eliminate, the problem that we'll look at in our forthcoming review. The latest firmware adds a series of extra functions and improves behavior of some existing ones. This includes adding face tracking AF to both stills and video mode and preventing the ISO and dynamic range settings changing when you switch between exposure modes. The update also enables the RAW button to be reconfigured… -
Sony full-frame camera coming, 500mm F4 lens finally announced
8 Feb 2012 | 7:05 pmSony has confirmed it will be making a full-frame replacement for its flagship A900 DSLR. No further details were given during a round-table discussion at the CP+ show in Japan, but we find it hard to believe the result will step away from the SLT technology the company has invested so heavily in. The company has also finally announced the A-mount 500mm F4 lens that it has been showing in various states of preparedness since PMA 2007 will be available from late March. -
Ricoh reshuffle sees Pentax take control of cameras
8 Feb 2012 | 5:07 pmRicoh has announced that its Pentax Ricoh Imaging (PRI) business unit will take full control of the design, development and sales of the company's cameras, worldwide. PRI was created when Ricoh bought Pentax and is the business that has been responsible for the design, manufacturing and sales of Pentax cameras. It will now absorb the consumer businesses of Ricoh's Personal Multimedia Product Company, which was responsible for the design, manufacture and sale of Ricoh cameras. The change will take effect from April 1st 2012. -
Sony promises more NEX lenses in updated E-mount lens roadmap
8 Feb 2012 | 5:00 pmSony has said it will have 15 lenses ready for the NEX system by the end of 2013. It made the annoucement of an expanded E-mount roadmap at the start of the CP+ trade show in Yokohama, Japan. The roadmap includes a variety of zooms and prime lenses, including a high-end standard zoom with Sony's premium 'G' branding. There will also be a pancake prime and a mid-telephoto prime lens some time during 2013.
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Strobist
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How the Other Half Lives: George Holz' Beyoncé for Spin
8 Feb 2012 | 9:00 pmPhoto © George HolzYou know how people on the Strobist Flickr group like to talk about how it is technically possible to shoot blow-away white with just one flash?Yeah, this is not exactly that.Hit the jump for a walk-thru vid for the (ahem, eight-light) shoot, including a key light combo that you're prolly gonna want to rent rather than buy next time you are assigned to shoot Beyoncé. Read more » -
Lighting Inside the Box
6 Feb 2012 | 6:30 amAfter 15 years of long-term planning (and saving) Susan and I finally took the plunge with a full kitchen remodel. We were really pleased with the results, and at some point I had promised the contractor a nice photo of the final product.In a room like this you are basically illuminating the inside of a box by using hidden lights, which turned out to be an interesting exercise. And it's something I would recommend for just about any photographer. Read more » -
Core Knowledge: Working With Remotes
2 Feb 2012 | 6:00 amThere are two things you should always remember about radio remotes:One, radio can be fickle. This is true whether you are using your time-honored PocketWizards or a brand new Chinese offering.Two, radio waves -- and success with your remotes -- are all about the physics. So a little knowledge can go a long way toward ensuring good range and reliability. Some basics that every lighting photographer should know, inside. Read more » -
Tyler Stableford: Dispatches From the Underground
30 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amAspen, Colorado-based photographer Tyler Stableford generally shoots action and adventure, most of it aboveground. But this shoot for Timberland PRO would send him a half-mile deep into the earth. That far down, before adding light it is absolutely pitch black. As in, you cannot see your hand in front of your face. And the lights the miners use while extracting coal there aren't much friendlier -- low-level, and a mix of tungsten and fluorescents. So Stableford shot the entire campaign working on the edge of the quality envelope, and lighting with only a few speedlights. Read more » -
Q&A: Dealing with Glare from Dark Wood Backgrounds
26 Jan 2012 | 6:00 amReader Jefferson, from California in the US, asked via Twitter:"How do you deal with glare on dark wood in background for portraits? Is this covered in Lighting 101 or 102?"Actually, it is covered in L102, if a little obliquely. And yes, pretty much any time you light into dark wood as a background you are gonna get some blowback.But rather than look at this as a problem, I prefer to think of it as a feature… Read more »
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Photofocus
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Apple iPhone 4s Camera Review
9 Feb 2012 | 6:58 amShot with iPhone 4s – right out of the camera. Imported into Aperture, converted to black and white, minor edge sharpening added. Copyright Scott Bourne, 2012 – All Rights Reserved. I just finally got an Apple iPhone 4s. The camera included with this phone simply blows me away. I now see why under $200 point and shoot sales are dropping like a rock. The pictures you can make with this phone meet or exceed the quality that you can get out of many of the sub $200 point and shoot cameras. In fact, with proper lighting and technique, this camera can perform up to the level of some of… -
The Nikon D800 – First Thoughts
8 Feb 2012 | 6:01 amUPDATE: Within minutes of posting this – several of you claiming to be video experts say you disagree that the 36MP is good for video. So be it. I was simply reporting what I had been told. I personally don’t have a dog in this hunt. As my post clearly expresses, I personally think 36mp is too many for a 35mm sensor. Your mileage may vary. I’ll start with the usual disclaimer. I am not one of the cool kids so I have never shot with a D800. This is not a review. Until I actually shoot the camera I won’t have a firm opinion, but looking at the specs, I am very confused… -
Don’t Banish the Trashing of the Dress, Elevate It
7 Feb 2012 | 5:20 amGuest Post by Catherine Hall – Follow Catherine on Twitter In wedding photography, the “Trash the Dress” trend has veered increasingly toward shock-and-awe novelty, rather than artistry. The phenomenon all too often leaves me feeling squeamish. You know the drill: A beautiful bride in her lovely white dress gets convinced by a well-meaning photographer to trash her gorgeous gown for art’s sake. She ends up with food dumped on her head or is induced to take part in a mud-wrestling match. Whatever the scenario, her once-pristine gown is not only soiled, but irrevocably besmirched. The… -
What Photographic Tools & Technology Will We Use Today And Lose Tomorrow?
6 Feb 2012 | 6:10 amI used to make photographs with film that I developed and printed in a wet dark room. When I started photographing art for painters I used polarized lights to provide non-reflective illumination on the art work. When I first switched to digital, I scanned all my photos on a drum scanner, then stored them on floppy disks or magnetic tape drives. These are but a few of the examples I can think of that point to technology and tools that are for me at least, gone by. I know there are people still using all of these tools. But I am not and nobody else I work with is either. With the exception of a… -
Photofocus Podcast Episode #101
5 Feb 2012 | 6:15 amMake sure you don’t miss a single Photofocus post – point your feed reader to the free Photofocus RSS Feed here and subscribe. PLEASE BE PATIENT – OUR SERVERS SEE LARGE LOADS ON PUBLISHING DAYS. THE DOWNLOADS MAY GO SLOWLY BUT THEY WILL FINISH. Download episode… Photofocus Episode 101 Host: Scott Bourne (www.scottbourne.com or www.twitter.com/scottbourne) Show notes by Bruce Clarke (www.momentsindigital.com or www.twitter.com/bruceclarke) Welcome to Episode Number 101 of Photofocus with Scott Bourne. Photofocus is the show devoted to discussing photography and…
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Digital Photography School
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How to Shoot Through a Wire Fence
9 Feb 2012 | 5:47 amStuck behind a wire fence when trying to shoot an interesting subject can be a pain. It’s a challenge most often faced at the zoo but you also come across it when shooting at some sporting events (car racing for example) or in other random circumstances (for example I recently was photographing some kids on a trampoline which had a mesh around it). Image by Doug Brown So how do you minimise the impact of the fence in your shots? Here’s a few quick tips: Switch to Manual Focusing – one challenge you may face shooting through any kind of fence is that your camera may not know… -
How to Use Dome Diffuser to Eliminate Shadows and Harsh Light
8 Feb 2012 | 10:40 amA Guest Post by PhotographersOnUTube. One question I frequently get asked is how to get rid of shadows in the picture when the subject is close to a wall? Well, it depends on if the shadow is being created due to a specific angle of the speed light or you’re using some sort of a flash diffuser. A lot of photographers assume that the omni dome diffuser you get with your speed light is essential to making the light softer, which is not always true. In most cases that dome diffuser is used to spread the light in a very challenging lighting situation when you can’t bounce anything off the… -
Beginner’s Tip: Get Closer
8 Feb 2012 | 5:48 amI work with a lot of people just starting out in photography. People who want to move off of Auto mode and on to something more. And they show me their images, asking, “What can I do better?” I’ve started noticing a pattern in many of the images I have seen from new photography enthusiasts. It’s not absolute, but it is common enough that I write here today offering this bit of advice: Get closer. Here’s the pattern I see when I ask new photographers to photograph something of interest. I’ll illustrate the flow with photos most students start out with. First, they find something… -
Canon Update 3 Lenses including EF 24-70 F/2.8L II USM
7 Feb 2012 | 4:35 pmYesterday saw some excitement among our Nikon readers with the launch of the new Nikon D800 DSLR – but also announced yesterday were 3 new lenses from Canon. The main one of interest is the EF 24-70 F/2.8L II USM. Version I of this lens has always been a popular choice with photographers for quite a few years so an update is a logical one. The main updates included: More durable body Smaller Size (only slightly) Redesigned Optics New Zoom Lock lever to prevent damage in transit Unfortunately the update didn’t bring any Image Stabilisation to this lens – something that will… -
View a Short Film Shot on the New Nikon D800 DSLR
7 Feb 2012 | 4:10 pmWith the announcement of Nikon’s new D800 DSLR yesterday came a short film shot on the D800 that shows off some of the D800′s video shooting capabilities. The film is called ‘Joy Ride’ and was created by photographer – Sandro. The film showcases the D800′s ability to shoot in some tricky lighting conditions and situations (fast moving motorbikes, low light etc). Here it is: Also released by Sandro today was a behind the scenes video. It doesn’t contain a heap of technical info by will give you a feel for how it was shot. Post originally from: Digital…
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Pixiq
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Photography Links Roundup: 02/03/2012
3 Feb 2012 | 1:57 pmHere's a look at some photography goodness from around the Internet in the last week. Also, I'm testing out different formats for these weekly roundups so feel free to leave comments. Enjoy! Why Wedding Photographers Prices are “Wack” petapixel.com - Earlier today my friend and fellow photographer posted a link to a craigslist ad from a woman in Seattle looking for a wedding photographer. The woman was upset because she thought that $3,000 for ... 3 Minutes with Photographer Sean McCormack digital-photography-school.com - Fashion photography has always had a magical aura… -
Watch: Jolie O'Dell on TWiT
30 Jan 2012 | 7:18 pmCheck out Jolie O'Dell as she talks all things technology, and about her upcoming book Android Photography: A Guide to Mobile Creativity from Pixiq Publishing on Leo Laporte's This Week in Tech. Jolie's book is available for pre-order at Barnes and Noble and at Amazon and will be available wherever books are sold soon. About the photography book: Take great photos with your Android™ smart phone! Despite the popularity of Android™ and its huge app store, there hasn't been much information to be found on making the most of its in-phone camera. Now, this enlightening guide helps… -
Photography Links Roundup: 01/29/2012
29 Jan 2012 | 3:32 amHere's a look at some photography goodness from around the Internet in the last week. The Secrets to Great Silhouettes - lightstalking.com - By Phil Hill on 24 Jan 2012 in Shooting This is a guest post by Phil Hill, a travel photographer from the UK based in Australia. You can see more of Phil’s great work at his travel photography blog... 10 Ways To Improve as a Photographer » JMG-Galleries – Jim M. Goldstein Photography - jmg-galleries.com - Recently I was presented the question, “How does one improve as a photographer? This question… -
Photography Links Roundup: 01/20/2012
20 Jan 2012 | 3:23 amHere's a look at some photography goodness from around the Internet in the last week. Here are 10 tips to improve your portfolio from Lindsay Adler on Scott Kelby's blog. Did you know that you're most creative when you're at your groggiest? It explains why I get little sleep and kinda prefer it that way. Probably not good for my health though... Here's a great interview of Kazuto Yamaki with Sigma on their next focus. NEX and Micro Four Thirds users rejoice! Did you know that ice can make some really interesting macro photography? Pretty cool stuff. Here's a great interview with Cory Rich on… -
Save Money on Photography Deals with Photo Dough
12 Jan 2012 | 5:55 amIf you're familiar with sites like Groupon and Living Social (and who isn't these days?) then you'll likely be interested in a newish site that offers coupons tailored specifically to photographers. It's called Photo Dough and it aims to help photographers save dough on services, software, and gear. The site boasts "daily deals" and I signed up a couple of weeks ago to see what kind of deals I would get. First, you should know that you aren't likely to get daily deals as the site is fairly new and they are probably still working on getting enough clients to offer up some goodies for…
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Camera News & Reviews
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Olympus TG-820 iHS Tough Camera – Faster & Better Image Quality
9 Feb 2012 | 9:23 amOlympus just introduced a new waterproof, shockproof “Tough” camera, the TG-810 iHS. Those of you who read my articles and reviews are probably aware I’ve been critical of Olympus waterproof point-and-shoot camera image quality for the past couple of years (see my Olympus TG-610 Review). I’ve also seen a lot of user reviews complaining about the slow reaction time with the Olympus Tough cameras and I can’t say I disagree. The TG-810 iHS brings good news, though. Olympus has made some major upgrades to the guts of the TG-810, switching from a 14-megapixel CCD sensor to a… -
Olympus E-M5 Hands-On Video Intro
7 Feb 2012 | 6:08 pmThere’s a brand new Micro Four Thirds camera in town – the Olympus E-M5. It’s got a built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF) and it’s dust and weather-sealed. Instead of making the E-M5 part of their Pen camera line, Olympus decided to differentiate it and pay tribute to their camera-making heritage by creating a whole new line of cameras named after their venerable OM 35mm film SLRs. The new Olympus OM-D line is spec’d more for the professional photographer and the E-M5 looks like a big leap forward for Olympus Micro Four Thirds cameras. The main difference between the Pen… -
Three New Canon Lenses – 24-70mm f/2.8L II, Wide-Angle IS Primes
7 Feb 2012 | 2:25 pmCanon announced three new SLR lenses last night, the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM, EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM and EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM. Designed for, “harsh and rigorous conditions,” the new 24-70mm f/2.8L has improved weather-sealing, durability and optics, including new UD elements, a Super UD element and new lens coatings. The two wide-angle primes both add Canon’s IS Optical Image Stabilization for up to four stops of camera shake correction. The 24mm IS and 28mm IS both also have new aspherical elements, which should mean less distortion and improved sharpness on image edges. All three… -
Canon PowerShot D20 – Smaller Rugged, Outdoor Camera Adds GPS And HD Video
7 Feb 2012 | 11:19 amIt’s been about three years since Canon introduced their first waterproof, shockproof digital camera, the PowerShot D10 (learn more about the Canon PowerShot D10). A lot of new rugged waterproof cameras have become available since then and I’ve been wondering if and when Canon would update the D10. Well, last night Canon announced the PowerShot D20, a completely redesigned waterproof, shockproof digital camera. Some of the specs look the same as the D10 but as soon as you see a photo of the D20 you know it’s a completely new animal. It’s not just the D20’s looks that have been… -
Nikon D800 Announced – 36-Megapixel Multimedia HD-SLR
6 Feb 2012 | 7:59 pmThe boat this camera came in on must have sunk as soon as it reached the harbor because it was a seriously leaky vessel. However, you never know how much of what the rumor sites say is true until the announcement is official. Well, the Nikon D800 “Multimedia HD-SLR” is now official. The rumors were actually pretty much right on target this time. In a departure from previous strategy, the D800 gets a totally new, Nikon-designed 36.3-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor. The positioning of the D800 is very similar to that of the D700. It’s a more affordable full-frame camera than the new…
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Scott Kelby's Photoshop Insider
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Cliff Mautner on the Nikon D800
8 Feb 2012 | 9:02 pmWhat a few days. It’s amazing how much interest a little piece of metal can produce. As a proud member of the team at Kelby Training, I wanted to share my experience with the D800. This project has been going on for many months. i was approached by my good friends at K&L in Tokyo- Nikon’s agency for decades- and was blown away that they asked me to participate with this project. My job was well defined: Use the D800 in a way that utilizes and highlights the latest features the D800 offers in real world wedding conditions that I’d face week in and week out. Simple, right? -
It’s Free Stuff Thursday!
8 Feb 2012 | 9:01 pmPhotoshop World DC – 9 Days Left for Early Bird Registration! Photoshop World Washington DC is quickly approaching, and there are only 9 days left to save $100 on registration! Head on over to PhotoshopWorld.com to sign up, get hotel info, see the full schedule of classes from instructors like Jay Maisel, Joel Grimes, Lindsay Adler, Glyn Dewis, and a ton of other incredible people! And, there are only a few spots left in some of the pre-conference workshops like Lightpainting 101 with Dave Black, On Location DSLR Workshop with Rich Harrington, Real World Concert Photography with Alan… -
It’s Guest Blog Wednesday featuring Jake Peterson!
7 Feb 2012 | 9:37 pmMaking History Come to LifeTen months ago I was attending Photoshop World in Orlando, FL. It was the second time I had been to Photoshop World, but after the blast of Vegas the previous September there was no way I was going to miss the one that Spring. One morning in the instructors’ lounge Jay Maisel, someone who I knew of but had never met, was sitting at a table. I introduced myself and we started to talk. Afterward Jay went up to my Dad and said, “You have failed as a parent if you let your kid go into photography as a career.” He smiled and my Dad just laughed;… -
Jumping the gun on the Nikon D800
7 Feb 2012 | 7:46 amSince my post last night here on Google+ (http://www.scottgplus.com), and here on my blog earlier today, I’ve seen a lot of comments flowing in pro and con about this camera, and I just want to say a quick few things about the comments I’ve been reading thus far:(1) The D800 was apparently created for a very specific type of photographer There is no law that every camera introduced by a camera company has to be designed to fit your personal needs. If you read that it has 36.3 megapixels and you’re like “36.3 megapixels is overkill!!!” then obviously this… -
Nikon Announces The D800 And Baby Does It Look Sweet!!!!
6 Feb 2012 | 9:33 pm36.3 megapixels (wow!) with a full frame sensor. Full HD video with stereo sound (yay) built in HDR (sweet) and it looks like its aimed at the commercial, wedding and landscape markets (photographers who shoot medium format digital backs. I mean who used to shoot digital backs). ;-)I haven’t seen one, held one, etc., but it sounds amazing and I want one. Bad!!!! (And yes, sometimes you need 36.3 megapixels). Two words: Whoo Hoo!Read the full scoop at Nikon USA: http://bit.ly/wVaU77
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Chase Jarvis Blog
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Nikon D800 Camera is Here. What do YOU Think?
9 Feb 2012 | 10:10 amNikon D800 via B&HAlright photo geeks. Indeed, Nikon just dropped another news bomb this week – the much-anticipated Nikon D800 is here. Not unlike the D4, I’ve known about its imminent arrival for some time. But there are some sorta cool curve balls….So let’s get into it. Here’s some highlighted specs: _36.3 megapixel, full-frame sensor (FX) _up to 5fps still image shooting _1080pHD video 24 or 30fps _ISO Range 100-6400 (extendable from 25,600) _Live View + External Monitor viewing for professional video applications _Built in external microphone with audio… -
Dope Music Video – Niki & the Dove [via Wintr]
8 Feb 2012 | 1:15 pmHumpday special. Superdope track from band Niki & the Dove, all wrapped up nicely in a superfresh animated video, cooked up by my pals over at Wintr Get it here on iTunes. Featured on The Fader also. —— -
Famous Photographers Pose with Their Most Iconic Images
7 Feb 2012 | 11:52 amSteve McCurry When we gaze upon an iconic (or even just a really good) photograph, it’s difficult to think about the work or the passion behind it – we are seeing a documented scene or a crafted image and–unless you are a photographer–most people don’t wonder about the individual who was behind the camera. Sure, the majority of the populace will automatically recognize the photo of the Afghan Girl that was on the cover of National Geographic, but if you said the name “Steve McCurry” would the everyday person have any idea who you were talking about? Photographer Tim… -
Dead Mobsters Remind Us: Success in Your Work is in Your Quirk.
6 Feb 2012 | 10:37 amAll images courtesy of ICP Photos of dead mobsters lying prone, surrounded by articles of clothing and police chalk markings. The crime scene, the murder as art. Equal parts photographer and old-school sleuth Arthur “Weegee” Fellig had a otherworldly guidance that lead him straight to fresh crime scenes, like the plastic thing on a Ouija board. Working the streets of New York City in the 1930s and 40s, he consorted with both the good guys and the bad guys, as he documented crime and street life in his neighborhood. Ultimately, Weegee was an amateur photographer with a killer eye… -
Talent Imitates, Genius Steals: chasejarvisLIVE REMIX episode with MIKE RELM [coming Tues Feb 7]
3 Feb 2012 | 10:18 amMike Relm will move you. Photo: SF Weekly. UPDATE: if you’re reading this post now…The no “Talent Imitates, Genius Steals – REMIX” edition of #cjLIVE with one of the world’s leading multimedia (audio + video) DJ’s Mike Relm is TODAY 11:00 Seattle Time, 2pm NYC, 19:00 London! Tune in here to the live page to unlock your creative mojo and realize that inspiration is all around you. ——— There’s a saying that you should understand. It’s “TALENT IMITATES. GENIUS STEALS.” Now before your undies get in a wad,…
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Photography Blog - News
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Swann PenCam 4GB and HD PenCam
9 Feb 2012 | 10:25 amSwann has unveiled its latest digital video cameras – the HD PenCam and PenCam 4GB. Read more and comment » -
Win the “World” with theprintspace and WPO
9 Feb 2012 | 10:15 amEast London gallery and pro lab theprintspace is calling all photography enthusiasts to join its “World” competition on Facebook. Read more and comment » -
Kodak Stops Making Cameras
9 Feb 2012 | 6:55 amKodak has announced that it is ceasing production of digital cameras, pocket video cameras and digital picture frames. Read more and comment » -
Fujifilm X-S1 Review
9 Feb 2012 | 5:30 amThe Fujifilm X-S1 is a premium bridge-style super-zoom camera with a 26x zoom lens and a long list of stand-out features. The X-S1 boasts a 24-624mm focal range, full 1080p movies with stereo sound, 3 inch tilting LCD screen, a high resolution electronic viewfinder, 7fps burst shooting, full manual controls and a 12 megapixel 2/3-inch sensor with JPEG and RAW formats. Read our in-depth Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 review to find out if this is the only camera that you need. Read the review » -
Sony G 500mm f4 SSM
8 Feb 2012 | 4:45 amThe Sony 500mm f/4 G SSM (SAL500F40G) is a professional grade super-telephoto lens for A-mount SLR and SLT cameras. Read more and comment »
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Pogue's Posts
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The Dilemma of Cheap Electronics
9 Feb 2012 | 11:37 amIf consumers want cellphones and other gadgets to be made under decent working conditions, they will also have to reckon with higher prices. -
Things That Were Once Amazing
2 Feb 2012 | 11:04 amDavid Pogue is amazed that people are still amazed at children's tech prowess. It's too bad there's no List of Things That Were Once Amazing, but Are Really Kind of Old News at This Point, he says. It would be a handy clip-and-save document that you could review, perhaps to avoid unwittingly embarrassing yourself at the next cocktail party. -
Look, Ma, No Hands! Operating a Laptop With Eyes Only
26 Jan 2012 | 10:43 amTobii, a Swedish company, is demonstrating eye-tracking software that really rocked my world. Imagine reading a Web page or Word document on the screen and the page scrolls automatically, gracefully and effortlessly as you proceed through the article. The system knows where your eyes are and how fast you're going. -
A New G-Shock Watch Awaits a New Bluetooth
24 Jan 2012 | 5:57 amCasio's G-Shock GB6900 watch uses a new, low-power Bluetooth chip called Bluetooth Smart (or Bluetooth 4.0) to do amazing things with a PC or smartphone. Butt the watch doesn't work unless your phone also has Bluetooth 4.0 - and right now, only a couple of them do. -
Put Down the Pitchforks on SOPA
19 Jan 2012 | 9:50 amNot enough people have acknowledged that the opposition was arguing two totally different points - the "you're going about it the wrong way" group and the "we want our illegal movies!" group. In the new world of Internet versus government, the system worked. The people spoke, government listened, and that's good. But let us do it responsibly, people. Both sides have an obligation to do the right thing.
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Mashable!
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Live LOLCats: Cheezburger Plans Grammy Awards Memes in Real Time
9 Feb 2012 | 12:35 pmI Can Has Cheezburger plans to turn the 54th Grammy Awards into a laughing matter by giving viewers an outlet to write funny captions for red carpet and ceremony photos. The “Live LOLing” event starts Sunday at 4 p.m. PT when Cheezburger’s ROFLrazzi site, Twitter profile and Facebook page will begin publishing Grammy images with humorous captions — in lolcat meme format. People can click “Recaption This” to plop their own witty text on the photos. Participants can then share their creations on their social networks. Cheezburger editor in chief Emily Huh… -
Popularity of an Article Can Be Predicted Before It’s Tweeted [VIDEO]
9 Feb 2012 | 12:24 pmHP Labs says it’s possible to know if your tweet will be a dud before you type the 140 characters. Researchers have developed a formula that predicts the number of times a news “article will be tweeted with surprising accuracy.” The researchers predicted tweet popularity with 84% accuracy based on ranking news articles by four criteria. In the new study called “The Pulse of News in Social Media: Forecasting Popularity, HP Labs used a statistical model to rate the popularity of 40,000 news articles published during nine days in August 2011. The statistical model… -
Yahoo’s New Visualization Beautifully Shows What’s Happening on the Web
9 Feb 2012 | 12:00 pmYahoo has launched a new webpage that visualizes what’s happening on the web in near real time — and it’s totally beautiful. The Content Optimization Relevance Engine (C.O.R.E.) HTML5 site hopes to show users the “behind the scenes” process Yahoo uses to match readers with content on their personalized homepage, using technology developed in a Yahoo research lab a few years ago. While Yahoo’s homepage used to be arranged by editors, it now uses an algorithm to match individual user preferences. “We can provide users with insights through the lens of… -
Who Really Invented the Web? Texas Trial Questions Tim Berners-Lee [VIDEO]
9 Feb 2012 | 11:48 amTim Berners-Lee, who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web, testified this week in a Texas courtroom against a company that claims it has a patent on the same technology. The man who claims to have the patent on the “interactive web” is Michael Doyle. His company, Eolas Technologies, has filed suit against many of the world’s biggest Internet companies — including Google and Yahoo — over the case. Doyle’s lawyers say the companies owe him millions in royalty payments for using such common functions as watching online video or search suggestions pop… -
Mass Effect 3 Gets iPad Version with Action-Packed ‘Infiltrator’ [PREVIEW]
9 Feb 2012 | 11:35 amMass Effect 3 is coming to an iPad near you in the form of Mass Effect Infiltrator, an iOS game aimed at expanding the game’s narrative and give players some mobile combat. Infiltrator isn’t a direct port of the latest Mass Effect game. Unlike its big brother, a sci-fi role-playing game known for its first-person shooter gameplay and massive, branching story-lines, Infiltrator is all about fighting. Mashable got a demo of the game played on an iPad and hooked up to a television at an EA showcase. The story follows a soldier called Randall Ezno as he travels the universe tracking…
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Gizmodo
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Watch Every Apple Design Ever in a 30-Second Video [Video]
9 Feb 2012 | 12:50 pmRob Beschizza over at BoingBoing put together this awesome video that runs through more or less every iteration of every design Apple's ever done. It's mesmerizing how even the retro Apple stuff is so obviously ancient but still abides by the same tenets of design as today's stuff. More » -
Watch As Zoo Keepers Struggle To Contain a Deadly Rhino Pinata [Video]
9 Feb 2012 | 12:40 pmEven zoos have to prepare for worst-case-scenarios, like when an animal escapes its enclosure. But I'm not so sure the paper mache rhinoceros used at the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo really drives the point home of how dangerous this could be. More » -
Windows on ARM Will Support Desktop Mode, But Won't Emulate Legacy Apps [Windows 8]
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Sigma Sticks Its Huge DSLR Sensor Into Tiny Cameras [Cameras]
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The Enormous Secret Weapons Depot Hidden Underneath Manhattan [Video]
9 Feb 2012 | 12:14 pmManhattan's SoHo neighborhood is mostly filled with bored models and stupid-expensive boutiques. But on one grimy, absolutely ignorable corner is the entrance to a cavern stuffed with guns, rockets, cocaine, and riot shields. This is where Hollywood locks and loads. More »
