Archive | April 27, 2012

The Canon 5D Mark III Firmware Hacked – Magic Lantern Inbound

Posted on April 27, 2012 by in Firmware Updates

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Early this morning, the good folks at Magic Lantern took to Twitter and released the above image – a snapshot that may not look like much to most, but means the world to Canon HDSLR filmmakers who have experienced first hand the incredible amount of benefits running the Magic Lantern hack can provide – a truly welcoming sign for current and future 5D Mark III owners.

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The Photo Assistant’s Handbook: A Free 44-page E-book From Photoshelter

Posted on April 27, 2012 by in Resources

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In any industry, most especially the creative industry, and specific to photography, it’s pertinent to become acquainted with all the available resource avenues at our disposal. One of the most constant sources of valuable (and FREE!) information is PhotoShelter, a resource-outlet whose goal is to maximize a photographer’s, or creative-minded individual’s exposure, marketing, and sales.

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World’s Largest Digital Camera Project: Production of the 3.2-Gigapixel Synoptic Survey Telescope Gets the Go Ahead

Posted on April 27, 2012 by in The Lighter Side

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The Department of Energy recently gave the SLAC (Stanford Linear Accelerator Center) National Accelerator Laboratory the authorization to forge ahead in the further creation and development of the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope. The 3.2-gigapixel digital camera will have the ability to “capture the widest, fastest and deepest view of the night sky ever observed.”

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First Look: A Leaked Image of the Upcoming Sony NEX-F3 Emerges

Posted on April 27, 2012 by in Mirrorless Cameras

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Adding a dose of visual confirmation to the initial reports from earlier in the week, the first leaked image of the soon to be announced Sony NEX-F3 has emerged courtesy of the DPReview forum member “bibogue.”

As the image above clearly shows and has been reported to be, the NEX-F3 will boast a same 16.1 MP sensor found in its predecessor, the NEX-C3, while adding built-in flash functionality, and, hopefully, carry the NEX-5N’s 1080/60p video capabilities as the AVCHD branding would suggest. Also visible is what Sony Alpha Rumors is reporting as a Samsung MV800-esque rear LCD, which can be adjusted from 0 to 180 degrees.

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