Quick News – Canon has just revealed plans to transfer the firms entire camera production outfit from human hands, to completely robot-made offerings by 2015, all in an effort to cut costs and contend with the after effects of the soaring yen.
Canon Seeking Full Camera Production Automation – Entirely Robot Made Cameras Coming by 2015
USPS To Ban the Overseas Shipping of Electronics With Li-ion Batteries Effective May 16, 2012
If you live in the United States and partake in the selling of cameras internationally, or any electric device with a lithium-ion battery for that matter, and regularly employ the services of the United States Postal Service (USPS), you may want to start thinking about alternative shipping methods.
This Image Sold For $3.6 Million – Officially the Third Highest Price Ever Paid For a Photograph
Although it didn’t quite reach the $4,338,500 mark Andreas Gursky’s Rhine II fetched at auction, an image coined as the world’s most expensive photo, Canadian photographer Jeff Wall’s Dead Troops Talk (shown above) came pretty darn close this past Wednesday at Christie’s latest Post-War and Contemporary Art Evening Sale.
“A Brave Step in the Right Direction” – VFX Pioneer Douglas Trumbull Comes to the Defense of The Hobbit at 48fps
Having lent his expertise to the visual effects development of acclaimed motion pictures such as Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner, and most recently, Terrence Malick’s visual experience, The Tree of Life, it’s clear that Douglas Trumbull, a regarded VFX pioneer, knows a bit about a films visual experience. So, it goes without question that when someone of Trumbull’s stature goes against The Hobbit‘s recent 48fps backlash, it’s noteworthy.
Confirmed: FUJIFILM USA To Increase the Price of Film 20% on August 1st, 2012
Just last week, FUJIFILM announced plans to increase the price of all color negative, color reversal, black and white, and quick snap photographic films – a price-hike that would affect customers worldwide. Today, FUJIFILM North America was first to confirm region-specific details regarding the revelations, stating:
Shutterfly Eyes Kodak Gallery Acquisition as No Rival Bids Emerge
With all of the recent turmoil that Kodak has experienced thus far in just this past year alone, and through its vast efforts in attempting to restructure itself completely, comes news that Shutterfly, an Internet-based photo-sharing network, has been given the allowance to purchase Kodak Gallery for $23.8 million.
Fuji Taking a Cue From Kodak – Plans to Increase the Price of Film Worldwide in May
Fuji film shooters, now is the time to stock up on all color negative, color reversal, black and white, and quick snap photographic films, as the firm has decided to follow in the steps of Kodak, announcing a “substantial” price increase on the above-named film stock that is expected to take hold next month.
The Pentax K-01 Wins the Prestigious 2012 Red Dot Award for Design
When the Pentax K-01 was first announced and unveiled, there was, and continues to be, polarizing opinions regarding its overall look. While some happen to love the unique twist that renowned designer Marc Newson bestowed upon the camera, others, well… can’t seem to warm up to it…
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The Pentax K-30 Leaked – Announcement Coming Next Week
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Developing Rumor: The Latest Canon T4i (650D) Speculative Specs Emerge
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The Instagram Concept Camera Becoming A Reality? Creators Looking For You To Fund This Ambitious Project
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A Vertigo-Inducing Demo of the Dolly-Zoom First Practiced by Alfred Hitchcock in 1958
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An Intimate Look at ‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back’ Through Rare Behind-the-Scenes Production Photos
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Canon T4i and Mirrorless Talk Re-emerges – Announcements Coming Next Month?
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Autumn – Getting Cinematic with the Sony NEX-5N: Quick Workflow Overview
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Getting Cinematic with the Sony NEX-5N: The Digital Visual Style
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Oh Really? Nikon’s Questionable Facebook Status Update
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The Week in Reader Photos: January 1, 2012.
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The Week in Reader Photos: January 8, 2012.
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The Week in Reader Photos: December 11, 2011
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