Reuters has implemented a new worldwide policy for freelance photographers that bans photos that were processed from RAW files. Photographers must now only send photos that were originally saved to their cameras as JPEGs.
The announcement was made to freelance photographers this week via this short email from a Reuters pictures editor:
Hi,
Id like to pass on a note of request to our freelance contributors due to a worldwide policy change.. In future, please don... more
The Sony RX1R II is the kind of camera that turns heads. With a full-frame 42.2MP sensor, fixed 35mm F2 lens, optical variable low pass filter and a 399-point phase-detect AF system that's much improved over its predecessor, it's just about in a class of its own. We've had a full-production model for a few hours - just enough time to get it into the studio to see how it handles our test scene.... more
Here’s a tutorial on how you can create fake depth of field blur in the background of photos using something known as “Z-Depth Pass.” I’m not saying that this technique is better than other methods — because it has some problems — but it’s quite different, and some of you may learn something new.
Z-Depth Pass is a very old technique that is used in the composting of 3D computer graphics. Basically, it lets you render 3D scenes without... more
The press release has a single line about the camera, saying “Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that it is developing the Nikon D5 digital SLR... more
In a brief press release, Nikon announced the development of its D5 digital SLR, which will be the company's next flagship camera. There aren't any real details in the release, other than the expected promise of better performance and image quality. A new SB-5000 Speedlight and WT-6 Wireless Transmitter are also on the roadmap. Read more
A photographer who has charted the growing up of his daughter and four of her friends has won the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Award with a re-staged picture he entered into the 2008 competition. Five Girls 2014 shows the group six years on from an original image that was taken right before their GCSE school exams (11th grade). Read more
Hong Kong-based SLR Magic has announced a 50mm F1.1 CINE lens for Sony E mount. Planned for early December 2015 availability, the FE lens will cover a full-frame sensor. Read more
LifePrint is a new portable photo printer that aims to change the way photos are experienced. Instead of printing static photos that capture a single moment in time, LifePrint uses augmented reality to let you embed a video inside a printed photograph. The video can be watched by pointing a... more
David Beckham is one of the most recognizable names in the world of soccer, but it doesn’t look like his 16-year-old son is planning to continue his dad’s legacy. Brooklyn Beckham is actually an aspiring photographer.
“[Brooklyn] actually loves photography. That is one of his passions,’... more
Over in Japan, a guy named Mansun has invented an arm-extension selfie stick. Instead of being a stick that you hold, it’s shaped like an extra long arm.
He bought some plastic hands on Amazon, mounted them to the end of selfie sticks, attached a phone to the palm, and then created a shirt with extra long sleeves to wear while holding the sticks.
Here’s what Mansun looks like while taking selfies out in public:
