The Smithsonian's collection of historical artifacts is so large that only 1% of its 150 million piece collection is showcased at any given time. Mixed with age and fragility, the museum is quickly virtualizing its collection to be viewed online.
As a photographer, youve got plenty of opportunities to gain exposure. Many opt for the social media route, and you should certainly consider creating profiles on at least one platform. Building a website to showcase your work is also a good idea, but have you thought about entering photo contests?
Samsung has announced the ISOCELL HP3, a 200-megapixel image sensor that has 12% smaller pixels that can result in a 20% reduction in camera module area. It features what Samsung claims is the industry's smallest 0.56m pixel.
Instagram has announced that it is testing three new ways to verify the ages of its users in the United States, including a partnership with Yoti that estimates age based on a facial scan.
Photo accessory manufacturer Meike has released a new 85mm F1.8 autofocus lens for Sony E-mount mirrorless camera systems.
The new 85mm F1.8 lens is constructed of nine elements in six groups and has multi-layer coatings on the front and rear elements. A stepping motor is used to drive the autofocus system and It uses a nine-blade aperture diaphragm... more
ProGrade Digital has announced a new Cobalt-class 165GB capacity CFexpress Type-B card to its lineup. The card is ProGrade's highest-performing but, thanks to the reduced capacity, is more affordable at $180.
Meike has announced a super-affordable autofocus-equipped lens for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras: the 85mm f/1.8 STM. The company says the autofocus is fully supported by multiple Alpha cameras and even several APS-C E-mount cameras.
Blackmagic Design has announced a new version of its Pocket Cinema Camera 6K that features a flip-up screen and a bigger battery, as well as new firmware for the whole PCC series that activates an image stabilization gyro that tracks camera movement for software correction.
The Blackmagic PCC 6K (G2) model is an update... more
