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A Darkness Visible: Afghanistan
Few foreign photographers travel freely within the country of Afghanistan. It’s considered to be one of the most dangerous places in the world for photojournalists, and is consistently ranked in the top 10 world-wide. It’s one of the worst places possible to find yourself alone, in trouble, and with no friends in high places. Most photographers in Afghanistan are escorted by hired security contractors or embedded within a military group to ensure their protection in the war-ravaged country. If you are a photojournalist, you go with protection or you don’t go at all.
Not Seamus Murphy.
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Photographic Education
There are many resources available to us in this day and age of photography to expand our visual horizons and deepen our understanding of the equipment we use to take the photographs we love. Schools like the Brooks Institute in California are devoted to providing a vast archive and staff full of photographic knowledge and expertise. The world-renowned University of Texas and Austin Community College’s ever-expanding Photography Departments are there for those ready to garner a degree in photography. Online resources and a wealth of knowledge are just waiting for our perusal from every corner of the globe. There is something for everyone on any subject or matter available everywhere, the question is now: Where to start?
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Kodak Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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After months of denials and death-throes litigation against “competitors” in attempts to bolster it’s coffers, Kodak has finally publicly admitted it’s defeat. More information and the official press release after the jump…
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Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012 Wrap Up
Fun was had last week by the lucky members of the Precision Camera and Video team who attended CES last week in Las Vegas. Camera buffs at the world’s largest consumer electronics trade show are the equivalent of turning kids loose in a candy store. After three days of walking three convention halls and two other hotel ballrooms they are back; a bit tired but very excited about all the cool new toys, tools and new digital cameras that are coming out.
I asked them to highlight the best of the best of what they saw. These were among their favorites:
Fujifilm has game. Their soon to be released Fuji X-Pro1 Camera justifiably won four awards at the show including Best New Camera. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 camera is mirror-less and offers interchangeable lenses and an electronic viewfinder. That’s just the tip of the iceberg for this hotly anticipated new digital camera. Read the rest of this entry »
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Meet Lindsay Adler
Fashion photographer Lindsay Adler will be one of the featured instructors at Precision University’s upcoming three-day Photography workshop (March 2-4, 2012). Today Lindsay is guest blogging for Scott Kelby. Don’t miss this great article featuring 10 tips that she has used to make her portfolio stand out from the crowd. Check out Lindsay’s article “10 Tips for Improving your Portfolio in 2012” here.
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Pre-Order the Fujifilm X-Pro1 Now!
Are you ready for the next step in digital imaging and the future of photography?
Introducing the Fujifilm Finepix X-Pro1 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera. The camera that the Fujifilm Finepix X100 was built to eventually become, the X-Pro1 elevates photography to new levels and broadens the horizon of digital photography in this new era of technology.
Clearly demonstrating the aesthetic refinements of successful film cameras of bygone eras like the classic Leica M3 and the Olympus Pen F, the retro-styling and all metal construction calls out to the photographer to be carried everywhere and shown the world. Not only does it urge it’s owner to explore the world through it’s lens, the Fuji X-Pro1 delivers unparalleled performance suitable to make images of all types to be captured effectively and beautifully. From the studio to the street and into the jungle, this camera is made to perform above and beyond all expectations.
CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER FujiFilm X-Pro1 Camera Body Only
CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER THE X-Pro1 35mm f/1.4 Kit
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CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER THE X-Pro1 35mm f/1.4 Lens
CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER THE X-Pro1 60mm f/2.4 Macro Lens
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Nikon D4 SLR Camera and 85mm f/1.8G Lens Are Official!
The Nikon D4 and the Nikon 85mm f/1.8G lens are now official! Announced very early this morning, Nikon has bolstered their professional camera lineup with the new masterpiece known as the Nikon D4, as well as provided a classic portrait lens upgrade at a very comfortable price.
The new products that Nikon has released will create new milestones in the Nikon product line. The Nikon D4 Camera answers the masses’ requests for professional video capabilities that shore up and exceed the expectations that Canon has so rigorously created with their video fan favorites. With these new steps into the dawning age of the professional shooter/videographer arena, Nikon has set themselves up to conquer all.
Want to be first in line for either product? Sign up to be on the waiting lists through our product pages for the Nikon D4 and the Nikon 85mm f/1.8G.
Excited about what this camera has in store for you? Take a look at the specifics after the jump!
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Fuji X-Pro1 Unofficial Announcement!
Thanks to some wonderful folks in France at the magazine Réponses Photo, we have actual images and specs for the new Fuji MILC offering!
Utilizing the popularity garnered among pro’s, enthusiasts, and hobbyists with the X100, this camera is set to exceed and create new expectations in the photographic community for MIL (Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens) cameras. More on this exciting new change of pace in the photo industry after the jump!
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Preserving Your Holiday Photos
It’s time to take down the holiday decorations and pack them up for next year. The food’s been eaten and the relatives have all gone home. All the happy memories are still fresh in your mind. Good thing you took lots of pictures so you can relive the fun times. It will bring big smiles to reminisce about the kids with icing all over their faces; Aunt Jennie’s idea for an ugly Christmas sweater party was a good one. Boy did Grandpa look silly wearing reindeer antlers! It was Hannah’s first year to light the Chanukah candles all by herself. Imagine how much fun it will be to relive all those memories when you’re sharing the pictures with your grandchildren in twenty years or so.
You’ve got all of those great holiday photos, now what?
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Leica Lens Learning
Ever wanted to know all about everything Leica? Ever wanted to know about the optics in cameras? About how precision camera manufacture happens?
Erwin Puts has attempted to answer nearly every question a Leicaphile or LTM/M mount fan could possibly have. This comprehensive compendium covers everything from Barnack’s choices on how to first produce a lens that would work with his new 24mm x 36mm format to the current M mount lenses.
Want to find out how to get this kind of glorious knowledge for free? Check it out after the jump.
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