Joy Ride from Sandro on Vimeo.

 
You can also check out some behind-the-scenes action:

Joy Ride – Behind the Scenes from Sandro on Vimeo.

Nikon D800

Built for built for today’s multimedia photographer, the D800 includes a groundbreaking 36.3MP FX-format CMOS sensor, Full HD 1080p video at 30/25/24p with stereo sound, class leading ISO range of 100-6400, expandable to 25,600, 4 fps burst rate and Advanced Scene Recognition System with 91,000-pixel RGB sensor.

3D DEMO

 Key Features

•  Newly developed Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor with 36.3 effective megapixels
• Advanced Scene Recognition System with enhanced accuracy realized by 91K-pixel RGB sensor
•  Multi-area mode Full HD D-Movie that enables a variety of expressions in two formats
•  Wide sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 6400, expandable to Lo 1 (ISO 50 equivalent) or Hi 2 (ISO 25600 equivalent)
• Further improved high-speed, multifunctional, high-performance image-processing engine EXPEED 3
• 51-point AF system with enhanced performance in subject acquisition and focusing in low-light situations
• Glass pentaprism viewfinder with approx. 100% frame coverage (FX format) and approx. 0.7x magnification
•  Approx. 921k-dot, wide-viewing angle, 8-cm (3.2-in.) LCD monitor with reinforced glass and automatic monitor brightness control
• Newly developed shutter unit tested for over 200,000 cycles; shutter speed up to 1/8,000 s and flash synchronization up to 1/250 s
•  Continuous shooting at approx. 4 fps (FX, 5:4) and approx. 5 fps (1.2x, DX)(With EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery)
•  MB-D12 Multi-Power Battery Pack (optional) that enables high-speed continuous shooting at approx. 6 fps in DX format (When using batteries other than EN-EL15 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery)

Nikon has also released the D800E, a special edition of the D800 that incorporates an optical filter with all the anti-aliasing properties removed in order to facilitate the sharpest images possible. This makes it an ideal tool for photographers who can control light, distance and their subjects to the degree where they can mitigate the occurrence of moiré.

>>Read the Press Release.

The winner, a runner-up and a People’s Choice Award winner will be announced live at Art Central at the closing party of Exposure 2012 on the evening of February 24.

Check out the top ten finalists – and vote today!

The Rascals by sasha matic
 

Online Awesomeness ——

Light Painting Photography is the most comprehensive light painting (the photographic technique of “painting with light” in which exposures are made by moving a hand-held light source or by moving the camera) resource for the progression and promotion of light painting photography and light painting artists. It features photography, videos, artists, tools, techniques, tutorials, and much more. Go check it out!
 

Video Virtuosity ——

Over six months in the making and almost three years on from Lucky, their first light painting collaboration, Darcy Prendergast and the creative team at OH YEAH WOW have, again, paired with the beautiful music of ALL INDIA RADIO to bring you their latest music video, Rippled. Painstakingly animated frame by frame, the piece is all shot in camera, by real people, in the real world, using long exposure techniques.

Rippled from Oh Yeah Wow on Vimeo.

Possessed….by light by Makbet666
 

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Ideas, Inspiration, Information and Discussions for Emerging Commercial Photographers. Essentials for Photographers is a website devoted to photography and, more specifically, photographic lighting. With items of interest to all photographers, the site features tutorials, online workshops, assignments, fun shoots, show-n-tell and more. Check it out!
 

Video Virtuosity ——

3 Days in Dubai – filmed in Dubai over the course of 3 days on a Canon 5D Mark II with 24-70mm and 70-200mm lenses.

3 Days in Dubai from Aaron Mendez (Ahwahnee Films) on Vimeo.

In addition to having been the principle photographer for Rush (since 1989), MacNaughton is well-known for his photos of Rufus Wainwright, Sloan, Avril Lavigne, Bryan Adams, Celine Dion, Peter Mansbridge, Margaret Atwood and the Trailer Park Boys. His resumé also boasts video direction for the likes of Great Big Sea and Michael Bublé. And his most recent work, Grace: Africa in Photographs, donated proceeds to Art Gives Hope – a charity he founded in 2006.

Check out some of MacNaughton’s photographs here.

Check out this incredible timeline, outlining the highlights of Elinchrom’s past 50 years — from January 26, 1962 right up until today!

I Am Elvis – Henrieta Haniskova from Amanda Lowe on Vimeo.

What: Nikon D4 Webinar
When: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 | 9am ET
Cost: FREE

SIGN UP HERE!

Singles Scene by lynn.h.armstrong
 

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The Digital Visual started with the goal to create emotional experiences through the visual mediums of film and photography as well as educate and inform by way of a comprehensive blog detailing industry news and views. This site is geared around the aspiring digital visual maker and the growing community of independent creatives. Freelance filmmaker, photographer, cinematographer, and CAD designer Manuel Calle created The Digital Visual in order to showcase personal projects as well as connect with the thriving film and photography community.
 

Video Virtuosity ——

A young woman living in Los Angeles named Madeline did a 365 day project that’s a bit different than most: instead of taking a picture a day, she decided to document each day with roughly one second of footage. At the conclusion of 2011, she combined all 365 video clips into this beautiful 7-minute-long video that offers a glimpse into what her year was like.

2011 from hey_rabbit on Vimeo.

After months of speculation and rumour, the New York-based company has revealed that, after 131 years, its U.S subsidiaries are starting a “voluntary Chapter 11 business reorganization.”

The business reorganization is intended to bolster liquidity in the U.S. and abroad,  states the press release. And the flow of goods and services to customers is said to continue globally as Non-U.S. subsidiaries are not included in the U.S. Filing

Said Antonio M. Perez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer: “Chapter 11 gives us the best opportunities to maximize the value in two critical parts of our technology portfolio:  our digital capture patents, which are essential for a wide range of mobile and other consumer electronic devices that capture digital images and have generated over $3 billion of licensing revenues since 2003; and our breakthrough printing and deposition technologies, which give Kodak a competitive advantage in our growing digital businesses.”

>>Read the Press Release.

Available in capacities from 8GB up to 64GB, Micro Vault MACH offers data speeds up to 120 MB/s (read) and 90 MB/s (write) – ideal for consumers and business users who need the convenience and reliability of ultra-fast on-the-go data transfers.

The thumb drive’s aluminium body is built to withstand day-to-day knocks, while its retractable USB connector’s click mechanism offers extra protection. It’s also backward-compatible with USB 2.0, so if your PC (or any device) doesn’t support 3.0, you’re still good to go.

The Micro Vault MACH is available now.

>>Read the Press Release.

The free two-part document is packed with tips to grow your photography business and offers information to help you:

• Optimize Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, and Twitter to generate new business.
• Learn to attract followers and engage your audience from top photographers.
• Understand the newest social media features and how they can help introduce you to new potential clients.

Download your copy HERE.

Self Portrait by Andre Vautour
 

Online Awesomeness ——

Have you already slipped up with your New Year’s Resolutions? Why not make one that’s both creative and easy to keep (we won’t tell that you started a few days late!) The 365 Project is easy and incredibly fun: take one photo every day for 365 days.  That’s it. You can upload, share, and check out other photographers’ work. Check out the 365 Project’s blog, too, for more year-round fun!
 

Video Virtuosity ——

If you’re thinking of jumping on the 365 Project bandwagon and need a bit of inspiration, check out this video from Jeff Harris – who started his project ten years ago… and is still going strong!

Jeff Harris: 4,748 Self-Portraits and Counting from We Know Music.

PhotoSensitive is partnering with Prostate Cancer Canada to produce TIEd Together, a black-and-white photographic exhibition telling the stories of Canadians’ experiences with prostate cancer.

The project will feature around 100 images of people affected by the disease, along with their stories. There will also be a considerable video component, with several survivors talking about their experiences.

TIEd Together debuted in Halifax and will travel coast to coast across Canada this year.

PhotoSensitive is inviting everyone to join them for this important exhibition and are also inviting submissions from all across Canada. Check out their site for further details on how to submit your work and where you can see this travelling gallery.

Transport Workers Union Local 100, the city’s largest transit union, has started a campaign aimed at calling attention to the problem… and to urge the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to do more in the way of keeping the vermin to a minimum.

Enter – Rate my Rat – a very different kind of photo contest. Commuters are being invited to upload their best (or worst, as the case may be) rat photos (and to vote on others) for a chance to win a free unlimited MetroCard.

And, while the subject matter of this contest may not be the loveliest, it certainly is colourful! Have a look at the submissions so far (provided you’re not too squeamish!) and vote on your favourite.

The event took place November 2, 2011 and each participant was given the opportunity to shoot our models on a pre-lit set with a Phase One 645 DF camera.

On Set 1 – Beauty – we had model Kelleth with the 645 DF Camera, Phase One IQ 180 back, and 150mm 2.8 Mamiya lens. And on Set 2 – Vixen – we had model Karina H. with a Phase One 645 DF camera, IQ-140 back, and Phase One 80mm 2.8 LS lens.

The rules were simple: use our lighting, our camera and our models to create your best shot in 5 minutes.

Without further ado, here are our winning shots!

Set 1 – Beauty – Winner: Alnoor Meralli

 
Set 2 – Vixen – Winner: Salima Esmail (Phase One IQ 140)

Congratulations to both of our winners, who will be receiving a $100 Vistek Gift Card and a 12″ X 18″ colour print of the above photos.

Honourable Mentions are in order, as well, to the following runners up:

Oz John Tekson (Phase One IQ 140)

 
Sean Allott (Phase IQ 180)

 
Emanuael Pires (Phase One IQ 180)

Thanks to everyone for participating! We hope this was a good intro into the world of digital medium format photography and looking forward to seeing you at the next Phase One Advantage event!

The camera packs a large 1.5-inch (18.7 x 14mm), 14.3-megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor, delivering exceptional shallow depth of field, a wide dynamic range and incredible light gathering ability up to ISO 12800. The camera is also equipped with an amazing 4x Optical Zoom lens, featuring a 28mm-equivalent wide-angle setting, with an incredible f/2.8 to f/16 aperture range for beautiful images that make an impact. The PowerShot G1 X shoots 1080p Full HD video with optical zooming and continuous AF, includes HDR Shooting and comes fully equipped with Canon’s latest DIGIC 5 processor that enables the High-Speed Burst HQ feature.

Canon PowerShot G1 X

Key Features:

• A newly developed Canon 1.5-inch, 14.3 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor combined with the DIGIC 5 Image Processor creates Canon’s HS SYSTEM for outstanding low-light performance up to ISO 12800.

• Full range of shooting and recording modes including 14-bit RAW + JPEG, as found in Canon DSLR cameras for the ultimate creative control.

• Shoot beautiful 1080p Full HD video in stereo sound with a dedicated movie button; zoom while shooting and play back videos on an HDTV via the HDMI output.

• 4x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, plus a 28mm Wide-Angle Lens delivers exceptional image quality and allows you to capture more in your frame.

• Intelligent IS automatically chooses from six different modes to optimize image stabilization for the shooting condition.

• Bright 3.0-inch Vari-Angle PureColour System LCD with 922,000 dots for shooting at a variety of angles plus an optical viewfinder.

• High-Speed Burst HQ allows for continuous capture at a maximum of 6 frames while maintaining superb image.

• Compatible with Canon Speedlite flashes for additional creative lighting options.

• Mode Dial and Front Dial provide intuitive manual adjustment.

• High Dynamic Range scene mode combines multiple shots into one picture showing greater image detail

Available: February 2012; MSRP: $799.99

The X-Pro1 features a custom APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor, capable of delivering resolution superior to that delivered by other APS-C sensors (and on par with film), along with a Hybrid Multi Viewfinder.

Key Features:

• 16-megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor
• 3″ LCD
• Hybrid Multi Viewfinder
• ISO 200-6400 (expands to 25600)
• Shoots to SD
• 6FPS burst mode
• 1080p H264 video with stereo sound (and 720p, both at 24FPS)
• Film simulation mode with several classic film types

The retro-look body is being launched with three prime interchangeable FUJINON lenses: the XF18mm F2 R (27mm equivalent) f/2.0, XF 35mm F1.4 R (53mm equivalent) f/1.4, and XF60mm F2.4 R Macro (90mm equivalent) F/2.4.

Fujifilm will be releasing several more XF FUJINON fast aperture lenses (details will be coming later this year), including a telephoto lens.

>> Read the Press Release

Fujifilm X-Pro1