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Sony Photography Contest 2013

Sony Photo Contest 2013 is now started and calling for entries, the contest is open to all and free to enter, the winner of the competition will get cash prizes, DSLR and global exposure.

The contest take first three images totally free in all categories, some categories / contest have entry fee if you want to upload more images and increase your chance of winning, the deadline of the contest is 2013 so take your time and capture a stunning image to rock the world.

Eligibility: Open to all,

Free to Enter

Copyright: All entrants understand that any image submitted to the competition may be used by WPO, and its Event Partners, for marketing and promotional purposes of the event only, for a maximum of three years after the awards ceremony on 27th April 2011. more details available on website

 Open Categories

PROFESSIONAL COMPETITION (for serious photographers)

  •      Architecture
  •      Arts & Culture
  •      Campaign
  •      Conceptual
  •      Contemporary Issues
  •      Current Affairs
  •      Fashion & Beauty
  •      Landscape
  •      Lifestyle
  •      Nature & Wildlife
  •      People
  •      Portraiture
  •      Sport
  •     Still Life
  •    Travel

 

OPEN COMPETITION (for amateurs and enthusiasts)

  •     Nature & Wildlife
  •      People
  •      Travel
  •      Low-light
  •      Architecture
  •      Panoramic
  •      Arts & Culture
  •      Smile
  •      Split second
  •      Enhanced

 

YOUTH COMPETITION (for photographers under 20)

  •     Environment
  •      Portrait
  •      Culture

 

MOVING IMAGE AWARD (for those experimenting with moving image narrative formats)

  •     Art
  •      Photojournalism & Documentary

 

3D AWARD (for anyone using 3D technology in photography or video)

  •     3D Photography
  •      3D Video

 

STUDENT FOCUS (for higher education photography students aged 18-28)

●     Brief for 2013 is ‘Celebrations’

· All competitions will open on Friday 1 June 2012 and will close on Friday 4 January 2013 at 23.59GMT except the Professional competition which will close on Wednesday 9 January 2013 at 23.59GMT

· All competitions are free to enter and all images submitted must have been shot in 2012. Photographers may enter either the Professional or Open competition; it is not possible to enter both. Full conditions of entry are available at www.worldphoto.org

· Images from the 2012 Sony World Photography Awards are available via the World Photography Organisation press centre. Please contact Jill Cotton at WPO for access

Entry deadline: Jan 9, 2013

Website: http://www.worldphoto.org/competitions/

For more details read the press release below

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Incredible Steadicam single-take shot

Incredible Steadicam single-take shot Behind the Scenes of Hugo, The Steadicam op Larry McConkey mounted a GoPro to his rig, and captured a long single-take scene. It is one of the most beautiful filmmaking clips I’ve ever seen and also watch the wall move (on 1.00 min) so they can slide in behind the chair.

See some Steadicam available at Amazon

Finished Shot

Nanoha 5X - A Super Macro Lens for NEX and Micro 4/3 Camera

Nanoha 5X is a super macro lens that do a superb 5X magnification, The lens is developed by the Japanese company Yasuhara. Nanoha 5X come for Sony NEX (A-Mount) and micro 4/3 mount, you get aperture range from F11 to F32,  composed of 10 optical elements in 7 groups. The lens is made of plastic front and metal body, front of the lens have 3 LED lights powered by a external battery via USB wire, Overall weight is 320 grams only.

Image credit: megapixel.co.il

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YASUHARA Nanoha Macro Lens 5:1 for Sony E Mount (NEX)
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NANOHA 5X ultra macro lens M43 -quick and first hands-on

EXCLUSIVE ! NANOHA 5X ultra macro lens M43 -quick and first hands-on

Camera used and other details: Panasonic GH2 720P
Nanoha 5X macro lens f/11 (f/11, f/16, f/22 and f/32)
310 g (with lighting unit) lens weight
diameter 61mm, lenght 84mm
additional shot with Voigtländer 25mm f/0.95
No CC
sorry for the credit in the movie, the name is “Nanoha”, of course !:)

Music : Add N to X “Gentle Germans”

Read more Outside
Review: Yasuhara Nanohax5 5x Macro Lens (Micro Four Thirds) at thephoblographer.com
Nanoha 5X Lens Review at megapixel.co.il

Canon Mirrorless and 650D - Coming on June

Canon First AF Camera - Imaecredit wikipedia

According to latest rumors coming over the web surface, Canon is expected to announce two new products in June 2012, So we may see a new  Rebel 650D / T4i and canon Mirrorless with some new lenses, Canon will also announce two version of its mirrorless camera (yes, like Nikon V1 and J1) entry level model will be available any time soon, High end mirrorless will arrive in Photokina(Sep)  or Feb, 2013.

But the Canon 650D Book for Dummies delayed: Canon 650D Book for Dummies (view book at Amazon UK) announcement scheduled for May 16 is now shifted to August 23! 

canonwatch few days ago said that canon mirrorless is coming in June 2012 with 4/3 format sensor, the upcoming canon mirrorless look is bit similar to Nikon V1.

Rumored specification round-up

Canon Mirrorless, 650D, 70D and 7D mark II Rumored Specification

Canon 650D / T4i Specification

  • 18 Megapixel CMOS sensor(upgraded)
  • 9 AF Points, all cross-type
  • Touchscreen LCD
  • Continuous AF in LiveView & Video Recording
  • Coming on June

Canon Mirrorless Specification

  • Two Cameras, with different Sensor size one similar to Canon G1 X and other 4/3 format
  • DIGIC V image processor
  • 14 & 24 megapixels
  • EF compatibility, but not EF mount.
  • EVF on one camera
  • 3-5 Lenses announced at launch.

Canon 70D and 7D mark II is expected to arrive in photokina Sep 2012

EOS 70D

  • Digic 5
  • 18mp
  • 100% viewfinder with grid lines like 7D
  • 19 AF Points from 7D
  • Continuous AF in Live View & Video Recording
  • September Announcement

7D Mark II

  • Dual Digic 5
  • 100% viewfinder
  • 61 Point AF from 5D Mark III
  • Announced after 70D

 

50 Quick Photography Tips

These 50 tips are highly usable for beginners, watch and learn and write your fav TIP at the end of the post.

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Pentax to announce more new cameras this year

According to latest rumors coming from photogizmos, Pentax will announce K-5 successor at Photokina in Germany later this year. Pentax is also working on a weatherproof 645D replacment, compact mirroless camera (similar to Pentax Q) and 360 degree Digital camera.
Pentax sources close to Photogizmos said, Pentax is seeking to re-brand themselves as the “Adventure Camera Company” and they will soon discontinue the development and production of normal point-and-shoot cameras in favor of High quality Rugged compact camera.

src –  Photogizmos

Sony 16-50 mm Lens Coming with Sony NEX-F5

16-50mmAccording to latest rumors, Sony will announce a A-mount 16-50 mm f/3.5-5.6 contactable zoom lens (same dimensions the Lumix 14-42mm X PZ) with Sony NEX-F5, the upcoming 16-50mm lens also have Optical Image Stabilization.

Sony NEX-F5 is rumored to have same F3 sensor, flexible LCD screen and in-built Wi-Fi connectivity, expected announcement date of Sony 16-50 mm lens & Sony NEX-F5 is Sep, 2012.

news src – optyczne (polish) via – fotoactualidad