Black and white photography will always have a special aesthetic—but when you mix that look with night? Shadows and highlights marry into a void painted in silver. Here are the stunning results of this week’s Shooting Challenge. More »
It’s virtually an annual tradition for Canon to unveil new EOS Rebel DSLRs well before the summer hits, and we’re very nearly due for the next installment. It shouldn’t be a shock, then, that Digicam info claims to have both images and details of the EOS Kiss X7, which may be the smaller and lighter EOS-b. As you’d imagine, most of the differences versus the Rebel T4i appear to be more ergonomic than technical. While there’s mention of a second-generation hybrid autofocusing system, the most conspicuous changes appear to center on a space-saving design that moves the AF assist light to the opposite side. The 18-megapixel sensor, DIGIC 5 processor, ISO 25,600 sensitivity ceiling, 9-point autofocusing coverage and 3-inch LCD all appear to be retreads — the new model would be more to attract first-time owners than catch habitual upgraders. If the details are accurate, Canon would sell the Kiss X7 late in April for ¥79,000 ($828). There’s no word on plans for the camera’s US counterpart, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see an American edition arrive around the same time.
Via: Canon Rumors
Source: Digicam info (translated)
Face it, you’re no mountaineer. Unless you are, in which case congrats. But for the rest of us, there’ll be no mountain-top revelations to make our souls take flight. Not in real life anyway. But Google Map’s new summit shots are the next best thing. More »
Today Google has released a series of explorations they did in Nepal, showing off some of the highest peaks on the planet and traveling through streets and buildings you and I might never have otherwise have seen. With the fabulous system known as Google Maps Street View, the photo spheres the group took are able to be viewed by you from your desktop computer, smartphone, or tablet at any time! This awesome trek began at Everest Base Camp where the crew rolled out over 70 miles through the mountains and through the towns – through lovely days and real powerful color splashes alike.
As the Google team notes, the highest altitude they reached through this particular trip was 18,192 feet. This trip’s highest altitude is higher than anywhere in the contiguous USA, and in the journal fragments posted this week, Google’s own People Programs Manager Sara Pelosi lets us know that there’s really nothing like it! The closest most will get is, again, in the Google Maps Street View entry this crew has made special for this momentous journey.
See Google’s [World’s Highest Peaks] collection righ tthis minute and see some of the finest locations you might never visit!
“Day 4: The morning was a pretty easy walk, mostly traversing the mountain ridges. After we stopped for tea there was a long climb, “up up up” according to our guide, all on switchbacks. We stopped in Tengboche for lunch, then photographed the monastery with the fisheye lens. Amazing place. The monks watched us closely as we walked around. I don’t know if they were more interested in the Americans or the photography. We continued on to Pangboche where we stayed for the night. When we got to Pangboche we saw a patch of blue sky and a rainbow. I’m still optimistic that we’ll see at least a glimpse of the peak of Everest. Our guide says, “can be”, which we’ve learned is the answer to every question. We’re not even quite to 13,000 ft here. A long way left to go up.” – Trip Notes from Google
There are several ways in which Google is able to take the photos you see in Street View through Google Maps on your desktop or mobile device. One of the ways you can capture a similar “globe-like” photo is with Google’s own Photo Sphere for Android Jelly Bean version 4.2 and higher. If you’re using a Windows Phone or iOS device, you’ll want to have a peek at Photosynth.
Have a peek at the timeline below for additional insights and news blasts from the Google Maps Street View universe – and go exploring today from the comfort of your own home!
Google Street View lifts off from world’s highest peaks is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Your feet in a front of a sunset. Your feet sprawled on a grassy knoll. Your feet surrounded by cats. Whatever the situation, Instagram’s about giving your friends and admirers a chance to peer through sepia-colored glasses at the fun and exciting life of your feet. But photographer Joe McNally may have just taken the Instagram foot shot to end all foot shots. More »
Looks like some clumsy folks at Best Buy have listed an unannounced Canon DSLR on their website. This could fall in line with rumors circulating about a “mini-DSLR” meant to compete with compact mirrorless cameras. More »
A fire truck. This swamp thing action figure. My Ninja Turtles Shellraiser. Those were my favorite toys growing up—I loved ’em so much that I still remember them to this day. That’s why it’s so interesting to see the toys that kids give special attention to. They’re going to remember it for life. Italian photographer Gabriele Galimberti’s Toy Stories photography series show children from all over the world with their most prized possessions: dolls, stuffed animals, board games and… guns? More »
Photographer Elizabeth Moran has a photo series called ‘The Armory’ that captures what Kink.com porn sets look like without porn stars. It’s not titillating at all. In fact, it’s pretty depressing. Who wants to watch porn shot at these places! More »
Most high-end digital cameras are inherently difficult to upgrade and tweak. But this modular concept, by Korean designers Dae jin Ahn and Chun hyun Park, suggests a different future for photography, where components can be swapped with ease. More »
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