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Designed for simplicity and speed, the Roundshot D2x has a 2,048 pixel vertical resolution and captures 2x full HD panoramas at a fast speed, ideal for nature photography and virtual tours.
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The rumors for the next iPhone just keep on getting sweeter. Nothing has been confirmed to date and now another rumor is bound to capture your interest. This time, it has something to do with camera-based swipe controls, turning the device into a virtual swipe pad.
With this new patent, potential iPhone owners would be able to fast forward and rewind voicemails, browse the web or scroll through their contacts by simply swiping one finger against the iPhone?s built-in camera. These will be tap sensitive, allowing users to access different phone or UI functions.
Tags: iPhone, new patent, swipe
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The Pentax Optio W90 is scheduled to hit the UK market soon but wait about two months (April) and this Pentax camera is also scheduled to be available in the U.S. This was bared by Pentax where the MSRP of the Pentax Optio W90 will be $329.95.
The Pentax Optio W90 will feature a 2.7? LCD, 12.1 MP sensor, 720p recording capability and can be used under water for up to 20 feet. It also comes with an IR remote control to aid potential owners for their underwater photo shooting needs.
Tags: capability, coming to america, ir remote control, lcd 12 1, mp, msrp, pentax camera, pentax optio, underwater image
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Weekly Assignment
We finished another food photography assignment this week, and the subject was Main Dishes. We wanted you to show us how tasty the food that your meal is based around is. Our winners seemed to have a bit of a seafood theme going this week, but there were some great shots of other mains too. Our winner was phillj for the shot of Prawns. The lighting and colour really made this shot stand out to us. This shot was really just out of the ordinary which made it stand out in our eyes. Our first runner up was the first of two sushi shots we liked, bubblybeginner’s “Oishii Sushi” (or the sushi shot with the red chopsticks). The colours in this one were great, as were the patterns and the lines. The way that the background related to the foreground was perfect, and the combination of lines and circles worked great. All of it helping to highlight the sushi. And last, but not least, our second runner up was emmabelle’s Sushi on a Blue Plate. The shot had a lot of good choices on it. The blue plate really helped punch up the reds and greens of the sushi and helped to highlight the sesame, and the colour temperature suited the cold nature of the dish.
We’re on to the last of our food photography assignments this week and your assignment this week is to show us Beverages. Whether they’re hot or cold, alcoholic or not, we want you to show us your favorite beverages that quench your thirst. As usual, a quick reminder of the rules. First, your photo must have been taken between 17 February – 3 March 2010. Next, Your post must include the words “Assignment: Food Photography – Beverages” and the date that the photo was taken. Finally, your EXIF should be intact, and it’s useful if you can include some of the main points such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO, lens, camera, etc. Next week’s assignment will be Jump. The goal is to get a picture of someone jumping. Whether it’s a person or an animal, yourself or someone else, we want to see them in mid-air. These shots can look really good, but they aren’t always as easy as you may think. Make sure you have enough light to get a fast enough shutter speed to freeze the action. You can try continuous shots or you might want to pull out your flash. But either way, get out there and Jump!
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- Photo Walk with Complete Strangers: We opened our Photo Walk forum recently, and one of the topics that’s been busy in there asks the simplest question: would you go on a photo walk with a group of strangers? If you are willing to do that, why not pop over to the Photo Walk area of the forum and see if there’s a walk by you, and if there isn’t, why not think of organizing one yourself?
- What Makes a Good Photo?: We all have different ideas of what a good photograph is, but we aren’t always sure what other people think. So why not come join in the discussion and tell us what it is that makes a good photograph in your mind.
- Photography Questionnaire: If you were ever interested in how some of our forum members got started in photography, what they do, what they like, and generally just a bit about the photography aspect of their lives, you may be interested in this thread. And if you have a few spare minutes, why not come share some details about yourself with us.
- What Would You Do: Every week there’s a chance for forum members to test out their post-processing skills by editing the photo of another forum member. Whether you’re new to post-processing or not, you’re welcome to join in the fun of the thread and see what you and others can do with the photo.
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A Guest Post by SusanG from Camelot Photography Forum.
We talk about things like Workflow and Task Management. Yet, how much time do we dedicate to looking, really looking, into our own work? The end product itself!
I spent eight months last year photographing one linear mile. It wasn’t a planned series, but evolved into a long-term project. I recently reviewed the whole collection to select forty images as representative. In re-assessing the series, I took a long hard look to determine if the photography was an evolution of a signature approach, or a rut. That was not easy. It almost teetered into a self-involved downward spiral of “Why is everything rubbish?”
I kicked my ass out of that one ASAP as the end result of whinge-influenced decisions often is not a forward motion but a knee jerk response. Which can result in decisions that don’t further the goal. What does further the goal is to analyse objectively why an image (or images) failed or didn’t succeed as well as expected. Define the problem then look for solutions.
Also take the time to see what has been accomplished. If you know in your heart and mind that you have achieved a goodly portion of your photographic goals, take a moment to bask in that. There is more to be gained from honest congratulations then beating your self up. But keep that “Why Is Everything Rubbish” on hand for brief self-indulgences, and then use it in a positive manner.
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My appraisal identified what lens and camera purchases I will be making next. I see that I still have issues resolving what I think I’m seeing to what I’m actually seeing in terms of composition. Which tells me I need to evaluate more completely the scene before I think I’m ready to click the shutter.
Perhaps that isn’t earth shattering, or a Road-To-Damascus moment. It is an important process and it has helped me to plan the next steps to where I want photography to take me.
Practical Things – Recap!
- Look at what makes the bulk of your subject and composition. Think about making a specific purchase (lens, filters, even camera upgrade) to take those types of images.
- Look for what’s missing! Could you have repositioned the camera to take a better or more complete perspective? Do you need to spend more time looking for different views to photograph a scene or subject?Be brutally honest with yourself when considering the above. You’ll stand a better chance of purchasing the equipment you need, and have a better idea on how to use it.
- Look for what’s right in your photography! No matter how small you may think it, everything you feel you got right is one more step towards becoming the photographer you want to be!
These are only a part of an ongoing process. Once you know where your photography is, you have taken an intelligent and objective look at your work. There’s bound to be items I missed or are unique to your own photography. That is what makes your work unique. That is what defines part of your signature style.
SusanG is the Creator of Camelot Photography Forum, a MySpace? Photography Site where anyone can find their new level.
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Taking Stock of Your Own Photography
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