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Thursday, October 31, 2013

Nikon hurt by falling DSLR prices, but still faring better than Canon




Nikon hurt by falling DSLR prices, but still faring better than Canon

Cheaper DSLRs are great news for everyone except Nikon accountants
Nikon's finance department has been forced to revise its quarterly revenue forecast in a southerly direction due to the fact that entry-level DSLRs are selling for lower prices than it originally expected. One of the culprits is likely to be the D3200 shown above, which is currently going on Amazon for around $550 with a kit lens, or $150 below its list price. Looking to the future, the company also warns that sales of its Nikon 1 interchangeable lens cameras may shrink in 2014 due to "weak market conditions," despite the splash made by its recent ruggedized ILC, the Nikon AW1. The news isn't all bad, mind you, as the anticipated drops only add up to a few percentage points and Nikon says it's on course to make the same net profit it had previously projected -- a mostly stable outlook that struggling rival Canon can only dream of.

Hands-on with the Olympus Stylus 1: Digital Photography Review




Hands-on with the Olympus Stylus 1

Oct 29, 2013 at 05:00:00 GMT
The Stylus 1 is Olympus's latest high-end compact camera. With 'mini-DSLR' styling and a constant-aperture F2.8 28-300mm (equivalent) zoom lens
read more here....

Turn This Lightroom Setting ON! |Improve Photography


The box "Automatically write changes into XMP" should be CHECKED ON!


Saturday, October 26, 2013

Photo Expo Plus 2013 - Things I noticed!

Things I noticed or found interesting at Photo Plus Expo 2013:

ADORAMAPIX - Discounts on photo albums and prints

B&H Photo - New Offers for Metallic Printing

Black Rapid 10% show discount from Adorama or B&H

CamRanger - Control your Nikon or Canon DSLR wirelessly from your mobile Device!

Drobo - New Faster Drobos using USB3 and Thunderbolt

Hunts Camera - Lots of things on sale!

Samsung - Wild new pocket cameras and camera phones, or are they phone cameras?

Sigma - Amazing new lenses

Spinlight 360 -  a new "spin" on light modifiers!

Think Tank Photo - Innovative products to carry and protect your camera gear!

If you missed the show you can still go the the EXHIBITORS PAGE and see what was offered
(note some of these do NOT provide direct web links, but you can easily do a search)
http://www.photoplusexpo.com/show/exhibitor-list.shtml

You can also explore with a mobile APP
http://www.photoplusexpo.com/mobile-app.shtml


POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY posted a list of their 13 best items at the show
see them here http://www.popphoto.com/gallery/gallery-best-new-gear-photoplus-2013

Photo Plus Expo 2013

Cameras worth noting at Photo Plus Expo


Sony RX10 Bridge Camera
24-200 f2.8 lens  Constant 2.8 aperture!!! $1299

http://store.sony.com/gsi/webstore/WFS/SNYNA-SNYUS-Site/en_US/-/USD/ViewProduct-Start?SKU=27-DSCRX10/B

Sony A7 Interchangeable Lens FULL Frame Mirrorless Camera
There are two versions of this camera A7 and A7r.  Both full frame but this one is more reasonably priced.


PANASONIC Lumix FZ70K
20-1200 Zoom  Panasonic's new entry into mega-zoom bridge cameras.

Fuji has come out with some remarkable cameras lately. I have a X-pro-1 and a X-E1 both give extraordinary imaging.  Fuji one ups the X-E1 with the X-E2 model that has much faster focusing, wifi and other cool features...

FUJI X-E2
.08 Sec Autofocus (Fuji Says its the worlds fastest)

My first digital camera was an Olympus, it served me well and I loved it.  Now with the OMD Mirrorless cameras from Olympus, you can put your DSLR away and step into the future today!  I was tempted to buy a OMD EM5 but now the EM1 has changed all that with features that only a PRO DSLR would have..  If your a pro or prosumer, check this camera out you will be blown away.

Olympus OMD - E-M1 Mirrorless Micro 4/3
1/8000 Shutter
5 axis Image Stabilization
Built in WIFI - Control Camera from phone or ipad



RUMORS

Nikon is supposed to be releasing a FULL FRAME Retro Mirrorless Camera that will accept F mount lenses
within the next few weeks.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Dont want to pay a subscription for Photoshop?

Dont want to pay a subscription for Photoshop?  Tired of paying High Prices for Software
This MAY be a good alternative
NOTE: I have not tried this but I am told this is a great FREE alternative to PS

http://www.gimp.org/
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Monday, October 21, 2013

Night Photography

Gabe Beiderman gave a talk about night photography.
Here are the websites he recommended

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Sony Cyber-Shot RX10 Bridge Camera Announced

Sony Launch Cyber-shot RX10 - Sony has launched the Cyber-shot RX10 bridge camera, which has a 20.2 megapixel sensor, full HD video and a bright f/2.8 zoom lens.

Sony Cyber-Shot RX10 Bridge Camera Announced

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Best spots for fall foliage on Long Island

http://long-island.newsday.com/recreation/outdoors/best-spots-for-fall-foliage-on-long-island-1.6197317?cmpid=ExploreLI

FROM NEWSDAY
Originally published: October 4, 2013 12:40 PM
ByAutumn foliage coming into bloom at the MassapequaBe the first to rate: Click to rate
Updated: October 7, 2013 7:34 AM
SYLVIA E. KING-COHEN  sylvia.king-cohen@newsday.com

Photo credit: Kevin P Coughlin | Autumn foliage coming into bloom at the Massapequa Preserve. (Oct. 17, 2010)
Although recent days have been warm enough to get us back into a summer frame of mind, it really is fall foliage season. Trees are beginning to turn all across the Island, and between now and the end of October, they'll reach their peak. Whether you're looking for a new place to go, or just want to revisit a favorite, here are some great spots to catch fall color.

TAKE A HIKE
WHEN | WHERE Sunrise to sunset, 25 Lloyd Harbor Rd., 
Huntington
ADMISSION $8 a car daily through Columbus Day, then weekends and holidays through Nov. 24.
With 1,600 acres of woods, meadows and freshwater areas, Caumsett is lush and varied. Maples, tulips, hickorys, sassafras and dogwoods are among the trees along the park's 27 miles of trails.
Stroll along paved walkways and wide dirt paths through the woods. And, the views are spectacular, even though the trees have only a touch of color.
"With all the different trees and vegetation, you'll always see something different when you come to the park," says park manager Len Krauss.
Be sure to visit the Marshall Field III mansion. Walk around back, grab a seat and enjoy the reflections in the freshwater pond at the bottom of a sloping hill. Indeed, it's a magnificent vista, with vibrant colors reflected on the pond. The 1 1 / 2-mile walk to that view also is worth lingering over. With benches all along the path, taking a break to admire the scenery is almost mandatory.
ALSO TRY
Bailey Arboretum in Lattingtown has 40 acres of woods, ponds and gardens. "We have two humongous ponds on the property, and the woodland hiking trails are phenomenal for photos," says Michael Maron, Bailey's superintendent. Dogs on leash are welcome on the trails (free admission, 516-801-1458, baileyarboretum.org).
ON A BIKE
WHEN | WHERE Dawn to dusk, begins at Merrick Road and Ocean Avenue, Massapequa Park
INFO 516-571-7443
ADMISSION Free
An excellent place to experience fall foliage is along the well-maintained paths of the Massapequa Preserve, which includes part of the Bethpage Multiuse Path. Its 2.5 miles of paved pathway is complemented by dirt trails. If you want a longer trip, the Bethpage Multiuse Path extends from Massapequa Preserve to Woodbury, covering about 7 miles.
"Whenever I'm stressed, I come in here and take a break," says Maryann Lapolla, 60, of Massapequa, who just received a bike as a gift. "You see wildlife like chipmunks, squirrels, birds, ducks. There are benches where you can stop and take a break or just look at the scenery."
ALSO TRY
If you're on the North Fork, a particularly scenic route can be found along Peconic Bay Boulevard from Riverhead to Mattituck. It's about 12 1/2 miles along a two-lane back road. In addition to being less traveled, this route meanders past the Peconic River and a couple of parks, where you can take a pit stop and appreciate the views.
TAKE A DRIVE
If you're using four wheels, definitely put Route 25A heading east from Route 107 on your itinerary. This heavily wooded drive passes through Cold Spring Harbor, where there's ample parking to allow a nice view of the harbor and its surrounding trees -- plus shops and restaurants. If you continue along Route 25A to Stony Brook, a payoff awaits at Avalon Park (631-689-0619, avalonparkandpreserve.org), where you can stroll, bike and otherwise explore the terrain. "We have a great variety of trees here, native and nonnative," says staffer Rebecca Kassay. "Our fall colors range from yellow to deep reds and oranges."
In the park are boardwalks, stone steps and gravel and paved paths. Although the adjoining preserve is all dirt paths, they are well maintained. Go to the Shep Jones Lane entrance off Harbor Road, where there is ample parking.