Fall from jamie scott on Vimeo.

Jamie Scott visited Central Park just after sunrise, photographing the Fall changing colors twice a week for six months to make this beautiful timelapse. Timelapse takes dedication…

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Pentax K-5 II Review

The Pentax K-5 II is the nearly identical twin of the K-5 IIs reviewed two weeks ago. This one is built around the same 16 MP CMOS sensor but uses an anti-alias filter to avoid moire artifacts. The remaining specifications are just as impressive: ISO 80-51,200, 7 FPS, Full 1080p HD video and the most sensitive aufocus system of any currently available camera, matching the K-5 IIs of course. This high-end DSLR is fully weather-sealed and freezeproof to -10C (14F), has a 100% coverage optical viewfinder and dual-controls dials. Read the review and be sure check out the ISO comparison with its more expensive sibling.

This video presents “Rankin: Shooting S-Magazine with the new Leica S”:

• “John Rankin Waddell is better known by his working name – Rankin:
  • He is a London based photographer

• The third issue of S-Magazine features all photographs taken by Rankin with the new Leica S

  • Rankin chose the theme of hair for the issue and let hairdressers show their artistic work

  • Each hairdresser used their creativity on the models to produce compelling subjects for Rankin to shoot

• The project shows The Leica S’s capabilities by shooting on location, in the studio and in a variety of light settings

Rankin Interview on S-Magainze from Leica Camera on Vimeo.

Photographer Rankin talks about his experience with the new Leica S and shooting an entire issue of S-Magazine with it.

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LEICA CAMERA INTRODUCES LATEST EDITION OF S MAGAZINE FEATURING RANKIN

Renowned British fashion photographer collaborates with notable hair stylists on nine unique fashion spreads

Allendale, NJ (November 27, 2012) – Leica Camera, the legendary German camera manufacturer, announces the release of S Magazine’s latest issue. S Magazine is unique in that it allows professional photographers to share inspiration and contemporary photographic ideas. The publication includes editorial portfolios and current advertising campaigns by prominent international photographers as well as information on the latest trends in commercial photography. Published by Leica Fotografie International, this new 200 page edition is dedicated to British fashion photographer Rankin and features images exclusively shot with the recently launched Leica S, a revolutionary tool designed with the precise needs of professional photographers in mind.

The complete Leica S-System

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Not content to map everything in sight and even out of sight, Google is apparently ready to set its sights way up high, to be more precise, at 119,617 nearby stars. While the video above simply takes you on a voyage, try the interactive tool in the link below to “navigate” thru this galaxy of stars. You might want to do this on the Google Chrome browser.

100,000 Stars is an interactive visualization of the stellar neighborhood created for the Google Chrome web browser. It shows the location of 119,617 nearby stars derived from multiple sources, including the 1989 Hipparcos mission. Zooming in reveals 87 individually identified stars and our solar system. The galaxy view is an artist’s rendition based on NGC 1232, a spiral galaxy like the Milky Way.

Who knows, maybe one day, astronauts will be relying on Google Streetview of the Universe to find their way around. Just don’t play the “Sandy Island” prank on us, though, Google. Don’t.

Visit the 100,000 Stars site.

Leonid and Zodiacal Light from Stephane Vetter on Vimeo.

Stephane Vetter captured this beautiful timelapse at Champ du Feu, Alsace, France on Nov 17, 2012 using his Nikon D3 fitted with a Sigma 8mm fisheye lens.

610 shoots with a Nikon D3 and a Sigma 8 mm. Very lucky because the time-lapse was started only 7 minutes before a big meteor passes through the sky …

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This video presents “Epson WorkForce WF-3540 Inkjet Printer for Business” with the following key features:

• World’s Fastest 2-sided print speeds¹ — 1-sided 15 ISO ppm (black) and 9.3 ISO ppm (colour)¹; 2-sided 7.4 ISO ppm (black) and 5.4 ISO ppm (colour)¹

• 500-sheet paper capacity — reload less often with two 250-sheet paper trays

• Affordable business printing — up to 40% less printing costs vs. colour lasers¹

• Do more — automatic 2-sided printing saves paper plus a 30-page, duplex Auto Document Feeder to quickly copy, scan or fax stacks of 1- or 2-sided originals

• Easy menu navigation — intuitive 3.5″ touchscreen with gesture navigation

• Epson Connect™ — print and scan from anywhere — convenient mobile printing from smartphones, tablets and more¹; also supports Apple® AirPrint™ and Google™ Cloud Print

• Versatile paper handling — 2 front trays plus rear feed for envelopes, labels, card stock and specialty media

• Print more — Extra High-capacity inks available

• 2x the durability¹ — robust product design

• Built-in wireless and Ethernet networking — easily connect to the network and share your all-in-one with others¹; includes Wi-Fi Direct™

¹ See Specifications page for Notes.

Epson WorkForce WF-3540 All-in-One Printer

“Show the entrepreneur in your life some love by giving the gift of speed this season – no, not a motorcycle, but a printer with the World’s fastest two-sided print speed¹ – the EPSON WorkForce WF-3540.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Review

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 is a relatively compact Micro Four-Thirds mirrorless camera sporting a built-in EVF with Eye-Start sensor and rotating LCD display. Its 16 MP LiveMOS sensor lets it capture full 1080p HD video at 60 FPS which renders motion more smoothly. Read the Panasonic G5 review to find out how it performs.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Just Posted! Panasonic LX7 Review

The Panasonic LX7 is a premium compact camera that has one of the brightest lens at F1.4. It delivers consistently great results in bright light and low light situations. An Aperture Ring and lots of manual controls provide total control.

Read more in our Panasonic LX7 Review…

This video presents Epson Connect™:

• FREE Epson Connect™ mobile printing solutions for iPad®, iPhone®, tablets, and smartphones

• You can easily print, scan and instantly share from your smartphone or tablet
  • Epson Connect™ allows real–time photo sharing with loved ones across the globe

• Also supports Apple® AirPrint™ and Google Cloud Print™

The following video presents “USB Plug ‘n Play Instant Setup”:

• Versatile connectivity features of the MegaPlex MG-850HD Easy Home Theatre 3LCD Projector:

  • Just dock your Apple iPhone, iPad or iPod, or plug in your smartphone, PC, gaming console or other digital device, and share your favorite content

    • (Functionality may vary depending on hardware, application, and/or provider restrictions or limitations. Devices and cables not included.)

    • Also charges devices while docked

      • (The MegaPlex dock connection for Apple devices is compatible with Apple devices using a 30-pin connector. For Apple devices with the Lightning connector, please check your Apple device documentation for compatibility with Apple adapter cables.)

  • Use your Nintendo Wii, Microsoft XBox, Sony Playstation®, PC, Mac, TV receiver, DVD player, Android™, smartphones and more! (cables not included)

• PC-free slideshows — plug your USB memory device into the USB port and let the show begin

• Instantly projects audio and video from a PC or Mac via a USB connection:

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Epson® Expression® Premium XP-800 Small–in–One™ printer

Epson Keeps Family and Friends Connected This Holiday Season with Easy Mobile Printing and Big-Screen Sharing

“Be Here, Share There” with Epson Connect and Epson MegaPlex to Print and Project Holiday Memories Anywhere, Anytime

MARKHAM, ON – Nov. 21, 2012 – Can’t wait to print that photo of Uncle Charlie in his Santa suit for relatives who couldn’t make it to the party, or to share that video of your co–workers caught under the mistletoe…well, Epson has you covered with several holiday gift ideas. The free Epson Connect™ mobile printing solutions for iPad®, iPhone®, tablets, and smartphones¹ available on Epson printers such as the Epson^® Expression^® Premium XP-800 Small–in–One™, or the versatile and portable Epson MegaPlex™ MG-850HD  projector, allow easier–than–ever printing and sharing from across the room or around the world.

Epson MegaPlex™ MG-850HD projector

“Whether you’re rocking around the Christmas tree, spinning dreidels or sharing a family holiday meal, chances are the fun and warmth of the holiday spirit will be captured on someone’s smartphone or tablet. Sharing those photos and videos with other friends and family members has never been easier,” said Patrick Chen, product development, mobile printing, Epson, North America. “Epson’s mobile printing solutions and versatile MegaPlex projector add an entirely new dimension to the way people think about printing photos and documents, or sharing videos and slideshows.”
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