In 1975, researchers of ETH Zurich and ETH Scrona achieved a new world record by printing the tiniest color picture ever. The printed image measures a minuscule 0.0092 mm2 in area, which is about the cross-sectional...
Archive - April 2020
Download These Gorgeous Virtual Backgrounds From Sony For Your Video Calls
Tired of simply blurring your background in video calls? Is everyone using the same background as you? Want to stand out? Check out these gorgeous virtual backgrounds, courtesy of members of Sony Artisans of Imagery and...
DJI Announces New Mavic Air 2 Compact Folding Consumer Drone
DJI Mavic Air 2 Compact Folding Consumer Drone Features 1/2" Sensor, 4K/60P Video, 48MP Photo, 8K Hyperlapse, HDR Video, 34-Min Max Flight Time, 10km Full HD Video Transmission, Focus Track, Automatic Obstacle...
How the New Geologic Map of the Moon Was Made
USGS cartographers merge Apollo-era maps and recent lunar observations to make the the most comprehensive geologic map of the lunar surface yet.
What Did the Hubble Space Telescope See on Your Birthday?
The Hubble space telescope does not stop working, but explores the universe 24/7. Are you curious what Hubble looked at on your birthday? This NASA site allows you to enter the month and date of your birthday and find...
The Teacher COVID-19 Song
Distance Learning: What teachers are not telling you about how they are REALLY feeling.
Fujifilm: FUJINON XF Lenses Firmware Updates
Today, Fujifilm published firmware updates for five (5) of its XF lenses to fix minor bugs: XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR Firmware update (Version: 1.04) XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR Firmware update (Version: 1.01) XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6...
Nikon D780 DSLR Firmware Update 1.01: SD Memory Cards Fix
If you own a Nikon D780 DSLR, you may have noticed that certain SD memory cards did not work. Firmware Update 1.01: Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented use of certain SD memory cards. Download Nikon D780 DSLR...
Panasonic S1H RAW Video Data Output over HDMI Firmware Update to be Released March 25
The work on this firmware update was announced last september, it took a good eight months to be worked on, and Panasonic is at last releasing it on May 25, 2020. PRESS RELEASE Panasonic Releases Firmware Update Program...
Stackline: Camera E-commerce Sales Declined by 64% in March
What have US consumers been buying online in the month of March to survive the self-quarantine? It turns out that at #1 is sales of disposable gloves, going up through the roof at +670% . Next on the list of the Top 100...
Canon EOS R5 (Under Development): Updated Video Specs
a little bit of 8K/30P in my life a little bit of 4K/120P by my side a little bit of 12fps is all I need a little bit of IBIS is what I see a little bit of Face, Head and Eye tracking in the sun a little bit of Dual...
Samyang Adds the ‘Tiny but Absolute’ AF 75mm F1.8 FE Portrait Lens (for Sony E Full-Frame) to their “Tiny but Almighty AF Series” of Lenses
Samyang has added the AF 75mm F1.8 FE to their stable of “Tiny but Almighty AF Series” which so far is comprised of the AF 18mm F2.8 FE, AF 24mm F2.8 FE, the AF 35mm F2.8 FE, and AF 45mm F1.8 FE models – all being...
What the Apollo 11 Splashdown Behind The Scenes Footage Teach Us About Quarantine
Moon germs? It’s the first time I hear about these. Scientists had no idea what kind of germs the Apollo 11 crew could be bringing back with them from their landing on the Moon, and so an elaborate cleaning up of...
Ian McDonald: The Four Elements of Street Photography
Street photography is what I like best. There’s something about capturing a slice of life as it goes about, and bringing a moment of delightful recognition to the viewer. It could be a photo of a well-known...
Sony World Photography Awards 2020 Winners and Shortlist Announced
The 2020 Sony World Photography Awards Winners and Shortlist Galleries have been announced. > View SWPA 2020 Winners and Shortlist Galleries Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Pinterest (Opens in...
Fujifilm To Continue X-H Series, Part II
An update to the news that Fujifilm plans to continue the X-H series, this time from an interview with Mr. Toshihisa Iida, General Manager of Fujifilm’s Optical Device and Electronic Imaging Products Division by...
TIPA World Awards 2020
The editors of TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) have voted and announced their 2020 winners (cameras introduced in 2019 – 2020 time frame). We’re very surprised not to see the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark...
Fujifilm To Continue X-H Series
Many photographers have debated the need for Fujifilm to continue their X-H series of mirrorless cameras. After all, the introduction of IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) into the X-T4 has effectively negated the one...
Olympus Offers Free One-on-One or Group Photography Sessions:
Need to ask an individual question on some features on your Olympus digital camera, or do you want to learn more about a photography genre? Olympus is offering a free Home With Olympus Session. Interestingly, you can...
Tales of the Fujifilm X-T4: Tale 3 – ETERNA Bleach Bypass
The Fujifilm X-T4 is Fujfilm’s flagship APS-C mirrorless camera, “designed for next-level all-round versatility.” In this third installment tale, the ETERNA Bleach Bypass Film Simulation is explained...
Tales of the Fujifilm X-T4: Tale 2 – IBIS
The Fujifilm X-T4 is Fujfilm’s flagship APS-C mirrorless camera, “designed for next-level all-round versatility.” In this second installment tale, the IBIS in the X-T4 is explained. IBIS is an acronym...