Show notes for the Photo Show

scheduled for 13/7/12

These were the stories used during the show and those which were potentials

Nikon patent adds low-pass filter in the lens

Nikon's patent 2012128155 filed in Japan is for implementing an optical low-pass filter (OLPF) in the lens for optimum performance and improved resolving power.

(Brilliant idea)

I finally had a play with the D800, wow. (Alex)

Canon issues allergy warning for EOS 650D/Rebel T4i

Canon has issued a warning to owners of the EOS 650D/Rebel T4i that the rubber hand-grips of some models may turn white, and produce a chemical that can cause an allergic reaction.

There is a website - http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/serial/eosdigital1/x6i-650d-t4i.html

New Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 coming soon! First images on SAR.

SAR readder Yuanqi sent me the pictures of the soon to come Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 lens. Shipment will start on July 20th. The price just reaches to 6,000 Chinese RMB (760 Euro or $940), which migth be even higher if SLR Magic want to sell it worldwide.

COMPACT CAMERA SALES PLUMMET 11% IN ONE YEAR

UK consumers bought around 11% fewer compact cameras than they did just a year ago, as the impact of smartphones on point-and-shoot models takes hold.

NIKON TO SHOW 800MM TELEPHOTO LENS AT OPEN GOLF

Nikon is developing an 800mm, full-frame, AF-S lens, a prototype of which will be showcased at the Open Golf Championship in Lancashire next week.

The Crazy Zoom of a 1700mm Nikon Lens

Back in 2010, we shared a video showing Canon’s 1200mm lens — a giant piece of glass that has been called “The Mother of All Telephotos”. If you thought that focal length was long, check out Nikon’s 1200-1700mm f/5.6-8P lens.

iStabilizer Dolly brings smooth tracking shots to iPhone video

The number of iPhone accessories that are targeted at amateur and pro filmmakers is climbing, and a new product announced today promises to let you capture those smooth dolly shots you see on the big screen. iStabilizer is now selling the US$59.95 Dolly, a rolling dolly with an extendable arm for making those cinematic masterpieces.

WHICH SIX THINGS?

Which Six Tips, Tools or Tricks can be employed to take a really good family portrait, ones that will never appear on a site such as http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/

(don’t look at this website unless you have hours to waste laughing at others misfortune)

QUESTIONS

1:

Hi Everyone.
Thanks for the shows which I have been listening to for several months now. I have a question about the Eye-fi cards? Does the panel think they are a worthwhile purchase and have anyone used them? Also how fast are they at uploading the really big images?
Trevor from Coventry.

2:

Hello Ewen, Alex and Chris.
Although I love playing with my point and shoot camera (I have a Canon G9 by the way) I still seem to suffer from camera shake and thus blurred images. I know this is such a simple thing to correct and you’ll probably say just hold the camera steady but I really try and I still get a fuzzy image that is all me. I know this because if I use a tri-pod the images are fine. Can you share any tips that I might use to try and get steadier shots?
Sylvia, Chelmsford.

3: Hi Guys

I met someone today who wanted to understand the ‘intelligence of an image’ or perhaps the essence of the starting points of good images. I told them about Rule of Thirds as this was all I could think of but I wondered if the panel had 3 things which they would say are the essence of any good picture.

Thanks

Steve - London

Author

Ewen Rankin

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