http://jpgmag.com/photonews JPG Photography News Tue, 21 May 2013 23:05:51 PST Tue, 21 May 2013 23:05:51 PST http://jpgmag.com/ http://jpgmag.com/images/JPG-logo-red.gif http://jpgmag.com/about http://jpgmag.com/photonews http://jpgmag.com/photonews/display/2104 "I’m heading to Vietnam for six weeks to work on a couple long-term photo stories (and hang out with my family on the side). This is my standard bag o’ tricks for when I’m traveling and shooting personal work..."-Daniella Zalcman Sun, 19 May 2013 05:03:21 PST "I’m heading to Vietnam for six weeks to work on a couple long-term photo stories (and hang out with my family on the side). This is my standard bag o’ tricks for when I’m traveling and shooting personal work..."-Daniella Zalcman Cathaleen Curtiss http://jpgmag.com/photonews http://jpgmag.com/photonews/display/2089 Taking all of your photography gear on the road with you can be a burden, not to mention risky. But even if you don’t want to break your back carrying it all or risk having it stolen, your options are limited. Not all cities have shops that rent out gear, and smaller shops may not have the gear you want and/or need.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, there’s a new peer-to-peer solution in town that should greatly increase your odds of finding the gear you need, no matter where you’re headed: it’s called CameraLends.<br /> <br /> CameraLends is a camera and gear rental service created by Adam Derewecki. It offers beginners, intermediates and pros alike a chance to find the gear they need at a reasonable price when they’re on the road. The service does this by bringing together a community of photographers willing to rent their gear out to you when they’re not busy using it. Tue, 14 May 2013 10:02:44 PST Taking all of your photography gear on the road with you can be a burden, not to mention risky. But even if you don’t want to break your back carrying it all or risk having it stolen, your options are limited. Not all cities have shops that rent out gear, and smaller shops may not have the gear you want and/or need.<br /> <br /> Thankfully, there’s a new peer-to-peer solution in town that should greatly increase your odds of finding the gear you need, no matter where you’re headed: it’s called CameraLends.<br /> <br /> CameraLends is a camera and gear rental service created by Adam Derewecki. It offers beginners, intermediates and pros alike a chance to find the gear they need at a reasonable price when they’re on the road. The service does this by bringing together a community of photographers willing to rent their gear out to you when they’re not busy using it. Justin Case http://jpgmag.com/photonews http://jpgmag.com/photonews/display/2083 After weeks of rumors and leaks, Olympus’ new PEN E-P5 finally became official today. It’s the company’s new flagship Micro Four Thirds PEN mirrorless camera, and features both retro styling on the outside and powerful specs on the inside. Mon, 13 May 2013 11:03:49 PST After weeks of rumors and leaks, Olympus’ new PEN E-P5 finally became official today. It’s the company’s new flagship Micro Four Thirds PEN mirrorless camera, and features both retro styling on the outside and powerful specs on the inside. Justin Case http://jpgmag.com/photonews http://jpgmag.com/photonews/display/2072 It’s still the most popular question I am asked. “What camera should I buy?” Lately there’s a new twist to the question…”Is this brand camera better than that brand camera?”<br /> <br /> No matter how hard I try to tell people that there’s no perfect answer, they keep asking. So since I can’t convince anyone otherwise, at least know the answers to THESE questions before you ask me YOUR question.<br /> <br /> 1 ) What subject(s) will you photograph most often? Weddings, portraits, wildlife, sports, landscapes, still lifes, food, fashion, etc.<br /> 2 ) What gear (if any) do you now own?<br /> 3 ) If you had to choose between ease of use and power, which would you select?<br /> 4 ) Do you want a compact pocket-sized camera (point and shoot) or a DSLR?<br /> 5 ) On a scale of 1-10 (10 being a working pro and 1 being someone who usually shoots with a disposable camera) how would you rate your skill?<br /> 6 ) What is the MOST money you’d be willing to spend on a camera?<br /> 7 ) How long do you think you might keep the camera?<br /> 8 ) What do your friends use?<br /> 9 ) Do you have a local camera store that can offer you support? Sat, 04 May 2013 22:43:25 PST It’s still the most popular question I am asked. “What camera should I buy?” Lately there’s a new twist to the question…”Is this brand camera better than that brand camera?”<br /> <br /> No matter how hard I try to tell people that there’s no perfect answer, they keep asking. So since I can’t convince anyone otherwise, at least know the answers to THESE questions before you ask me YOUR question.<br /> <br /> 1 ) What subject(s) will you photograph most often? Weddings, portraits, wildlife, sports, landscapes, still lifes, food, fashion, etc.<br /> 2 ) What gear (if any) do you now own?<br /> 3 ) If you had to choose between ease of use and power, which would you select?<br /> 4 ) Do you want a compact pocket-sized camera (point and shoot) or a DSLR?<br /> 5 ) On a scale of 1-10 (10 being a working pro and 1 being someone who usually shoots with a disposable camera) how would you rate your skill?<br /> 6 ) What is the MOST money you’d be willing to spend on a camera?<br /> 7 ) How long do you think you might keep the camera?<br /> 8 ) What do your friends use?<br /> 9 ) Do you have a local camera store that can offer you support? James Morrison http://jpgmag.com/photonews http://jpgmag.com/photonews/display/2068 A lot of people don't carry cameras anymore, now that they have smartphones. But that means that you could miss opportunities to capture great moments, e.. Wed, 01 May 2013 18:00:19 PST A lot of people don't carry cameras anymore, now that they have smartphones. But that means that you could miss opportunities to capture great moments, e.. James Morrison http://jpgmag.com/photonews http://jpgmag.com/photonews/display/2067 Canon today officially launched a new firmware update (version 1.2.1) for the 5D Mark III that brings two notable improvements to the camera: uncompres Wed, 01 May 2013 14:24:45 PST Canon today officially launched a new firmware update (version 1.2.1) for the 5D Mark III that brings two notable improvements to the camera: uncompres James Morrison http://jpgmag.com/photonews http://jpgmag.com/photonews/display/2054 You may have heard the term “Nifty Fifty“ before. If you haven’t, it is usually a reference to the Canon 50mm f1.8 lens. But for the purpose of this article I’m going to use it synonymously with any prime 50mm lens. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:28:31 PST You may have heard the term “Nifty Fifty“ before. If you haven’t, it is usually a reference to the Canon 50mm f1.8 lens. But for the purpose of this article I’m going to use it synonymously with any prime 50mm lens. Cathaleen Curtiss http://jpgmag.com/photonews http://jpgmag.com/photonews/display/1997 The Latest on Digital Cameras, New Cameras, Scanners, Printers, & More. Current Digital Camera Reviews, Specifications and Comparison Shopping! Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:24:25 PST The Latest on Digital Cameras, New Cameras, Scanners, Printers, & More. Current Digital Camera Reviews, Specifications and Comparison Shopping! Shayla Simmons http://jpgmag.com/photonews http://jpgmag.com/photonews/display/1994 Same Day Shipping 'til 8PM! The best combination of quality services, vast selection, knowledgeable staff and competitive pricing. Adorama - More Than A Camera Store Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:05:44 PST Same Day Shipping 'til 8PM! The best combination of quality services, vast selection, knowledgeable staff and competitive pricing. Adorama - More Than A Camera Store Frank Herrera http://jpgmag.com/photonews http://jpgmag.com/photonews/display/1988 Google Glass has had a lot of criticism, particularly with privacy. But what about using them in street photography. Would photographers like that? Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:36:19 PST Google Glass has had a lot of criticism, particularly with privacy. But what about using them in street photography. Would photographers like that? James Morrison