ARCA-SWISS has developed two new view cameras: the M-Line two Single Lens Reflex (SLR) and the M-Line two Medium Format (MF). These allow you to work from 35 mm to 4×5”.
The usable focal length extends from 28mm for the M-Line two SLR and 23mm for the M-Line two MF, to infinity.
Dimensions: Length 250 mm, Depth [...]

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Marrut have announced a CIS (continuous ink system) using Lyson inks for the Epson 2880 printer.
link: Marrut

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PRESS RELEASE: PORTLAND, Ore. – (Business Wire) GigaPan Systems, maker of the GigaPan Epic robotic camera mount introduced in January, has released the second model in the GigaPan Epic series, the Epic 100. The new model is specially designed to accommodate a broad range of larger point and shoot digital cameras, as well as several [...]

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Nikon have announced the new D5000.
The D5000 has inherited the D90’s HD movie capability with Nikon’s proprietary D-Movie function enabling high-definition movie capture. Coupled with extensive in-camera editing features, a wide choice of scene modes, 12.3MP sensor and high-sensitivity between ISO 200 and 3200 (which can be extended to ISO 100 and ISO 6400 equivalent). [...]

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Faced with complaints from photographers and tourists alike, the NYPD has issued a department order reminding cops that the right to take pictures in the Big Apple is as American as apple pie.
“Photography and the videotaping of public places, buildings and structures are common activities within New York City . . . and is [...]

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A conversation with Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado. Presented by University of California Television. The whole presentation is 1hr 28mins long and there is a lengthy introduction before the interview starts.

via: photonewstoday.com and johnpaulcaponigro.com

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Volume #20 of Lens Culture features Munem Wasif’s photo-essay about Bangladesh communities ruined by mafia shrimp farming.
Lens Culture is an online magazine celebrating international contemporary photography, art, media, and world cultures.
link:  Munem Wasif  – Lens Culture

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Fine art photography magazines seem to be bursting onto the shelves at the moment and here’s another new one.
The inaugural issue of Lay Flat contains four essays, an interview and a poem, all accompanied by 20 unbound photographs from a selection of international photographers…. co-curated by Lay Flat’s editor, Shane Lavalette, and Chicago-based photographer Karly [...]

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The current edition of ‘1000 Words Photography’ magazine features an interview with Alice Myers. Her project Rocket captures the joyful exhilaration of chiltdren as they propel themselves through water, away from the side of the swimming pool, launching into the unknown.
1000 Words Photography is an online magazine dedicated to UK and international contemporary fine art [...]

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I’ve been asked quite a lot recently about how to put together a portfolio (book). So I thought this video would give a little additional insight. Fashion photographer Melissa Rodwell takes us through here current book.

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We thought it would be appropriate to post a link on this Easter weekend to a series of images by Magnum photographer Philip Jones Griffiths. The work illustrates the zealous ways in which the Christian communities of the Philippines enact many celebrations.
link: Blood Nails and Prayers – Magnum 

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Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts in Japan is looking for photographers 35 year old and younger for new acquisition.
In an effort to preserve works by young persons enthusiastic about expressing themselves through the art of photography, the Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts(K・MoPA) issues an annual call for submissions to its “Young Porfolios” program.
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This movie extract is a smaller version of the one found on the DVD disc that comes with Martin Evening’s book  Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: The Ultimate Workshop
The movie illustrates  a solution to solving the problem of how on earth can one use the clone stamp or healing brush to tidy up the fine [...]

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