There is something about mistletoe and holly that makes my heart scream out: “It’s time for some more cool photo gear.” The mere thought of reindeer hooves on the rooftop gives me the urge to clean out my gadget bag collection and make room for something new. If you suffer from the same seasonal malady—or if there’s a photographer in your life who deserves more than a re-gifted lump of coal—here’s a list of camera stuff that every picture-taker will enjoy receiving as a holiday gift.
Our Shutterbug Photo of the Day by Rich Helmer features the rich green and purple tones of a cactus framed by the dark shadows of the rugged landscape.
As photographers, we obviously see the importance of capturing images and printing them out. It’s a way to preserve a memory so you can cherish it for a lifetime.
No matter how many times people are warned, they still seem to think taking photos on the railroad tracks is a good idea. It's not. It's dangerous and stupid and could lead to someone getting killed.
Chroma Camera Drone: Featuring an easy to use Android touch-screen controller with flight and camera controls and a video display. This drone has a long-lasting battery that delivers up to 30 minutes of flying time and exclusive SAFE Plus technology that makes the Chroma accessible and enjoyable for anyone to fly.
The below video from Red Bull Illume just might take your breath away. The short, hair-raising clip documents how photographer (and skydiver) Wolfgang Lienbacher created a series of stunningly beautiful images of the Red Bull Skydive team in action while in a freefall himself.
Our Shutterbug Photo of the Day by Rick Bergstrom is an artistic study of color and form. The time worn rocks, worn down by the elements, have assumed a smooth wave formation.
Last year, we told you about Hasselblad’s new H5D-50c medium format camera with Wi-Fi, which seemed pretty awesome but was a tad, ahem, pricey. That 50-megapixel camera, which was loaded with new technology, has just come down in price. Drastically. But it will only be offered at the discounted rate for a short time!
Pentax/Ricoh Imaging has been rather coy about its forthcoming, full frame DSLR, posting a series of slightly changing teasers on its website. The latest teaser adds a new photo of the DSLR along with some text that seems to be a clumsily translated press release about the camera and the lineage behind it.