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Olympus announces its highest zoom ratio lens, the M.Zuiko 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 super telephoto zoom

One of the biggest advantages of a Micro Four Thirds camera system is that manufacturers can create lenses which offer extensive zooming capabilities while remaining compact. Olympus' newest super telephoto zoom lens, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3, is a perfect example of this. Offering a 35mm equivalent focal length range of 24-400mm, which is a 16.6x zoom ratio, the 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 lens weighs just over a pound (455 grams) and is only 3.9 inches long (99.7 millimeters). In typical Olympus fashion, the compact form...
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Off-Camera Flash Photography on a Budget

Using cheap gear for a photo shoot doesn’t mean you’ll end up with cheap quality images. You may have some limitations but the end result depends on your skill and how you make use of the tools at your disposal. Photographer Francisco Joel Hernandez demonstrates how you can take great images on a budget using off-camera flash (OCF):

Gear Needed

1. Light Stand. The pricing of a light stand will vary with the material it is made of and the height. Consider how high and strong you want your light stand to be and choose accordingly.
2. Light. Francisco recommends using a manual speed light. The Flashpoint R2 Zoom manual speed light by Godox has a built-in transceiver and supports high-speed sync (HSS).
3. Bracket. You will need a bracket if you are using a speed light as a light source. Francisco recommends using the Godox S-type bracket, as it comes with an umbrella holder and a Bowens mount.
4. Modifier. A light modifier softens the light coming off of a flash. It also ensures that harsh shadows are not formed and creates a natural look. Francisco recommends using a 31 by 31 inch foldable softbox, as it creates a beautiful soft light and can be easily folded to be carried around while traveling.
5. Transmitter. A transmitter is a device that helps in communication between the camera and the light. The one that Francisco suggests to be used with the Flashpoint R2 Zoom is the Flashpoint R2 Transmitter. Make sure that you get a transmitter that is compatible with your respective camera system.

Technique

As Franciso demonstrates in the video, you can either use a single light source or use one light as a key light and another light source as a kicker light to add highlights on edges and hair. If you feel the need, you can also add in a reflector to bounce some light onto the model and fill shadows and even use a gel on the diffuser to add a creative touch.

These images clearly exemplify that you don’t need high-end equipment for off-camera flash photography. If you’re just starting out with flash photography, this kind of setup is a great starting point.

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There are several factors to consider when it comes to choosing paper for printing. Mike Crawford explains all you need to knowThere are several factors to consider when it comes to choosing paper for printing. Mike Crawford explains all you need to know

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Google pulled 29 photo apps from the Play Store that stole photos and promoted scams

Android’s openness is something of a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it allows just about anybody to (relatively) easily write and publish mobile apps through the Play Store. But it also allows anybody to write and publish apps through the play store. And the checks to get apps approved aren’t quite as stringent as […]

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How to Increase Your Self-Confidence

Self-confidence is self-faith: What is ‘Self-Confidence’? Self-Confidence: Self + Confidence = (Con+fidence) -> (with + faith) So self-confidence is just having self-faith (fides) in yourself. What is ‘Faith’? When studying the etymology of the word ‘faith’ (fides), the best words I like include: to command, trust, persuade. Thus an individual who has self-confidence (self-faith) is […]

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Kodak Alaris is actively looking to sell off its paper and film unit for an estimated $34M

A surprising report has revealed that Kodak Alaris, specifically its film unit responsible for bringing back Ektachrome 35mm film products, is up for sale. The business move was revealed by Inside Imaging, which reports that at least part of Kodak Alaris may be split off and sold as soon as next month.

Though the company had not publicly revealed its plans, some details emerged from a recently discovered financial report lodged with the UK's Companies House in December 2018. According to the report, which covers a time period of January 1 to March 31, 2017, Kodak Alaris' Paper, Photochemicals and Film (PPF) unit has been up for sale since January 2018 following the board's decision to 'actively divest the business to a buyer with greater market synergies.'

The report indicates the unit has a conservatively estimated value of $34 million and that 'advanced discussions with a bidder' for the PPF unit are currently underway. Kodak Alaris, at least based on the financial report, anticipates the sale will happen by March 31, 2019, but with the potential for spilling over to a later date.

Kodak Alaris' sole shareholder is the Kodak Pension Plan, a UK pension fund referred to as KPP2 that acquired Kodak Alaris from Eastman Kodak for $325 million in 2013. With Kodak Alaris came £1.5 billion / $2.7b in debt, and though Kodak Alaris is a profitable business, its bottom line after taxes has seen huge losses.

Kodak Alaris CEO Marc Jourlait confirmed to Inside Imaging that the company has 'privately briefed' potential customers on its intention to 'explore sale of some or all of our assets.' The PPF unit is already 'at an advanced stage of negotiations with a potential buyers [sic].'

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