Exhibitions MoMA’s New Exhibition – Being: New Photography 2018
June 19, 2018 Donald Scarinci

The Museum of Modern Art’s (MoMA) photography show Being: New Photography 2018 explores what it means to be human. The exhibition is part of MoMA’s renowned New Photography series, which highlights artists who have never been exhibited in the museum before. Photo courtesy of the Museum of Modern Art’s “Being” Exhibition New Photography is an integral part of MoMA’s contemporary program. Since 1985, the series, which occurs every two years, has debuted new work by more than 100 artists from all over the world. This year’s exhibit features an international group of 17 artists at various stages in…

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Uncategorized Flickr Unveils Top Photos of 2017
February 20, 2018 Donald Scarinci

As the year draws to a close, Flickr has released the top 25 photos of 2017. According to the photo-sharing website, the images were determined with an engagement algorithm and with Flickr staff curation. As the website explained: To reach this final list, we started with an algorithm that calculated the top photos based on a number of social and engagement metrics, for example, how many times the photo was viewed, faved, or shared. Flickr staff curated that raw data to avoid the results being a complete popularity contest. We also limited selections to one photo per photographer who placed…

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Lenses Nikon Teleconverter TC-14E III Now Available
January 9, 2018 Donald Scarinci

The new Nikon Teleconverter TC-14E III delivers the speed, performance and lightness that far surpasses its predecessor.  It is well worth upgrading the TC-14E 11 and a no-brainer upgrade if you have the original TC-14E. The Teleconverter TC-14E III increases the reach of compatible AF-S NIKKOR lenses by 40 percent with only a 1-stop loss of light. “Employing a new optical design that maximizes the optical performance of a prime lens to the limit, this teleconverter realizes superb depiction closer to that of the prime lens as well as enhanced AF accuracy,” Nikon said. Photographers generally have mixed opinions about…

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Software Luminar Offers Free Beta of Software for Windows
August 28, 2017 Donald Scarinci

MacPhun is currently allowing photographers to download the beta Windows version of Luminar for free. The photo editing software was previously only on available for macOS. According to MacPhun, it has been looking forward to supporting the Windows platform for several years. “By test-driving Luminar for Windows, you can help shape our software and make the final release a perfect fit for everyone,” the company stated in its website. As Mac users can attest, Luminar is an excellent photo editing tool that can be used as standalone software, an iPhoto extension, or as a plugin for Aperture, Lightroom or Photoshop….

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Gear iPhone 7 Offers Impressive Camera Upgrades
October 3, 2016 Donald Scarinci

Apple is keenly aware that most casual photographers would love to exclusively rely on their smartphones to take pictures. With every iPhone it introduces, the camera gets a little bit better. The iPhone 7 is no exception. The iPhone 7 touts an ƒ/1.8 aperture and a six-element lens. It also comes with optical image stabilization to combat blur caused motion and handshake. The 12MP camera also captures high-resolution video up to 4K. While not limited to its camera, the new iPhones are also waterproof, which eliminates fears about shooting near water or during inclement weather. As any iPhone user can…

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Camera & Lenses Hasselblad Introduces Revolutionary X1D Camera
July 18, 2016 Donald Scarinci

Hasselblad recently announced the world’s first compact mirrorless digital medium format camera. The Swedish camera company touts that the X1D is “small enough to take anywhere, powerful enough to capture anything.” The camera is smaller than a full-frame Digital SLR. It weighs 725 grams (approximately 1.6 lbs.) and measures 150 x 98 x 71 mm (camera body only), which is more akin to a full-frame digital rangefinder. As with all of Hasselblad’s cameras, the X1D is handmade in Sweden and features a sleek, ergonomic design. According to Hasselblad, the X1D was under development for two years. Along with the Hasselblad…

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Technique Making Sense of Your Photoshop Options
July 5, 2016 Donald Scarinci

Adobe Photoshop is one of the most popular software programs for editing photographs. A number of different products are available, some of which are only available via a monthly subscription. If you are considering purchasing or upgrading to the latest version of Adobe Photoshop, it is important to understand your options. For the most part, choosing the version of Photoshop that’s right for you depends on what you want to do with it. For instance, are you a professional photographer who needs all the tools Photoshop has to offer, a hobbyist that enjoys photography, or a casual photographer looking to…

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Gear PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver for Flash Photography
April 25, 2016 Donald Scarinci

Until the most recent Nikon D5 camera, photographers could not use a radio signal to trigger a flash placed in a remote location without getting a third party product. Just about everyone uses the PocketWizard. Now there is an upgrade to the PocketWizard—the FlexTT5 Transceiver Radio Slave. Even before the new Nikon line and before the PocketWizard, it was possible to use two flash units in a master/slave relationship and place one of the flash units closer to the subject then then camera. However, it was necessary to be in the line of sight in order to trigger the flash….

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Speedlights, Modifiers & Hardware Flash Drive Breaks the One Terabyte Barrier
April 11, 2016 Donald Scarinci

A One Terabyte flash drive has arrived! Flash drives have evolved rapidly over the last several years.  Transfer speed and storage capacity allow large amounts of data to travel rapidly between devices.  High resolution video and medium format photography with large file sizes are not a problem for today’s flash drives. For photographers who like to take their digital catalog with them, the latest and the greatest flash drive is the Kingston DataTraveler HyperX Predator 1TB USB 3.0 Flash Drive. According to Kingston Technology, it boasts the highest speed and largest capacity currently available, making it incredibly easy to access,…

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Camera & Lenses The Leica X-U: Designed to Take Abuse
February 29, 2016 Donald Scarinci

Photographers who shoot in challenging outdoor conditions should consider the Leica X-U. It is also a good choice for those who use their Leica as a carry around camera. According to Leica, you can drop, submerge and dirty the expedition camera without a worry. Released in January, the Leica X-U is both rugged and stylish. The dust-sealed camera is completely waterproof, allowing photographers to reliably use it for underwater photography. The camera is also shockproof, although it should be difficult to drop. The aluminum body is protected with no-slip thermoplastic rubber. There is also a protective cover for the LCD…

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