Edit: Next batch for sale Tuesday…. The BEST slider ever made and it’s got the best name too!! :)
EDIT: Next batch will go on sale Tuesday 22nd May at 11am Eastern USA time and 9PM Eastern USA Time! Sorry these are in so short supply but demand is huge and each one is handmade. Kessler Crane are looking for new factories to help make more but quality is paramount. The add to...
A Review of the IKEA Cardboard Camera
Yesterday I attended a VIP sneak preview of the new IKEA PS designer furniture line in Malmö, Sweden. I was not the slightest bit interested in the designer furniture. I was there for one reason, to play with and acquire the new KNÄPPA, IKEA’s cardboard camera. The event started with everyone getting a big yellow...
Punchline titles and transitions for FCPX – tour by editor extraordinaire Chris Fenwick
Tweet My good friend and editor extraordinaire Chris Fenwick (also a part of our Digital Convergence Podcast – listen to the latest episode!) graciously agreed to put together a tour of the new set of transitions and titles for Final Cut Pro X (FCPX) called Punchline. Noise Industries development partner SUGARfx introduces Punchline, a collection...
This is your chance!
Happy Friday, friends! I’m in the throes of the last week of this semester in college, and Steve is wrapping up his moving extravaganza. So, today’s post is going to be all about YOU. As we wind down our other responsibilities and gear up for a summer full of great content on Beyond Megapixels, we’d...
Two Initial Impressions
I recently purchased a Canon EF 2.0X III Telephoto Extender and a Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM 1-to-1 Macro Lens, and I wanted to share my initial impressions with you all. First, the 2x converter. Construction is very solid – it’s made of the same gray/white body material that the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L...
moveyourcamera.com’s Cinemover – a review
planetMitch note: This is the first of many reviews to come from James Rhodes – also now forever known as ‘planetViking’. I’ve known James for a couple of years now (he was featured here: A call for help in Haiti – the Nap Kenbe Project – get involved!) and were glad to have him on...
A Look Inside Lytro’s Light Field Camera
Lytro‘s groundbreaking light field camera is finally landing in the hands of customers, and to give people a better idea of how the camera works, the New York Times has published an interesting diagram that shows what makes the camera tick. Here’s what DPreview has to say about the camera: The Lytro LFC is so...
Review: 500px
Hello friends! Several readers have asked recently what site I would recommend for hosting photography portfolios. This is geared specifically for the folks that don’t have the knowledge to create their own website, or the money to hire a website designer. I find 500px to be an excellent resource for posting and sharing photographs, as...
Ron Martinsen’s hands on with the Canon EOS-1D X
Tweet Craig over at CanonRumors.com sent us this article – a hands on review of the Canon EOS-1D X by Ron Martinsen. A snip from Ron’s blog At Photo Plus Expo in New York last week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Canon Advisor of Technical Information Chuck Westfall and a reporter from...
Product Review: Case Logic SLR Camera/Laptop Backpack
I have a new go-to bag for extended travel. The Case Logic SLR Camera/Laptop Backpack (model SLRC-206) is everything I need for a road trip or plane trip. It is roomy enough to fit all of my essential equipment, but low-profile and lightweight enough to lug around all day or stash in overhead/under-seat storage on...
