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  • 27.12.2012 - The Facebook formulike
    Want to get the most ‘Liked’ photographs on Facebook? Then consider capturing and uploading landscape scenes rather than snapping portraits of people.  A new study from Nikon COOLPIX and the University of California at Berkeley has found that the photos which elicit the most ‘Likes’ – the currency of online public approval – are those that show beautiful landscapes, cute animals or photos of food. The study, in which 500 people from across Europe...
  • 27.12.2012 - Night markets, temples and munks
    In November, I had a chance to travel to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia and photograph the local life, culture and nature. To reach the destinations, I had to fly ten times during my trip and this made me seriously think about the choices of photography equipment and camera bag. Air transport sets quite narrow limits to the luggage and its weight and choosing a high powered light optical equipment for pofessional DSLR raises the weight of luggage quite fast. As for the camera, I did not need to...
  • 01.12.2012 - ThinTank Photo
    Think Tank Photo is a group of designers and professional photographers focused on studying how photographers work, and developing inventive new carrying solutions to meet their needs. By focusing on “speed” and “accessibility,” we prepare photographers to Be Ready “Before The Moment,” allowing them to document those historic moments that reflect their personal visions and artistic talents. For some companies, it is only about the product. For us, it...
  • 01.12.2012 - Nikon D600 Overall Conclusion
    Nikon's last big DSLR release was the D800. The big news with that camera was its pixel count of 36MP, which when it was released, comfortably eclipsed everything else around (and at the time of writing still does). The D600 doesn't quite reach those dizzy heights, but at 24MP, it matches or exceeds the pixel count of every other full-frame system camera. It is also one of the most versatile, offering a 10.5MP DX crop mode, an in-body AF motor ( which ensures AF compatibility with non-AF-S...
  • 01.12.2012 - Jamie Oliver and photographer David Loftus reveal the secrets of food photography
    Photographing food is a trend that has swept across social media sites over the past year, and the topic is a firm favourite with bloggers all over Europe, so how can you get the most out of your DSLR to make your food photos look good enough to eat, and impress your food-loving friends? To explore the food photography trend and find out exactly how the professionals make their culinary creations look so tasty, Nikon has teamed up with celebrity chef, Nikon ambassador and DSLR photography...
  • 01.12.2012 - The Nikon Photo Contest, 2012–2013 now open for entries
    Nikon today announced that entries to the Nikon Photo Contest are now being accepted. The entry period for one of the world’s most respected photography competitions is from 1st December 2012 until 28th February 2013.   The Nikon Photo Contest (NPC) is the new name for what was formerly the Nikon Photo Contest International, which has been running since 1969. In this, the competition’s 34th year, as well as a new name, the NPC has undergone some important changes...