Whether you already shoot film or you’ve only been thinking about it, picking the right film for you can be difficult. There’s so many to choose from, and new ones, are popping up every day. Many film shooters chose long ago what they prefer, but how many did you try before making that decision? This fun web app from friend of DIYP, photographer Vincent Moschetti, is here to help you out with Film Dating....
Shooting video from a tripod isn’t always the easiest thing to do. They’re big, unwieldy, and while they serve a fantastic purpose, they’re not always fit for purpose. At sporting events, for example, it can often be difficult to turn quickly enough to follow fast action. For regular events where you’re mingling with other people, they just get in the way. This is where monopods step in. Libec have today announced their new fluid head Hands-Free Monopod (HFMP)....
I’d love to have access to a massive studio space with all of the latest amenities. Who wouldn’t? But in many cases, a living room is all you need to get the dynamic shot you’re looking for. Nearly all of my favorite studio shots were done with my Oliphant backdrops in a 10′ x 15′ room. You might be wondering, “What if my walls are red? What if I have low ceilings?...
Meyer-Optik-Gorlitz has decided to bring a historic Lydith 30mm f/3.5 lens back to life. They’ve launched a Kickstarter campaign trying to raise funds for the rebirth of the lens originally released in 1964. More than 50 years later, they plan to remake the lens with all its qualities, but also with some additional improvements. When it comes to the technical side, Lydith 30mm f/3.5 will be available for these mounts: Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Fuji X, Micro Four thirds, M42, Pentax K and Leica M (focusing via live view only)....
The case of Jane Doe No. 14 v. Internet Brands, Inc. is one that many were following with great interest, and Internet giants like eBay and Facebook told the court that the lawsuit would have a “chilling effect” on the Internet. While what happened to Doe was tragic, she felt that Model Mayhem were responsible for not warning her of the dangers from other members on the website. Internet Brands purchased Model Mayhem from founders Donald and Taylor Waitt in August 2010....
