Mish Mash Highlights for January 6th, 2016
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Toby and Christina are out this week on another McKay Photography Adventure to Yosemite and will be back next week. While they are gone these are your highlights of the week in article format. Remember to follow Toby on Instagram @photorectoby and Christina @christinabernales for vacation photos.
In Case You Missed It!
Nikon Announcements – D5 and D500http://photorec.tv/2016/01/nikon-announcements-d5-and-d500/Olympus Air Reviewhttps://youtu.be/8XSbMwHEOigSupport our work - buy from B&H Photo | AmazonDJI Price Drop!http://photorec.tv/2016/01/didnt-get-the-drone-of-your-dreams-dji-price-drop/
News
As a note if anyone would like to contribute a story feel free to send an email to DPRnews@rm3.me. GoPro 3-Way: A Unique Camera AccessoryGoPro’s all in one solution, you get an extension (or a selfie stick), grip, and tripod solution in one package. Zeiss to Release High-Performance Lenses for the iPhone’s CameraWe've all seen lenses for the smartphone market before but now Zeiss has entered the market with a set of high performance iPhone lenses in macro, wide angle, and telephoto.Nikon Unveils KeyMission 360, a Rugged 4K-capable Action Camera
Here Are the First 360° VR Videos Shot with the Nikon KeyMission 360Nikon drops the hammer with a Go-Pro competitor. A new waterproof/shockproof 4k video action camera with 360 degree video.Sony Looks to Take on Gopro's Hero+ With Its New Entry-Level Action CamWhile CES is running Sony also came up with a new version of their action cam line. With Nikon taking up all the buzz for this niche Sony's camera has basically been left in the dark.Phase One launches 100MP medium format back with Sony co-developed sensorThis is How Massive a 100-Megapixel Photo IsPhase One expands its line with a whopper 100mp beast of a camera for $48,990.Nikon brings stepping motors to its DSLRs with two 18-55mm AF-P lensesStepping motors for the masses, pricing isn't available yet but Nikon has announced two 18-55 lenses with quieter stepping motors in line with Canon's STM technology.Nikon’s New SB-5000 is its First Speedlight to Utilize Radio FrequencyNikon finally gets on the radio bandwagon for its speedlights and announced a new model with it built in body.Canon Announces 5 New PowerShot CamerasOn it's almost yearly cycle Canon's announced a new field of super zoom and elph camera's with a slight notch in specs.Olympus Unveils a TG-870 Tough Camera Update and a 300mm f/4 LensOlympus adds to its impressive tough line with the TG-870 with decent specs and a 300mm they are boasting as the highest resolution ever.Panasonic Announces 2 Compact Cameras and a M43 Leica 100-400mm LensAnother footnote for this week, after Nikon's new products Panasonic has put out two decent superzoom point and shoots and a telephoto for MFT that is the longest focal length yet.Kodak is Bringing Back the Super 8 as a Film Camera with Digital FeaturesSuper 8 is back? Kodak releases a new Super 8 camera with digital features, option to mail in film to scan for video.Parrot's new Disco drone ditches quadcopter design for a fixed-wing aircraft
Parrot known for its hovering fleet of drones has ditched the quad copter design and went for a airplane configuration in their newest model.Photographer Sues Richard Prince for Stealing His Instagram PhotoAfter the earlier gallery by Richard Prince whom was noted for copying Instagram posts and hosting them for sale he is finally being sued by one of the photographers.Turn Your Photo Into a Custom LEGO Minifigure HeadFor those that like to dabble in shooting Lego minifigures you can join the action!
Astrophotography
Astronomy archaeology – finding 120-year-old observations
Sometimes it's not what we take, it's what we leave behind, in this case photos of the stars from over 120 years ago.
Instagram
With Toby and Christina being on the McKay Photography trip this week's assignment was posting a photo with #PRTV_CRIT for a short critique that will come out soon. Follow Toby at @photorectoby for details soon on the next challenge!. Follow Toby on Instagram - @photorectobyFollow Christina on Instagram - @christinabernalesFollow Roy on Instagram - @roymckeeiii
McKay Photography Academy
Join us in 2016! Well more exactly Toby, Christina, and the McKay Academy. You get a great vacation, photography trip, mentors, and great company. See unique places with hands on learning to take the best photo possible on your journey. One spot left for the Scotland trip, sign up now!Find out more at mckaylive.com and on Facebook at McKay Photography Academy & Vision Culture
Patreon
This article is brought to you by YOU! Join us on patreon and with your support get access to exclusive lightroom videos, behind the scenes shots, a support forum on Facebook, and easy access to Toby (and Me) for all your photography questions. We’re happy to help you find the right gear – camera, lens, accessories and teach you to be a better photographer.Find out more today at http://photorec.tv/support/ Regularly scheduled programming will return next week. In the meantime to cap off the highlights we’ve got Junebug Weddings Best of the Best 2015 wedding photos. http://junebugweddings.com/photo-contests/best-of-wedding/2015#1
