camerajabber

[camerajabber]

Photoshop Adjustment Layers and when to use them

Photoshop Adjustment Layers and when to use them

What are Photoshop Adjustment Layers

Photoshop Adjustment Layers offer a way to apply adjustments such as Curves, Levels and Hue Saturation amongst others in a non-destructive and reversible way.

An adjustment layer can be altered or deleted at any time, unlike the direct application of an adjustment to an image layer.

The end result of applying an adjustment layer is exactly the same as applying…

[camerajabber]

Hasselblad drops H6D-50c price tag by 25%

Hasselblad drops H6D-50c price tag by 25%

Hasselblad has reduced the price of the H6D-50c medium format camera to €11,900 // $14,495 // £10,800 (Excl. VAT MRSP), a reduction of more than 25%.

The Hasselblad H6D-50c price drop follows a reduction to €15,990 in June earlier this year. And the Hasselblad H6D-50c price reduction in June marked a more-than 30% drop from the camera’s launch price of €22,900.

That marks a reduction of nearly…

[camerajabber]

FLIR Ladybug5+ 360 camera delivers 8K resolution, 12 stops dynamic range

FLIR Ladybug5+ 360 camera delivers 8K resolution, 12 stops dynamic range

FLIR has launched the Ladybug5+, a 360 camera aimed at professional users that can capture 8K photo and video.

The FLIR Ladybug5+ employs six 2/3in Sony IMX264 sensors, each of which is twice as large as the standard 1/2.3in sensor found in consumer digital cameras.

Understanding camera sensor size in photography

FLIR says the Ladybug5+ can also capture a dynamic range of up to 12 stops, as well…

[camerajabber]

3 Legged Thing Punks Billy first look

3 Legged Thing Punks Billy first look

In December we posted the review of the 3 Legged Thing Punks Travis. A travel tripod that was close to perfection. Nine months on and that tripod has become a full time member of the Jabber team, used almost daily and a regular on all Jabber adventures.

At the end of August we got news that the Punks Traviswas about to be joined by a new carbon version and a few days later one of the first…

[camerajabber]

New Panasonic videos show off GH5 IS, DFD AF prowess

New Panasonic videos show off GH5 IS, DFD AF prowess

Panasonic has released new videos that demonstrate the performance of some of the Lumix GH5’s key features: its Image Stabilisation and DFD autofocus system.

Presented by Panasonic General Manager Tsutomu Mori, one video demonstrates the power of the GH5 5-Axis Dual IS 2 system to keep subjects stable when zoomed in at long focal lengths.

In the video, the GH5 is on a vibrating platform to…

[camerajabber]

Kandao Obsidian GO shoots 8K 360 stills, 4K video

Kandao Obsidian GO shoots 8K 360 stills, 4K video

Kandao has announced a beginner-level version of its Obsidian 360 camera series, introducing the Obsidian GO, price tag $2,500.

Chief among the Kandao Obsidian GO’s specs sheet is the ability to capture 8K still images and 4K VR video.

The Obsidian GO also shoots in both 3D and 2D. The Obsidian GO employs six backlit sensor that capture 16-megapixel resolution, which work in conjunction with its…

[camerajabber]

How to fly the DJI Spark using its remote controller

How to fly the DJI Spark using its remote controller

There are a number of ways one can fly the DJI Spark. The beginner-level drone can most famously be controlled via hand movements using its Gesture Mode. Likewise, you can fly it using the DJI Go 4 app on your smartphone. But to unlock the Spark’s full flight potential you can use its flight controller handset for a full range of activity.

In the video tutorial below we show you how to fly the…

[camerajabber]

Nikon patents 52mm f/0.9, 36mm f/1.2 full-frame mirrorless lenses

Nikon patents 52mm f/0.9, 36mm f/1.2 full-frame mirrorless lenses

Nikon has filed patents for two full-frame mirrorless camera lenses, lending more credence to the theory that such a camera is on the way.

Nikon told us at Photokina 2016 that it was considering a full-frame mirrorless camera, and there have been other indications since that it is moving in this direction.

This week the Japanese website hi-lows-notespotted Nikon’s Japanese patents for two new…

[camerajabber]

Polaroid appears to be teasing a return to instant film cameras

Polaroid appears to be teasing a return to instant film cameras

Polaroid is teasing visitors to its website with a series of pop-up screens that appear to indicate it will relaunch its classic instant film cameras.

All of the pop-ups feature a countdown timer and the date September 13. The pop-ups also strongly hint at the launch being film-based, with statements like ‘Clear your fridges. Well, fridge doors at least’ And ‘In 1972 we made something incredibly…

[camerajabber]

Nikon adds D850 support to its software

Nikon adds D850 support to its software

Nikon has released a range of updates to its various software platforms, adding support for the D850.

Among the software Nikon has updated are Picture Control Utility, ViewNX-i, Capture NX-D, Wireless Transmitter Utility and WT-7.

Some of the software updates also fix a few outstanding bugs reported by users. Full details of the software updates and download links can be found below:

Read our…

[camerajabber]

Rotolight AEOS 2 review

Rotolight AEOS 2 review

[nextpage title=”Introduction” ]

Rotolight AEOS 2 Snap Verdict

Quite unlike the mass of other LED lighting panels on the market the AEOS 2 is aimed at both videographers and photographers alike and offers both constant and flash lighting.

The powerful LEDs throw a decent fall of light and the round design creates attractive catchlights. Features such as a flash sync port for wireless…

[camerajabber]

YI shares new video sample from 360 VR camera

YI shares new video sample from 360 VR camera

YI Technology has shared more sample video footage from its upcoming YI 360 VR camera, which was announced earlier this year.

The YI 360 VR will offer users 5.7K video resolution at a price point of just $399.

By comparison, the upcoming GoPro Fusion 360 camera is expected to offer the same resolution at a price in the region of $1000. Garmin’s Virb 360 also offers 5.7K resolution for $799.

Are…

[camerajabber]

DJI launches free Mavic Pro drone rentals

DJI launches free Mavic Pro drone rentals

DJI has partnered with National Geographic to offer travelling photographers and videographers free rentals of its Mavic Pro drone.

The new DJI drone rental program open to all creatives around the world and runs from now until October 31, 2017.

You can sign up for the chance to participate in the scheme on DJI’s website.

Successful applicants will get to borrow a DJI Mavic Pro drone for a period…

[camerajabber]

Adobe debuts new Curvature Pen Tool for Photoshop CC

Adobe debuts new Curvature Pen Tool for Photoshop CC

Adobe has quietly debuted a new Curvature Pen Tool function for Photoshop CC, which will be officially released into Creative Cloud later this year.

In the video below Adobe offers a sneak peek at a new tool it’s been working on for an upcoming release of Photoshop CC.

Adobe says its new Curvature Pen Tool makes path creation easier and more intuitive in Photoshop CC by enabling users to create…

[camerajabber]

Snapshot Millionaire: One photo could change your life!

Snapshot Millionaire: One photo could change your life!

Snapshot Millionaire aims to be the world’s richest photo contest open only to amateurs. The first prize target of $1million (USD) is offered exclusively to enthusiasts, Instagrammers, Facebookers, Snappers and Shutterbugs around the world.  Entry Fees start at $2 (USD) per photo with multiple entry discounts across 16 Categories.

Entry fees will fund an expected total prize pool of $1.1million…

[camerajabber]

Adobe updates Camera Raw and DNG Converter to support the Nikon D850

Adobe updates Camera Raw and DNG Converter to support the Nikon D850

Adobe has released an update to Camera Raw and its DNG Converter to add support for the Nikon D850’s raw files, along with several new Nikon lenses.

Adobe’s Camera Raw 9.12.1 is available to download now. In addition to the Nikon D850, Camera Raw 9.12.1 adds lens profile support for the following NIKKOR lenses:

AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR

AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR

AF-S…

[camerajabber]

Fuji debuts XF80mm mid-telephoto macro lens with 1x magnification

Fuji debuts XF80mm mid-telephoto macro lens with 1x magnification

Fuji has launched the Fujinon XF80mm f/2.8 LM OIS WR Macro, the first 1.0x magnification mid-telephoto lens for its X Series cameras.

Priced at £1,249 with a release date in November 2017, the Fuji XF80mm f/2.8 LM OIS WR Macro offers a focal length equivalent to 122mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8.

The Fuji XF80mm f/2.8 LM OIS WR Macro optical construction consists of 16 elements in 12 groups,…