Join Arthur Morris and Denise Ippolito for the hour and a half journey, as they share the methods and techniques that they have developed and used for the past few decades. You’ll find tips and trick to create dramatic, sharp, well-composed, properly exposed images of a great variety of avian subjects and wildlife, all while visiting many of their favorite bird photography locations on the planet.

Bird Photography Tips for the Serious Photographer @ B&H Event Space Tobias Hjorth.

Just today Sigma unveiled their wide-angle Sigma DP0 Quattro with the 3 layer Fovoen technologi!Up until today the newest Sigma Quattro and the Merrills before them has always been split up on three model with the widest model being a 19mm (28mm equivalent) at F/2.8. The Sigma Quattro DP0 changes that being an even wider 14mm  (21mm equivalent) and F/4. You’ll basically trade a F stop for 8 equivalent mm, a good trade-off if you’re looking for a true landscape camera performing strong at lower ISO’s and with a modest Price and size (compared Fullframe and Medium-Format).

The sensor is (thankfully) the same as in the other Quattro models, meaning layered in three colors, Red, Green, and Blue. Not only does it give you a certain film look when it comes to color rendition it also boasts super high micro contrast and a stunning 1:1 pixel detail unlike any other camera on the market.

Sigma writes:

YOKOHAMA, Japan — February 10, 2015 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider of some of the world’s most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, today announced the new Sigma dp0 Quattro, the fourth compact camera in the series that was announced last year. The news comes at the start of the CP+ Camera and Photo Imaging Show 2015, which begins on Feb. 12 in Yokohama, Japan.

The dp0 Quattro incorporates a fixed, high performance 14mm F4 lens, which is equivalent to a 21mm lens on a 35mm DSLR and is optimized to maximize the performance of the series’ Foveon “Quattro” Direct Image sensor. The Quattro line is great for photographers seeking a unique product, and the 14mm F4 lens is meant to take full advantage of the Foveon sensor.

“The Quattro series is such an unique line of cameras and we couldn’t be more thrilled to add the dp0 Quattro camera to the line-up,” said Mark Amir-Hamzeh, president of Sigma Corporation of America. “It’s this wide angle lens combined with the high resolution sensor, that makes this perfect for architectural and landscape photographers, and something the dp fans can be excited for.”

In order to achieve the highest optical performance, the dp0 lens features four “F” Low Dispersion (FLD) glass elements, which have performance equal to fluorite, two Special Low Dispersion (SLD) glass elements, and two aspheric lenses, including a wide double-sided aspheric lens. This reduces chromatic aberration and distortion, which are characteristics typically present in super wide angle photography. The camera offers sharp rendering performance from the maximum aperture, and the superior telecentric optical design improves image quality throughout the frame and maximizes the sensor’s ability by passing on information about subjects to the sensor. In addition, the wide angle of view of 91 degrees and depth of field are ideal for architectural structures, interior photography and landscapes.

With this powerful lens and sensor, numerous glass elements to reduce distortion, and a 91 degree angle of view, this lens is ideal for landscape and architecture photography.

As with all the cameras in the Quattro series, the dp0 Quattro features the distinctive styling of the line. The Quattro sensor is the equivalent of a 39 MP conventional Bayer sensor in resolution testing. The next generation sensor builds on the distinctive properties of the X3 technology, which uniquely records red, green and blue wavelengths at each pixel location within three layers.

The Quattro sensor is a three-layered, panchromatic silicon chip whose green-sensitive middle and red-sensitive bottom layers each have 4.9 MP and record only color/chrominance information. The top blue layer captures chrominance and resolution/luminance information with 19.6 MP, resulting in greater detail capture and resolution capabilities that are higher than the Merrill DP camera line. The Quattro sensor’s architecture also contributes to true color rendition, more detail capture, and faster image processing, all of which delivers even more realistic images.

With four cameras now in the line-up, photographers can select the most suitable camera based on their photographic needs with the Sigma dp0 Quattro 14mm F4 lens, Sigma dp1 Quattro 19mm 2.8 lens, Sigma dp2 Quattro 30mm 2.8 lens, Sigma dp3 Quattro 50mm F2.8 lens and Sigma dp3 Quattro with dedicated conversion 1.2x lens 90mm.

The dp0 Quattro camera will also feature:
 •Optional dedicated Optical Viewfinder VF-51 that offers accurate framing and makes composition easier as it is unaffected by external light conditions
 •The TRUE III Image processor, providing ultrafast processing of an immense volume of image data without any deterioration of the final image
 •Better high ISO performance with one to two stops of improvement
 •Improved 3A performance: Auto Color Mode, Auto Focus and Auto White Balance

Read more about The Sigma DP0 Quattro over at SigmaPhoto right HERE

Announced: Sigma DP0 Quattro – Foveon meets wide-angle Tobias Hjorth.

Who said the Pixel Race was over?

Today Canon announced not one but two Canon EOS 5D series cameras but with a lowpass filter and one with a nullified lowpass filter. Both are boasting a massive 50 Megapixel well more than the direct competitor Nikon D810 that features a mere 36 Megapixel. Both 5DS´s also feature the same focus unit as the Canon EOS 5D Mark III so even the most evasive model should be dead on focus, no pun intended.

Canon writes:
Canon today transforms the EOS system with the arrival of the EOS 5DS and the EOS 5DS R – a new breed of ultra-high resolution full-frame DSLRs. Breaking the boundaries of 35mm sensors, the new cameras offer the highest megapixels ever seen in a full frame sensor, an astonishing 50.6 MP. Delivering unparalleled quality, the cameras provide an exceptional combination of resolution, responsiveness and durability, whether shooting landscapes, architecture, high fashion or portraiture, either personally or professionally. When nothing but the sharpest image is expected, the EOS 5DS R also features a low pass cancellation filter to maximise the sensor’s resolution and visible image quality. Alongside the new DSLRs, Canon also introduces the EF 11-24mm f/4L USM, the world’s widest-angle rectilinear zoom lens¹, the perfect companion for landscape and architecture photographers.

So if you’re one needing all the resolution you can get on a 35mm sensor these are the camera for you. One thing is for sure the Megapixel Race is far from over.

Announcement: Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R – The highest pixelcount on a fullframe (35mm) sensor Tobias Hjorth.

Join award winning fashion and portrait photographe Michael Woloszynowic on a one-time-only professional portrait retouching Webinar and learn the tips and trick from a established retoucher. As the Webinar is sponsored by Phase-One the the event is concentrated around Capture One Pro 8 but I’m sure you could transfer some of the ideas and tricks to whatever program you use for retouching.

Head over and sign up right here:
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You can also download a Capture One Pro 8 trial for free right here:
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Free CaptureOne webinar with Michael Woloszynowicz this Wednesday Tobias Hjorth.

Uniqball, besides peculiar look the UniqBall features not one but two ballheads in one. More is always better right? That seems to be the case with the UniqBall which comes out of Hungary. The idea behind the two ballheads are both ingenious and a bit cumbersome at the same time – Use one ballhead for leveling and use the ballhead within the ballhead for panning and tilting your gear up to 600mm F/4 or heavier as the largest version the UniqBall UBH 45 supports up to 40 kg´s. The premise is that this is a better and easier solution than the almost ambiguous leveling head / Gimbal most Nature Photographers possess. But as the UniqBall still is a ballhead does it suffer from the same issues as a regular ballhead? Professional Nature Photographer

Glenn Bartley reviewed one out on a recent trip to Ecuador and was kind to share his opinion of it on Youtube for everyone to enjoy. Is the UniqBall the Jack of all trades and master of none?:

UniqBall – The Swiss Army Knife of Nature Photography? Tobias Hjorth.

The man needs no introduction, Philip Bloom is easily one of the most highly thought of videographer in newer time. Philip Bloom was a frontman when the DSLR revolution was in its infant state and years later Philip stills speaks highly of the DSLR platform – And with good reason.

Make sure not to miss this seminar by Philip Bloom over at the B&H Photo channel on YouTube right HERE

Philip Bloom a7S Seminar by Philip Bloom @ B&H Photo Tobias Hjorth.

I’m sure you’ve seen or read the plethora of reviews of the Canon EOS 7D Mark II so far. But a few is a thorough as this one by Glenn Bartley.
Glenn covers most of the autofocus functions and compares it to the older EOS 7D.
If you’re into buying the Canon EOS 7D Mark II this review and conclusion is one you don’t want to miss.
Head over and read the written review HERE

You can also watch his video-review down below:

Canon 7D Mark II vs 7D – Review by Glenn Bartley Tobias Hjorth.

Arguably one of the most influential nature photographers Art Wolfe has indeed made a large impact on the photography industry with trendsetting styles, ideas and images.

And if you thought Art Wolfe was settling down even after a hefty sixty books published and starring in a TV documentary series, then think again. Well worth a watch and re-watch.

Interview with Art Wolfe @ DPReview Live 2014 Tobias Hjorth.

There’s a few shows dedicated to Wildlife Photography. One of, if not the greatest is Wild Photo Adventures with host Doug Gardner. Besides the enthusiastic host that clearly knows a lot about Wildlife and Photography and has a fun and easy understandable way of convey the story, the viewer is also treated with a professional production included beautiful locations, skilled and well presented videography and often great co-hosts.
Wild Photo Adventures sponsor Really Right Stuff has been nice enough to post a weekly episode in full length. So hurry over to the Really Right Stuff blog and enjoy the show.

Link to the latest episode right HERE

Wild Photo Adventures™ Week 40 on Really Right Stuff Blog Tobias Hjorth.

There’s yet to be seen any samples from the newly announced SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports but if delivers anything like the speaker claims in this video is has to be the most complete and well made super-zoom lens ever made. The build quality that looks miles beyond the current Sigma 50-500 OS HSM and the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD, which both aren’t to shabby.

I especially like the pull-zoom function as well as the unique zoom lock. One can only hope the optics are as fine as the features.

Pre-order the SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports at B&H right here:

SIGMA 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Sports – Features video Tobias Hjorth.

Long-awaited but looking even more promising than ever, the new Canon EOS 7D Mark II seems to be the Sport / Wildlife photographer camera everyone who isn’t using Canon EOS 1D X or Canon EOS 5d Mark II is looking for. But is the second installment of the mother of all APS-C cameras an improvement over the five-year old predecessor when it comes to image quality?

Head over at Imaging Resource and check out their head to head comparison of the Canon EOS 7D and Canon EOS 7D Mark II. There’s even RAW files to download for your inner geeky pleasure right HERE

You like what you see? Pre-order your Canon EOS 7D Mark II and get it on release here:

Canon EOS 7D vs Canon EOS 7D mark II – Image comparison Tobias Hjorth.