Fotodiox brings 140-megapixel images to your NEX, medium format lens not included
Fotodiox has a new take on E-mount lens adapters that’ll give you 140-megapixel images by performing an interesting trick: moving the camera. The rather spendy device uses an interchangeable lens mount that accepts either Pentax 645, Mamiya 645 or Hasselblad V medium format lenses, coupled with a moveable platform to mount your Sony NEX. When ready to fire, you check the built-in exposure screen to frame the shot and the system moves the NEX around to grab images at predetermined, “precisely-positioned” locations in the lens’ field of view. After stitching it all together in Photoshop or similar software, the result is either a panorama or medium format photo (depending on camera orientation) — 140-megapixels’ worth in the case of a Sony NEX-7. Besides the $500 adapter, the aforementioned medium format lens and a tripod, you’ll likely require a healthy dollop of patience to use it, too — and forget about video, of course. Check the PR after the break for more.
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Leave a commentSamsung unveils 3D-capable NX300 mirrorless camera and 45mm f/1.8 2D/3D lens ahead of CES (eyes-on)
TVs and robotic vacuums aren’t the only Smart-branded devices Samsung will be showing off at this year’s CES. We just met with the company here in NYC to take a look at its newest entrant into the camera game, dubbed the NX300. No, it’s not Android-equipped, but this 20.3-megapixel APS-C shooter stands as its new flagship mirrorless model, boasting a key gimmick feature of 3D capability for stills and videos (up to 1080p at 60fps) thanks to a new DRIMe IV processor.
Getting the usual numbers aside, you’ll be able to harness an ISO range of 100 to 25600, a maximum shutter speed of 1,6000 and a top speed of 8.6fps for JPG bursts. On back, you’ll find a 3.31-inch, 768 dot AMOLED touch-display, and a d-pad-esque section with five buttons for manual control. Lastly, there’s a dedicated mode dial on the top, along with a full-size hot shoe mount. This shooter is also WiFi-enabled like previous cameras in the range, allowing you to share content wirelessly and giving you access to apps, like a remote viewfinder that works with iOS and Android devices.
Having a new NX that can handle 3D naturally calls for a lens that can shoot it, and a 2D/3D-capable f/1.8 45mm lens was also shown to us — a “world-first,” according to Sammy. While you won’t be able to shoot in 3D with older NX cameras (we’re told they don’t have the processing power), it’ll still work as regular 2D lens if you’re interested in its focal perspective. We spent a few fleeting moments with an engineering sample of the camera in-hand, so join us past he break for more.
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Victorian Villa Added an Origami-Like Extension: Lens House in London
Alison Brooks Architects completed the redesign and extension for a residence located in Islington, London, UK. Spread a total surface of 400 square meters (main building plus extension), Lens House displays an intriguing exterior. Its Origami-like extension consists of two irregular volumes, each having a well-defined functionality: “The first volume wraps around the brick walls at the side and rear of the house to create a home office, while the second volume extends out at the back to increase the size of the first floor living room“.
Large trapezoidal planes define the new interiors, which offer original perspectives both inside and out. According to the architects, to achieve the low profile of the ten-sided trapezoidal office extension, ABA “lowered the existing basement and excavated a new sunken courtyard to form a street-facing office entrance. This new lower ground floor level connects workspace and house. On the garden side, the building rests lightly on the ground with undercut walls to avoid the walnut tree’s roots“. Enjoy the photos and let us know how you find this particular architecture approach.
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5 CommentsNippon Electric Glass demos liquid crystal lens and ‘invisible glass’ at CEATEC (video)
How about some glass from CEATEC, eh? The folks at Nippon Electric Glass were showing off its still-in-development liquid lens technology, as well as its already-available “invisible glass.” The latter, as pictured above, is very much what it says on the tin albeit with some exaggeration, obviously, but we were still very impressed by how little reflection we saw on it. While it’s already being used in art galleries and inside cameras (as sensor covers), Nippon Electric Glass is pushing hard to get its invisible glass featured on mobile devices — the selling point here is simply to achieve the effect of somewhere in between glossy glass and matte glass, so that you’d get the best color vibrancy with minimal reflection. Do check out the video after the break.
As for the liquid lens, Nippon Electric Glass’ version uses low-power electric field to control its liquid crystal molecular orientation, thus changing the focal point. You’ll also see that the lens is also small enough to be integrated into phones and webcams. While the demo response was pretty quick, we were told that it’ll be at least another year before the technology becomes available for us mere mortals. For now, you can see our hands-on demo after the break.
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Winners Announced: Win a Camera Lens Mug from Photojojo!
Here’s the 3 winners of the Photojojo mugs!
1.) Canon Camera Lens Mug
David López Paz
“There are three things that a great cup of coffee and a great photography have in common: they help you realize the greatest details of a delicate moment, they are beautifully difficult to achieve, and you can never have enough of them!”
2.) Nikon Camera Lens Mug
Sandra Ir Mindaugas
“Oh Jesus, I cannot stop laughing! A brilliant brilliant idea! Show me the inventor of this fantastic thing, please! 
I bought a long-awaited Nikon camera a year ago and cherish it like a jewel. No one can touch it but me! If I had this mug, I would make a shot with me sipping a milkshake out of it. And then you would hear on the news that 10 to 20 people died due to a shock and 1 due to laughing stroke!
No, seriously I would take it everywhere I go! It’s an attitude changing thing!”
3.) The Shot Glass Lens Set
Justin Hwa
“When I first saw this mug, I immediately thought of my dad. My dad has always been a passionate photographer, wholly in love with the art. However, life did not allow him to pursue this dream as a career. Despite all this, he has taken every opportunity to use his talent and passion to be an avid photography hobbiest. He is inspirational to his children, love ones, and fellow artistic photographers.
If I could win this mug, I would love to give it to him as it would bring him joy through art, photography, and caffeine. Thank you!”
Congratulations to our winners, and thank you Freshome Community for giving us great comments!
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Freshome Giveaway: Win a Camera Lens Mug from Photojojo!
Freshome readers in the past we have featured Photojojo’s cool camera lens mugs that look like the real thing! From their camera lens mugs, to sets of shot glass lens cups, there isn’t a product that you don’t love. We thought a great giveaway would be to have you tell us why you love these life-like photography mugs, and why you’d be the perfect person to receive one. Whether you want one for your favorite cup of java, or you want to put a plant in it, these are the perfect pick-me-up to a work day!
Here’s the 3 cups we are giving away:
1.) Canon Camera Lens Mug
Do you love drinking your morning coffee or tea while perusing through Freshome’s website? The 24-105mm black lens has a realistic lens-cap lid with rubber-grip focus zoom rings. It even has an auto-focus switch that actually switches. Wouldn’t that make your morning complete?
2.) Nikon Camera Lens Mug
Want to fill your cup with tasty drink, as you comment on Freshome’s Facebook page? The Original Lens Mug would be perfect for you! It even zooms when you twist the rubber-grip rings on the outside! The lid looks like a lens cap, and the manual/auto focus switch actually switches.
3.) The Shot Glass Lens Set
We bet your office desk needs 3 shot glasses to keep paperclips, and staples in… or you can obviously use it for real shots (not at work please!) They’re perfect in every detail, from the teeny raised numbers to the focus-ring ridges to the wee auto/manual focus switch. They’re nice and heavy, too: sturdy ceramic that feels solid in your hand. 3 glasses per set, same size as a standard bar shot (1 1/2 oz).
How to Enter:
- Tell us why you would love to win a photo lens mug from Photojojo
- Leave your response in the comment section below of the Freshome website.
- Also make sure you like this post on Facebook or ReTweet it for a 2nd chance.
- Winners will be chosen based on creativity and originality.
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3 Winners will be announced on Wednesday, November 16th.
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°On line, a Clever and Stylish Lighting System from Bart Lens
°On line is a truly ingenious lighting design envisioned and created by Bart Lens for Eden Design. It consists of a magnetic system which allows lighting sources of various shapes and sizes to be hung from the ceiling on mounted on the wall, creating infinite illumination possibilities. Slender, tasteful and almost unnoticeable, the °On line lighting system can be a great addition to any contemporary crib. No need to worry about setting up a certain type of arrangement, as this idea can be adapted to a large variety of interiors. The uncommon LED-fixtures are available in both black and white and each of them has a different lighting intensity. By inserting and moving the pieces, one can create a fun, customizable mini-studio at home, allowing light to redefine the way it looks and feels.
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Nikon patent app details lens with manual and electronic zoom, videographers rejoice
We reckoned it was only a matter of time, and sure enough, it seems as if the engineers at Nikon are already one step ahead of everyone else. For those who’ve attempted to shoot video on a conventional DSLR, they’ve most likely ran into one problem in particular: zooming. It’s fairly difficult to manhandle a D3S under ideal circumstances, but try holding it steady while also keeping a firm grip on the zoom and focus dials. Without a camera rig, it’s essentially impossible to get anything more than novice captures, complete with oodles of blur and more Jellyvision than you could shake a butter knife at. If all goes well, the next Nikkor lens you purchase may make the aforementioned tragedy just another comical part of history. Nikon is apparently dreaming of a single lens that can be zoomed both manually (for still photography) and electronically (for video), and better still, there’s nothing stopping this from also supporting the outfit’s sure-to-be-forthcoming EVIL line of mirrorless cameras. Then again, it’s not like a patent application dictates a near-term release, but if we all cross our fingers in unison and pledge allegiance the Big N, who knows what kind of magic could happen.
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