This Week
Matterport captures everything in 3D
What we’ve all been calling 3D cameras for the last few years are really “stereoscopic” — not 3D. That is, they capture two side-by-side images, just like our two eyes, and yield an image with more apparent depth than a typical flat 2D photo. But while you can see a little bit more of one object or person in a scene by pivoting the viewpoint a little, it’s not like you can turn the whole thing around and see it from the other side. No, for that you need a full … [Continue reading...]
3D scanning made simple
“3D printing” is a confusing term for the increasingly popular technique of using inkjet-like devices to create solid objects from a variety of materials by laying down a thin later at a time until the full form emerges. But before you could “print” something solid, you needed a 3D model for the device to work from — a computer file showing the underlying geometry and, in some cases, the surface texture. [See here.] Now 3D printer pioneer MakerBot is expanding from the … [Continue reading...]
Sell your videos on Vimeo On Demand
If you’re branching out from photography into video, here’s another way you might generate some revenue: online service Vimeo introduced its On Demand feature, with which its registered creators can set the price for a short — and keep 90 percent of the sales revenue. In November 2012, the company announced its Creator Services “to help creators make more money by making great video.” It started with a simple tip jar function; however, the new Vimeo On Demand is … [Continue reading...]
“Mad billionaire behind GoPro, the world’s hottest camera company”
That’s one evocative headline from Forbes, isn’t it? GoPro is the hottest camera company, and it’s founder is “mad” (as in insane, not angry). Despite the hyperbole, it’s an intriguing look at Nicholas Woodman, “hopped up on Red Bull,” who is now reportedly worth $1.3 billion as GoPro sales for wearable video cameras have taken off. “A decade ago Woodman craved a camera he could strap to his wrist so that his buddies could see his surfing exploits,” Forbes … [Continue reading...]
Pholium prints from photo eBooks
Can’t choose between a hardbound printed photo book and an ebook with all the multimedia bells and whistles? Why not have both? Dallas-based 58 North updated its free Pholium iPad eBook app with the ability to print hardbound photo books — and with the QR codes embedded in Pholium’s printed books, “viewers can experience the same interactive sound and video contained in the eBooks.” When you view a QR code with any smartphone or tablet, you’ll see the multimedia content … [Continue reading...]
Extreme video enhancement and editing from Corel
It’s rare when a technology product announcement is an understatement — but when debuting its latest video editing software, Corel says, “What used to cost users hundreds of dollars is now accessible for less than $80.” And from what I saw in the demonstration of VideoStudio Pro X6, it produces the kind of effects that used to cost tens of thousands, not just hundreds of dollars. That said, it is an open question however of who needs these high-end tricks. Motion … [Continue reading...]
RhinoCam emulates medium format camera with Sony NEX
Like most snapshooters, I’m never going to spend several thousand dollars to work with a medium format camera. But a few hundred to change over my Sony ILC? Now that sounds intriguing… Fotodiox claims its $500 RhinoCam approximates medium format photography. But while medium format photography requires a sensor larger than a full-frame 35mm imager, the RhinoCam does not add a larger sensor to the back of Sony’s camera to work around its built-in APS-C-sized chip. Instead, … [Continue reading...]
U.S. Bank launches Mobile Photo BillPay
Want to take a picture to pay your bills? No, you won’t earn money by snapping the shot — but you can now use your camera phone to setup faster financial transactions. Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp says it is the first major bank in the United States to deliver Mobile Photo BillPay to its customers. The feature allows customers to set up bill payments by snapping a picture of their bills with their smartphone or tablet. “By eliminating the need to manually enter payment … [Continue reading...]
Facebook Feeds Photos
Once again the leading social network is upgrading its appearance — and part of the makeover focuses on photos. “Today we're announcing a new version of Facebook designed to reduce clutter and focus more on stories from the people you care about,” the company says. “You see all the stories you saw in your News Feed before, but with a fresh new look. We've completely rebuilt each story to be much more vibrant and colorful and highlight the content that your friends are … [Continue reading...]
Nikon offers large-frame compact camera
It’s certainly a growing niche of the camera market — and not one in which you’d expect Nikon to offer one of the lowest cost models! But if you want a better sensor without an interchangeable lens-using body, the new field of compact cameras with large or even full-frame sensors now meets your needs. Sigma, Leica, Fuji, and Sony provide options here, but Nikon’s new Coolpix A will sell for $1,100, and that’s with an APS-C-sized sensor — about 24x16mm, which Nikon … [Continue reading...]
Full-frame Canon sensor captures video in VERY low light
A new sensor captures video even when you can’t see anything — at “a level of brightness in which it is difficult for the naked eye to perceive objects.” The constant developments and improvements in image capture are always encouraging and bode well for the photography business — especially when they may address long-time banes of everyone’s imaging such as getting the shot in almost-dark settings – or in this case, the getting the footage: Canon developed a … [Continue reading...]
Phase One camera backs push image quality
Medium-format camera maker Phase One announced its new IQ2 series: three new full-frame camera backs with high-speed wireless connectivity and 13 f-stops of dynamic range. It’s interesting the company says it focused on using WiFi for capture, as a remote trigger, “instead of trying to make our wireless connection a replacement for a wired file transfer, as others have done. Our solution focuses on helping get the right image capture -- whether that means perfecting composition … [Continue reading...]
Depth imaging: Toshiba develops light-field sensor for phones; Panasonic 3D chip
I’ve made no secret that I’m not too thrilled with Lytro’s light-field capturing cameras that lets you change the point of focus in photo after it’s captured — after all, how many times will you enjoy doing that? But now Toshiba seems to think that not only is the technique worthy of a niche specialty pocket camera — it’s fit for phones as well. Toshiba demonstrated image modules that shoot light-field photography, IDG reports, and says it will start production with … [Continue reading...]
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Share and Support the 6Sight Report
Do you like this news service and blog? Then please spread the word: Forward this email to your friends and colleagues, have them write me at paulworthington@6sight.com, or have them sign up right here to get it free themselves. [The sign-up is actually for the email report, not the magazine, … [Continue reading...]
The Camera Market Heats Up, in 6Sight Magazine
The latest issue of 6Sight Magazine is now available for free download here: May 2012 6Sight Report In this 46-page issue: InfoTrends Analyzes Camera Sales and Styles An interview with group director Ed Lee. NPD Finds Phones Lead Photo taking An interview with executive director and … [Continue reading...]
Debating Digital Imaging, in the March issue of 6Sight Magazine
The latest issue of 6Sight Magazine, the voice of the 6Sight Future of Imaging conference, is now available for free download here. In this 48-page issue: Debating Digital Imaging at PMA: Social Imaging Will shared photos hurt or help the industry? Discussed by: Frank Simon, CEO, Ecce … [Continue reading...]
Sharing Sights — in 6Sight Magazine
The December–January issue of 6Sight magazine, the voice of the Future of Imaging Conference, is now available. In this 32-page issue: Ericsson Advances Imaging: An interivew with engineer Mats Wernersson. Flixab Automates Edits: CEO David Slater’s algorithms analyze video. Trover … [Continue reading...]
The Shape of Cameras Today — in 6Sight magazine
The November issue of 6Sight magazine, the voice of the Future of Imaging Conference, is now available. In this 32-page issue: The Shape of Cameras Today An overview of the leading current models from the top manufacturers. All Photography is Mobile If camera phones are “mobile … [Continue reading...]
Debating Mobile Imaging — in The 6Sight Report
The September issue of 6Sight magazine, the voice of the 6Sight Future of Imaging Conference, is now available here. September 2011 6Sight Report In this 35-page issue: Coverage of the Mobile Imaging sessions at the 6Sight conference. • Camera Phone Hardware: Senior … [Continue reading...]
Matterport captures everything in 3D
What we’ve all been calling 3D cameras for the last few years are really “stereoscopic” — not 3D. That is, they capture two side-by-side images, just like our two eyes, and yield an image with more apparent depth than a typical flat 2D photo. But while you can see a little … [Read More...]
3D scanning made simple
“3D printing” is a confusing term for the increasingly popular technique of using inkjet-like devices to create solid objects from a variety of materials by laying down a thin later at a time until the full form emerges. But before you could “print” something solid, you … [Read More...]
“Mad billionaire behind GoPro, the world’s hottest camera company”
That’s one evocative headline from Forbes, isn’t it? GoPro is the hottest camera company, and it’s founder is “mad” (as in insane, not angry). Despite the hyperbole, it’s an intriguing look at Nicholas Woodman, “hopped up on Red Bull,” who is now reportedly worth … [Read More...]
Is 4MP enough?
HTC phone emphasizes pixel quality over pixel count HTC says the new sensor, faster shutter speed, and f/2.0 aperture in its latest phone all mean “fantastic pictures and video” and “incredible shots of fast moving things and people in poor light, whether indoors or out.” You … [Read More...]
Share and Support the 6Sight Report
Do you like this news service and blog? Then please spread the word: Forward this email to your friends and colleagues, have them write me at paulworthington@6sight.com, or have them sign up right here to get it free themselves. [The sign-up is actually for the email report, not the magazine, … [Read More...]
FDA Approves Bionic Eye
Second Sight Announces FDA Approval These things really take time: we first covered the Argus II retinal prosthesis system back in 2008 — and it’s now received U.S. market approval from the Food and Drug Administration. All told there were more than 20 years of research and … [Read More...]
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