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Compact Camera News – Social Media Sunday

FujiFilm X100s in silver and black - ©TimeLine Media

Reading blogs is how I have been getting all of my photography and technology related news. The technology in RSS readers allows me to keep up easily with breaking news, and one of the inspirations I had in writing every day. In reviewing how I have been posting on my blog, I wanted to have a weekly post where I can redistribute some of the news items that have been grabbing my attention.

FujiFilm X100s in silver and black - ©TimeLine Media
FujiFilm X100s in silver and black – ©TimeLine Media

Photography Gear

Many photographers love to talk about gear – what is new, what is coming out soon, and I am no different. The 2014 International Consumer Electronics show just recently wrapped up in Las Vegas. Not only do they show off the latest in computer, home theater, and gaming products, but they also have lots of news for photographers. Fujifilm announced some interesting products that will be coming out this year. If you have been reading my blog, you have seen my post about the Fuji X100s. I have been looking for a small, compact camera that is easy to travel with when doing personal projects. I am still learning more about this camera on every shoot, but have been pleased with the features, build, and the resulting photos. At the CES, Fuji announced that they will be releasing a new all-black version of the camera body. There are no added features with the new release, but it should please street photographers that are looking to be even more inconspicuous as they make candid images.FUJIFILM NZ ?@FujifilmNZJan 12

FujiFilm Announces Black X100S, 50x Superzoom FinePix S1 Cameras http://bit.ly/1calfBN  #photographyAdorama Pro ?@AdoramaProJan 6

Fujifilm leads pre-CES buzz with black X100S, XF 56mm f/1.2 R lens & lens roadmap update – Fujifilm stole… http://tmblr.co/ZOPk6t13Ww_0L 

FujiFilm X100s in black
FujiFilm X100s in black

Sony Cameras

Sony was also showing off their compact interchangeable camera, the Alpha A7. They have been making a lot of strides in the compact market which they seem to be concentrating on more compared to Nikon and Canon. With their large product lines in consumer electronics, and professional videography, they should become a bigger player in digital still photography if they keep releasing products such as the A7, or the RX1. Both of these contain full frame sensors giving amazing image making power in such compact cameras. I am excited to see what kinds of lenses both Fuji and Sony create for these lines. They will definitely be good replacements or backups for full frame DSLR kits in the near future.Sony Electronics USA ?@SonyElectronicsDec 22

More #SonyCamera news: Check out this Sony A7r Review | Lots of Sample Photos http://www.stuckincustoms.com/sony-a7r-review/ … #photography via @treyratcliffSony Electronics USA ?@SonyElectronicsDec 30

Awesome! RT @linhbergh I shot a wedding exclusively with the @sony #a7 and #rx1 yesterday. It was sublime. pic.twitter.com/rMU1Z6NwSS

Sony Alpha 7
Sony Alpha 7

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Iwo Jima Memorial Photography, Arlington Virginia

Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington, VA - ©TimeLine Media

These are the shortest days of the year. Although it can be depressing to have such a small duration of daylight, it works out really well for photography. The best light for outdoor photos are around the times when the sun is rising or setting. The sun will be closer to the horizon. Objects will take on more character with this kind of light. Shadows will work with you more from this angle. On this morning, I went out to the Marine Corps War Memorial aka the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, VA.

Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington, VA - ©TimeLine Media
Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington, VA – ©TimeLine Media

This is a popular spot for view the National Mall right across the Potomac River in Washington, DC. Being elevated above the Mall make a great vantage down onto the unobstructed view to the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the Capitol Building in the distance. The position of where the sun is rising this time of year does not make for the most dramatic view of the Mall, but it works very well for the Iwo Jima. The position of the memorial has the faces of the statues facing right into the rising sun. The light hits them on the lit side, then falls off to a nice shadow behind them at sunrise. Later in the day, a higher position for the sun will not be as dramatic. The shadows will fall underneath the statue, and whole scene becomes more flat and less interesting.

Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington, VA - ©TimeLine Media
Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington, VA – ©TimeLine Media

The good light and the lack of people around these areas are why photographers get out so early to get these photos. It is lucky to be so close and have access to them. I will definitely take advantage even though it is very cold! Soon, it will be necessary to get up very early to get these as the days will get longer, and the chase for the best light becomes harder.

Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA - ©TimeLine Media
Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA – ©TimeLine Media

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