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technology15 days ago•2 min saved

OM System Unveils TG-7 Industry Kit for Direct Microscope Attachments

OM Digital Solutions announces the TG-7 Industry, a microscope-ready variant of the rugged TG-7 that attaches to a binocular microscope via the NY-TGV Super Adapter and adds dedicated C1 (focus stacking) and C2 (microscope adapter) modes. It preserves the TG-7’s 12MP sensor, built-in 25–100mm zoom, and rugged IP-rated design, while enabling HDMI monitoring and magnification up to about 200x depending on the objective. The TG-7 Industry Kit is priced at $1,699.99 in the U.S. ($1,899.99 CAD in Canada), with the standard TG-7 listed at $549, and OM System also launching the U-OC Ultra C mount for Evident microscopes at $219.99.

via PetaPixel|

#focus-stacking #macro-photography #microscope-adapter

culture18 days ago•6 min saved

Micro marvels steal the show in 2026 Close-up Photographer of the Year gallery

Guardian’s photo gallery spotlights the 2026 Close-up Photographer of the Year Awards, celebrating macro and micro imagery from around the world. The overall winner is Fractal Forest, showing the inside of a cauliflower soft coral in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia, by Ross Gudgeon, with standout entries across categories such as Intimate Landscape, Ethereal Frogfish, Cribraria Cluster, and Invertebrate Portrait.

via The Guardian|

#close-up-photography #culture #insects

awards-and-competitions20 days ago•21 min saved

Teen macro prodigy wins global close-up contest in youth category

Fourteen-year-old Rithved Girish, based in the UAE, won the Youth category of the Close Up Photographer of the Year 7 for a macro shot of a stingless bee nest in Kerala, India, using a Nikon D850 with a Sigma 105mm macro lens; he’s a Wildlife Photographer of the Year runner-up, and CUPOTY’s 8th edition opens May 8, 2026.

via Digital Camera World|

#awards-and-competitions #close-up-photographer-of-the-year #cupoty

science1 month ago•2 min saved

Slime Mould: Nature's Hidden Wonderland in Photos

Photographer Barry Webb captures stunning macro images of slime mould, revealing their tiny structures and ecological importance, and has won awards for his detailed close-ups using focus bracketing techniques.

via BBC|

#barry-webb #british-photography-awards #macro-photography

science7 months ago•4 min saved

Photographer Transforms Fear into Fascination with Macro Insect Photography

Marit van Ekelenburg uses macro photography to showcase the beauty and ecological importance of insects and invertebrates, aiming to turn fear into fascination and promote appreciation for these vital creatures through detailed images and educational outreach.

via PetaPixel|

#arthropods #ecology #insects

technology8 months ago•1 min saved

Google Pixel 10 Leaks Hint at Camera, Audio, and Accessory Upgrades

The Pixel 10 series is expected to feature telemacro photography, allowing the use of the telephoto lens for macro shots, while potentially retaining macro functionality on the ultrawide sensor. The phones are anticipated to launch in late August, around the 20th, with shipping starting on the 28th.

via Android Authority|

#camera #google #macro-photography

technology8 months ago•1 min saved

Pixel 10 Enhances Macro Photography with Telephoto Camera

Google's upcoming Pixel 10 is expected to enhance macro photography by utilizing its telephoto camera, allowing for closer and more detailed shots, while still using the ultrawide sensor for very close focus. The change aims to improve macro capabilities, a feature currently supported by the ultrawide camera, and will be part of the new series launching soon.

via 9to5Google|

#google #macro-photography #pixel-10

photography1 year ago•11 min saved

Stunning and Unusual Nature Photos: 2024 Close-Up Photographer Shortlist

The Close Up Photographer Of The Year competition has announced its shortlist, featuring stunning macro and micro photographs of nature. With 11,681 entries judged across 11 categories, the competition highlights the hidden wonders of the natural world, from curious manatees and bowerbirds to intricate fungi and vibrant landscapes. The winners will be announced in January 2025, with a top prize of €3,000. The competition, founded in 2018, aims to showcase the beauty and intricacy of close-up photography.

via Forbes|

#close-up-photography #macro-photography #nature

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Revolutionary Lens Tech Set to Disrupt the Industry"

Venus Optics is rumored to be releasing a new Laowa Aurogon 10x-50x Microscope lens, pushing the boundaries of macro photography into microscopy territory. The lens is expected to offer extreme levels of magnification and unique creative opportunities, although it will require specialized equipment and technique to produce compelling images.

via Fstoppers|

#laowa #lens #macro-photography