Marking manipulated photographs

November 11th, 2009 by jake.carvey

The US Department of Defense believes it needs to take a position on digital manipulation of photographs because:

Computer digital technology makes removing or adding elements to photographs or video images fairly simple-and usually undetectable. To guard against the potentially dangerous effects such manipulation can have on military leaders who use digital images to make decisions and to ensure the credibility of Department of Defense (DOD)-produced images, former Deputy Secretary of Defense John Deutch issued a memorandum, dated 9 December 1994, to establish DOD guidelines regarding digital manipulation of official DOD photographic and video images. These include any images recorded or produced by persons acting on behalf of DOD activities, functions or missions.

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Dennis Dunleavy: The art of deception: Pictures can lie, but people lie a lot more

November 11th, 2009 by jake.carvey

Dennis Dunleavy: The art of deception: Pictures can lie, but people lie a lot more.

The Ethics of Digital Photo Manipulation

November 11th, 2009 by jake.carvey

The Ethics of Digital Photo Manipulation.

PhotoDude’s Weblog: Too Dark for Photojournalism

November 11th, 2009 by jake.carvey

The Metafilter thread has some interesting comments and questions: “One difference between film and digital, before the darkroom, is that with a digital camera, you don’t have anywhere near the wide range of different films available. I’ve started to take into account the characteristics of the film I’m using, or, conversely, select film depending on what I’m going to be photographing. Since this variety of effects is not available to digital ‘film’, I believe digital photography should be given more latitude with after-effects.”

http://www.metafilter.com/mefi/27971

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Toothwalker – Photo Optics

November 11th, 2009 by jake carvey

Center of perspective.

http://toothwalker.org/optics.html

great site for all kinds of lens theory

Nikon P6000 Camera Kit | Nikon vr lens | fisheye lens | IPIX

November 11th, 2009 by jake carvey

NEW! IPIX Nikon P6000 Camera Kit

The IPIX Nikon P6000 Camera Kit is our latest system for capturing IPIX images. With onboard GPS, 13.5 megapixels of resolution, and Active D-lighting, this compact marvel rivals cameras costing several times the price. The big, bright display makes this camera easy to use, and the Active D-lighting electronics greatly reduces window glare for indoor shots. The Nikon P6000 accepts the IPIX Fisheye lens with the included IPIX adapter set, and uses a custom designed IPIX 2-Shot Rotator for easy and accurate indexing.

Camera Features

13.5 Megapixel CCD with superior image quality

Active D-Lighting — less window glare

Onboard GPS

High-speed USB Connectivity for plug-and-play simplicity

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Easy-to-use self-timer for vibration-free, crisp shots

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