Photographers Laid Off From The Chicago Sun-Times
Imagine being paid for doing what you love, but then being laid off by your employer with no warning. That is what happened to the entire photography staff of the Chicago Sun-Times last month when they found out they were going to be replaced by reporters armed with iPhones. The reason for the layoffs was due to the newspaper wanting to focus more on video content to accommodate those who access their news from their computers and mobile phones. It's hard to imagine a company laying off an entire department even with the advancements of photo technology in cell phones. CNN commissioned photographer Brian Powers to photograph the entire photography staff of The Chicago Sun-Times holding something meaningful from their career. Check out some of the photos below and get to know the rest of the staff here.
Photos via CNN
Leica X Vario Camera
Lovers of cameras should be excited to know that Leica has finally dropped their new camera. Previously called the Leica "Mini M," the compact camera was officially unveiled today as the "Leica X Vario" by the German brand. Not only does it look great cosmetically, it also comes with some great features that should satisfy photographers worldwide. It comes with a Vario lens with an equivalent zone range covering 28 to 70mm along with a 16mp APS-C sensor, as well as full HD recording with 1920 x 1080 pixels at 30 frames per second. The price range is roughly over $2,000. It might seem steep, but you have to be willing to pay for a high quality camera. It also comes with a copy of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, which should help justify the price tag. From more info regarding camera specifics, check out Leica's official website here.
