Leica D-Lux 4 revealed

LeicaRumors   has this thread that suggests that Leica is to upgrade its D-Lux series with a new model. The D-Lux 4 adds a hotshoe, comes with a new lens, and upgrades the lens and image sensor. Here’s Charlie Sorrel at Wired’s Gadget Lab:

The D-Lux 3 had a 28-112mm ƒ2.8 – 4.9 lens. The new camera has a wider and faster 24-60mm ƒ2-2.8 lens. Inside, the pixel count is actually slightly lower, at 10.1 MP (vs. 10.4) and the sensor size is almost identical, changing from 1/1.65″ to 1/1.63″. These last might just be counting differences between actual and effective pixels.

Update: and here is the press release for the Leica D-Lux 4

Actiga Mini-Motion Games Induce Carpal FUNnel

If the X-Games aren’t quite your speed, Actiga is offering the next best thing (look, we all know that what I said isn’t true, but let’s roll with it, see where it goes.) Their $20 Mini-Motion games offer radical finger sports like skateboarding, RC cars, baseball, and futuristic racing games. Each game is embedded in the wicked-awesome controller and compatible with Mac and PC. But even more gnarly, they don’t even require a helmet! Totally sweet, dudes!

Actiga

“Street Art Street Life: From the 1950s to Now” at the Bronx Museum of the Arts

“Street Art Street Life: From the 1950s to Now” will see its opening this Sunday at the Bronx Museum of the Arts. The museum is no stranger to shows that earn critical acclaim, as they often put together exhibitions with themes that capture the essence of the Bronx community. The upcoming show on Sunday is an in-depth presentation of many forms of art that reflects the times of street and its culture from the 50s to the present day. A special opening will take place on the 14th and it will all sorts of entertaiment and activities for those in attendance. The show will run through January 25th.

2 by Ian Ruhter and Cole Barash

As 2 of the world’s most influential and respected snowboard photographers, the Estate LA store will feature a pictorial adventure with works of Ian Ruhter and Cole Barash this weekend. Unlike other sports where the ability to witness first-hand action before your eyes is a real possibility, Ruther and Barash have followed elite riders into the backcountry as the only documentarians resulting in a series of powerful images. The event takes place this Saturday, September 13th.

Bootcamp Magazine Issue 4

Here is a small look at the recently released issue 4 of Bootcamp Magazine, an artist publication which features a host of artist in black and white print supported by Base Control. This time round the artists who made an appearance include Hatos, HIMAA, Mark Ward, Shin Okishima and Shinsuke Shiga. I am particularly liking the work of HIMAA, the simplicity of the pieces resemble work of a child yet the feel is emphatic and really contrasting while Mark Ward is surely a name we can all associate with.

Nick Walker at Nuart

Norway’s Nuart exhibition kicked off last week, running through to October 5th. Nuart plays host this year to the likes of Blek Le Rat, DFace, and Nick Walker amongst others. Keep up to date at the Nuart website. I just discovered this new piece by Nick Walker shown at Nuart.

RVCA x Cinelli

RVCA, in conjunction with high-end Italian bicycle company, Cinelli, present “Pressure”, a group exhibit of road bikes, customized by an impressive roster of artists. The show takes place at Lance Armstrong’s bike shop, Mellow Johnny’s in Austin, TX.

Artists include: Ashley Macomber, Barry McGee, Clare Rojas, C.R. Stecyk III, Dmote, Jesse Geller, Josh Lazcano (AMAZE), KAWS, Phil Frost, PM Tenore, and Stephen Powers (ESPO)

Barry McGee presents A Moment for Reflection

Barry McGee presents A Moment for Reflection,  a fresh installation at Ratio 3 Gallery, in his hometown of San Francisco. For the exhibit, McGee adds to his catalog of aliases, employing the name Lydia Fong. The new moniker represents a stylistic progression the artist has been alluding to in multiple interviews over the past year. With his popular characters and floating heads on retreat, more abundant geometric tape paintings, and a new vocabulary of stymbols taking center stage, McGee’s art seems to be moving towards increased abstarction. Visit the Ratio 3′ site for more images and a full installation view.

Bill Gates/Jerry Seinfeld Commercial #2: I Remain Confused

Can someone explain?