Esquire Magazine blurs the distinction between Photo & Video

Posted on 04. May, 2009 by Bradley Hebdon in Features

Megan Fox on the cover of Esquire Magazine, June 2009.

Captured on the Red One Digital Camera (that’s a frame resolution of 4096×2304, or 9.4 megapixels), the video-sourced cover image of Megan Fox, is thought to be a first in the magazine industry, challenging traditional SLR photography and the distinctions of photo vs video.

In terms of where this technology is best suited, I would imagine this approach makes more sense for shooting sports and other high-speed subject matter. Where a millisecond can make the difference between a great shot and a bad one.

Sadly, this is yet another step towards automating the photographic process, and leaving the photographer’s skill of anticipating and capturing a moment in time, obsolete.