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Photo-John, a.k.a. John Shafer, is the managing editor of PhotographyREVIEW.com and has been since the site launched back in 1999. He's an avid outdoor enthusiast and spends as much time as possible on his mountain bike, hiking or skiing in the mountains. He's been taking pictures for ever and ever, and never goes anywhere without a camera.
Canon Announces PowerShot SX150 IS – 12x Superzoom Camera
Canon announced three new compact digital cameras today, including the 14-megapixel Canon PowerShot SX150 IS, part of their “SX” line of full-featured superzoom cameras. The PowerShot SX150 IS has a 12x 28-336mm zoom lens, 720p HD video, a 3-inch LCD display and manual shooting modes as well as Smart Auto. Canon also included Intelligent IS, […]
Read More »Spider Camera Holster Mini Review
I photograph a few big, multi-day events every year and it’s always a challenge dragging around all my photo gear and trying to keep my camera comfortably accessible. Anyone who’s ever spent the day with a camera bag and a camera around their neck will know what I’m talking about. Needless to say, I’m always […]
Read More »New Video Tripod Kit From Benro
If you’re like me, you’ve been experimenting with the video capabilities of your digital SLR and discovered that handheld video just doesn’t cut it. You’ve probably also found the tripod you used for still photos isn’t really adequate for video, either. Tripod manufacturer Benro, has an affordable new tripod solution designed to help people improve […]
Read More »Induro Announces New BHS-Series Tripod Ballheads
Tripod maker Induro has introduced a new line of lightweight, inexpensive ballheads for photographers. The new Induro BHS-Series ballheads will mount on most tripods and include Induro’s Dual Locking Quick Release System, one-lever locking, a built-in bubble level and a quick release plate.
Read More »Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR Pocket Superzoom Camera Announced
Fujifilm has spiced up their top pocket superzoom camera with some useful new features. The new Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR is built on the same basic feature set as the F550EXR – that is, a 16-megapixel backlit CMOS EXR sensor, a 15x 24-360mm zoom lens, and built-in GPS image tagging. To that solid foundation they’ve added […]
Read More »Clik Elite “Classic” Camera Packs – Sneak Peek
I visited the Clik Elite booth at the 2011 Summer Outdoor Retailer tradeshow. They were mostly showing off Ultraspire, a new brand of ultralight hydration gear for endurance athletes. But they also had some fun new Clik Elite stuff to show off. Rather than the hardcore outdoor camera packs I’ve come to expect from Clik, […]
Read More »Pentax K-5 DSLR – Featured User Review
We’re a little behind on Pentax DSLR reviews. It’s been hard to get digital SLRs for review from Pentax, and let’s be honest – they probably have the smallest digital SLR market share right now. But that doesn’t mean their cameras are no good or that we aren’t interested. When we reviewed the Pentax K10D […]
Read More »Lowepro Photo Sport AW Camera Pack Preview
I visited the Lowepro booth at the Outdoor Photo Expo in Salt Lake City and got my first look at Lowepro’s new Photo Sport 200 AW camera pack (MSRP US $199). It’s the first camera pack from Lowepro that’s truly designed for photographers doing aggressive outdoor activities. Those of you who read my articles regularly […]
Read More »Pentax Q Mini System Camera Sneak Peek
I went to the first-ever PDN Outdoor Photo Expo in Salt Lake City yesterday and got to take a sneak peak at the new Pentax Q mini system camera. Note that I used the word, “mini” – because that’s what the Q is. When I wrote my Pentax Q announcement article, a few weeks ago, […]
Read More »Mountainsmith Quantum Daypack Camera Pack Review
A Unique Camera Pack For Hikers Mountainsmith makes all kinds of outdoor gear including backpacks, luggage, trekking poles and they recently started making tents and sleeping bags. Mountainsmith has applied their design and manufacturing expertise to camera bags and camera backpacks as well as other outdoor equipment. I visited their booth at the 2010 Winter […]
Read More »New Olympus SP810-UZ – 36x Compact Superzoom Camera
The Olympus SP-810UZ camera, announced yesterday, is the smallest digital camera with a 36x zoom lens. The 14-megapixel Olympus SP-810UZ has a 24-864mm (equivalent) zoom range, 720p HD video, 3D shooting, a 3-inch LCD display and in-camera “Magic Art Filters” for both still photos and videos.
Read More »Olympus E-PL3 Pen Camera Details And Pricing
A few weeks ago Olympus introduced three new Micro Four Thirds Pen cameras, including the E-PL3. Today, they’ve announced that the E-PL3 will be available in September, with a lens, for $699. Like the E-PL1 and E-PL2, the E-PL3 is a smaller more affordable alternative to the flagship E-P3 Pen camera (Olympus E-P3 Pen camera […]
Read More »Nikon DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8 – Affordable Macro Lens
Nikon recently announced an inexpensive macro lens for DX (APS-C crop sensor) digital SLR shooters. The new AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G lens has an effective focal length of 60mm and a very nice suggested retail price of US $279.95. It has a true macro reproduction ratio of 1:1 and focuses as close as 6.4 […]
Read More »Best Canon DSLR Guide
Welcome to our Canon digital SLR guide! This article will help you choose the best Canon DSLR for your needs and budget. To help you make the best choice, we’ve included prices and basic information for all current Canon DSLRs, as well as links to user reviews, professional reviews and articles on the cameras.
Read More »Nikon D3S Featured User Review
I had the pleasure of using the Nikon D3s pro digital SLR in 2010. It is, without a doubt, the king of action and low light photography right now (my Nikon D3s vs. Canon EOS-1D Mark IV comparison). It was painful to return my test camera to Nikon. I know zerodog personally, so I was […]
Read More »Olympus E-P3 Pen Camera Hands-On Intro And Video
Olympus has announced a new flagship Micro Four Thirds Pen camera. The Olympus E-P3 Pen is a solid, metal-bodied camera with a new 12-megapixel sensor, 1920 x 1080 AVCHD video and a new 3-inch OLED touch screen display. Olympus sent me an E-P3 a couple of weeks ago so I could play with it, shoot […]
Read More »Fireworks Photography Tips
PhotographyREVIEW.com Fireworks Photography Resources Everyone enjoys fireworks. And for photographers, taking pictures that really capture the essence of a fireworks show makes the experience that much more rewarding. A tripod and slow shutter speeds are the trick to capturing fireworks. It’s not difficult and every photographer should try it at least once. Below, you’ll […]
Read More »New Pentax Q Interchangeable Lens Camera System
Pentax is now part of the compact system / mirrorless camera movement. Yesterday, they announced their own take on the compact system camera along with 5 lenses for the new system. The 12.4-megapixel Pentax Q takes “compact” a step further than other compact system cameras with a smaller, 1/2.3-inch backlit CMOS image sensor, making it […]
Read More »Lytro Camera Allows Photos To Be Focused After Capture
A new camera designed by Silicon Valley startup Lytro was all over the Internet yesterday. What sets Lytro’s “light field” camera apart is photos taken with it can be focused and refocused after the picture is taken. They accomplish this by using a microlens array that captures light from a wider range of angles than […]
Read More »New X-Rite i1Display Pro and ColorMunki Display Color Management Solutions
Today, color measurement equipment manufacturer X-Rite, announced two new color management solutions to ensure photographers get predictable, controlled color. The X-Rite i1Display Pro and ColorMunki Display packages provide the hardware and software necessary for calibrating computer monitors, laptop displays and projectors as well as compensating for ambient light. If you’re not using some sort of […]
Read More »Leica Announces Restyled M9-P Digital Rangefinder
By Photo-John
Leica News
Leica has announced a new, restyled M-Series digital rangefinder, the M9-P. The Leica M9-P is an, ” ultra-discreet version of the Leica M9,” “designed particularly for professional photographers.” The Leica M9-P uses the same 18-megapixel full-frame sensor as the M9 and all features and functionality appear to be the same. The main difference between the […]
Read More »Panasonic Lumix GF3 Micro Four Thirds Camera Announced
Panasonic has a new compact, interchangeable lens Micro Four Thirds camera, the GF3. The Panasonic Lumix GF3 gets many of the features introduced a few weeks ago in the G3 (Panasonic Lumix G3 announcement) but in a smaller package and with a lower resolution 12-megapixel sensor. As far as basic specs, it’s very similar to […]
Read More »Sony Alpha SLT-A35 Announced
There’s a new transparent mirror camera in the Sony Alpha family. Welcome the Sony Alpha SLT-A35 to the world. The A35 is an entry-level 16-megapixel DSLR-style camera with an electronic viewfinder, a 3-inch LCD display and 1920 x 1080 AVCHD video. Like our 2010 Camera Of The Year, the Sony Alpha SLT-A55, the new A35 […]
Read More »Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Announced
Last year Sony entered the compact system camera space with their popular Alpha NEX-5 and NEX-3 cameras. The NEX cameras combined compact camera size and styling with interchangeable lenses and digital SLR image quality. Last week Sony introduced their first update to the NEX concept, the NEX-C3. Like the NEX-5 and NEX-3, the NEX-C3 has […]
Read More »Sony Cybershot TX10 Waterproof Camera – Featured User Review
Thanks to Wolfy for writing a review for his Sony Cybershot TX10 waterproof, shockproof point-and-shoot camera. It’s good timing since summer has arrived and I’m sure a lot of our readers are looking at waterproof pocket cameras for vacations. Last summer I reviewed the Sony TX5 and really enjoyed it. In fact, it was my […]
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