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Lexar Shipping 128 GB SDXC Memory Cards
Lexar has begun delivering the first 128 GB SDXC memory cards – the largest SD format cards currently available. The SDXC (eXtended Capacity) format was developed to accommodate 1920 x 1080 HD video files as well as large still image files from high-resolution cameras. The SDXC format was announced in 2009 (SDXC memory card announcement) […]
Read More »New Think Tank Photo Small Pouches
Think Tank Photo has announced some new travel pouches to help pro photographers wrangle important non-camera items while they’re on the road. The new Credential Holder, AA Battery Holder, Passport Holder, and the Large and Small Travel Pouches will do pretty much what their names say they’ll do. They’ll organize and carry your batteries, credentials, […]
Read More »Nikon D7000 Review
Nikon’s 16-megapixel D7000 fits into their DSLR lineup between the entry-level D3100 and the pro-spec’d D300s DX format cameras. It delivers near professional-level camera performance in a compact, user-friendly body. It’s packed with pro-level features like a six frames-per-second burst rate, new 39-point auto focus system and a digital level, yet it still has scene […]
Read More »Adobe Lightroom 3.4 And Camera Raw 6.4
Adobe has announced Lightroom 3.4 and Camera Raw 6.4 “release candidates.” These updates add support for the Canon EOS Rebel T3i / 600D, the Olympus E-PL2, Olympus XZ-1 and the Samsung NX11 cameras as well as lens correction support for thirteen selected Canon, Leica, Sigma, Nikon and Tamron lenses. They also addresses some bugs found […]
Read More »Nikon Super Coolscan 8000 ED Film Scanner – Featured User Review
I chose cor55′s review of the Nikon Super Coolscan 8000 ED film scanner as a Featured User Review because that film scanner gets great reviews and I wanted to highlight film scanners as a must-have accessory for serious film photographers. The Coolscan 9000 has replaced the Nikon Super Coolscan 8000 but if you read the […]
Read More »Pricing Announced for 2011 Panasonic Premium Digital Cameras
Panasonic has announced the pricing for the recently announced Lumix DMC-ZS10, DMC-ZS8, DMC-TS3 and DMC-FX78 premium digital cameras, which will all be available shortly in late March. Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera Pricing: Lumix DMC-ZS10: $399.99 Lumix DMC-ZS8: $299.99 Lumix DMC-TS3: $399.99 Lumix DMC-FX78: $349.99
Read More »The Power Of Photo Critique
So, you want to be a better photographer. Guess what probably won’t help – a new camera, new lens, studio lights, radio slaves, or that beautiful new Macbook Pro. Those things are nice but they don’t change the person behind the camera – the one that actually makes the photographs. One thing that has the […]
Read More »Pentax Optio S1 Digital Camera
Pentax recently announced the Optio S1 compact digital camera that will be available in three “gem-like” colors just in time for spring. The 14-megapixel S1 boasts a 28mm-140mm, 5X wide angle zoom lens, 720p 16:9 HD video recording, a 2.7-inch LCD, Triple Shake Reduction image stabilization, and a High Dynamic Range mode, making it the […]
Read More »Olympus SZ-30MR Super-Zoom Digital Camera
Today, Olympus announced the new SZ-30MR super-zoom digital camera. The SZ-30MR includes a 25-600mm (35mm equivalent) 24x wide optical zoom + 4x digital zoom lens that can capture 16-megapixel still images and 1080p Full HD video at the same time with Olympus’ new Multi-Recording mode. The Multi-Recording mode also uses the dual TruePic III+ Image […]
Read More »Olympus Tough TG-810 Rugged Camera With GPS
There’s a new rugged outdoor camera in the Olympus TG “Tough” camera family. The new 14-megapixel Olympus Tough TG-810 camera is waterproof, shockproof, crushproof and freezeproof. It can capture 720p HD video, 3D still photos and it has nine Magic Filters that work for still photos and movies. But what really sets it apart from […]
Read More »Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic 35mm Selective Focus Optic
Today, Lensbaby announced the Sweet 35 Optic 35mm selective focus optic to their Optic Swap System, that has an internal 12-blade adjustable aperture of f/2.5 through f/22 that is controlled by rotating a dial at the front of the optic. The adjustable aperture creates a sweet spot of sharp focus surrounded by blur, and allows […]
Read More »Samsung Adds Five New NX Lenses
Last week, Samsung announced five new lenses for their NX mirrorless camera system. Like the Panasonic and Olympus Micro Four Thirds cameras and the Sony NEX cameras, the Samsung NX system has interchangeable lenses but eliminates the mirror and optical viewfinder of a traditional SLR and replaces it with an electronic viewfinder or just a […]
Read More »Hasselblad Phocus Family of Software Products: Phocus 2.6, Phocus Quick, and Phocus Mobile
Hasselblad announced three new software products to the Phocus Family, Phocus 2.6, Phocus Quick, and Phocus Mobile. Hasselblad’s imaging software, Phocus version 2.6, has a faster multi-shot viewer and now features the dust removal tool, star rating, filtering, import/export of image adjustments, combined H and V lens tool, and TIFF and JPEG Windows support. Phocus […]
Read More »Leica “Mirrorless” Camera Rumor Quickly Snuffed Out
Subtitle: I Want My M9 Lite. Yesterday a rumor about a possible “mirrorless” Leica camera popped up on the Twitter account of Spanish photography publication, DSLR Magazine. This morning, that information was reposted by the Web site, 4/3 Rumors. The gist of the rumor was that one of the employees of DSLR Magazine had information […]
Read More »Updated onOne Software DSLR Camera Remote HD Application
onOne Software has announced an upgrade to their popular iPad DSLR Camera Remote HD application that remotely controls Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras. The new DSLR Camera Remote HD for the iPad features image thumbnails, larger previews, faster access to the intervalometer and auto bracketing, and the new Video Mode with video start, stop and […]
Read More »Olympus PEN Your Short 48 Hour Film Contest at the 2011 Vail Film Festival
Today, Olympus and the Colorado Film Institute announced the Olympus PEN Your Short 48 Hour Film Contest, which runs from March 31 through April 3. The Olympus PEN Your Short 48 Hour Film Contest will challenge filmmakers to make a film in a 48-hour time period, during the Vail Film Festival. Registration for the contest […]
Read More »Panasonic HM-TA20 and HM-TA2 HD Mobile Cameras
Panasonic announced the new HM-TA20 and HM-TA2 HD mobile cameras for capturing moments on the go. The HM-TA20 features a rugged design that is waterproof to 3 meters underwater, dustproof, and shockproof from drops up to 1.5 meters. The HM-TA20 also includes 8-megapixel still image capture, Full-HD movie capture, MPEG-4 AVC file format (MP4), 4x […]
Read More »Panasonic Waterproof HX-WA10, HX-DC10 and HX-DC1 Full-HD Camcorders
Panasonic announced the new HX-WA10 Full-HD camcorder that is waterproof to a depth of 3 meters underwater for up to 60 minutes. Along with the HX-WA10, Panasonic also announced the non-waterproof HX-DC10 and HX-DC1 camcorders. The HX-WA10 features 16-megapixel still image capture, 1920 x 1080 Full-HD movie recording, MPEG-4 AVC file format, Backside Illumination (BSI) […]
Read More »Redrock Micro and Really Right Stuff microRRS Adapter Clamp
Redrock Micro and Really Right Stuff announced the release of the new microRRS adapter clamp. For the first time still photographers and cinematographers can adapt Really Right Stuff quick release clamps and plates for use with Redrock Micro’s industry-leading HDSLR support rigs. The collaboration between Redrock Micro and Really Right Stuff adapts Really Right Stuff […]
Read More »Olympus XZ-1 Camera Studio Sample Photos
The new Olympus XZ-1 is one of the coolest new compact cameras to be introduced this year. It’s got a super-fast f/1.8 Zuiko zoom lens, RAW, manual exposure and the same accessory port as the Olympus Pen cameras. I got a pre-production XZ-1 from Olympus so I could have an article and video posted when […]
Read More »Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II Professional Zoom Lens – Featured User Review
This is our first user review for the latest version of Canon’s 70-200mm pro workhorse zoom lens. The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM zoom was a significant update (Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II announcement) to what was already an excellent lens and killerbee gives it a lot of praise in his well-written, detailed […]
Read More »Induro QRT Series Quick Release Clamp
Today, Induro announced the new QRT series quick release clamp for a universal fit with all brands of tripod heads, monopods, and equipment without a quick release system. Based on the Arca-Swiss compatible system with a Twist-Lock mechanism, the QRT quick release clamp also includes a matching QR plate, where the plate can be adjusted […]
Read More »Induro PHT Series 3-Way Panheads
Today, Induro announced the new strong yet lightweight PHT-Series 3-way panheads that are available in three sizes. Some features of the PHT-Series 3-way panheads include a dual quick release locking system with a snap-in quick release plate, three fully graduated scales, a built-in bubble level, front and side tilt and horizontal panning movements, a separate […]
Read More »Induro Adventure AKP Series Tripod Kits
Today, Induro announced the new Adventure AKP series tripod kits that come in three sizes. The AKP0 is a four leg section tripod and the AKP1 and AKP2 are three leg section tripods. Some features of the Adventure Series tripods include a three-way panhead with folding handles for easy packing, a snap-in quick release plate, […]
Read More »Quantum Qflash TRIO Basic Hot Shoe Mounted Speedlight
Quantum announced the new compact Qflash TRIO Basic hot shoe mounted speedlight that incorporates all of the features of the Qflash TRIO minus the built-in FreeXwire TTL radio. The Qflash TRIO Basic includes full TTL dedication for Nikon and Canon DSLR’s, High Speed Sync, Manual, Auto, Auto-Fill, TTL, and Program (Pre-Sets) modes, unlimited rapid fire […]
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