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Nik Software Spring 2010 Webinar Schedule
Nik Software has announced its Spring 2010 Webinar schedule. The hour-long, free webinars will cover a range of photography topics such as portrait, scenic and landscape, flora and fauna, architecture, and wildlife. The webinars will also offer basic information, insights and tips on using Nik Software’s entire line of plug-in products.
Read More »PMA Final Report – 2010 Digital Camera Trends
The annual Photo Marketing Association (PMA) tradeshow took place at the end of February in Anaheim California. I was there for all three days with a few community member volunteers and camera in hand to take pictures and make videos of the booths, new cameras, lenses and other photography gear. Since then I’ve been working […]
Read More »Tamron Backyard Wildlife Photo Contest
Tamron announced the Backyard Wildlife photo contest, the second in its series of four photo contests for 2010. This contest calls for submsissions of local wildlife found in the photographer’s own backyard, local parks, or other urban and rural neighborhood areas, not from zoos or aquariums. Tamron’s contest will also support wildlife conservation with a […]
Read More »Eye-Fi Connect X2 and Explore X2 Wireless SD Memory Cards
Eye-Fi has announced two new wireless SD memory cards to their X2 family, the Connect X2 and the Explore X2. The Eye-Fi Connect X2 features 4GB capacity, Class 6 performance, an 802.11n radio for significantly faster uploads, and Endless Memory mode. The Eye-Fi Explore X2 has 8GB of capacity, lifetime automatic geotagging, and one year […]
Read More »Lensbaby Pinhole Photo Contest
Lensbaby announced their Pinhole Photo Contest to celebrate Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day on April 25, 2010. Photographers can submit any pinhole photo created using a Lensbaby Pinhole/Zone plate Optic or any other type of Pinhole camera.
Read More »Panasonic HDC-TM700 and HDC-HS700 HD Camcorders Pricing
Panasonic announced the pricing of the new 700 Series 3MOS High Definition Camcorders. The HDC-TM700 and the HDC-HS700 camcorders both feature a 12x optical zoom lens, and through the use of Intelligent Resolution Technology, can extend the zoom to an 18x Intelligent Zoom. The HDC-TM700 and the HDC-HS700 will be available mid-April for $995.95 and […]
Read More »"The Tonight Show" Opening Shot with Redrock Micro Rigs and Canon EOS 7D DSLRs
Redrock Micro announced the new “The Tonight Show” opening with Jay Leno was shot using Redrock Micro cinema accessories and Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR Cameras. The Redrock support rigs are small, compact, lightweight, and ultra-mobile. Combined with the Canon EOS 7D HD video, they deliver the highest level of production, while keeping production costs […]
Read More »The Impossible Project Gives Polaroid Photographers Hope
The Impossible Made Possible For decades, photographers pro and vernacular have documented their lives using the magical media of instant photography. First debuted by Polaroid founder Edwin Land in 1947, instant photos were created to answer a poignant question posed by the inventor’s daughter as she was sitting for a portrait: “Can I see them […]
Read More »Video Tour Of The 2010 PMA Tradeshow
This is a fun “tour” video I made at the 2010 PMA camera and photography tradeshow in the Anaheim Convention Center. I compressed about an hour of walking the show floor looking at cameras, lenses and random accessories into just over five minutes. If you’ve never been to a photography tradeshow, this video will give […]
Read More »Acme Bowler Camera Bag – Featured User Review
I think Megan is the first member to use the phrase, “OMG CUTE!!!!” in a review here. That groundbreaking accomplishment and had to be recognized. Besides Megan’s enthusiasm and ability to turn a phrase, I thought the Acme Bowler camera bag deserved attention because it’s something truly different as far as camera bags go. Not […]
Read More »Adobe Lightroom 3 Beta 2
Adobe has released a second beta of the third version their popular Lightroom digital photography workflow and processing software. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Beta 2 is free and available for anyone to download. Among the new features and enhancements to Lightroom 3 Beta 2 are faster browsing, improved RAW image handling, point curve contrast control, […]
Read More »SnowshoeUtah.com Snowshoe Photo Contest
There’s still a little winter left and we want your snowshoe photos! SnowshoeUtah.com is having a snowshoe photo contest and PhotographyREVIEW.com is helping out by providing the gallery space. Prizes include GU energy gels and GU CHOMPS, Fox River ski/snowshoe socks, and Dermatone skin and lip balm sun protection – plus the winning photos will […]
Read More »Delkin Pro Class 10 SDHC Memory Cards
Delkin Devices has announced four new HD video-ready SDHC memory cards in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB capacities. The new SDHC cards are Class 10 rated and are capable of transfer speeds up to 24 MB/s (163X) and write speeds of 17MB/s. They also feature a built-in write-protect switch, San Diego based customer support team, […]
Read More »The Impossible Project Announces New Instant Film
Polaroid stopped production of its instant film line in early 2008. Most people probably think of a trademark white frame and soft, quirky snapshots when they think of Polaroid. The truth is, there’s a passionate and flourishing fine art community that uses Polaroid instant film and cameras as the foundation for their art. The Impossible […]
Read More »New Sigma 50-500mm OS HSM Zoom Lens Availability
The latest, image-stabilized version of Sigma’s popular 50-500mm 10x superzoom lens is now available. The Sigma APO 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM zoom lens was announced last month at PMA but they didn’t have pricing or availability at the time. I figured that it would be available later in the summer, so this is a […]
Read More »Canon EOS 5D Mark II Fix – Firmware Update 2.0.4
Canon has been keeping digital camera Web journalists busy for the past few days. This is the third day this week with Canon EOS 5D Mark II firmware update news. A big 5D Mk II video firmware update was released earlier this week and a problem was quickly discovered. Canon then pulled that firmware update […]
Read More »Whoops – Canon Rolls Back Latest 5D Mk II Firmware
Two days after it was announced, Canon has rolled back the most recent EOS 5D Mark II firmware update (2.0.3), which upgraded some of the camera’s HD video features. According to the firmware download page on the Canon Japan Web site, there’s a problem with the customizable User Settings (C1 / C2 / C3). If […]
Read More »Olympus Stylus Tough-8010 Waterproof Camera Preview
Last week I put in a rush order with Olympus for their brand new Stylus Tough-8010 waterproof point-and-shoot digital camera. I was in a hurry because I picked up a magazine job shooting a salt-water hot springs in the Utah desert that has tropical fish – including sharks! I wanted to be able to take […]
Read More »Canon 5D Mark II Video Firmware Update 2.0.3 – What Does It Mean?
Last night, Canon announced the release of a much-anticipated firmware update that enhances the video performance of the EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR. On a side note – it’s a sign of the times that an anxiously anticipated camera firmware update is targeted mostly at video features. But that’s another story… With 1080p […]
Read More »WD 1TB and 750GB My Passport SE for Mac Portable USB Drives
Today, Western Digital announced the 1 terabyte (TB) and 750 gigabyte (GB) capacity My Passport SE for Mac portable USB drives. The My Passport SE drives are extremely portable because they are USB-powered and do not need an external power adapter. They also feature a 256-bit hardware encryption with password protection for an extra level […]
Read More »New Lowepro Slingshot And Pro Runner Camera Packs – Video
We visited the Lowepro booth at PMA this year and they showed us how they’ve improved a couple of their most popular camera cases, the Slingshot AW sling pack and the Pro Runner AW camera backpack. They’ve made subtle changes to both that make them more efficient and easier to use while traveling or in […]
Read More »Think Tank Photo Logistics Manager Lighting and Photographic Gear Rolling Case
Think Tank Photo announced the Logistics Manager rolling equipment case for lighting and photographic gear that can hold multiple combinations of cameras and lenses, lighting gear such as strobes and reflectors, and accessories of all kinds.
Read More »Manfrotto Distribution and Datacolor Free Color Management Webinar
Manfrotto Distribution and Datacolor will be hosting a free webinar on color management, on March 17th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT. The webinar will feature Datacolor’s education manager, Joshua Fischer, and Manfrotto Distribution’s product manager, Will Holowka. It will offer tips on controlling color accuracy as well as highlight the benefits of using […]
Read More »Panasonic Lumix GF1 and GH1 PMA Video
Get a video overview of the Panasonic Lumix GF1 and GH1 Micro Four Thirds digital cameras in this video from the 2010 PMA show. The GF1 and GH1 are compact, interchangeable lens cameras that offer much of the performance of a digital SLR in a smaller, lighter package. Bonus: the Panasonic rep who shows us […]
Read More »Panasonic Updates Micro Four Thirds Camera Lineup
This week, Panasonic added two new cameras, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and the Lumix DMC-G2, and one lens, to their Micro Four Thirds System lineup. The Micro Four Thirds System offers DSLR-comparable performance in a smaller, lighter, interchangeable lens system camera. Panasonic was the first to introduce a Micro Four Thirds camera, the Lumix […]
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