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Nikon D3 Long Term Test Results - TWIP

“I am primarily a wildlife photographer. My tools need to help me photograph action. Whether it be wildlife or sports, no camera has ever been able to deliver such consistent results for me. After several months of constant use, I have a better understanding of the value of this camera.” —  Scott Source and Read More: twipphoto.com

Photoshop Masking Plugin Fluid Mask 3 - Price Drop And Exclusive $20 Instant Discount - Now Only $129

“The 4 1/2 out of 5 star review of Fluid Mask 3 at MacWorld begins by saying that this “Photoshop plug-in takes the pain out of extracting backgrounds,” and goes on to recommend the latest version, stating that “Fluid Mask 3.0.2 is a very effective tool for separating objects from their backgrounds. It offers a [...]

Nikon Europe Partners with Translations.com to Streamline Global Communication

Translations.com to Provide Full GlobalLink Technology Suite NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)--Translations.com, a world leader in translation services and technology, today announced it has been selected as an enterprise-wide provider of translation services and technology to Nikon, the world’s leading provider of digital imaging and optics products. Nikon Corporation will deploy the full suite of Translations.com’s GlobalLink products, which [...]

Photography History III - The Digital Era

“So far, we’ve covered the pre-film and the film era, so no prizes for guessing what today’s history lesson is going to be about - yup, that’s right, the digital era is upon us, and we’re taking a look at history as it’s happening all around us…” —  photocritic Source and Read More: photocritic.org

New Samsung Digicams

“November 20, 2008: Samsung Electronics Australia has released three new compact cameras with features to appeal to gift buyers in the lead up to the Christmas shopping period.” —  PhotoReview - Australia Source and Read More: photoreview.com.au

Is your lens foggy?

“Is your lens foggy? If it is, maybe you have fungus or dust inside the lens elements, and that’s hard to clean. But…what I’m really trying to do is to introduce fog to your lens.” —  Yvon Bourque Source and Read More: pentaxdslrs.blogspot.com

Canon EOS 1000D

“The 1000D marks the introduction of a brand-new line of EOS models for Canon, coming in below the range that’s culminated in the 450D (see below). The body shape is slimmed down compared with the 450D and looks more like the old 350D, released in 2005.” —  PC Authority Source and Read More: pcauthority.com.au

SB-900 Firmware Update

“Nikon has released a firmware update for the SB-900. The firmware addresses these issues:…” —  Moose Peterson Source and Read More: moosenewsblog.com

D90 “ERR” mystery solved

“I was having intermittent trouble with my new D90 recently. The dreaded blinking “ERR” in the LCD. My symptoms included: wouldn’t focus, shutter would trip but no image recorded, ERR light.” —  John Watson Source and Read More: photodoto.com

Now That’s It’s In Our Hands - Annie Leibowitz At Work: Instant Classic

“OK, we gave away a copy of the Annie Leibowitz At Work book this week, and we had never seen it, but had high hopes. Well, that particular gamble paid off handsomely. Returning from the trip to Paris with all of it’s photo-goodness, the stack of books waiting on our door step, felt like Christmas morning. annieredux And [...]

Fixing the Top 4 Digital Photo Mistakes

“All of us, especially the beginners, have committed some mistakes in taking digital photos. Even professional photographers make some mistakes from time to time. This article identifies the top 4 photo mistakes - namely, poor lighting, poor composition, red-eye, and blurry photos - and suggests some ways to fix them.” —  photoscout Source and Read More: photoscout.com

Some Shots from My Trip

“I put together a iPhoto book of some of my favorite shots from my trip, and I’ve included some of the pages from the photo book below (click on them for a larger version). I went in a bit of a different direction with photos I shot on this trip than I did on my [...]

50 Instructive Photoshop Tutorials To Get Started With CS4

“Here’s an amazing collection of professional photoshop tutorials specifically for Photoshop CS4. If you’re experienced with Photoshop CS3 or lower, but new to CS4, you should definately have a look at all the amazing new features presented in these tutorials. This list covers most of the new features and also introduces how to get started. Most tutorials [...]

Thursday Thoughts with…Jeff Revell

“Recently, I had the honor of sitting down (well, emailing, but you get the idea) with none other than Jeff Revell. As most of you probably know, Jeff is a pretty well-established photographer and recently has been enjoying some notariety for his blog on Photowalking, appropriately titled Photowalk Pro (definitely one for your feed [...]

Camera Bits releases Photo Mechanic 4.5.4

“Camera Bits has released version 4.5.4 of Photo Mechanic, its pro photo browsing and transmitting application for Mac and Windows. Minor feature tweaks and bug fixes are the main changes in this release, which is a free update for those who licensed the software on or after March 2007.” —  Rob Galbraith Source and Read More: robgalbraith.com

“Quiet” Part 2 - More Results from Photo Assignment 31

“As promised, here’s Part 2 of our Sept. 08 Photo Assignment, “Quiet.” I think I have everyone’s entries now. You can view the latest round of quiet images in our Quiet, Part 2 Gallery. There’s some great stuff here!” —  Derek Story Source and Read More: thedigitalstory.com

TDK Launches U.DMA 6-Compatible Industrial CompactFlash Cards and High-Reliability Solid State Drives of RA8 Series

Embedding TDK GBDriver RA8 NAND controller makes possible high-speed, long-life, reliable CFG8A CompactFlash Cards and SDG8A series of HD-compatible Flash discs. Source and Read More: imaging-resource.com

Nikon D90 and 18-105mm VR kit lens: Full review

“There’s no two ways about it, the Nikon D90 is a landmark camera. As the world’s first DSLR to sport 720p high definition video, the D90 has ruffled the photography world’s feathers; grabbing the much vexed ‘video in a stills camera’ question by the giblets and firmly setting it home to roost. Of course, for [...]

Kodak EasyShare M1093 IS

“As arguably the best-known name in photographic history, and one of the original innovators of digital imaging, it’s no surprise that Kodak offers a large range of digital cameras, with everything from big super-zoom models to stylish touch-screen ultra-compacts. Unfortunately, despite its long and illustrious history, some of Kodak’s recent models, particularly its budget-priced M-series, [...]

Photoshop Lasso Tool Cheatsheet

“We love cheatsheets. Those handy quick-reference guides that keep all sorts of vital information right at your fingertips. In fact, we’re dedicating one issue each month to provide a growing collection of creative and technical cheatsheets.” —  CreativeTechs Source and Read More: creativetechs.com

Jobo PDJ801 Digital Photo Frame

JOBO AG have introduced a new digital picture frame into the growing JOBO family of digital imaging products. The new JOBO Photo Display PDJ801 features a 8.4” high-resolution and brilliant TFT-Color-LCD display designed to beautifully showcase digital images. The frame is designed to keep memories alive by showcasing digital pictures in an automatic slideshow presentation [...]

Casio EX-FH20 Budget Super Slow-Mo Camera Lightning Review

“The Gadget: The Casio EX-FH20 camera, bargain brother to the popular EX-F1. It features 1000 fps slow-mo video, a 40 fps burst mode for still shooting and a 9.1-megapixel sensor, as well as good ol’ 720p at regular speeds, all for just over half the price of the original slow-mo star.” —  Benny Goldman Source and Read [...]

Photographing People at Work

“Every day we’re surrounded by people at work: men putting a new roof on the house next door, people selling produce at the farmers’ market–even just the crossing guard that gets your kids across Main Street safely. But how often do you stop and capture these bits of daily life with your camera? In large [...]

At DLWS, Everything’s Jake!

“Just finished another year with my dear friends and family, Moose and Sharon Peterson, Laurie Excell, Kevin Dobler, new addition Drew Gurian, and of course, the chip off the old Moose, Jake Peterson, seen above. Out near Bozeman, Montana, they’ve got this city that is basically the archeology of rural Montana (is it redundant to [...]

Jobo photo viewer

“The new JOBO X7 is a unique and very portable new addition to the growing JOBO family of digital picture frames. Featuring a 7-inch viewing screen and 1GB of internal memory capable of storing up to 10,000 images, the new wallet-like JOBO X7 Portable Photo Viewer is the perfect accessory for photographers on the go [...]

Jobo Mirage picture frame

“Jobo extends its family of digital picture frames with its new elegantly styled 15-inch Mirror digital picture frame. When turned on, the new Jobo Mirage L beautifully showcases digital images on its 15-inch real glass display. When turned off, the Jobo Mirage L functions as an elegant mirror whether placed on a table or desk [...]

Free Holiday Frames Now Available for PhotoFrame

Portland, OR – November 20, 2008 – onOne Software, Inc., a leading developer of innovative software tools for photographers, today announced the availability of holiday-themed frames, textures, layouts, backgrounds, and adornments for their award-winning Photoshop® plug-ins, PhotoFrame 3 and PhotoFrame 4. The new content adds the perfect finishing touch to holiday cards, portraits or albums [...]

FriendFeed: A Better Way to Browse Flickr Photos

“Lately I’ve been really getting into FriendFeed. Part of the reason that I like the site so much is that it provides a far superior experience to graze Flickr than Flickr itself. Don’t get me wrong, FriendFeed does not replace Flickr; rather, it enhances Flickr and provides functionality that Flickr itself does not. With that [...]

Configurator

“Adobe has released Configurator, the cool little app that lets you make custom panels for Photoshop CS4. After downloading it from Adobe Labs (and AIR if you need it), launch the program and you’ll see its simple interface.” —  Dave Cross Source and Read More: davecross.blogspot.com

New FotoNation Face Beautification Imaging Technology

Tessera Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:TSRA) today announced its new FotoNation(R) FaceEnhance solution, which beautifies captured images of human faces by smoothing lines and blemishes to improve the capabilities of digital still cameras (DSCs), camera phones and other camera-enabled devices. Source and Read More: dcviews.com

Business Day Thursday: Looking The Part At The Wedding

“So the question — How should a wedding photographer dress for the part? Should he or she be in just jeans and a T-shirt? Should he or she be dressed in casual Friday attire? Should we photographers be dressed in a sports jacket and turtle neck sweater or suit and tie? Or should we photographers [...]

Casio EXILIM Pro EX-FH20 Review

“At first glance, the new Casio EXILIM Pro EX-FH20 looks similar to any other bridge-style compact camera, mimicking the look and feel of a beginner DSLR but offering an integrated 20x optical zoom lens (26-520mm equivalent). A 9 megapixel sensor, 3 inch LCD screen, 1cm macro mode and RAW file support complete the headline specs. [...]

Photoshop Brush Tool Cheatsheet.

“How much useful information can you fit onto a standard 3×5 index card? That’s the challenge our Adobe Expert, Jasson Hoppe, takes on each month with his growing collection of Photoshop cheatsheets.” —  CreativeTechs Source and Read More: creativetechs.com

Adobe Pen Tool Cheatsheet.

“Adobe’s pen tool works pretty much the same across Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Yet, as important as this ubiquitous tool is, many people get confused with how to handle certain tasks, and the differences between the various pen symbols.” —  CreativeTechs Source and Read More: cretivetechs.com

PHOTOGRAPHING THE WIDE BROWN LAND

“dpexpert is as patriotic as the next chap when it comes to love of a wide brown land girt by sea and so on. But there’s no getting away from the fact that when it comes to majestic snow capped mountains, towering over vast, placid lakes, the sunburnt country is sadly deficient.” —  dpexpert Source and Read [...]

REVIEW–CANON Ixus 870is compact camera

“This is a 10 megapixel camera with a 28–112mm (film equivalent) zoom lens, which is image stabilised. There is a 75mm LCD screen but no optical viewfinder. Construction quality is superb. Face area is slightly larger than a credit card and it is 20mm thick, so it will fit a pocket. But the weight is [...]

Your digital photos can be traced

“Scientists can now work out which specific camera make and model a photo was taken on. Researchers at the Polytechnic University in Brooklyn, New York, have discovered that digital cameras leave a fingerprint in the pixels of every image taken. If this proves viable in further testing it could be used by forensic scientists in [...]

Quantum Trio QFlash

Quantum have developed the NEW Qflash Trio in response to wide-spread demand by photographers for a hot-shoe mounted flash, which combines the key features of the existing Qflash models, power, portability & a fully interchangeable reflector system, with a hot-shoe mounting and built-in TTL facilities. Quantum have gone even further by incorporating a [...]

The Watchman

“This photo was taken at a location very close to my home, and I’ve shot there many times. It’s a gliderport near Torrey Pines State Park, sitting atop a 300-foot sand cliff overlooking Black’s Beach. Just to the side of the gliderport, there’s an area where you can walk right up to the point of [...]

Nikon D90 and D700 Seminars in NYC this Sunday

“There is still time to register for Sunday’s live seminars for the new Nikon D90 and D700 digital SLR cameras, taking place in the 5th floor learning space at Adorama’s New York City headquarters. Each seminar is effectively free: The fee of $25 is offset by a $25 coupon, redeemable when purchasing merchandise at the [...]

Alien Skin Software Announces Bokeh Lens Simulation Plug-in for Photoshop

“Accurate lens simulation lets photographers manipulate focus and depth of field after the shot has been taken. Realistic highlights give more beautiful results than any other software. Creative controls help photographers focus attention on the subject or add atmosphere to the scene.” —  CreativePro Source and Read More: creativepro.com

PicMarkr Pro Review

“Flickr is the most successful picture website with social networking aspects built right into their business model. Since some of my visitors keep asking about my Flickr Stream and my lack of presence on Flickr I decided to create my own user account and try it out.” —  Andre Gunther Source and Read More: aguntherphotography.com

Eye on Image-Making: Economic Meltdown, a Hot Crisis

“Last March, my wife and I drove from our home in Aiken, South Carolina, to Apalachicola, a small fishing town on the Florida panhandle that is trying to reinvent itself as a tourist resort. While visiting the nearby coastal islands, we couldn’t help but notice the number of “For Sale” signs. Nearly every house packed [...]

Podcast #23 - HDR with Gavin Seim

“Kerry and Gavin discuss the use of HDR photography to bring an expanded dynamic range to your images.” —  Camera Dojo Source and Read More: cameradojo.com

Compact Flash Memory cards - is yours a fake?

“I have been wanting to write this article for some time now… ever since I received a really bad fake SandDisk Ultra II Compact Flash card a few years back. After doing some research online, I found a few others that were getting the same crap cards from their online purchases.” —  Camera Dojo Source and Read [...]

Pixel Blender Demo

“In this video Kerry shows you a demo of the new Pixel Blender Gallery plugin. This is used to add special Pixel Blender effects to your images from Adobe Photoshop CS4. You will need to download the Pixel Blender plugin and any filters you want to add.:…” —  Camera Dojo Source and Read More: cameradojo.com

Casio EXILIM Pro EX-FH20 Review

“The new Casio EXILIM Pro EX-FH20 compact camera is all about raw speed, offering a continuous shooting rate of up to 40fps, and movie recording at 1000fps. In direct comparison, most other cameras in its class can shoot at up to 3 fps for stills, and 30fps for video. Admittedly there’s a drop in quality [...]

Canon releases digital camera software updates

“Canon has posted updates to Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, WFT Utility and Picture Style Editor for Mac and Windows, bringing new features as well as support for digital SLRs up to and including the EOS 5D Mark II. They’ve also released a new version of Canon RAW Codec for Windows, which also adds support [...]

First Look: Annie Leibovitz At Work

“First previewed here last August, Annie Leibovitz: At Work is finally wrapped in those little brown Amazon fold-boxes and hitting doorsteps everywhere. I have just spent the afternoon with my copy, which I pre-ordered when it first became available. It is a departure from the previous picture books she has published, the main difference being much [...]

Cheap Bouncy Fun

“A couple of weeks ago, when we ran the post on the DIY bounce reflector thingie, I got several “Do Not Publish” comments that basically said: “Are you brain dead? Do you realize you are pointing people to instructions to DIY a product made by one of your advertisers?” To that, I say:…” —  David Hobby Source and Read [...]

School Of Visual Arts To Offer MPS In Digital Photography Online / Summer-Residency

“SVA Makes Practice-Based Education Globally Accessible Online Information Session: Monday, December 8, 6:30 - 8:30pm Register at www.sva.edu/gradopenhouse/app” —  imaging-resource Source and Read More: imaging-resource.com

The Sony A900 and the Nikon D3

“I have to say, seldom in my life as a writer about photography has an event occurred with the kind of serendipitous timing as Monday’s announcement of DxO’s new DxOmark.com. To understand the reason why, I have to go back to a peculiar condition of reviewing. Very often, experienced writers of reviews can decide for themselves [...]

High Dynamic Range (HDR) - My Way

“Search for high dynamic range (HDR) photography on Flickr and just see what you get? Well, the search will return more than a few photos which when viewed you feel like you have just partaken of some kind of mind altering substance. To be honest aesthetically not really my cup of tea…..” —  Drew Gardner Source and Read More: photography-thedarkart.blogspot.com

E-mail Photos from a Digital Photo Frame

“There are plenty of digital photo frames that employ WiFi technology, allowing you to instantly upload images to them via photo sharing Websites or your PC’s photo library. But what about being able to e-mail photos from the frame to a friend or family member?” —  Christine Persaud Source and Read More: marketnews.ca

Clamshell Lighting for a Glamourous Headshot

“Well we are back from the Cleveland workshop and it was amazing. Bright sun and clear skies were a super benefit… for someone somewhere… we had rain, wind, snow, rain, wind and cold. At least for Bri and I coming from the desert… We left Cleveland at about 28 degrees and landed at Sky Harbor [...]

Kodak’s Jeff Hayzlett Earns IGAEA Earl I. Sundeen Award for Graphic Arts Education

Rochester, NY, November 19 -- Jeffrey W. Hayzlett, Chief Business Development Officer and Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company, was recently selected by the International Graphic Arts Education Association (IGAEA) as the recipient of the prestigious Earl I. Sundeen Award. Created by the IGAEA board and named after a former Kodak executive, the award recognizes a [...]

Kodak Appoints Jeffrey W. Hayzlett Chief Marketing Officer

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 18 – Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) announced today that Jeffrey W. Hayzlett has been named Chief Marketing Officer, effective Jan. 1, reporting to Antonio M. Perez, Kodak’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. As CMO, Hayzlett, 48, will be responsible for the firm’s worldwide marketing operations including the design and implementation of all marketing [...]

Daniel Gutierrez, 9 Years Old and Already an Enthusiast Pentax Shooter

“Daniel will be 9 in a couple of weeks. He’s just like any other 9-year old: curious, energetic, sporty, an accomplished photographer—wait, what!? Maybe Daniel isn’t quite like every other 9-year old after all. His father, Javier, is an avid Pentaxian who has passed on his love of photography to his son. Javier tells us [...]

Chicago Photographer Arrested Again - CPD on the Warpath

“We checked back in with Mike Anzaldi, the freelance photojournalist who was arrested by the Chicago Police Department October 22 at a crime scene. Thinking we’d hear about the status of his arrest, we were shocked to learn he’d been arrested again - and the second offense is even more outlandish than the first!” —  discarted Source [...]

The Wizard of OZMO (Caution: Look Behind The Curtain)

“As the story goes, the Wizard of Oz was thought to be the end-all-be-all solution to those in need in the land of Oz. Yet, the truth was that the Wizard was nothing more than a charlatan. Take a quick look at one of the Wizards behind the curtain pulling those levers, and pushing those [...]

The Perfect Storm Has Arrived

“A few of you may have read the article “The Cloud is Falling” that discussed my outlook for the photography industry in some detail, less than half a year ago. That article was the impetus behind this blog in fact. My overall thought back then was that the still/print industry was fundamentally changing - [...]

An Open Letter to Mark Getty

“I hope this letter finds you in good health and ready to enjoy the holiday season that will surely bring you all that you have wished for. As you prepare to let go some of your hard working staff due to “economic reasons” I would like to share with you a few thoughts, if you [...]

Photography History II - The Film Era

“Right, yesterday’s post was all about how photography came about before film was invented. We had people printing on pewter and inventing the photographic negative, but we all know that the real fun began when we started losing our films down the back of sofas and ruining them when clumsily pressing the wrong button on [...]

Free Secrets of Digital Night Photography Webcast

“O’Reilly is putting on a free webcast on Digital Night Photography by Harold Davis, author of Light & Exposure for Digital Photographers, reviewed favorably by yours truly back in May. The webcast will be on Tuesday, December 2, at 11am PST. Advance registration required:” —  John Watson Source and Read More: photodoto.com

Who Owns The Photos

“One of the basics of real estate photography that I find there is always a lot of confusion and misunderstandings surrounding is that of who owns the photos from a real estate shoot. Agents are sometimes surprised to find that they can’t do anything they want with the photos they get from a photographer and [...]

RadioPoppers & The Future Of Wireless TTL Flash

“RadioPoppers enable full TTL flash control for Canon and Nikon strobes. Unlike traditional wireless TTL, which relies upon a finicky line-of-sight connection between the Master and the Remote - RadioPoppers can transmit this TTL control through walls, in bright sunlight and over extended distances.” —  Syl Arena Source and Read More: pixsylated.com

It’s “Guest Blog Wednesday” featuring Jim DiVitale

“Greetings from Atlanta-Barbara. Splitting my time between our Atlanta commercial photography studio, my wife Helene Glassman’s portrait/fine art studio in Santa Barbara, and teaching digital photography programs means I spend a lot of time in the air. Today as I start to write the beginning of my guest Blog entry, I am flying to do a [...]

It’s Done! (Well, Almost)

“Folks, if you’ve been wondering about the lack of posts on PhotoshopNews.com, I’ve been heads-down working on the update to Real World Camera Raw with Adobe Photoshop CS4. I’m happy to repots, it’s done, well almost. I’m done except for reviewing the last chapter (due to me this morning) and then Peachpit has to get [...]

Configurator is live!

“I’m extremely happy to say that Adobe Configurator 1.0 is now available for download from Adobe Labs. Configurator is a simple drag-and-drop tool for creating panels that extend Photoshop CS4. It’s an important step in the process of making the Photoshop UI much more flexible–much better able to be “everything you need, nothing [...]

eStarling Impact7 WiFi Digital Frame Launches

“eStarling has announced its latest digital photo frame called the Impact7. The screen is 7-inch, has a resolution of 480 x 234 pixels, and has a built-in Jpeg decoder engine. Wi-Fi connectivity is built in with 802.11b/g and support for WEP64, WEP128, WPA1, and WPA2 encryption. “ —  Shane McGlaun Source and Read More: i4u.com

Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Lens Review

“The Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Lens is the first available Carl Zeiss lens built for the Canon EOS mount. Prior to the ZE lenses, Zeiss lenses required an adapter to be used on these bodies. People took the extra effort to EOS-mount Zeiss lenses because the image quality they obtained from these lenses [...]

Review :: Black Rapid R-Strap (camera strap)

“Black Rapid R-strap is the most simplistic yet innovative strap for a camera to date. (In My opinion) It is best intended for shooters using 2 cameras, having this one supporting the lesser of the 2 used cameras, usually with a longer lens (70-200mm F2.8 or equivalent) “ —  Brendan Source and Read More: imaginginsider.com

Pan-STARRS gets a 1.4 gigapixel digital camera

“Cambridge (MA) – Researchers have developed a powerful new image sensor to be used in the digital camera of the Pan-STARRS (Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System). The system consists of 60 24 megapixel charged coupled devices (CCDs), provided a total resolution of 1.4 gigapixels or 1,444,000,000 pixels – more than 100 times the [...]

Don’t start search for digital camera before resolving Megapixel Myth

“It happens to all of us: the moment when one finds out that more megapixels and better photographs aren’t always the same thing. To be disabused of the Megapixel Myth — this decade’s analog of the Megahertz Myth — can lead to an existential buyer’s crisis in miniature.” —  Russ Juskalian Source and Read More: startribune.com

Digital camera school will answer questions

“Chris’ Camera Center is planning an event to pass on everything you ever wanted to know about your digital camera, but were afraid to ask. The Laurens Street camera shop will offer a drop-in digital camera day school from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The event is free and open to the public, and no [...]

Learn digital camera tips for holiday shots

“Rest easy, Ridgway photographer Rich Durnan can help you to make sure that those Holiday photos capture your special moments with style.” —  The Hub Source and Read More: ouraynews.com

Configurator Is Go!

“There has been some talk, even before Photoshop CS4 was released, about something called the Configurator. I have to say, as a long time Photoshop user, I am really excited about this one. Configurator is a new application from Adobe that allows you to basically create your own custom panels.” —  Planet Photoshop Source and Read More: planetphotoshop.com

Join the Fall Photography Contest at Photography Bay

“Remember our post on 5 Ways to Shoot Autumn Leaves? If you went out there and took some fall pictures, you might want to join the ongoing photo contest over at Photography Bay.” —  BeyondMegapixels Source and Read More: beyondmegapixels.com

Just posted! Pentax 50mm F1.4 lens review

“Our new lens review featuring the Pentax smc P-FA 50mm 1:1.4. This is the latest in our on-going series scrutinising the optical credentials of the camera manufacturers’ various “fast fifties”, and looks at a lens which has been around since the days of 35mm film. Designed as a fast ’standard’ prime, it’s now being pressed [...]

“The Human Canvas” C4FAP Call for Entries

“Theme: The human body is not just the vessel in which our consciousness resides, but also a canvas and a sculpting medium that is used to inspire, provoke, and sometimes offend. The Human Canvas seeks to explore the many ways in which the body can be an integral component of art. It can be as [...]

Nikon releases SB-900 firmware update version 5.02

“Nikon releases firmware update version 5.02 for the SB-900. The following improvements have been made in version 5.02 - With uninterrupted shooting with the SB-900 set to i-TTL mode, images captured just before the flash ceased firing were sometimes overexposed.” —  DCVIEWS Source and Read More: dcviews.com

hama introduces macro LED ring and digital photo frames

“hama introduces a macro ring for compact cameras with lenses up to 32 mm in diameter. The flexible holding arm attaches to the tripod socket of the camera so the ring light can be optimally positioned in front of the lens. 12 LEDs can be switched on in two levels of brightness to ensure constant [...]

Red Digital - EPIC and Scarlet Digital System Teaser

“Scarlet. EPIC. Red. I don’t know what to call it. But I do know it’s freakin’ cool! It’s basically a Digital Stills and Motion Camera that let’s you shoot still photography or video on the same camera in which you customize to your needs. Swap out the body, lenses, handles, [...]

Heads-Up Wednesday: No Photos In Westminster Abby & The Analysis Of A Wedding Shoot - Part 1

“We had a great second day in London, walking about 10 miles up, down, and around just taking in the city. One BIG disappointment though was getting to Westminster Abby and being told that no pictures were allowed. It seem the place is, get this copyrighted! Go figure, 500,000 visitors from around the world walking [...]

Sample EOS 5D Mark II Video: A Three Act Play

“A Three Act Play, a bridal video short by Explorer of Light/PrintMaster Bruce Dorn. For more information about the EOS 5D Mark II camera, and the photographer…” —  DigitalPixels Source and Read More: digitalpixels.net

Us Brits do love our photo frames

“Digital photo frames have grown in popularity across Western Europe this year. Figures show a 132% volume growth for the first half of 2008 compared with the same period in 2007. According to GFK Retail and Technology in value terms this represents €181 million (approx 153 million pounds).” —  ePHOTOzine Source and Read More: ephotozine.com

Gear Swap Project at DIYPhotography.net

“DIYPhotography.net is running a cool project where you’re asked to swap gear with a buddy and write up a review of the borrowed equipment. “ —  Brian Auer Source and Read More: blog.epicedits.com

Tech Tips for yo’ mama

“Let me begin with the good news first. Prices for the EOS 50D continue to drop and you can find the body only in the $1100 range now on Amazon. And with the 28-135mm lens it’s $1350. Consider that this body became available just last month. Is a $300 price drop in 1 month normal? [...]

THINK TANK PHOTO AIRPORT BACKPACKS FEATURE ENHANCED SECURITY

Backpacks Maximize Photographer Air Travel Options SANTA ROSA, CALIF –Think Tank Photo announces that it has enhanced the security features of its lineup of backpacks. With these new design solutions, photographers can now carry their bodies, lenses, and accessories onto aircraft with different carry on requirements, legally store them in overhead bins or under the [...]

Review: The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D Companion by Dennis Hays

Have you seriously attempted to find some information in the owner’s guide for the Canon XSi? Yes, the raw basics are there, but Canon’s manual for the camera is really a reference guide and not a means by which you can apply the camera’s functions to specific tasks. Ben Long’s The Canon EOS [...]

Giving Photo buyers What They Really Want

““It was a lie then, and it’s a lie now.” That was the opinion of MarcW, a commenter on this blog writing in response to our post on the failure of PhotoShelter’s stock division. He was referring to claims photo buyers had made in the company’s survey that they wanted images that were “edgy” and “outside [...]

A New Measurebators’ Paradise!

“DxO Labs have recently launched their very interesting new website, the DxOMark.com, solely for ultimate measurebations on DSLRs (well, they say those are “measures” but I think “measur(e)bation” should be a better term in describing what they are doing! ;-)). In this website, what you can see are only cold figures, but with no photos of [...]

100 in 100: Cornering Curves and leveling Levels

“Day 57: Welcome to day two of our attempts to cure the Photoshop addictions that plague the photographic world. Remember, all things in moderation, including moderation. Today, we look at curbing your appetite for curves and and taking a levelheaded approach to levels. Curves and Levels are the perhaps the most basic Photoshop adjustments because [...]

Think Tank Airport V2.0 Backpacks

Think Tank Photo announces that it has enhanced the security features of its lineup of backpacks. With these new design solutions, photographers can now carry their bodies, lenses, and accessories onto aircraft with different carry on requirements, legally store them in overhead bins or under the seat, and secure them to immoveable objects once [...]

Technique Tuesday: Lightroom Or NIK Viveza? That Is The Question

“You know, I’ve been hearing this question come up as we explore the many software solutions available. People are asking, “Why do I need NIK Viveza when I’ve got the Lightroom 2 Adjustment tool. Can’t we simply add more or less density and saturation as easily within Lightroom 2?”" —  David Ziser Source and Read More: digitalprotalk.blogspot.com

Samsung TL34HD Digital Camera Review

“The TL34HD from Samsung is their new touch-screen, 14.7-megapixel point-and-shoot camera. Housed in a sleek metal case, it wowed us with good to excellent results in almost every test we could throw at it, especially white balance and automatic noise. While it didn’t fare as well in low light or in video mode as could [...]

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Review

“The new PowerShot SX10 IS camera represents Canon’s first foray into the world of the 20x super-zoom, offering a lens equivalent to a massive 28-560mm focal length. Everything from wide-angle landscapes and group portraits at the wide end to unobtrusive candid snaps and wildlife shots at the telephoto can be covered with ease by the [...]

Fuji Finepix J150w Review

“The Finepix J150w scores well for ease of use and as mentioned above it is one of the cheaper digital cameras to come with a wide angle lens. The 3 inch LCD screen is also larger than standard for a camera in this price range.” —  Cameras.co.uk Source and Read More: cameras.co.uk

Think Tank Photo Shapeshifter Backpack Review

“I have had the hardest time dealing with camera bags over the years, from my first backback that got so heavy I couldn’t lug it around anymore to my uber cool Airport International 2.0 which is great for big jobs but what abomanut when I want to go a little lighter? My old backback is [...]