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Archive - September 2009

Who Shot the Snow Leopard on Max OS X?

What a stunning photo of a snow leopard on the new Max OS X? PDNPulse set out to track the photographer who made that shot and readers might find it interesting how they went about doing it. Oh, the photographer: Tim...

A Camera Only Frank Einstein Would Love

The bright minds at Stanford University believe they have revolutionized the digital camera industry with the, wait for it… Frankencamera! I kid you not! It’s dubbed an open-source (oh-la-la!) camera (that...

Kodak Z950 Review @ DigitalCameraReview

“Many automatic features that make it easy for beginners.” DigitalCameraReview has posted their review of the Kodak EasyShare Z950 [QuickPrice Check], an ultra zoom digital camera with 12MP resolution (1/2...

Canon SX1 IS Review @ DigitalCameraInfo

"We do prefer the feel of shooting with the Canon." DigitalCameraInfo has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS [Specs], an ultra zoom digital camera with its 10MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CMOS), 20x...

Canon Photography In The Parks Contest

Just a reminder that the Canon Photography in the Parks Photo Contest deadline is this September 30. Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a...

How To Really Remember What You Learn

Ever wonder why our kids never seem to remember the things we tell them — again and again? Or, why it is so difficult to memorize facts and figures for an exam, even though we cram for it? A long time ago, I...

Pentax K-7 Review @ TrustedReviews

“Simply incredible. I was able to take shake-free shots at shutter speeds as low as 1/8th of a second using the 18-55mm kit lens, vindicating Pentax’s four-stop claim.” TrustedReviews has just...

Pentax X70 Review @ PhotographyBLOG

PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Pentax X70 [QuickPrice Check], a 12MP resolution (1/2.33-in. CCD) ultra zoom with colors “flatteringly sympathetic to skin tones,” 24x wide-angle optical...

WSJ Photo Journal September 3, 2009

The Wall Street Journal publishes a daily Photo Journal that features some of the current news events. The pictures are great and it’s a great place to glean ideas for contest subjects and composition. In today’s...

Panasonic Canada Announces GF1

PANASONIC CANADA INTRODUCES ITS LATEST LUMIX G SERIES DIGITAL CAMERA – THE LUMIX DMC-GF1 The LUMIX GF1, the world’s smallest and lightest system digital camera with built-in flash*, packs powerful DSLR and HD video...

Sony ‘make.believe’ to bring 3D to the home in 2010

Sony introduces ‘make.believe’ Sony’s new global brand message to embody its spirit of creativity and ability to turn ideas into reality Berlin, 2 September 2009: Taking centre stage at IFA, the world’s biggest consumer...

Panasonic GF1 Announced

PANASONIC INTRODUCES ITS LATEST LUMIX G SERIES DIGITAL CAMERA – THE LUMIX DMC-GF1 The LUMIX GF1, the world’s smallest and lightest system digital camera with built-in flash*, packs powerful DSLR and HD video...

Canon EOS 7D

Mouseover image for back view Category: Serious to Advanced Amateur The Canon EOS 7D is a new series that sits between the 50D and the 5D Mark II. It features 18MP resolution using an APS-C size (22.3 x 14.9mm) CMOS...