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Archive - 2009-11-23

Panasonic GF1 Review @ Camera Labs

“The [Panasonic] GF1 is the best model yet.” Camera Labs has published their review of the Panasonic GF1 [Specs], a 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera available with either the...

Olympus E-P1 Review @ Photoxels

Just Posted! Olympus E-P1 Review The Olympus E-P1 succeeds in incorporating DSLR image quality in a relatively compact and light body, thanks to the use of a large Four Thirds image sensor. It is a beautiful camera with...

Cool Astronaut Self-Portrait

Astronaut Robert Satcher extends his arms with a digital camera at the end and snapped his own photo. Reflected in his visor is astronaut Mike Foreman working away. [ See the full-res image at: NASA ] Share on Bluesky...

Coke bottle made from plant

Is the new Coke bottle the real thing? Environmentally, that is? The new “eco-bottle” is supposed to be made from sugar cane by-product processed into plastic. As such, they won’t quite be...

What to Do During Lunch Break: Rob Bank

his is too weird: A Bay Street [Toronto’s version of Wall Street] financier spent his lunch hour robbing banks. And he did it unarmed and never wearing a mask. I guess the money was handed over on face...

Tutorial: We Build Our Own $10 Macro Lightbox

This has been around for a while now, but I am always going back to find it for readers who ask. So, here it is again, a Do-It-Yourself lightbox for product shots using a cardboard box and some tracing paper. No need to...

Photographing Children

This is the first part of a three-part series on Photographing Children, written for the Canon Digital Learning Center by Heather Lickliter. [ Read the tutorial at: Canon ] Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky...

Esquire Magazine: Augmented Reality Issue

Where are they going with this? Why are they not going online 100% with an interactive magazine? [ via: digitalbuzz ] Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest...

Canon Flash Masterclass

An in-depth video guide to getting superb pictures using Canon’s Speedlite flash system. [ The original but unfortunately now missing Canon Flash Masterclass ] Jan-09-2010: Sorry, the original video (which was...

Canon G11 Review @ DCRP (dcresource)

“You won’t be disappointed with your purchase.” DCRP (dcresource) has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot G11 [Specs], with 10MP resolution (1/1.7-in. CCD), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm...