Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

“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 LUMIX G 20mm/F1.7 ASPH “pancake” kit lens or the LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. kit lens. The GF1 features 1280 x 720 High Definition video in AVCHD Lite, My Color mode with seven preset effects, Live View with fast contrast AF, Intelligent Auto mode, Scene modes, Face Detection, Face Recognition, AF Tracking, Intelligent ISO, Intelligent Exposure, Intelligent Scene Selector, built-in flash, 3.0-in. Intelligent LCD (460,000 dots), Dust Reduction system, and an optional Live View Finder attachable via the hot shoe. The GF1 also accepts Four Thirds System interchangeable lenses via an optional mount adaptor DMW-MA1 and Leica M / R lenses using Panasonic’s DMW-MA2M / DMW-MA3R.

[ Read the Panasonic GF1 Review at: Camera Labs ]

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Olympus E-P1

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 a retro look that harks back to the PEN era. The micro Four Thirds mount makes its compact form possible and accepts interchangeable lenses. But good looks are just the starting point…. If you are principally a landscape photographer and are tired of lugging around a heavy DSLR and lenses, the E-P1 may just be your perfect digital interchangeable lens camera.

[ Read more in our Olympus E-P1 Review... ]

Astronaut takes a 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 ]

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 biodegradable, but they will be recyclable. I thought Coke plastic bottles were already recyclable?

I wonder when — if — the green finger will ever touch digital photography and what goes into making a digital camera?

[ Read the article at: Toronto Star ]

This 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 recognizance alone. A note of warning about compulsive gambling. And also that marriage is good for you.

[ Read the article at: Toronto Star ]

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 get PVC tubes and what not.

We finally build our own:

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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 ]

Where are they going with this? Why are they not going online 100% with an interactive magazine?

[ via: digitalbuzz ]