The Navy tests its Laser Weapon System (LaWS), a six-laser cannon guided by the Phalanx Block 1B Close-In Weapon sensors which identifies and tracks targets using electro-optical systems, measuring the range using radio frequency sensors. The energy of the six laser beams on one single point generates enough heat to take down the target. All those death ray guns that once resided only in the realm of fantasy just became an awful reality. [Is that a stealth bomber they just sacrificed in the test?]

Pentax Optio I-10

“The Optio I-10 is a cool looking retro camera that is compact and takes great pictures.”

We’ve added a new Pentax Optio I10 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

Steve’s Digicams has published their review of the Pentax Optio I-10, an ultra compact with a distinct retro styling to look like a 110 film SLR. The Optio I-10 features 12.1MP resolution, 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Auto Picture mode, D-Range, Face Detection, Creative Digital Filters, Digital Wide, Digital Panorama, Eye-Fi connected, and HD Movie 1280×720 @ 30fps.

You can read the full Pentax Optio I-10 Review at: Steve’s Digicams.

These farmers have too much time on their hands — and are first-class artists. These “pictures” are created by planting different colors of rice plants in the field.

More pictures at: pinktentacle.

Nikon Coolpix S6000

“The S6000 is a reliable, slim, and well-priced point-and-shoot.”

We’ve added a new Nikon Coolpix S6000 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

DigitalCameraReview has posted their review of the Nikon Coolpix S6000, a compact ultra zoom digital camera with 14.2MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 7x wide-angle optical zoom (28-196mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230k-dot), Scene Auto Selector, Smart Portrait, and 720p HD movie 1280×720 @ 30fps with stereo sound.

You can read the full Nikon Coolpix S6000 Review at: DigitalCameraReview.

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Post processing is an almost mandatory step today if you want to get the most out of your pictures. This is because your digital camera has recorded more detail in your picture than it shows and post processing can bring those details out. However, there are ways to minimize post processing, by judicious use of filters — yes, just like in the film days. The use of neutral density filters allow you to use a longer exposure to, for example, smooth out distracting clouds and busy skies. Dan Creighton shows how in this video.

Read the article at: Photogeneralist.

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There’s nothing kinky here, but do you as a photographer have a photography fetish? Stu Maschwitz, filmmaker and author of ProLost, takes a tongue-in-cheek look at these seven renowned photographers, filmmaker, one film critic, and of course, self… and their fetishes.

Mike Seymour: Bit Depth Fetishist
Vincent Laforet: Gear Fetishist
Philip Bloom: Boke Fetishist
Jim Jannard: Resolution Fetishist
Roger Ebert: Frame-Rate Fetishist
Jim Cameron: Depth Fetishist
Stu Maschwitz: Accessibility Fetishist

Read the article at: ProLost.

Jen Lemen shares her amazing journey from blogging to falling in love with Africa through photography. She started taking photos at home and ended up winning a $50,000 dream assignment photo contest that has taken her around the world.

Footage shot at the Evo ’10 conference in Park City, Utah.

For more information on Jen, visit: Jen Lemen.

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