If you are running out of ideas of what to shoot with your HD DSLR, try this for a change. The hero of our video is a shell named Marcel (beautifully voiced by Jenny Slate), and “he” wears shoes. Oh, and he also teaches about life.

MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON from Dean Fleischer-Camp on Vimeo.

Directed by Dean Fleischer-Camp
Marcel is voiced (untreated & unenhanced) by a genius named Jenny Slate
Written by Jenny Slate + Dean Fleischer-Camp

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Sigma DP1s

“As a high-end compact it feels rather basic, and its sluggish performance and basic AF options diminish its credibility as a serious SLR replacement.”

TechRadar has published their review of the Sigma DP1s [QuickFact Sheet] with 14MP (on a large 20.7 x 13.8mm FOVEON X3 CMOS Image Sensor), F4 16.6mm (28mm equiv.), RAW file format, and PASM modes.

You can read the full Sigma DP1s review at: TechRadar.

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Photographers continue to find ways to use the Apple iPad where previously they needed a laptop plus Wi-Fi transmitter. Now, the Eye-Fi card, a mobile router (since the iPad cannot create a network), and the ShutterSnitch app work together to let tether to the iPad and let you review photos in the field on your iPad as you shoot. The advantage is that you lose about 2.5kg (5lbs) of carry-on weight and gain the fantastic presentation capability of the iPad.

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It takes about 3 seconds to wirelessly transfer each RAW photo. Besides having an easy and attractive way of showing the results to clients on the spot, you can also ftp, post or email your photos right away to remote editors or clients for instant feedback. The $7.99 app plus the price of a mobile router and Eye-Fi card compares well against the $30 Apple Camera Connection Kit.

Note that for those who shoot RAW, you will need to shoot RAW+JPEG because ShutterSnitch saves but does not display RAW.

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Canon PIXMA MG8120 Wireless Photo AIO Printer

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CANON CANADA ANNOUNCES TWO NEW PIXMA PRINTERS WITH INNOVATIVE INTELLIGENT TOUCH SYSTEM AND FULL HD MOVIE PRINT

MISSISSAUGA, ON, August 17, 2010 – Canon Canada Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the addition of the new PIXMA MG8120 and PIXMA MG6120 Wireless1 Photo All-In-One (AIO) printers with a new, ground-breaking Intelligent Touch System improving the overall user experience with new technologies that have not been seen before in desktop printers. In addition to the new Intelligent Touch System, these PIXMA printers feature Full High Definition (HD) Movie Print2 for capturing memorable moments and other upgrades which will improve functionality and print quality. The addition of these printers further solidifies Canon’s commitment to providing award-winning, innovative products which limit the amount of time it takes to complete a project while maintaining the high quality users have come to expect from a Canon PIXMA product.

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Back-to-School is always more fun when your children get something useful and cool. Here are some suggestions from Panasonic Canada (all prices in Canadian dollars) from earphones to digital recorders to rice cookers:

ZrO2 Couture Stereo Earphones – $59.99
These fall fashion must-haves are perfect for the student looking for a little glam to welcome in the new school year.

• Noise isolating earphones available in three sizes (XS, S, M)
• ErgoFit Ear pieces feature cubic zirconia by Swarovski®
• HJF5 feature graduated crescent moon design (6 Swarovski cubic zirconia per set) and is available in aquamarine, onyx, rubis and améthyste
• High-gloss metallic finish
• Ductless design ideal for use with earrings

DMC-FP1 Digital Camera – $149.99
This stylish, compact camera is the perfect choice for capturing every on-campus moment!

• This 12.1 megapixel camera is available in red, black and grey to match your personal style
• 4x optical zoom and a 2.7-inch Intelligent LCD bring the best memories alive
• The camera’s Intelligent Auto mode helps ensure the camera’s settings are set right to cut out shaky pictures and focus-in on the smiling faces of friends and family
• Flip to the HD movie mode with audio when a picture isn’t enough

DMC-TS2 Digital Camera – $399.99
Rugged and tough, this camera is the best travel companion for the field trips or home games.

• The DMC-TS2 is shockproof, waterproof, dustproof and freezeproof in design with the capability to record high-definition movies in AVCHD Lite
• Featuring a 28mm wide-angle Leica lens, 4.6x optical zoom and iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode, this versatile camera lets you capture exciting moments in every environment
• Available in fun orange and blue colours

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Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3

Fujifilm has announced its new 3D digital camera, the FinePix Real 3D W3, which does not require special glasses to view the image in 3D on the LCD screen.You can capture stills, record HD Movies with stereo sound and watch them on your 3DTV (though 3D glasses are required with some 3DTV systems). The 3.5-in. high-contrast LCD has a high 1.1 Million pixel resolution (compared to the standard 230,000 pixels).

Two separate 3x optical zoom lenses and two 10MP image sensors record images as seen from two perspectives like our eyes do and combine them into one single 3D image. When taking stills photography, you can take a wide-angle and a tele picture with one single click of the shutter button. You can also take a B&W and a Color version of the scene simultaneously. Program Mode (P), Aperture-Priority (A) and Manual (M) are available, but not Shutter-Priority (S).

The MyFinePix Studio Software offers simple and straightforward editing for 3D movies and photos. The software will let you convert 3D photos (MPO) to JPEG format, to re-merge JPEG images into an MPO image, and to edit and combine your 3D movies quickly and easily.

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Create Your Own 3D Content with the NEW Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Digital Camera

The FinePix REAL 3D W3 Digital Camera featuring: 3D HDTV connectivity, 3.5” high resolution 3D LCD with no glasses required and advanced 2D technology

August 17, 2010 (Mississauga, ON) – Fujifilm is excited to announce the introduction of the FinePix REAL 3D W3 digital camera confirming the company’s strong commitment to leading the future in the 3D photographic imaging business. The NEW FinePix Real 3D W3 digital camera lets you create your own 3D content by recording High Definition 720p 3D movies and pictures. Consumers can play them back using most 3DTV systems or on the FinePix Real 3D W3’s amazing high resolution, 3.5-inch LCD screen. Following the success of the world’s first 3D digital camera launched in 2009, the FinePix REAL 3D W3 pushes the photographic limits with a unique technology to record images as seen from two perspectives, just like your eyes do, using two separate FUJINON lenses and sensors to give you realistic 3D photos and movies.

“We are really excited about Fujifilm’s second generation 3D camera. With the launch of 3DTV systems this year from every brand, consumers are starving for 3D content. Now they can create their own 3D pictures and home movies with the FinePix Real 3D W3 digital camera to enjoy with their family and friends,” says Greg Poole, VP Sales & Marketing, Fujifilm Canada. “There are other camera brands that are trying to mimic what Fujifilm has done for 3D but only Fujifilm uses the unique, innovative, 3D realistic “two lens/CCD” technology.”

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Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

Nikon has announced two new Coolpix cameras: the Coolpix S1100pj and Coolpix S5100. The Nikon Coolpix S1100pj upgrades the S1000pj with a 14-lumen internal projector that is 40 per cent brighter, adds an easy-to-use touch screen interface and a built-in stand. With the new computer connection feature, you can now connect a computer to the camera via USB and project whatever is on the computer screen through the camera’s projector. Images can be projected up to 47 inches from over seven feet away. A new Paint function allows you to write and draw on the 3-inch 460,000-dot touch LCD screen and have it projected in real time. The COOLPIX S1100pj is available in black in mid-September 2010 for CAD $349.95 (MSRP).

With the COOLPIX S5100, Nikon has decided to focus on speedy performance with a fast start-up time and a short shutter-release time using the new EXPEED C2 high performance digital image processing engine. The S5100 has 12.2MP resolution, a 2.7-in. LCD display, 5x Optical Zoom and a 4-way VR Image Stabilization System with ISO settings to 3200 at full resolution. The COOLPIX S5100 is available in purple, blue and black in mid-September 2010 for CAD $199.95 (MSRP).

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Nikon Canada Introduces Two COOLPIX Cameras, Featuring Elevated Portability, Enhanced Content Sharing and Advanced Technologies

COOLPIX S1100pj with built-in projector and computer connectivity offers new ways to share photos, movies and even presentations

COOLPIX S5100 delivers versatile performance with intuitive features in a slim, stylish design

Mississauga, ON, August 17, 2010 – Nikon Canada today introduced two new COOLPIX cameras to its popular Style series of compact digital cameras with the S1100pj and S5100. Building upon its award-winning projector camera, Nikon continues to broaden content sharing with the new COOLPIX S1100pj’s computer connectivity, offering a new way to view photos, movies and even presentations. The chic and vibrant new COOLPIX S5100 includes advanced Nikon technologies to help create amazing pictures even in low-light conditions and delivers the speed and ease-of-use that have made the S-series the preferred choice among consumers who seek style and performance.

“Our newest point-and-shoot digital cameras continue to boast evolutionary features, while maintaining visual appeal in Nikon’s COOLPIX S-series,” said Gregory Flasch, National Advertising and Communications Manager at Nikon Canada Inc. “We have further advanced our award-winning technology, while delivering the high performance shooting and sharing versatility users have come to trust for taking quality photographs.”

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Jeff Wignall over at Black Star Rising shares some tips at how you can increase your chances of winning in the prestigious National Geographic Photo Contest — or any other photo contest for that matter.

There’s $10,000 to be won plus your photo will be published in National Geographic magazine! Photos will be judged on creativity and photographic quality in three categories: People, Places, and Nature.

The submission period begins September 1 and ends November 30. Winners will be announced in early December. There is an entry fee of U.S. $15 per photo.

Read the rules and enter at: National Geographic.

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