metaefezeta from Antonio on Vimeo.

Metaefezeta is the online magazine of the photography group Asociación Fotógrafos de Zaragoza FZ from Spain (unfortunately we don’t understand this beautiful language, except for por favor, no comprende, gracias senorita, all learned while watching Zorro) which showcases the work of amateur photographers. Metaefezeta has some exquisitely beautiful pictures on the site. It’s free to download as a pdf or to view online.

You can view the magazine as a digital document at: fotografosdezaragoza.org.

Here is this week’s (Oct 23-29, 2010) digital camera review roundup:

• We published our review of the Samsung NX100, a compact mirrorless that competes very well against the compact micro FourThirds from Panasonic and Olympus.
• Steve’s Digicams says the Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS / IXUS 1000 HS [QuickPrice Check] is the best Canon compact to-date and “an incredibly easy-to-use camera with high-speed capabilities and great image quality.“
• Imaging Resource highly recommends the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV [Specs] as “a remarkably capable camera, fit for news, sports, and many other types of professional photography.“
• PhotographyBLOG reviews the Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 [QuickPrice Check] and finds that it “works, it’s well built and it’s a lot of fun.“
• Imaging Resource finds there’s nothing tougher than the Olympus TOUGH 8010 [Specs] and “it’s hard to find a more rugged camera, but the Olympus Tough-8010 really needs a speed improvement.“
• DigitalCameraReview reviews the much-awaited Olympus E-5 [QuickPrice Check] and finds that despite higher noise level at high ISOs, “I’m quite certain that any photographer who uses an E-5 will fall in love with it.“
• Imaging Resource finds that the Samsung HZ35W / WB650 [QuickPrice Check] “has a lot to offer [but] an Achilles Heel of poor performance keeps this camera in the general realm of static subjects and, although ISO 1,600 can produce decent 4×6-inch prints, we think the best image results happen under bright light conditions.“
• PhotographyBLOG recommends the Nikon Coolpix S1100pj [QuickPrice Check]: “Being able to show-off your photos, videos and work to an audience [...] instantly elevates the Nikon Coolpix S1100pj above the competition.“
• Camera Labs highly recommends Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 / FZ45 [QuickPrice Check]: “[The Panasonic FZ40] delivers a very compelling package for the price.“
• Imaging Resource reviews the Sony SLT-A33 [QuickPress Check] and finds that “Sony’s engineers have now likewise redefined what consumers can expect from an SLR.“
• For more camera reviews, to get a second opinion, and just to read the best reviews on the Web, visit our Reviews Matrix.

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Sony SLT-A33

“Sony’s engineers have now likewise redefined what consumers can expect from an SLR.”

We’ve added a new Sony SLT-A33 Review to our Reviews Matrix.

Imaging Resource has just published their review of the Sony SLT-A33, a Digital Interchangeable Lens (DIL) camera with a 14.2MP APS HD CMOS sensor, main sensor Live View with Phase detection, electronic viewfinder (1.15M-dot), articulated 3.0-in. tilt/swivel LCD (921k-dot), Continuous Shooting at 10fps, Continuous Shooting 7 fps, 15-point auto focus, 3D Sweep Panorama, and Quick AF Full HD Movie. The fixed translucent (semi-transparent) mirror allows full-time Live View and full-time Phase-detection AF even when recording HD movies.

Read the full Sony SLT-A33 review at: Imaging Resource.

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Nikon Coolpix S1100pj

“Being able to show-off your photos, videos and work to an audience [...] instantly elevates the Nikon Coolpix S1100pj above the competition.”

We’ve added a new Nikon Coolpix S1100pj [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix.

PhotographyBLOG has just published their review of the Nikon Coolpix S1100pj, with 14.1MP (1/2.3-in. CCD) resolution, 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. Touch-screen LCD (460k-dot), Easy Auto, Scene Modes, Smart Portrait, HD 720p Movie 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, and a built-in projector (Projector Brightness: up to 14 lumens, Projector Image Size: 13 to 120cm, Projector Throw Distance: 0.26 to 2.4m).

You can read the full Nikon S1100pj Review at: PhotographyBLOG.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 / FZ45

“[The Panasonic FZ40] delivers a very compelling package for the price.”

We’ve added a new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 / FZ45 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

Camera Labs has posted their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 / FZ45, with 14.1MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD), 24x wide-angle optical zoom (25-600mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. (230k-dot) LCD, Intelligent AUTO (iA) mode, PASM, RAW, Scene modes, Face Recognition, and HD Movie in AVCHD Lite with Creative Movie Mode.

Read the full Panasonic DMC-FZ40 / FZ45 review at: Camera Labs.

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Samsung HZ35W / WB650

“The Samsung HZ35W has a lot to offer [but] an Achilles Heel of poor performance keeps this camera in the general realm of static subjects and, although ISO 1,600 can produce decent 4×6-inch prints, we think the best image results happen under bright light conditions.”

We’ve added a new Samsung Samsung HZ35W / WB650 [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix.

Imaging Resource has published their review of the Samsung HZ35W / WB650, an ultra zoom with 12MP resolution (on a 1/2.3-in. CCD image sensor), 15x ultra wide-angle optical zoom (24-360mm equiv.), Optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. AMOLED (614k-dot), Smart Auto, PASM, Scene modes, Smart Face Recognition, Perfect Portrait System, Smart Filter, Beauty Mode, GPS and Geo-tagging capability, and HD Movie 1280×720 @ 30fps with stereo sound.

You can read the full Samsung HZ35W / WB650 Review at: Imaging Resource.

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I Have PSD from Hyperakt on Vimeo.

“I have PSD” made with love by Hyperakt and friends.

Photoshop dexterity (PSD) is a skillset acquired by proficient users of Adobe Photoshop, the world’s most ubiquitous digital tool for creating visual ideas. Qualities of PSD include supernatural powers of imagination and an overwhelming desire to constantly make the world more beautiful. PSD affects people from different walks of life. In fact, there is a high probability that you have PSD.

CREDITS

Hyperakt, http://hyperakt.com http://twitter.com/hyperakt

Julia Vakser Zeltser, screen writer, director, producer
Deroy Peraza, co-director
Jason Lynch, senior designer
Catherine Catanzaro, interactive designer
Eric Fensterheim, junior designer

Follow PSD:

http://www.ihavepsd.com
http://www.facebook.com/Photoshop

Leica S2

LEICA CAMERA ANNOUNCES CENTER FOR DIGITAL IMAGING INC. PARTNERSHIP

New CDI/S-System Workshops Available to Maximize S2 Experience

Allendale, NJ (October 27, 2010) – Leica Camera Inc. is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with the Center for Digital Imaging Inc. (CDI), an international digital imaging consulting firm. This collaboration will offer training programs for the Leica S-System beginning November 1, 2010. A service beyond typical Pro Dealer resources, CDI will work with S-System users one-on-one to help them create new or redefine current imaging workflow strategies.

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B&H Deals – Canon & Nikon Instant Rebates:

• Canon Double Instant Rebates on DSLR & Lens Combos
  Receive a double instant rebate when you purchase a qualifying Lens or flash with select EOS HD Cameras
  Offer ends 01/08/2011
• New Instant Rebates on Select Nikon Lens Kits Ending Soon!!
  55-300mm VR Lens Bundled with the D-3000 ,D-5000 and D-90
  $150 Instant Rebate.


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