We told you about the eyeglasses that help people with poor vision recognize what is happening around them and in that post we mused about augmented reality eyeglasses. Well, turns out researchers at the MIT Media Lab...
Archive - 2011-07-08
Panasonic G3 Review @ ePHOTOzine
“The improved focusing speeds really are impressive, and […] making the Micro Four Thirds systems much more appealling.” We’ve added another Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G3 [QuickPrice Check] Review to...
Samsung PL170 Review @ PhotographyBLOG
“The Samsung PL170’s back and front LCD screen set up holds obvious appeal for […] families.” We’ve added a new Samsung PL170 [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix...
Pentax Optio RS1500 Review @ ePHOTOzine
“The image quality is fantastic for a camera which can be purchased for less than £70, although images are quite noisy throughout the ISO range. The camera will certainly make an ideal gift for a child who is...
Blur That Background In Photoshop
In a portrait, a distracting background detracts from your main subject. If you have a DSLR and a lens with a large aperture, you can easily dcrease the depth of field to blur the background. Just use a large aperture...
Smartphones, Tablets Replacing P&S Cameras But Not Laptops
An article in BizReport reports that though smartphones and tablets are getting more popular, they are nevertheless not replacing the computer yet. I guess this is to be expected. After all it took many years to cram so...
The Manhattanhenge Photo Contest
Stonehenge Partners Announces Manhattanhenge Photo Contest To celebrate the occurrence of Manhattanhenge, a breathtaking solar event, Stonehenge Partners is hosting a celebration in the streets of Times Square. The...
Florian Schulz Shares His Nature and Wildlife Photography Tips
From silberstudios.tv Florian Schulz was named Conservation Photographer of the Year by the National Wildlife Federation and Nature’s Best, and has had his photos featured in the Natural History Museum in New York...
Donald Miralle on Seeing The Same Thing Differently
From universityphotog He aspired to be a doctor and never thought to be a photographer. But when he took a beginner photography course at UCLA, he was hooked. In this video, he shares his wonderful photography and the...
Apple Files Patent For Automatically Multiplexed Video Chat
So, just what does multiplexed video chat means? In Apple’s patent, an iPhone with two video cameras (one facing forward and one backward) can film two people having a chat and which video stream gets displayed on...
Oskar Barnack Award Winners @ Arles Photo Festival 2011
Oskar Barnack Award 2011: the winners from leica camera on Vimeo. This is the slideshow, which has been presented at the Arles Photo festival of 2011. It shows the work of the Oskar Barnack Award laureates in full...
Cine Gear Expo 2011: Film vs Digital CCD Capture
From KodakShootFilm Rob Hummel, President of Group 47, explains how film records an image (“we” knew that, right, old timers?) and why it has such a greater dynamic range than CCD image sensors. Takeaway:...
Amazing Video Takes Us on Tour of The Known Universe
From AMNH The Known Universe takes viewers from the Himalayas through our atmosphere and the inky black of space to the afterglow of the Big Bang. Every star, planet, and quasar seen in the film is possible because of...
Pentax K-r Review @ DigitalCameraInfo
“Those looking for a steady performer with good handling and in-depth controls will enjoy the [Pentax] K-r, as it offers great value for its price point.” We’ve added a new Pentax K-r [QuickPrice...