One of the best shooting star events of the year is the annual August Perseid meteor shower and it will just start to ramp up on Friday. At the same time, the lesser known Delta Aquarid meteor shower is expected to peak...
Archive - July 2011
Swimming With The Fishes
Interesting article over at byThom (Size Matters? July 25) on the rumors that Nikon is planning its compact mirrorless to be a 2.7x crop sensor, i.e. smaller than 4/3 sensor but right in the midlle between APS-C and...
Olympus E-P3 Review @TechRadar
“Provided the sensitivity is kept below ISO 3200, the P3 produces superb images, that are well exposed, have lots of sharp detail and pleasant colours.” We’ve added another Olympus PEN E-P3 [QuickPrice...
New Aerial Photography Company SkyDSLR Debuts at EAA AirVenture 2011
SkyDSLR Debuts at EAA AirVenture 2011 From SkyIMD SkyDSLR, an STC FAA-approved system, is a better way to take stunning aerial photos and videos from your plane or helicopter. San Carlos, CA (PRWEB) July 25, 2011...
Sony Announces Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
SONY’S NEWEST CYBER-SHOT CAMERA EXPANDS RANGE OF CREATIVE OPTIONS Ultra-thin DSC-TX55 Camera Delivers Full HD Video, 3D and Picture Effect Mode – with up to10x Clear Image Zoom at Maximum Resolution SAN DIEGO...
New Sigma 105mm Macro Lens Adds Image Stabilization
Sigma takes its exceptional 105mm macro lens to the next level with the addition of optical stabilization TORONTO, ON., July 25, 2011 – Gentec International is pleased to announce the new Sigma MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX...
Panasonic GF3 Review @ DCRP (dcresource)
“The [Panasonic] GF3 takes very good quality photos, performs well, and generally has a nice feature set. I’m not very enthusiastic about the GF3 (mainly due to its design), but it’s certainly worth...
This Week’s (Jul 16-22, 2011) Digital Camera Review Roundup
Here is this week’s (Jul 16-22, 2011) digital camera review roundup: CameraLabs finds that the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 [QuickPrice Check] “produces excellent quality images and gave a good account of itself...
Diver Almost Sucked Into Mouth of Massive Whale Shark
A diver almost gets sucked into the gaping mouth of a massive whale shark as it feeds on plankton off Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Here’s the Wikipedia entry on the whale shark: The whale shark, Rhincodon typus, is a...
Leica and Momenta Workshops Collaborate on Photography Workshops
LEICA CAMERA AND MOMENTA WORKSHOPS COLLABORATE ON DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS Momenta Workshops’ Project Series to feature the coveted Leica M9 and X1 Allendale, NJ (July 22, 2011) – Leica Camera, Inc., the...
Hey Ya! Kids Next Internet Sensation
From choynina If there is one thing the Internet has achieved, it’s to provide a platform for anyone to shine without having to kowtow to powerful media barons. Witness these two cute kids dancing a storm and...
Mini Cooper Interactive Photo Booth
From kitdashit Everyone loves a photo of themselves. Especially if it is superimposed on a cool background. In this video, Mini Cooper gets visitors to its booth into (or besides) their cool cars. Too bad they hand out...
Christina Perri Arms Behind The Scenes
From lovemspenny Filming a video involves a lot of planning, practice, rehearsal, takes and retakes. [That is why you should never ever believe any of the reality shows you watch. It’s all scripted, it’s all...
I’M HAMAD DAMAHMI
OK, I was just trying for a palindrome in the title… His name is actually Hamad bin Hamdan al Nahyan and he’s a billionaire sheik who decided to get his name carved in sand so that it can be seen from space...
How are you fighting the HEAT?
Man, it has been hot lately and I have tried not to venture outside unless I really must. Just how do you fight the heat? Here are a couple of galleries showing how people are doing it. The Frame MSNBC source Rob...
Portfolio Options For Photographers @ Luminous Landscape
Portfolios for Photographers by Andy Biggs from Andy Biggs on Vimeo. Andy Biggs discusses the different portfolios products out on the market, from off-the-shelf items to custom made portfolio boxes, that photographers...
Practical Street Photography Tips From 3 Pros
Different photographers do it differently and the reaction they get from the subjects being photographed vary also. Street photography can be downright scary the first time you venture out to do it, but there are tried...
Atlantis Re-Entry, Captured from the ISS
Shuttle Atlantis re-enters Earth’s atmosphere and someone on the International Space Station (ISS) has the presence of mind to aim the camera and capture this amazing shot. source popsci Share on Bluesky (Opens in...
Samsung NX11 Review @ ePHOTOzine
“The Samsung NX11 is a great camera to use, quick at focusing and produces Digital SLR quality photos with good colour and detail.” We’ve added a new Samsung NX11 Review to our Reviews Matrix...
The Bieber Effect Strikes Instagram
This is probably Instagram’s most famous picture, though you would be forgiven if you thought otherwise. It was just about an hour ago that Instagram noticed a server spike and investigated. The reason: Justin...
Adorama Deals July 21, 2011
Adorama Deals & Coupons: Kodak EasyShare Max Z990 Digital Camera, 12MP, 30x Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon Optical Zoom Lens, 3 inch HVGA High Resolution LCD, HD Video, Black Save 24% Regular Price $329.95 Sale Price...