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

SkyIMD, Inc., the innovators in aerial imaging solutions, will present the new SkyDSLR system in Booth 3138 at the annual EAA AirVenture Convention that opens today at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

SkyDSLR makes it easy to take beautiful photos and video from light aircraft and helicopters. Compatible with popular Canon, Nikon and Hasselblad DSLR cameras, SkyDSLR includes an STC FAA-approved mounting system for multiple Cessna airplane models.

“Taking photos from a plane usually means dealing with a lot of inconvenience and getting blurry or obstructed shots,” said Michael Estigoy, SkyIMD product manager. “SkyDSLR eliminates these hassles and lets you take stunning vertical, pilot view and mosaic photos and video like a professional.”

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Sony 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, July 25, 2011 – With an exceptionally slim and stylish design, Sony’s new DSC-TX55 Cyber-shot camera makes it easy to capture any moment with high-quality still photos, full high-definition video and amazing 3D images, providing consumers with the ultimate in creative control of their photos and videos.

The DSC-TX55 camera features a range of innovative new technologies, including “By Pixel Super Resolution” technology, which boosts the cameras’ zoom range to a virtual 10x without losing quality at the image sensor’s maximum resolution (16.2 million pixels). The new model is also the first Cyber-shot camera to offer a “Picture Effect” mode, which expands a shooter’s artistic possibilities without the need for editing software.

“Our new DSC-TX55 model redefines what a compact camera can do,” said Yosuke Tomoda, director of Sony Electronics’ Cyber-shot business. “In addition to the newly developed, ultra-thin chassis design, the camera features an incredible combination of features and performance, putting more creativity at users’ fingertips than ever before.”

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Sigma MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM

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 DG OS HSM lens, a large aperture, medium telephoto lens offering advanced performance and featuring Sigma’s proprietary optical stabilizer (OS) system for handheld close-up photography. The new OS system adds greater versatility to this classic lens, which is ideally suited to portraiture and copy work, as well as extreme close-ups.

Focusing down to 1:1 magnification ratio at its closest working distance of 31.2 centimetres, this compact lens produces sharp, life size images of tiny subjects and details that often go unseen. A Special Low Dispersion (SLD) lens and one high refractive index SLD lens provide excellent correction for all types of aberration and distortion. A floating focusing system moves two different lens groups in the optical path to different positions, which compensates for astigmatic aberration and spherical aberration, and provides extremely high optical performance from infinity to 1:1 macro. The Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting, providing high-contrast images.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

“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 your consideration.”

We’ve added another Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix.

DCRP (dcresource) has published their preview of the Panasonic GF3, a compact mirrorless Micro Four-Thirds Digital Interchangeable Lens camera with 12.1MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm LiveMOS sensor), 3.0-in. (460k-dot) Touch panel LCD, PASM, Contrast AF system, RAW, and Full HD 1920×1080/60i with monaural sound.

Read the Panasonic GF3 Review @ DCRP (dcresource).

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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 in our high ISO noise tests.“
• Luminous Landscape really likes the Sigma SD-1 [QuickPrice Check] and conclude by saying that if the SD1 had been priced at about $2,000 I likely would have bought one. I find its image quality appealing, and though the last thing that I need is another camera and set of lenses, I find it capable of producing a look in prints that I really like. But unrealistically priced as it is, no sale.
• Imaging Resource found the autofocus of the Nikon COOLPIX S9100 [QuickPrice Check] is not always reliable but nevertheless “liked both the color capture and detail rendering of the Coolpix S9100′s images, even at high ISO and was able to make cropped 5x7s without worrying about loss of quality.“
• ePHOTOzine finds that the entry-level ultra slim Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 / FS22 “does not disappoint in terms of image quality.”
• DPReview compares six compact Travel Zoom digital cameras: Canon SX230 HS, Nikon S9100, Panasonic ZS10, Pentzx RZ10, Samsung WB210 and Sony HX9V.
• Trusted Reviews recommends the Canon EOS Rebel T3 / 1100D [QuickPrice Check] as “a competent entry-level DSLR that currently offers the cheapest way into the Canon DSLR system.“
• Steve’s Digicams gives their “thumbs up” to the Canon EOS Rebel T3 / 1100D [QuickPrice Check] Family DSLR for offering “outstanding performance, ergonomics, and image quality for a price that is hard to beat by its competition.“
• ePHOTOzine recommends the Samsung NX11 as “a great camera to use, quick at focusing and produces Digital SLR quality photos with good colour and detail.“
• 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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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 slow-moving filter feeding shark, the largest living fish species. The largest confirmed individual was 12.65 metres (41.50 ft) in length and the heaviest weighed more than 36 tonnes (79,000 lb), but unconfirmed claims report considerably larger whale sharks. [...] The shark is found in tropical and warm oceans, lives in the open sea with a lifespan of about 70 years. [...] Although whale sharks have very large mouths, they feed mainly, though not exclusively, on plankton, microscopic plants and animals, although the BBC program Planet Earth filmed a whale shark feeding on a school of small fish.

View the pictures at: Yahoo!

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 legendary German camera manufacturer, has chosen to collaborate with Momenta Workshops, the documentary photography and multimedia training company, on their 2011-2012 Project Series. Beginning November 2011, participants of Momenta Project workshops are invited to discover all the facets of narrative documentary photography and multimedia storytelling while capturing images of uncompromising quality with Leica equipment. Host destinations include New Orleans, Washington, D.C., India and South Africa. The collaboration between Leica Camera and Momenta will kick off with a seminar on the art and business of nonprofit photography in honor of FotoWeekDC in November, 2011.

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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 going viral.

Microsoft should get those kids into an ad. Imagine if every parents bought a Kinect and got their kids hooked on it, dancing 20 minutes every day. No more overweight problem.

source Yahoo!

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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 only a print version and pass on a missed marketing opportunity: an electronic version sent to the person’s email will provide a nice monitor background — and collect a potential buyer’s email.

Editor’s note: Weird, but just noticed the Christina Perri post also features a mini cooper — entirely no relation to this post, nor are these sponsored posts (which we clearly label as such).