Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

“The Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR [...] definitely fits the bill as a great all-rounder and a real alternative to a DSLR, just so long as you don’t expect DSLR-like image quality.“

We’ve added a Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR, a 16MP resolution (1/2-in. EXR CMOS) ultra zoom digital camera with 30x ultra wide-angle optical zoom (24-720mm equiv.), manual zoom lens, Sensor-shift image stabilization, 3.0-in. Tilting LCD display screen (460k-dot), built-in EVF (920k-dot), 8fps high speed continuous shooting (16MP, max. 8 frames), High Speed Movie (320fps), Best Frame Capture Mode, Motion Panorama 360, Auto, Multi Frame Composition (Background Blur), Pro Low-light Mode, Film Simulation Mode, Film Simulation Bracketing, AE Bracketing, Dynamic Range Bracketing, Scene Modes, PASM, RAW file format, hot shoe, and Full HD 1080p movie 1920×1080 pixels at 30fps with stereo sound. An optional Remote Release (RR80) is also available.

You can read the Fujifilm HS30EXR Review @ PhotographyBLOG.

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Getty Images’ “this is Canada” photography competition invites Canadians to capture authentic Canada

“this is Canada” competition encourages photographers to showcase what makes Canadian life unique

Toronto, April 23, 2012 – Getty Images today announced the launch of “this is Canada”, a photography competition that gives enthusiasts the opportunity to become Getty Images contributors through the Flickr Collection and the chance win a brand new Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR Kit and 2,000 AIR MILES® reward miles**. Starting today and running until May 19, anyone with a camera can participate in Getty Images’ search for authentic Canadian imagery. “this is Canada” provides a platform for the country’s outstanding creative talent to show off their visual definition of Canada.

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From worldsmostdownloaded

This video is really an ad cleverly disguised as a mockumentary about “The World’s Most Downloaded Man.” In it, Brazilian photographer Fernando Martins of Camera Clara Photography Studio is angry that his clients are choosing to use cheap stock photography images instead of his high-quality photos. He decides to track down fictitious Jesper Bruun who has appeared in ads “in more places than the Olympic torch.” What follows is a pretty funny encounter.

via Neatorama

Sony SLT-A77

“As a consumer camera I don’t think I’m sticking my neck out to predict that the SLT-A77 will be a phenomenal hit.“

We’ve added a new Sony SLT-A77 [QuickPrice Check] to our Reviews Matrix.

CameraLabs has published their review of the Sony SLT-A77, a weather-resistant, translucent mirror DSLR with 24.3MP (23.5 X 15.6mm Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor), Sony A-mount, Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. (921K-dot) Tilt/Swivel LCD, top-mounted LCD, 0.50-in. XGA OLED EVF (Electronic viewfinder) (2,359k dots), 19 points (11 points cross type) Full-time Phase-detection AF, PASM, Scene Modes, Shutter speeds range 1/8000 to 30 seconds plus Bulb, Continuous Shooting 12fps (Continuous Priority AE), Auto HDR, Sweep Panorama, D-Range Optimizer, ISO (50) 100-12800 (16000), Hi-speed sync flash capability, Picture Effects, built-in GPS, and Full HD Movie with manual controls. The Translucent Mirror Technology allows the SLT-A77 to have full-time super fast Phase-detection AF in Live View Still and Movie recording.

Read the Sony SLT-A77 Review @ CameraLabs.

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Here is this week’s (April 14-20, 2012) digital camera review roundup:

• ePHOTOzine recommends the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS [QuickPrice Check] as “a very capable travel zoom with a compact and stylish body.“
• PhotographyBLOG highly recommends the Canon PowerShot SX260 HS [QuickPrice Check] concluding that “anyone looking for a pocket camera that can shoot high quality stills and video both near and far should seriously consider the exciting new Canon PowerShot SX260 HS.“
• NeoCamera reviews the Nikon COOLPIX P510 [QuickPrice Check] and finds it “highly suitable for amateur travel photography and for general use as an outdoor camera.“
• TechRadar reviews the Nikon D800 [QuickPrice Check] and concludes that it “is an especially good choice for those who shoot in normal or daylight conditions or at low sensitivities, [and] will be a big hit with landscape and studio photographers.“
• TechRadar highly recommends the Olympus OM-D E-M5 [QuickFact Sheet] as “a fantastic camera, which [...] has the potential to be a game-changer… There’s a lot to love about the OM-D, especially the great image quality and its retro appeal.“
• Imaging Resource absolutely recommends the Fujifilm X-Pro1 [QuickFact Sheet] concluding that “Fujifilm successfully [produced] a surprisingly excellent digital camera system that we recommend very highly to anyone who enjoys photography enough to try something new.“
• DigitalCameraInfo recommends the Sony Alpha NEX-C3 [QuickPrice Check] as a perfect step-up since it “has everything that casual photographers need. The image quality is excellent.“
• PhotographyBLOG highly recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 [QuickPrice Check] concluding it “is therefore highly recommended for your first venture into the world of interchangeable lens cameras.“
• 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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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

“The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 is therefore highly recommended for your first venture into the world of interchangeable lens cameras.“

We’ve added another Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix.

PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Panasonic GF5, 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. (920k-dot) Touch panel LCD, Touch AF, iA, PASM, Scene modes, Intelligent D-Range, Creative Control filters, RAW, and Full HD 1920×1080/60i with stereo sound.

You can read the Panasonic GF5 Review @ PhotographyBLOG.

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Sony NEX-C3

“The NEX-C3 has everything that casual photographers need. The image quality is excellent.“

We’ve added another Sony Alpha NEX-C3 [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix.

DigitalCameraInfo has published their review of the Sony NEX-3, an Interchangeable Lens Camera (“compact mirrorless DSLR”) with a 16.2MP EXMOR APS HD CMOS sensor, 3.0-in. tiltabe LCD (921k-dot), iAUTO, PASM, Scene Modes, Sweep Panorama, clip-on flash, Anti Motion Blur, Manual Focus, Background Defocus, Picture Effect, Hand-held Twilight Mode, Peaking function, supplied detachable flash, Continuous Shooting at 5.5fps, Auto HDR, Dynamic Range Optimizer, RAW, Anti-Dust Technology, and HD 720p Movie 1080 x 720 @ 30fps. The NEX-C3 has a Dual Format Media Card Slot that accepts Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ and SD/SDHC media (Class 4 or higher recommended).

You can read the Sony NEX-C3 Review @ DigitalCameraInfo.

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From brusspup

Freezing flowing water? Make water flow backwards? These [totally scientific] tricks and more are yours courtesy of Brusspup. Apparently, it is the 24 hz sine wave (that you “just” got to generate, ha) and your camera set to 24 fps to videotape this magic. The camera’s 24fps frame rate is now synced up with the rate of the vibrations of the water so the latter appears to be frozen still! Reduce the sine wave to 23 hz and suddenly, the water appears to flow backwards! Couple this scene with a Harry Potter dressed child waving his wand, and presto!

Brusspup has other magic triks on his youtube page, like the stuff that rolls “up” the inclined ramp.

via geekosystem