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This Week’s (Jul 16-22, 2011) Digital Camera Review Roundup

2011-07-23
by photoxels

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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Fun Stuff

Diver Almost Sucked Into Mouth of Massive Whale Shark

2011-07-23
by photoxels

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!

And here’s an article on the whale shark from Laurie Wilkins. He writes that, unlike whales which are mammals, the whale shark is a fish. In fact, it is the world’s largest fish. For more fun facts about the whale shark, read the article at: Call Outdoors.

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Press Releases

Leica and Momenta Workshops Collaborate on Photography Workshops

2011-07-23
by photoxels

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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Fun Stuff • Videos

Hey Ya! Kids Next Internet Sensation

2011-07-23
by photoxels


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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Fun Stuff • Videos

Mini Cooper Interactive Photo Booth

2011-07-23
by photoxels


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).

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