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Archive - June 2009

DIY Bicycle Tripod

Here’s an interesting article on how to make a cheap tripod that attaches to your bicycle. Screw in your camera (cheap, not the expensive type) and presto you can record your bike adventures. Of course, we do not...

Nikon D5000 Review @ LetsGoDigital

"An excellent choice for the beginner photographer." LetsGoDigital has published their review of the full-frame Nikon D5000 [Specs]: – 12.3 megapixel DX format CMOS sensor – Low noise from ISO 200...

Olympus E-620 Review @ PhotographyBLOG

PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Olympus E-620 DSLR [Specs], "(we’ve given it our highest possible Essential! award)" with 12.3MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm Live MOS sensor), in...

Canon D10 Review @ Imaging Resource

"A kick to use in the water, and fun in any outdoor activity." Imaging Resource has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot D10 [Specs]: – Waterproof (10m / 33ft) – Shockproof (1.22m / 4ft)...

D-Day 65 Years Ago

Photography played a big part in recording the D-Day invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 when Allied troops crossed the English Channel in ships (with aerial protection) and attacked the beaches of Normandy to start...

Kodak Z980 Review @ DigitalCameraReview

DigitalCameraReview has posted their review of the Kodak EasyShare Z980 [QuickPrice Check], an ultra zoom digital camera that is "a viable contender in the ultrazoom compact digital class" with its 12MP...

Canon SD960 IS Review @ PhotographyBLOG

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SD960 IS [Specs], an ultra compact digital camera with "a smooth, pebble like exterior finish" featuring 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 4x...

Top 10 DSLR Trends of 2009

Digital SLRs are taking a turn for the better this year. As the cliche goes, these are not your fathers’ SLRs. Who would have thought that a DSLR would have Live View, or record movies, or even lose the mirror...

Ultra Zooms Bring Nature Up Close

Birds, rabbits, raccoons, even ducks are best photographed from a distance, in their natural habitat and indulging in their typical behavior. Many of these animals do not really want you to get too close, shying away...

Panasonic GH1 Review @ DCRP (dcresource)

DCRP (dcresource) has posted their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 [Specs], now with HD Movie 1920×1080 @ 24fps (or 1280×720 @ 60fps), stereo sound, 12.1MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm Live MOS...

Olympus Digital PEN Teaser 3

Here is the 3rd installment of the teaser for the new Olympus micro G digital camera on the Olympus Asia site. They are basically following the history of the Pen camera. The next teaser is next Tuesday, June 9, 2009...

Fujifilm S1500 Review @ PhotographyBLOG

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Fujifilm FinePix S1500 [Specs], "a lot of camera for the money" with its 10MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 12x optical zoom (33-396mm equiv.), Sensor-shift Image...

Is Sony Abandoning Memory Stick?

There’s an interesting post on Trusted Reviews where Sony Ericsson Global Marketing Director Fortuné Alexander reveals that they are moving away from using Sony’s proprietary Memory Stick Micro (M2) cards in...

Sony World Photography Awards 2010

01/06/2009 08:00 Sony World Photography Awards 2010 The 2010 Sony World Photography Awards are open for entries from today, Monday 1 June 2009. With categories for both professional and amateur photographers, the Sony...