“A superb feature-packed super-zoom camera that sets new standards for image quality and versatility, providing more control than most entry-level DSLRs.” TrustedReviews has posted their review of the...
Archive - November 2009
Leica S2 Brief Hands-on Preview @ BJP
“For the pure pleasure factor, it has to be a clear 10 out of 10.” The British Journal of Photography has published a brief hands-on preview of the Leica S2 [QuickPrice Check] by Adam Woolfitt. [ Read the...
Nikon P90 Review @ Imaging Resource
“There are quite a few image quality problems with the Nikon P90.” Imaging Resource has published their review of the Nikon Coolpix P90, an ultra zoom digital camera with 12.1MP resolution (1/2.33-in. CCD)...
Killing the Web, A List At A Time
Smashing article over at drawar.com on how the Web is being polluted by copycats that simply copy each other’s lists. You know, the 10 best this and 40 awesome that. Believe it or not, it works, otherwise they...
Toronto Star Under The Knife
It’s surely a sign of the times, of the new economy, of the Internet becoming an integral part of our lives, as we witness another paper-based news provider reinvent itself. The Star is cutting about one-fifth of...
Photoxels Gift Guide – Best Digital Cameras of 2009
Digital Cameras Gift Guide 2009 – The Best of the Best If you are looking for the gift that lasts a lifetime in memories, you have come to the right place. Our editors sift through the 100+ digital cameras...
Olympus Stylus 7010 Review @ DigitalCameraReview
“Packs lots of photographic potential into a small super-thin package with a long lens.” DigitalCameraReview has published their review of the Olympus Stylus 7010 (Mju 7010) [Specs], an ultra slim entry...
Sony A550 Review @ DigitalCameraInfo
“Overall, the [Sony] A550 is a solidly built camera with decent imaging performance.” DigitalCameraInfo has posted their review of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 (and A500), with 14.2MP resolution (on a 23.4 x 15...
Is Demi Moore wearing Anja Rubik’s body?
The practice of photoshopping a celebrity’s head onto a model’s body has become so common place today…. [ View the pictures at: huffingtonpost ] Related Link: Demi Moore denies the photoshop job Share...
Haydain Neale of jacksoul, 1970-2009
November 23, 2009 Released on behalf of the Neale family: At 39 years of age Juno Award-winning artist Haydain Neale of jacksoul passed away Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, after a very...
How Do Your Photographs Sound Like?
Ever wondered what your pictures would sound like? Photosounder is an application that scans a picture and converts the images into sound bites. I wonder if there is a reverse app that will create a digital image from...
The Making Of Fantastic Mr. Fox
The movie is laboriously shot on a Nikon D3s in stop-motion animation using 5,229 shots, 621,450 frames and 120 GB/day for a total of 18.5 Terabytes of storage. A “Fishcat” system allowed live feed to the...
Secret WWII Pictures
Aerial pictures taken during WWII and kept secret are now available for viewing online. [ View the pictures at: Guardian ] Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)...
Panasonic GF1 Review @ Camera Labs
“The [Panasonic] GF1 is the best model yet.” Camera Labs has published their review of the Panasonic GF1 [Specs], a 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera available with either the...
Olympus E-P1 Review @ Photoxels
Just Posted! Olympus E-P1 Review The Olympus E-P1 succeeds in incorporating DSLR image quality in a relatively compact and light body, thanks to the use of a large Four Thirds image sensor. It is a beautiful camera with...
Cool Astronaut Self-Portrait
Astronaut Robert Satcher extends his arms with a digital camera at the end and snapped his own photo. Reflected in his visor is astronaut Mike Foreman working away. [ See the full-res image at: NASA ] Share on Bluesky...
Coke bottle made from plant
Is the new Coke bottle the real thing? Environmentally, that is? The new “eco-bottle” is supposed to be made from sugar cane by-product processed into plastic. As such, they won’t quite be...
What to Do During Lunch Break: Rob Bank
his is too weird: A Bay Street [Toronto’s version of Wall Street] financier spent his lunch hour robbing banks. And he did it unarmed and never wearing a mask. I guess the money was handed over on face...
Tutorial: We Build Our Own $10 Macro Lightbox
This has been around for a while now, but I am always going back to find it for readers who ask. So, here it is again, a Do-It-Yourself lightbox for product shots using a cardboard box and some tracing paper. No need to...
Photographing Children
This is the first part of a three-part series on Photographing Children, written for the Canon Digital Learning Center by Heather Lickliter. [ Read the tutorial at: Canon ] Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky...
Esquire Magazine: Augmented Reality Issue
Where are they going with this? Why are they not going online 100% with an interactive magazine? [ via: digitalbuzz ] Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest...