“The projector provides a whole new way to show off your photos.” DigitalCameraInfo has just published their review of the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj [Specs], with 12.1MP (1/2.3-in. CCD) resolution, 5x wide-angle...
Archive - December 2009
Pentax K-x Review @ DigitalCameraInfo
“If good-enough image and video quality is good enough for you, the Pentax K-x is a fun and flexible camera. (*)” DigitalCameraInfo has just published their review of the Pentax K-x DSLR [Specs], with 12.4MP...
Once in a Blue Moon, in fact every 19 years
The moon will be full this New Year’s Eve. The moon becomes full every 29.5 days, an occurrence wrongly labelled a “blue moon” in a 1946 magazine article. A New Year’s Eve “blue moon”...
50 Things That Changed Our Lives
CAMERAS: Remember those trips to get film developed? Nope? Even your grandmother has a digital camera, and she’s probably emailing you photos right now or uploading them to a photo-sharing site. [ Read the whole...
Japan’s Hummingbird Robot
Japanese researchers at at Chiba University have developed a “hummingbird robot” that can flutter around freely in mid-air with rapid wing movements. The robot is about the same size as a real hummingbird...
Does A Photo Tells A Better Story Than A Video?
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The Best Canon EOS Lenses
OK, so you’ve bought your first Canon DSLR and are now wondering which lens(es) to add to your collection. If you thought that selecting your first DSLR was a hard job, choosing the right lens for the job is...
HDR Photomatix Light
The big secret to outstanding images that seem to be perfectly exposed in the bright as well as the shadows, and that pop out in deep colors is HDR. Photomatix Pro [QuickPrice Check] has been the popular choice and is...
Top 20 Selling DSLRs in Japan
Thom Hogan has an interesting editorial about the direction the DSLR (or more precisely, the digital interchangeable lens camera) market may be going come 2010. The interesting numbers from Jan 1 to Dec 23, 2009 are:...
ABC Imaging to Purchase Burton Imaging
International Company ABC Imaging Strikes Deal to Purchase Philadelphia Based Imaging Company ABC Imaging – a Washington DC based international reprographics and document management firm – takes advantage of...
Nikon D3s High ISO Image Samples @ LetsGoDigital
LetsGoDigital has published high ISO image samples taken with the Nikon D3s [Specs], a pro-level digital SLR camera with a standard ISO performance of 12,800, expandable to an amazing ISO 102,400, which is also...
Sony WX1 Review @ DigitalCameraReview
“The [Sony] WX1 […] should appeal to casual photographers and snap-shooters.” DigitalCameraReview has published their review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 [QuickPrice Check], a 10.2M resolution (1/2.4...
Canon G11 Field Test Report @ Photocrati
“The Canon PowerShot G11 is a very desirable camera in terms of its great versatility, rugged construction, fine image quality and portability.” Photocrati has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot G11...
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV Field Test @ Jens Dresling
“Auto Focus – it works!” Jens Dresling has published their field test of the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV [Specs] DSLR, with 16MP resolution (27.9 x 18.6 mm CMOS), 45-Point Autofocus System, Fast 10 fps...
The Year 2009 in Review
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Sony A550 Review @ CameraLabs
“One of the fastest DSLRs in its class.” CameraLabs has posted their review of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 (and A500), with 14.2MP resolution (on a 23.4 x 15.6 mm APS CMOS Sensor), in-camera Sensor-shift Image...
Olympus E-P2 Review @ SteveHuff Photo
“Yes, I am smitten with the Olympus E-P2. It’s a combo of take anywhere fun and quality all in one compact package.” Steve Huff Photo has published their review of the Olympus E-P2 [Specs], a Digital...
Art Lebedev’s Transparentius
This is probably the most practical and useful invention yet that aims at making our roads safer. This is based on the same “cloaking” technology that we have seen where a video camera takes a picture in...
Sony A900 Review One Year Later @ Luminous Landscape
“One year later – would I do it all over again? Emphatically yes.” Bill Caulfeild-Browne bought the Sony alpha DSLR-A900 [Specs] one year ago and looks back at what he likes and improvements he wishes...
Toronto Star The Year in Pictures
The Toronto Star showcases a selection of its best work. [ View the photo gallery at: Toronto Star ] Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a...
Self[fill in the blank] Giving
Can giving have a dark side? Do some people give out of selfishness? Does it matter? A study at the University of British Columbia reveals that most of us rarely think about how it feels to receive charity, assuming...