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Archive - December 2009
Canon S90 Review @ Camera Labs
“[The Canon S90] is the sleeper-hit of the current Canon line-up.” Camera Labs has published their review of the Canon PowerShot S90IS [QuickPrice Check], with 10MP resolution (1/1.7-in CCD), 3.8x wide-angle...
White on White Masking Technique for Masking Hair by Russell Brown
Straight from the master himself, ladies and gentlemen, I present Mr. Russell Preston Brown… Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a...
Thou Shalt Not Take Our Pictures
So orders your Royal Highness, the Queen of England and of the Commonwealth of Nations. During the Christmas Holidays. When we and our family and friends are about the royal grounds. Or, we will sue you. Wait, rewind...
How the Grinch Stole Google News
Take the familiar characters from Dr. Seuss’s book: the Grinch, of course, and the inhabitants of Whoville, and Cindy-Lou — and liberally mix in Robert Murdoch, News Corp, and Google News… and you get...
“No Photography” Law Amended
Can it be true? UK Police has been instructed to stop using anti-terror laws to question and search innocent photographers. The message says: “Officers and community support officers are reminded that we should...
Olympus E-P2 Review @ The Online Photographer
“To the eye, the viewfinder is as good as the viewfinder on my E-3 […]: Nice, bright and good for manual focusing.” The Online Photographer has published their review of the Olympus E-P2 [Specs], a...
Kodak ESP 5250 Review @ Imaging Resource
Imaging Resource has published their review of the Kodak ESP 5250 Wireless networking multi-function printer/scanner/copier [QuickPrice Check] printer. Find out if they recommend this printer. [ Read the Kodak ESP 5250...
Fujifilm F70EXR Review @ DCRP (dcresource)
“A compact ultra zoom camera that excels at low light shooting … delivers better high ISO shots than almost anything else out there (save for a digital SLR, of course)” DCRP (dcresource) has posted...
Sony World Photography Awards 2010 Judges announced
Sony World Photography Awards 2010 Judges announced Leading figures from the international photographic community are announced today, 3 December 2009, as the jury members of three separate award programmes of the Sony...
World Press Photo newsletter December 2009
Dear friend of World Press Photo, Our most important news is that the time has come to upload your images for the 2010 contest. This newsletter also explains how you can enjoy and learn from the 2009 Joop Swart...
Adorama Deals December 3, 2009
Adorama Deals: Olympus E-620 12.3 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera, 2.7″ HyperCrystal LCD Screen with 14mm – 42mm F3.5-5.6 & ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens Save 13% Regular Price $749.99 Sale...
Olympus FE-5020 Review @ TrustedReviews
“As a low-cost ultra-compact the Olympus FE-5020 does offer a greater zoom range and a wider wide-angle than anything else of comparable price.” TrustedReviews has published their review of the Olympus FE...
The Google 5-Click Limit
The traditional publishers are at it again. Having tried once, when the Web was still in its infancy, they are again trying to make us pay to read news on the Internet. Never mind that newspapers have never made money...
Leica M9 Review @ BJP
“As with all digital rangefinders used to date, one of the main issues is how erratically inaccurate object to camera distance measuring can be.” BJP has published their review of the Leica M9 [Specs], a...
Canon EOS 7D Review @ PDNGearGuide
“The HD video capabilities of the [Canon] 7D are the best we’ve ever seen for a digital SLR.” Dan Havlik at PDNGearGuide has posted his review of the Canon EOS 7D [Specs], comparing it to the Nikon D3s...
Photos Lie, Everyday
I can foresee a time when photographs may not be admissible in court as evidence anymore. It is just too easy to photoshop them to say what you want them to. I don’t know if anyone remember a 1972 movie called...
Nikon S640 Review @ DigitalCameraReview
“Effectively meet the needs of a surprisingly diverse group of shooters.” DigitalCameraReview has posted their review of the Nikon Coolpix S640 [QuickPrice Check], with 12.2MP resolution (1/2.33-in. CCD), 5x...
Casio EX-Z450 Review @ Steve’s Digicams
“A nice consumer camera that takes great pictures, has long battery life and allows for a good deal of creativity.” Steve’s Digicams has published their review of the Casio Exilim EX-Z450 [QuickPrice...
What’s In The Box
Many of you may have purchased a digital SLR camera for the first time during the sales period of the last few days. We’ve posted a short discussion topic on “Photoxels on Facebook” on what you should...
Photographer Stopped From Taking Christmas Lights Photos
halk it up to another episode of “No Photography here, (Please)” as two police Community Support Officers use anti-terrorism legislation to stop a Brighton-based photographer from taking images of Christmas...