“The new Samsung WB500 is an extremely impressive camera for the price.” TrustedReviews has published their review of the Samsung WB500 [QuickPrice Check – UK], an ultra zoom with the first 24mm ultra...
Archive - 2009
Panasonic GF1 Review @ PhotographyBLOG
“One of my favourite cameras of 2009.” PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Panasonic GF1 [Specs], a 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera available with either the LUMIX...
Just What (or Who) Is the Leica M9?
Rarely has a new digital camera ignited such passion and unabashed profession of love. During the weeks since the Leica M9 [Specs] was introduced, rave reviews have been posted about this camera. I leave you with these...
Fujifilm F70EXR Review @ Photoxels
Just Posted! Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR Review The Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR is Fujifilm’s first compact long zoom digital camera and, at 22.7mm (0.9 in.) thin, is slim enough to carry in a trousers pocket. The Super...
Pentax K-7 Review @ Luminous Landscape
“I found the Pentax K7 to be a competent camera… It just failed to light my fire.” Luminous Landscape has just published their review of the Pentax K-7 DSLR [Specs], with 14.6MP resolution (on a 23.4 x...
Canon SX120 IS Review @ DigitalCameraInfo
“The SX120 does provide a great amount of control for the user.” DigitalCameraInfo has posted their review of the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS [Specs], a compact ultra zoom digital camera with 10MP resolution...
Leica M9 Review @ KenRockwell
“The LEICA M9 has the best image quality, the best portability, and is the easiest and fastest camera to use today.” KenRockwell has published their review of the Leica M9 [Specs], a full-frame (36 x 24mm)...
Kodak Zi8 Review @ Steve’s Digicams
“Incredibly easy to use.” Steve’s Digicams has published their review of the Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Video Camera [QuickPrice Check], with 1.6MP (1 / 4.5-in. CMOS), 6.3 mm, f/2.8, fixed focus [35 mm...
Sunset Photography can be dangerous to your reputation
A photographer harmlessly snapping a sunset from his window was quizzed by police who feared he may be taking pictures of children. [ Read whole article at: Mail Online ] [ via British Journal of Photography ] Share on...
Fashion models are out, real women are in, at Brigitte Magazine
German women magazine, Brigitte, asks its photographers to shoot only ‘real life’ women, banning all professional models from appearing in its pages. The women featured in Brigitte Magazine from next year...
Love Me — the ugly truth behind the beauty myth
Zed Nelson sets about uncovering the ugly truth behind the beauty myth in his latest photo book, Love Me. The book took 5 years to document, on a round the world trip through 17 countries. [ Read the whole article at:...
Panasonic FP8 Review @ DigitalCameraReview
“A desirable camera by virtue of its sparkling AF performance and speedy shutter lag alone.” DigitalCameraReview has posted their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 [QuickPrice Check], an ultra compact...
Nikon D3000 Review @ LetsGoDigital
“The picture quality is excellent.” LetsGoDigital has published their review of the Nikon D3000 [Specs], an entry-level Family digital SLR camera with 10.2MP (23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS), PASM, Guide Mode, Scene...
Sony TX1 Review @ Imaging Resource
“The Sony TX1’s unique EXMOR-R sensor is roughly twice as sensitive as conventional ones … reducing image noise at higher ISO settings.” Imaging Resource has published their review of the Sony...
Fujifilm F70EXR Review @ DigicamReview
“It’s impressive that so much can be packed into a camera the same size as most other cameras only featuring a 3x optical zoom lens!” DigicamReview has posted their review of the Fujifilm FinePix...
Top 10 Doctored Photos
Everyone, it seems, is doing it: digital manipulation, that is. Before wannabe Putlizer prize-winners applied a little digital magic to their photos for more impact, digital manipulation was already quite common...
Apple iPhone Updates Flickr
Which camera phone is used most to update Flickr? Apple iPhone June 4, 2009: 24,563 images uploaded, 3,887 users September 24, 2009: 31,814 images uploaded, 5,251 users Nokia N95 BlackBerry Storm 9530 BlackBerry Curve...
Nobel Prize in Physics 2009 to CCD Inventors
6 October 2009 The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2009 with one half to Charles K. Kao Standard Telecommunication Laboratories, Harlow, UK, and Chinese University...
Leica X1 Hands-on Preview @ DPReview
DPReview has published their hands-on preview of the Leica X1 [Specs], the first of its kind compact non-DSLR with a 12.2MP APS-C sized CMOS sensor (23.6 x 15.8 mm), non-interchangeable LEICA ELMARIT 1:2.8/35 mm (equiv...
Ricoh GX200 Review @ DigiCamReview
“One of the cheapest "serious" compact digital cameras.” DigiCamReview has posted their review of the Ricoh Caplio GX200 [QuickPrice Check – US – UK], a compact digital camera with 12...
Quick: Who Invented The Digital Camera?
Answer: Steven Sasson * The invention of the digital camera began with a 30-second conversation when Mr Sasson’s supervisor asked whether it was possible to build a camera with a new type of electronic sensor called a...