The LEICA name is synonymous with uncompromising quality, especially where lenses are concerned. But what’s in a name? Ken Rockwell has an interesting article where he explores and explains all those strange...
Archive - January 2011
Nikon D7000 Review @ Trusted Reviews
“The D7000 is a fantastic step up camera for those who have outgrown entry level digital SLRs.” We’ve added another Nikon D7000 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix. Trusted Reviews has...
Olympus LS-7 Pocket Linear PCM Recorder
New Olympus LS-7 “Pocket” Linear PCM Recorder Features Pre-Record Buffer, Low Frequency Mic and Voice Guidance in a Compact, Affordable Device Linear PCM power on a budget: simple-to-operate LS-7 recorder offers better...
Clip-on LCD Monitor for Sony DSLR cameras
While many DSLR users still prefer a good and large traditional optical viewfinder, many are switching to using the LCD monitor for a bigger and more comfortable viewing. Sony has now introduced a 5-in. external LCD...
Multiple Exposures: A Looks Back at the 1960s
Multiple Exposures: LIFE Photographer Bob Gomel Looks Back at the 1960s in Dallas Exhibition Afterimage Gallery owner/director Ben Breard opens a “major exhibit of historical imagery” that is of interest to...
Lexar Factory Behind The Scenes
From LexarMediaInc Lexar, a division of Micron technology, is a leading global provider of memory products for digital media. Here’s a Lexar-produced behind the scenes video of an inside look inside their factory...
The Toronto Show
The TORONTO Show is a group exhibition featuring work by Scott Conarroe, Joseph Hartman, Josef Hoflehner, Volker Seding, Dario Zini, as well as historical photographs by renowned and unknown photographers. Exhibition...
Leica Oskar Barnack Award Photographic Competition
Invitation to submit entries for the ‘Leica Oskar Barnack Award’ photographic competition Solms, Germany (January 12, 2011) – Leica Camera AG invites professional photographers to submit entries to the ‘Leica...
Wireless Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens Camera
From bryanwongification So it turns out that using a full frame sensor in a compact body is not a big deal after all. This company put one in the lens! And it turns out that tethering a digital camera to a LCD screen is...
Interview with Jeff Johnson @ SilberStudios.tv
From marcsilber Marc Silber interviews Patagonia staff photographer Jeff Johnson on how he captures outstanding travel images. source silberstudios.tv Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Pinterest...
Adorama Deals
Adorama Deals: Itoya Slim Portfolio Photo Album, holds 240 4″ x 6″ Pictures, 3-up Save 50% Regular Price $19.99 Sale Price $9.99 Expires 02/15/11 Olympus T-100 12 Megapixels Digital Camera, 3x Optical Zoom...
B&H Deals
B&H Deals: Nikon CoolPix P7000 Digital Camera Price: $399.95 + Free Shipping (USA) $499.95 – $50 Instant Savings – $50| Offer Ends: 01/29/2011 Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera Price: $89.99 + Free...
Nikon Coolpix P100 Review @ Camera Labs
“One thing we weren’t disappointed by though was the P100’s image quality.” We’ve added another Nikon Coolpix P100 [Specs] Review to our Reviews Matrix. Camera Labs has published their...
The Photography Clients Who Got Away
Like the proverbial fish that got away, your photography clients may also get away after you deliver the goods to them if you are not careful about who you accept as clients. This may seem counterintuitive to turn...
Upside Down Portraits
When I first looked at these portraits, I did not see anything amiss, except that they did look oddly familiar and a bit [OK, a lot] puffed up. Turn out, these people had their pictures taken while hanging upside down...
Ratcheting It Up: Double Transparent Trick Photo
Way back in August 2010, we showed you how to do your own transparent photo trick. I used my MacBook Pro to simulate a transparent screen that allowed you to see what was behind it. Now, Dave Polette has ratcheted it...
One Year Is As 2 Mins
From eirikso Eirik Solheim mounted his camera in his window and took one image every 30 minutes. All through 2010. He then selected images from these shots for a two minutes video representing all of 2010. Read the...
Nikon D3100 Review @ TrustedReviews
“A no brainer choice for anyone who doesn’t already own a digital SLR.” We’ve added another Nikon D3100 [Specs] review to our Reviews Matrix. TrustedReviews has published his review of the Nikon...
Vivian Maier, Nanny and Street Photographer
From hotmonger The remarkable street photography of Vivian Maier, nanny by profession, has been recently discovered to the delight of admiring fans. She used a Rolleiflex twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera to capture moments...
This Week’s (Jan 1-7, 2011) Digital Camera Review Roundup
Here is this week’s (Jan 1-7, 2011) digital camera review roundup: Camera Labs recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 [QuickPrice Check] as “a touch-screen compact that doesn’t sacrifice control and...
Olympus Announces the PEN E-PL2 Camera
The Olympus E-PL2 is the 4th Generation PEN Digital Interchangeable Lens (DIL, aka compact mirrorless DSLR) camera. It retains more or less the same design as the E-PL1 with a couple of minor differences. The horizontal...