“The Olympus PEN E-P3 is extremely solid with excellent image quality and produces the speed needed to make this an excellent camera.” We’ve added another Olympus PEN E-P3 [QuickPrice Check] review to...
Archive - August 2011
How Did the iPad Head Girl Get About Without Knocking Into Things and People?
From ipadheadgirl You’ve seen the iPad Head Girl commercial and it’s a bit strange, to say the least. It’s a promo from CFG (Cosmo For Guys) to advertise their iPad app. The cool thing about the whole...
Skott Chandler House Watch Photography Project Uses Original Perspective
I’ve been noticing a lot lately that whenever the main actors in a movie enter a major room, the perspective suddenly changes from “on the ground” to “from the ceiling.” For a few seconds...
Olympus E-P3 Review @ PhotographyBLOG
“The Olympus E-P3 [is], by some distance the best Pen yet.” We’ve added another Olympus E-P3 review to our Reviews Matrix. PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Olympus E-P3, a Digital...
Panasonic GF3 Review @ DPReview
“The [Panasonic] GF3 stands as a well-specified camera [and] is well-placed to lure owners of compact cameras who desire better image quality.” We’ve added another Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 [QuickPrice...
Fujifilm Announces FinePix F600EXR
FinePix F600 EXR — the ultimate travel companion August 11, 2011 – FUJIFILM Corporation (President and CEO: Shigetaka Komori) is proud to announce the launch of the FinePix F600 EXR — a model that defines new...
Fujifilm Announces FinePix JX420 and JX370
FinePix JX420 and JX370 — photo sharing made easy! August 11, 2011 Fujifilm’s J series of FinePix cameras has two new additions that make taking and sharing photographs quick and easy. Both the JX420 and JX370 are...
Sony TX10 Review @ ePHOTOzine : packed with features and delivers superb image quality
“The Sony Cybershot DSC-TX10 is packed with features and delivers superb image quality.” We’ve added a new Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX10 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix. ePHOTOzine has...
Nikon Coolpix P500 Review @ Steve’s Digicams : one of the most versatile but image quality lacking
“One of the most versatile camera’s available, [but] its image quality is lacking.” We’ve added another Nikon COOLPIX P500 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix. Steve’s Digicams...
Nikon Coolpix P300 Review @ DigitalCameraReview
“Overall, despite its flaws, the P300 is worth a serious look.” We’ve added another Nikon COOLPIX P300 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix. DigitalCameraReview has published their review of...
Samsung ST30 Review @ TechRadar : picture quality is very good for a camera at this level but screen too small
“Takes great pictures which you can’t appreciate until you see them on a computer [because] the screen is sadly lacking in quality.” We’ve added another Samsung ST30 [QuickPrice Check] review to...
Samsung ST6500 Review @ TechRadar : excellent quality pictures for a camera at this price point
“For a camera at this price point, the Samsung ST6500 provides excellent quality pictures that are rich in colour, sharp in focus and balanced in exposure.” We’ve added another Samsung ST6500...
Panasonic GF2 Review @ ePHOTOzine : offers DSLR quality and controls in a significantly smaller package
“The Panasonic Lumix GF2 offers DSLR quality and controls in a significantly smaller package.” We’ve added another Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix. ePHOTOzine...
Sony HX7V Review @ PhotographyBLOG : same great image quality as the HX9V
“The Sony CyberShot DSC-HX7V [offers] all of the same cutting-edge features, great image quality and intuitive handling as the HX9V.” We’ve added a new Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX7V [QuickPrice Check]...
How To Shoot Right Through Frosted Glass Using Scotch Tape
From TheFarmacyMa I’m sure there is a good scientific explanation behind: you can get a clear view right through frosted glass using a piece of scotch tape. Yep, the very same scotch tape on your office desk...
Amateur Tourist Video Captures Glacier Breaking And Sending Chunks of Ice and Water Toward Boat
From simplestlife It was a close call but they did not realize it until the chunks of ice and rushing waves rocked the boat. According to scientists, landslides can cause tsunamis. In fact, a huge, landslide-generated...
Olympus SZ-30MR Review @ PhotographyBLOG : only if you want automation
“The Olympus SZ-30MR is a point-and-shoot camera geared mostly towards users who want the greatest possible degree of automation.” We’ve added another Olympus SZ-30MR [QuickPrice Check] Review to our...
Canon A3200 IS Review @ TrustedReviews : a cheap compact that is a good starting point
“It’s by no means perfect and it’s also frustratingly slow to use at times, but if you’re looking for a cheap compact that can punch above its weight, then this is a good starting point as any.” We’ve...
MIT Develops Gel That Permits Portable, Affordable and Super High-Resolution 3-D Imaging
From kimoatmit While doing research for creating tactile sensors for robots to give them a sense of touch, MIT researchers realized that their system provided much higher resolution than tactile sensing required. Their...
Juno Leaves for Suicide Mission To Jupiter
From NASAKennedy Juno lifts off on an Atlas V rocket on its way to Jupiter on August 9. We reported previously that it is carrying a Junocam with a KODAK KAI-2020 Image Sensor, which is a 1600 x 1200 pixel array with up...
Sony Forges Ahead As Competitors Fuddle With Tiny Sensors
Rumors are rife that Fujifilm is planning to introduce the X10, a baby brother to the X100 but using a tiny 2/3-in. image sensor. The X10 will compete directly with the Canon G12 and Panasonic LX5. Two other cameras are...