When established magazines and news sites shamelessly pilfer images online without permission, we know we have reached a point of no return: the value associated with a photograph has been permanently diminished to zero...
Archive - December 2011
Long HDR Exposures at Night
Christopher Schneiter over at Luminous Landscape has a very interesting article on taking long exposures at night, extending the tonal range and even using HDR the odd times. I am not a great fan of HDR with all the...
This Week’s (Dec 3-9, 2011) Digital Camera Review Roundup
Here is this week’s (Dec 3-9, 2011) digital camera review roundup: TechRadar highly recommends the Fujifilm X10 [QuickPrice Check] concluding that “enthusiasts and even beginners who are in the market for a...
Le Travailleur Stop Motion Animation
LE TRAVAILLEUR from Château-vacant on Vimeo. This stop motion animation movie is made using human size, no miniaturised, handmade elements. The characters are also handmade and human size articulated wooden dummies...
Panasonic GX1 Review @ DCRP (dcresource)
“Photo quality on the Lumix DMC-GX1 is very good, and comparable to what you’d see on other Micro Four Thirds cameras (including the DMC-G3, which shares the GX1’s sensor)” We’ve added...
Fujifilm F600EXR Review @ TechRadar
“We can see the ideal audience for this camera being young families who want an unfussy point and shoot camera.” We’ve added another Fujifilm FinePix F600EXR [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews...
How would you make someone’s day better?
SPONSORED POST Western Union’s World of Betters is all about making people’s day better. It all begins with a simple but important question, ‘what would you do with $1000 to make someone’s day better?’ People can go to...
Leica Announces V-Lux 3
NEW: LEICA V-LUX 3 The versatile all-in-one camera for creative stills and video Solms, Germany (December 8, 2011) – Leica Camera AG presents the Leica V-Lux 3, a new compact digital camera with an extensive range...
Did Twitter Shamelessly Steal Ontario’s Slogan?
via thestar Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon...
McAfee: 10 Safety Tips for Securing New Internet-Connected Devices During the Holidays
On the heels of the 12 Scams of Christmas () report, McAfee today released its top 10 tips for keeping new devices secure. Many Canadians will be receiving a new electronic device for Christmas this year, and...
Samsung WB750 Review @ PhotographyBLOG
“The Samsung the WB750 is [a] fantastic value for money considering its wealth of beginner friendly modes and effects, more sophisticated options for more experienced users [… The] Samsung WB750 makes almost...
As Above, So Below Immersive Light Projection on Manhattan Bridge
Projection on the Bridge – Immersive Surfaces – As Above, So Below from Light Harvest Studio – Ryan Uzi on Vimeo. www.light-harvest.com has created an immersive public video mapping light show that...
The Essence of Life, in Digital Form
From PBS It’s called Generative Art and it attempts to “recreate the essence of life, in digital form.” It turns hard cold data about our world into music. Instead of the year in pictures, it’s...
2011: The Year in Photos @ theAtlantic
As the year 2011 wraps up, theAtlantic In Focus takes a backward glance at the major events that shaped our lives. It’s a three part series: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky...
Fujifilm X10 Review @ TrustedReviews
“In many ways the X10 is the best advanced compact we’ve ever laid our hands on. […] And while general image quality is some of the best we’ve yet seen in an advanced compact, the white discs issue does...
Canon SX150 IS Review @ PhotographyBLOG
“The Canon PowerShot SX150 IS is a solid travel-zoom camera that certainly won’t break the bank.” We’ve added another Canon PowerShot SX150 IS [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix...
Canon ELPH 100 HS / IXUS 115 HS Review @ CameraLabs
“For an entry level model, the ELPH 100 HS / IXUS 115 HS has a huge amount to offer […] is well built, looks stunning and is super-compact.” We’ve added another Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS...
Olympus E-P3 Review @ sansmirror (a new byThom site)
“The [Olympus] E-P3 is my current backcountry camera of choice, where I’m on those long 10-mile or longer dayhikes to exotic locations far from the road.” We’ve added another Olympus PEN E-P3...
Another Reason To Avoid Buying A DSLR? Or, Stupidity Reigns In Our Midst!
his prohibition to using a DSLR takes the prize: “Due to their combination of high-quality sensor and high resolution, digital SLR cameras are unfortunately not permitted inside the station.” This sign is...
University Professors Seek Photographers for Study
Want to play guinea pigs for a couple of university professors? They promise to pay you for the study, which is supposed to be a “nature photo contest for professional photographers.” Those who participate...