Lytro, the light field camera that does not need to be focused (for you can focus at any point in the picture after the picture is taken), is running a Share The Fun photography contest. They’re giving away 3...
Archive - August 2012
Canon ELPH 530 HS / IXUS 510 HS Review @ PhotographyBLOG
“We’re pleased with the Canon IXUS 510 HS’ image quality and focusing. […] We love the feel of the Canon IXUS 510 HS which is down to the superior build quality.“ We’ve added another...
Who’s Replacing Their Canon DSLRs with Olympus OM-D E-M5?
An interesting article over at ePHOTOzine by photographer brian1208 who has finally switched from his Canon D60 DSLR to the Olympus OM-D E-M5. The main reason it seems is weight, since the OM-D plus 4 lenses are easily...
Samsung NX1000 Review @ SansMirror
“A well designed compact camera, but with a hot rod large sensor inside to produce superb images and an interchangeable lens option up front.“ We’ve added a new Samsung NX1000 [QuickPrice Check] Review...
Samsung NX210 Review @ DPReview
“The NX210 is a fine camera that offers the same image quality as the NX200 and, with its panorama and magic modes and Wi-Fi connectivity, offers one of the more innovative feature sets in its class.“...
Nikon D3200 Review @ DigitalCameraReview
“It’s clear that Nikon chose to go for high resolution versus high ISO performance.“ We’ve added another Nikon D3200 [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix. DigitalCameraReview has...
Pentax K-30 Review @ TrustedReviews
“The Pentax K-30 is a richly featured mid-range DSLR that […] offers enough to stand out from its peers, with the overall build quality and weather sealing a notable highlight. Image quality impresses too...
Warning: This Sand Game Is Addictive
OK, so this is not photography-related per se, but even photographers need to take a break from reading about cameras. And don’t say we did not give you fair warning: thisissand.com is an addictive game. Click on...
This Camera Catches Cancer Cells At 6M fps or 27 trillionths of a second
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have developed a high-speed image processor that can take blur-free images of fast-moving cells, a requisite to identifying cancer cells. In one milliliter...
Nikon D800 Review @ CameraLabs
“Nikon’s D800 raises the bar of what we can expect from a DSLR in terms of still image quality [and] is getting close to delivering medium format quality.“ We’ve added a new Nikon D800...
Panasonic LX7 Review @ PhotographyBLOG
“A pocketable and user-friendly compact for keen photographers that delivers excellent image quality.“ We’ve added a new Panasonic LX7 [Specs] Review to our Reviews Matrix. PhotographyBLOG has posted...
Beautiful Dolphins Footage From A GoPro
When Mark Peters went tuna fishing, he took a GoPro and dragged it in a custom made waterproof tube behind his fishing boat. The result is this beautiful video of bottlenose dolphins tagging along for a free meal. via...
How Much MP Resolution Does Your Camera Need? Curiosity’s Cameras Are… 2MP.
An interesting article over at extremetech explores why Curiosity’s cameras are only 2MP in resolution. Read the article at: extremetech. Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Pinterest (Opens in...
Perseid Meteor Shower 2012 Photos
The photos of the Perseid Meteor Shower of 2012 are coming in and you can view some at SPACE. Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend...
Fly Through the Universe Simulation
The reason why we don’t see videos of probes flying through space is that there would be nothing to see, except empty space. Stars and galaxies are so far away from each other that they would be barely visible...
Robotic Camera Shots from the Olympics
So, where are all the shots taken at the Olympics from the robotic cameras? They can be very dramatic, but I don’t think I’ve seen too many good ones this time around. Have you? View some here. Share on...
Canon EF 40mm Pancake Lens Advisory
Canon has posted an advisory concerning its new EF40mm f/2.8 STM “pancake” lens. The problem is that the autofocusing function of the lens may not operate correctly if pressure is applied to the lens barrel...
This Week’s (Aug 04-10, 2012) Digital Camera Review Roundup
Here is this week’s (Aug 04-10, 2012) digital camera review roundup: Steve’s Digicams highly recommends the Pentax K-30 [QuickPrice Check] as “fast, full-featured, and fun to operate. It delivers high...
Canon ELPH 520 HS / IXUS 500 HS Review @ Imaging Resource
“A good take-anywhere camera with some extra zoom punch.“ We’ve added another Canon PowerShot ELPH 520 HS [QuickPrice Check] Review in our Reviews Matrix. Imaging Resource has posted their review of...
Nikon Announces L610
Nikon Announces COOLPIX L610 Compact Camera with Powerful 14x Zoom Lens Nikon’s New COOLPIX L610 Compact Camera with Incredible Zoom Lens Makes It Easy to Capture a Family’s Active, Always On-the-Go Lifestyle Powerful...
Nikon Announces 1 J2 and 11-27.5mm Zoom Lens
Nikon Releases Nikon 1 J2, 1 NIKKOR lens, and Underwater Case Nikon Expands Its Popular Nikon 1 System with the Addition of the Nikon 1 J2 Camera and 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 1 NIKKOR Lens Nikon’s dedication to the growing...