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...
Archive - 2012
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...
How Big Are The Planets Compared To Our Moon?
Seeing we are all excited about the Curiosity rover landing on Mars, and while we wait for more photos from its space cameras, here’s how Mars would look like from Earth IF it took our moon’s place, i.e...
The Olympic Photos Beach Volleyball Style
What if every Olympic sport were photographed like beach volleyball is? You know, from the waist down, close up. The resulting gallery is simply ridiculous hilarious. View the gallery at: metro. Share on Bluesky (Opens...
Curiosity’s Space Cameras
Malin Space Science Systems designs, builds, and operates space camera systems for government and commercial aerospace customers. Pictured are the Mastcam 34 mm (left) and Mastcam 100 mm (right). They are the main...
Nikon L810 Review @ PhotographyBLOG
“[For the] budding amateur [who] wants to use a long tele-zoom camera.“ We’ve added a new Nikon COOLPIX L810 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix. PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of...
PocketWizard ControlTL Firmware Update
PocketWizard® Photo Products Announces ControlTL® Firmware Update New features and free upgrades available now for MiniTT1® and FlexTT5® radios, both Canon and Nikon versions So. Burlington, VT – August 6, 2012 – LPA...
Canon Rebel T4i / EOS 650D Review @ CameraLabs
“The [Canon] Rebel T4i / EOS 650D is in fact one of the most exciting DSLRs that the company has delivered for some time.“ We’ve added a new Canon EOS REBEL T4i [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews...
Pentax K-30 Review @ Steve’s Digicams
“The [Pentax] K-30 is fast, full-featured, and fun to operate. It delivers high image quality, records HD video, and is sturdy and weatherproof.“ We’ve added a new Pentax K-30 [QuickPrice Check] Review...
Sponsored Video: [GALAXY Note 10.1] Introducing Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1
GALAXY Note 10.1 is outfitted with the functionality and precision of a pen and paper on a 10.1-inch-large-display, providing endless possibilities to elevate a user’s creativity and productivity. Featuring an...
Beautiful Night Sky Changes Timelapse
This award winning time lapse video by Colin Legg shows night sky changes in the southern hemisphere. Visible are sunset-illuminated clouds moving, stars of vivid colors rising, the long tail of a Comet Lovejoy rising...
Live NASA @MarsCuriosity Landing @ Monday 1:31 AM EDT
Don’t forget that you can watch the Curiosity rover’s landing on Mars LIVE (well, with 14 minutes delay, since it’s how long it takes for the images to travel from Mars to Earth). It takes 7 minutes...
This Week’s (Jul 28-Aug 03, 2012) Digital Camera Review Roundup
Here is this week’s (Jul 28-Aug 03, 2012) digital camera review roundup: Imaging Resource highly recommends the Nikon COOLPIX P510 [QuickPrice Check] finding that “once again, Nikon makes a great ultrazoom...
Sponsored Video: ‘Life’s Good’ – LG 3D Studio
At LG Netherlands, we’re on a mission to show the best things in life are even better in 3D. Movies and games are cool but that’s the tip of the iceberg. So we’ve created LG 3D Studio to experiment...
A Long Exposure Photo of the South Pole Night Sky
When viewing the night sky from the South [or North] Pole, “no star dips below the horizon and the Sun never climbs above it.” This 24 hour exposure results in star trails that are concentric. The digital...
$13K worth of Camera Equipment Left In Taxi… and Returned
“To New York City, With Love.” That’s what filmmaker Casey Neistat felt when he received his more than $13K worth of camera and film equipment he had inadvertently left in the trunk of a taxicab. Why...