Despite the “woods” background, this timelapse picture is probably taken inside a studio or other controlled environment. Click to see the timelapse. It’s fascinating, though I wished the author had...
Archive - 2012
Is The Megapixel War Really Over?
There’s an interesting article over at DigitalCameraInfo on whether the Megapixel War is over or not. You weren’t even aware there was a war going on? It’s the one where camera manufacturers tried to...
The 2012 Australian Open in Pictures
The Atlantic has a rather beautiful pictoral coverage of The 2012 Australian Open. The pictures are quite dramatic with light, shadows, blur, interesting angles, shadows, and dramatic closeups. View the gallery at: The...
ASTRODESIGN, Tokina and Tamron Join Micro Four Thirds
ASTRODESIGN, Inc., Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. and Tamron Co., Ltd. join the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group Olympus Imaging Corp. and Panasonic Corporation jointly announced the Micro Four Thirds System standard in...
Our Beautiful Home Planet In Exquisite Hi-Def
This is a ‘Blue Marble’ image of the Earth taken from the VIIRS (Visible/Infrared Imager Radiometer Suite) instrument aboard NASA’s Earth-observing satellite Suomi NPP. It’s a composite image...
Sony HX9V Review @ TechRadar
“Sony has packed a lot into this high-performance travel zoom.” We’ve added a new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9? [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix. Note: If you are ordering from Amazon.com, be...
Canon SX150 IS Review @ DigitalCameraReview
“The [Canon] SX150 IS would be an almost ideal choice for a first digital camera, an excellent choice as a primary family camera, and a very good choice for travelers who want an inexpensive, feature rich...
Pentax Announces Optio VS20
PENTAX Optio VS20 An all-purpose digital compact camera, featuring a high-power 20X optical zoom lens and extra shutter-release button, zoom lever and tripod socket for effortless vertical-position shooting Mississauga...
Ben Heine: Love Is Not Far Away
Ben Heine has added to his famous and original Pencil vs Camera artwork. He shot the above picture with the Samsung NX11 during a trip in Spain, while walking the “Camino de Santiago de Compostela” (some 700...
Sightseeing Heatmaps
This sightseeing heatmap is not very accurate but nonetheless gives an indication of popular photo spots. Select “Top spots” to displays markers for the most photographed small areas of the world. The...
Panasonic GX1 Review @ TrustedReviews
“The Panasonic Lumix GX1 is an excellent enthusiast-level compact system camera [where] overall image quality is fantastic and certainly on a par with the G3.” We’ve added another Panasonic GX1...
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Wins Seven Awards At CES 2012
The Fujifilm X-PRO1 has garnered seven awards at CES 2012: CNET “Best of CES 2012” – Best Camera Popular Science “CES 2012 Product of the Future” Popular Mechanics “CES 2012...
Panasonic GX1 Review @ ePHOTOzine
“The Panasonic Lumix GX1 is designed to satisfy the needs of advanced photographers.” We’ve added another Panasonic GX1 [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix. ePHOTOzine has published their...
Choosing Between A Traditional DSLR And A Compact Mirrorless DSLR
Thom Hogan has an insightful article on what pros are now choosing when it’s between a traditional DSLR and a compact mirrorless DSLR. The decisive moment comes “When a DSLR user decides it’s time to...
Will Pentax Reinvent Itself With A Mirrorless DSLR?
The latest news (inforumors) is that Pentax is readying its first mirrorless DSLR (the Pentax Q doesn’t really count) to be revealed at CP+. Leaked specifications list the K mount, the same image sensor as used in...
This Week’s (Jan 14-20, 2012) Digital Camera Review Roundup
Here is this week’s (Jan 14-20, 2012) digital camera review roundup: LetsGoDigital rates the Nikon COOLPIX P7100 [QuickPrice Check] as “clearly a camera for serious / professional photographers.“...
Can Kodak Reinvent Itself Out of Bankruptcy?
President Bill Destler of the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) believes that, though Kodak may be bankrupt, the company “is taking steps to build a new foundation for the future.” We understand that...
Nikon 1 V1 / J1 Review @ DPReview
“You only have one button to worry about – the shutter release.” We’ve added a new Nikon 1 V1 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix. DPReview has posted their review of the Nikon 1 V1...
Fancy Buying The World’s Most Expensive Book?
Books can make their authors — or owners — rich. In this case, it’s a collection of 4 books: a first-edition set of John James Audubon’s Birds of America (1827-1838). Estimated sale price for the four...
Panasonic GX1 Review @ DigitalCameraReview
“The Lumix GX1 is a premium compact system camera with a lot to like.” We’ve added another Panasonic GX1 [QuickPrice Check] review to our Reviews Matrix. DigitalCameraReview has published their review...
Apple Announces iBooks 2 for iPad
Apple Reinvents Textbooks with iBooks 2 for iPad New iBooks Author Lets Anyone Create Stunning iBooks Textbooks NEW YORK—January 19, 2012—Apple® today announced iBooks® 2 for iPad®, featuring iBooks textbooks, an...