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Monday, August 22, 2011

Camera PRO++ is a powerful camera application for the iPad 2. Camera PRO++ includes 10 photo effects to apply to your photos. Camera PRO++ for iPad 2 v1.0 costs $0.99 USD

Camera PRO++ is a powerful camera application for the iPad 2. Camera PRO++ includes 10 photo effects to apply to your photos. Camera PRO++ for iPad 2 v1.0 costs $0.99 USD

The winner of Tamron’s My Travel Exhibit photo contest has been announced. Lois Settlemeyer’s images of the fabled Antelope Canyon in Arizona won her a Tamron 18-270mm Di II VC PZD all-in-one zoom lens. The My Travel Exhibit photo contest kicked off the launch of Tamron’s MyPhotoExhibits website, a virtual destination that enables photographers to showcase their favorite images in a gallery setting.

The winner of Tamron’s My Travel Exhibit photo contest has been announced. Lois Settlemeyer’s images of the fabled Antelope Canyon in Arizona won her a Tamron 18-270mm Di II VC PZD all-in-one zoom lens. The My Travel Exhibit photo contest kicked off the launch of Tamron’s MyPhotoExhibits website, a virtual…

Friday, August 19, 2011

Ahead of our full review, here are 69 sample photos and a movie taken with the new Sony NEX-C3 compact system camera and the standard 18-55mm kit zoom lens.

Light & Land has announced the dates for its annual ‘Discovery Day’ event. Some of the best photographers in the world will be coming together for this year’s event which takes place on Sunday 27 November at Wokefield Park, near Reading. Tickets for the whole day (including all seminars & lunch) are priced at £66.

Light & Land has announced the dates for its annual ‘Discovery Day’ event. Some of the best photographers in the world will be coming together for this year’s event which takes place on Sunday 27 November at Wokefield Park, near Reading. Tickets for the whole day (including all seminars &…

ZUMA is the latest series of bags from Tamrac. The Zuma 2 Day Bag is a superslim, vertical-style day bag, the Zuma 4 is a compact, fast-access shoulder bag, and the Zuma 7 is a highly mobile, fast-access backpack. The Zuma 2 costs £57.99, the Zuma 4 £131.99, and the Zuma 7 £164.99.

ZUMA is the latest series of bags from Tamrac. The Zuma 2 Day Bag is a superslim, vertical-style day bag, the Zuma 4 is a compact, fast-access shoulder bag, and the Zuma 7 is a highly mobile, fast-access backpack. The Zuma 2 costs £57.99, the Zuma 4 £131.99, and the Zuma 7 £164.99.

Epson are offering £60 cash back on the Stylus Photo R2880 printer. The R2880 is a high specification A3+ photo printer aimed at professional photographers and keen amateurs. The cashback is valid for purchases made between 1st September 2011 and 31st October 2011.

Epson are offering £60 cash back on the Stylus Photo R2880 printer. The R2880 is a high specification A3+ photo printer aimed at professional photographers and keen amateurs. The cashback is valid for purchases made between 1st September 2011 and 31st October 2011.

The Sony DEV-5 and DEV-3 are the world’s first digital binoculars to record Full HD video. Unlike traditional binoculars, the DEV-5 and DEV-3’s electronic autofocus keeps moving subjects sharply in focus at all times, and both models feature Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and can even record video in 3D. The DEV-5 model also includes an on-board GPS receiver that automatically geo-tags video clips and photos. The new DEV-3 and DEV-5 digital recordable binoculars will be available in November 2011 for about $1400 and $2000.

The Sony DEV-5 and DEV-3 are the world’s first digital binoculars to record Full HD video. Unlike traditional binoculars, the DEV-5 and DEV-3’s electronic autofocus keeps moving subjects sharply in focus at all times, and both models feature Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and can even record video in 3D. The…

The Nissin Di622 Mark 11 Speedlight flashgun is now available with a Sony fit. The Mark 11 model features a number of improvements over the original Mark I, including wireless TTL, and MY TTL. The Nissin Di622 also comes with an external X Sync Socket. Sony, Canon and Nikon models of the Nissin Di622 Mark 11 are available now, priced at £224.95.

The Nissin Di622 Mark 11 Speedlight flashgun is now available with a Sony fit. The Mark 11 model features a number of improvements over the original Mark I, including wireless TTL, and MY TTL. The Nissin Di622 also comes with an external X Sync Socket. Sony, Canon and Nikon models…

Canon is showcasing its strongest-ever product portfolio at IBC 2011, the leading tradeshow for media and broadcast professionals. Canon’s X-series camcorders will all be on display, with EOS HD Digital SLR cameras and a variety of EF lens solutions. IBC 2011 takes place at the RAI Amsterdam from 9-13 September.

Canon is showcasing its strongest-ever product portfolio at IBC 2011, the leading tradeshow for media and broadcast professionals. Canon’s X-series camcorders will all be on display, with EOS HD Digital SLR cameras and a variety of EF lens solutions. IBC 2011 takes place at the RAI Amsterdam from 9-13 September.

The Lastolite Brolly Grip is a new light modifier for the photographer who needs to be mobile.  The Brolly Grip is a unique, hand held bracket which supports the flashgun in a horizontal position along the shaft of an umbrella. The Brolly Grip Handle and the Brolly Grip Kit with Translucent Umbrella are available now at SRP £20 and £30 inc respectively.

The Lastolite Brolly Grip is a new light modifier for the photographer who needs to be mobile. The Brolly Grip is a unique, hand held bracket which supports the flashgun in a horizontal position along the shaft of an umbrella. The Brolly Grip Handle and the Brolly Grip Kit with…

The Garden Furniture Centre competition is open to photographers of all abilities. The winner will receive a Devon 6 Chair and Table set worth £999.99. The contest theme is Gardens/Wildlife/Flowers and the closing date is 17th September 2011.

The Garden Furniture Centre competition is open to photographers of all abilities. The winner will receive a Devon 6 Chair and Table set worth £999.99. The contest theme is Gardens/Wildlife/Flowers and the closing date is 17th September 2011.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

The Casio EX-ZS100 is a new 14 megapixel camera with a special silent mode. Billed as the “first silent camera”, the ZS100 Silent Mode automatically configures the camera settings to avoid disturbing others around you. Also sporting a 12.5x optical zoom lens, the Casio ZS100 will be available from 18th August 2011, priced at £149.99.

The Casio EX-ZS100 is a new 14 megapixel camera with a special silent mode. Billed as the “first silent camera”, the ZS100 Silent Mode automatically configures the camera settings to avoid disturbing others around you. Also sporting a 12.5x optical zoom lens, the Casio ZS100 will be available from 18th…

The Epson Stylus Photo PX830FWD and PX730WD are new home photo printers that deliver better-than-lab-quality results. The PX730WD offers built-in Wi-Fi, while the PX830FWD is Epson’s premium 4-in-1 for high definition printing at home. The Epson Stylus PX730WD and PX830FWD are available from 1 September 2011 and will be priced at £259.99 and £299.99 respectively.

The Epson Stylus Photo PX830FWD and PX730WD are new home photo printers that deliver better-than-lab-quality results. The PX730WD offers built-in Wi-Fi, while the PX830FWD is Epson’s premium 4-in-1 for high definition printing at home. The Epson Stylus PX730WD and PX830FWD are available from 1 September 2011 and will be priced…

World Photography Day takes place on August 19th 2011. Photographers are invited to capture their world and get involved at www.worldphotoday.org. The worldphotoday.org website allows photographers from all walks of life to join in the celebration, and share what photography means to them.

World Photography Day takes place on August 19th 2011. Photographers are invited to capture their world and get involved at www.worldphotoday.org. The worldphotoday.org website allows photographers from all walks of life to join in the celebration, and share what photography means to them.

UK based charity Sightsavers has just launched a new photo competition. The Sightsavers competition encourages people to submit a photo that they feel captures the essence of Diwali through family, fun, colour or light. The closing date for entries is 31st August and participants can submit as many entries as they like.

UK based charity Sightsavers has just launched a new photo competition. The Sightsavers competition encourages people to submit a photo that they feel captures the essence of Diwali through family, fun, colour or light. The closing date for entries is 31st August and participants can submit as many entries as…

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

The Olympus SZ-10 is a new wallet-friendly travel-zoom compact camera, featuring an 18x lens, 14 megapixel sensor, 720p HD video recording, 3 inch LCD screen, 3D photos, sensor-shift image stabilisation and a range of Magic Filters. Priced at around £155 / $250, read our Olympus SZ-10 review to find out if it cuts too many corners.

The Lowepro Optics Series is a new series of purpose-built bags for wildlife watchers. The Field Station, Scope Travel 200AW, Scope PhotoTravel 350AW and Scope Porter 200AW have been designed to provide wildlife watchers with long-wearing comfort, hands-free support and the freedom to move with ease while out in the field. The Lowepro Optics Series products include a beltpack; a smaller-scaled backpack; a larger-scaled photo backpack with a dedicated laptop compartment; and a unique spotting scope-tripod backpack.

The Lowepro Optics Series is a new series of purpose-built bags for wildlife watchers. The Field Station, Scope Travel 200AW, Scope PhotoTravel 350AW and Scope Porter 200AW have been designed to provide wildlife watchers with long-wearing comfort, hands-free support and the freedom to move with ease while out in the…

The Plugin Site has announced the MacOS X version of NoiseControl. NoiseControl is a Photoshop plugin, which effectively removes image noise while preserving essential details and the photographic quality of the image. NoiseControl costs $50, and a demo version is available.

The Plugin Site has announced the MacOS X version of NoiseControl. NoiseControl is a Photoshop plugin, which effectively removes image noise while preserving essential details and the photographic quality of the image. NoiseControl costs $50, and a demo version is available.

The Unseen Eye: Photographs from the W.M. Hunt Collection is a new exhibition at the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film. More than 500 photographs by the masters of the medium will be on view Oct. 1, 2011 through Feb. 19, 2012. W.M. Hunt is a renowned curator and dealer who has been collecting photographs for 40 years.

The Unseen Eye: Photographs from the W.M. Hunt Collection is a new exhibition at the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film. More than 500 photographs by the masters of the medium will be on view Oct. 1, 2011 through Feb. 19, 2012. W.M. Hunt is a renowned…

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

The WB700 is Samsung's latest travel-zoom challenger to the market-leading Panasonic TZ series. Offering a wide-angle 18x zoom lens, 14 megapixel sensor, 720p video recording and full manual controls are just some of the highlights of the WB700. Read our Samsung WB700 review to find out if it's a real contender.