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The Nikon Coolpix P80 represents Nikon’s first attempt at a super-zoom compact camera, with its 18x lens offering a focal range of 27-485mm. Whilst not quite as wide or long as the 20x Olympus SP-570 UZ that we reviewed on Monday, nevertheless the Nikon P80 should be able to handle almost everything that you throw at it. Nikon have included their VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilisation system and an extensive ISO range of 64-6400 to help combat camera-shake, and there’s a full range of creative exposure modes for full control over the pictures that the P80 produces. Priced at around £275 / $350, Mark Goldstein discovered if the new Nikon Coolpix P80 can compete with similar models, and also Nikon’s own entry-level DSLRs.
Website: Nikon Coolpix P80 Review
The Nikon Coolpix P80 represents Nikon’s first attempt at a super-zoom compact camera, with its 18x lens offering a focal range of 27-485mm. Whilst not quite as wide or long as the 20x Olympus SP-570 UZ that we reviewed on Monday, nevertheless the Nikon P80 should be able to handle…
Regularly backing up your data is important for everyone, but especially so for photographers. Losing either all your memories or your means of income is a frightening prospect, yet numerous studies have revealed that relatively few of us have a daily backup routine. Enter NTI Shadow 3, an award-winning and simple-to-use backup software application which is compatible with Windows and Mac platforms. NTI Shadow can continuously monitor and backup all changed files, or be scheduled for a certain time. The latest version includes backup to any optical media, including Blu-ray, useful now that the HD-DVD vs Blu-Ray debate has finally been resolved. Best of all, NTI Shadow 3 is available for just $29.99, so there really is no excuse to start backing up your photos right now. Jon Canfield guides you through the process in our NTI Shadow 3 review.
Website: NTI Shadow 3 Review
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Regularly backing up your data is important for everyone, but especially so for photographers. Losing either all your memories or your means of income is a frightening prospect, yet numerous studies have revealed that relatively few of us have a daily backup routine. Enter NTI Shadow 3, an award-winning and…
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Silkypix Developer Studio from Shortcut Software is a RAW conversion software application that offers a real alternative to the mainstream contenders. Silkypix is specifically aimed at enthusiast photographers and professional users, offering a professional colour management engine, ICC profiles, and control over white balancing, contrast, sharpness, saturation, lens correction, image perspective and trimming (cropping), outputting and printing. Silkypix Developer Studio costs $149.00 and is available for Windows and MAC. Jon Canfield discovered if Silkypix Developer Studio can compete with the likes of Adobe Camera RAW, Lightroom and Aperture.
Website: Silkypix Developer Studio Review
Silkypix Developer Studio from Shortcut Software is a RAW conversion software application that offers a real alternative to the mainstream contenders. Silkypix is specifically aimed at enthusiast photographers and professional users, offering a professional colour management engine, ICC profiles, and control over white balancing, contrast, sharpness, saturation, lens correction, image…
The 16 lucky winners of our fantastic May 2008 Newsletter contest have been randomly selected from the PhotographyBLOG Newsletter subscriber list.
Carol Macvicar wins a Big Yophoto Photobook
S A, Robert Neish, Mark Brincat, Philip Jon, Helena Watson, Debbie Carpenter, Gaye McBroom, Maurizio Sindoni, Richard Pullan, Nancy Messier, Girard Ceferino Dulay, Andjelko Vrbanic, Robert Longford, Tomasz Majewski and David Brown each win a copy of Blubox 4
The 16 lucky winners of our fantastic May 2008 Newsletter contest have been randomly selected from the PhotographyBLOG Newsletter subscriber list. Carol Macvicar wins a Big Yophoto Photobook S A, Robert Neish, Mark Brincat, Philip Jon, Helena Watson, Debbie Carpenter, Gaye McBroom, Maurizio Sindoni, Richard Pullan, Nancy Messier, Girard Ceferino…
The winners of the May 2008 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected. The theme for May was “Birds” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners:
1st Place
Tail wind by desertpea
Prize: 1 copy of Powerretouche Full Pro Pack
Kindly donated by Powerretouche.
http://powerretouche.com
The winners of the May 2008 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected. The theme for May was “Birds” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners: 1st PlaceTail wind by desertpea Prize: 1 copy of Powerretouche Full Pro Pack Kindly donated by Powerretouche. http://powerretouche.com
Today we bring you the World’s first online review of the Samsung NV24HD, a new digital compact camera that certainly has a lot to offer. Samsung’s first High Definition (HD) camera can record 720p resolution video at 30fps and can connect to a HDTV via HDMI. The 10 megapixel NV24HD has an ultra-wide, 24-86.5mm lens and an innovative 2.5” OLED screen. Priced at £249 / $350, can the Samsung NV24HD replace your current digital still and video cameras? Gavin Stoker took a closer look…
Website: Samsung NV24HD Review
Today we bring you the World’s first online review of the Samsung NV24HD, a new digital compact camera that certainly has a lot to offer. Samsung’s first High Definition (HD) camera can record 720p resolution video at 30fps and can connect to a HDTV via HDMI. The 10 megapixel NV24HD…
The new Canon PowerShot A580 camera features a 4x optical zoom lens, brand new Motion Detection Technology with High ISO Auto, 2.5 inch LCD screen and an optical viewfinder. Available for around $150 / £100, the 8 megapixel, entry-level Canon A580 is a predominately point-and-shoot model, with a new Easy mode for beginners and 16 other scene modes, although there are several manual over-rides available for more experienced users. The newest member of our team, Zoltan Arva-Toth, found out if the Canon PowerShot A580 is the perfect Summer investment for you…
Website: Canon PowerShot A580 Review
The new Canon PowerShot A580 camera features a 4x optical zoom lens, brand new Motion Detection Technology with High ISO Auto, 2.5 inch LCD screen and an optical viewfinder. Available for around $150 / £100, the 8 megapixel, entry-level Canon A580 is a predominately point-and-shoot model, with a new Easy…
The Nikon Coolpix S700 is the top-of-the range model in Nikon’s Style lineup of compact digital cameras. The S700 is a 12.1 megapixel model with a 3x zoom lens and brushed metal body. Billed by Nikon as “the smallest in its class”, the Nikon S700 also features a large 2.7 inch LCD screen, ISO 3200 mode, and optical vibration reduction for shake-free photos. Gavin Stoker found out if the S700 is just a pretty face…
Website: Nikon Coolpix S700 Review
The Nikon Coolpix S700 is the top-of-the range model in Nikon’s Style lineup of compact digital cameras. The S700 is a 12.1 megapixel model with a 3x zoom lens and brushed metal body. Billed by Nikon as “the smallest in its class”, the Nikon S700 also features a large 2.…
Today we bring you the World’s first online review of the Samsung NV40 compact digital camera. The NV40 is a new addition to Samsung’s innovative New Vision range, with headline specs including a 10 megapixel sensor, 3x zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen, ISO 100-3200 and full manual exposure control. Samsung have been aggressively chasing market share in recent years and are currently ranked as one of the top 3 compact camera manufacturers. Is the NV40 good enough to keep Samsung there? Read Mark Goldstein’s review to find out…
Website: Samsung NV40 Review
Today we bring you the World’s first online review of the Samsung NV40 compact digital camera. The NV40 is a new addition to Samsung’s innovative New Vision range, with headline specs including a 10 megapixel sensor, 3x zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen, ISO 100-3200 and full manual exposure control…
We’ve published a selection of JPEG and RAW images taken with the new Canon EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi. The EOS 450D is a 12 megapixel DSLR camera with large 3 inch LCD screen, Live View and 3.5 fps continuous shooting. Our full review of the Canon EOS 450D will be coming soon…
Website: Canon EOS 450D Sample Images
We’ve published a selection of JPEG and RAW images taken with the new Canon EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi. The EOS 450D is a 12 megapixel DSLR camera with large 3 inch LCD screen, Live View and 3.5 fps continuous shooting. Our full review of the Canon EOS 450D…
The Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS (also known as the PowerShot SD1100 IS ELPH) is a new 8 megapixel digital camera aimed squarely at the style-cosncious consumer. Featuring Canon’s “perpetual curve design” and available in Classic Silver, Caramel, Chocolate, and Candy Pink, the Digital IXUS 80 IS doesn’t forget to include the latest photographic technologies. There’s a 3x zoom lens complete with optical image stabilizer and motion detection for shake-free photos, 2.5” PureColor LCD screen, DIGIC III image processor, enhanced face detection and red-eye correction when shooting a picture. Priced at £219.00 / €319.00 / $249.99, the Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS isn’t particularly cheap, so does it offer enough to justify the high price-tag? Gavin Stoker found out if the Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS is just a case of style over substance…
Website: Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS Review
The Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS (also known as the PowerShot SD1100 IS ELPH) is a new 8 megapixel digital camera aimed squarely at the style-cosncious consumer. Featuring Canon’s “perpetual curve design” and available in Classic Silver, Caramel, Chocolate, and Candy Pink, the Digital IXUS 80 IS doesn’t forget to…
The 6 lucky winners of our fantastic April 2008 Newsletter contest have been randomly selected from the PhotographyBLOG Newsletter subscriber list.
Helen Williams wins a Lowepro Fastpack 250 bag
Neil Hall, Ian Pullinger, chihung lau, mort friedman and Ann Gould each win a signed copy of The Digital Photography Companion
The 6 lucky winners of our fantastic April 2008 Newsletter contest have been randomly selected from the PhotographyBLOG Newsletter subscriber list. Helen Williams wins a Lowepro Fastpack 250 bag Neil Hall, Ian Pullinger, chihung lau, mort friedman and Ann Gould each win a signed copy of The Digital Photography Companion
The winners of the April 2008 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected. The theme for April was “Mirror Image” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners:
1st Place
manhattan mirror by leeroboo22
Prize: Photobird.com one-year subscription with 500Mb of storage space
Kindly donated by Photobird.com.
http://www.photobird.com
The winners of the April 2008 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected. The theme for April was “Mirror Image” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners: 1st Placemanhattan mirror by leeroboo22 Prize: Photobird.com one-year subscription with 500Mb of storage space Kindly donated…
Fluid Mask 3 from Vertus Software is billed as the number one application for cutting out images from tricky backgrounds. Available either as a standalone program or plugin, Fluid Mask claims to offer more powerful and easy-to-use masking tools than either Adobe Photoshop or the other third-party competition. Fluid Mask 3 is available for both Windows and Mac platforms for £159 / $239 / €209. Jon Canfield found out just how clean he could make his edges with Fluid Mask 3.
Website: Fluid Mask 3 Review
Fluid Mask 3 from Vertus Software is billed as the number one application for cutting out images from tricky backgrounds. Available either as a standalone program or plugin, Fluid Mask claims to offer more powerful and easy-to-use masking tools than either Adobe Photoshop or the other third-party competition. Fluid Mask…
Panasonic have a wide and varied range of digital compact cameras, so it would be easy to overlook the rather unassuming Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10. That would be a real shame, however, as thie LZ10 has a surprising number of attractive features that make it well-suited to beginners and more experienced photographers alike. 10 megapixels, a 5x, 30-150mm Leica zoom lens, optical image stabilizer and 2.5 inch LCD screen top the specifications list. The new Intelligent Auto mode caters for complete beginners, whilst Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority and full Manual modes will instanly pique the interest of any serious photographer. Best of all, this rare combination of features is available for less than £175 / $225, making the Panasonic LZ10 something of a bargain as well. Mark Goldstein discovered if the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10 could be one of the sleeper hits of 2008…
Website: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10 Review
Panasonic have a wide and varied range of digital compact cameras, so it would be easy to overlook the rather unassuming Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ10. That would be a real shame, however, as thie LZ10 has a surprising number of attractive features that make it well-suited to beginners and more experienced…
Only just announced, we bring you the World’s first review of the WD My Book Studio Edition II, an eco-friendly, high-capacity backup solution. Safely backing up your images on a regular basis is an essential part of any photographer’s workflow. Pro photographer Jon Canfield finds out if the new My Book Studio Edition II is up to the task…
Website: WD My Book Studio Edition II Review
Only just announced, we bring you the World’s first review of the WD My Book Studio Edition II, an eco-friendly, high-capacity backup solution. Safely backing up your images on a regular basis is an essential part of any photographer’s workflow. Pro photographer Jon Canfield finds out if the new My…
The 6 lucky winners of our fantastic March 2008 Newsletter contest have been randomly selected from the PhotographyBLOG Newsletter subscriber list.
Steven Ables wins a Big Yophoto Photobook
Stefan Wahrlich, Don Hill, Angie Anderson, John Brandt and Norman Sherfield each win a copy of MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 14
The 6 lucky winners of our fantastic March 2008 Newsletter contest have been randomly selected from the PhotographyBLOG Newsletter subscriber list. Steven Ables wins a Big Yophoto Photobook Stefan Wahrlich, Don Hill, Angie Anderson, John Brandt and Norman Sherfield each win a copy of MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 14
The winners of the March 2008 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected. The theme for March was “Eyes” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners:
1st Place
Des by Sagelike Photography
Prize: 1 x 24x24” or 24x18” Canvas Print of a Photo of Your Choice
Kindly donated by Photo Artistry.
http://www.photoartistry.co.uk
The winners of the March 2008 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected. The theme for March was “Eyes” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners: 1st PlaceDes by Sagelike Photography Prize: 1 x 24x24” or 24x18” Canvas Print of a Photo of…
The Epson Stylus Photo R1900 is a new A3+ inkjet printer, offering durable, superior quality photos on a wide range of media. The R1900 features Epson’s new UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 ink system, with a wider colour gamut, natural skin tones and consistent colour with a smooth gloss finish. With a recommended retail price of £399.99 / $549.99, is the Epson Stylus Photo R1900 a worthy successor to the popular R1800 model? Jon Canfield put the R1900 through its paces to find out…
Website: Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Review
The Epson Stylus Photo R1900 is a new A3+ inkjet printer, offering durable, superior quality photos on a wide range of media. The R1900 features Epson’s new UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 ink system, with a wider colour gamut, natural skin tones and consistent colour with a smooth gloss finish. With a…