Category: Photography Blog
We’ve published a selection of 25 sample photos from a pre-production version of the new Panasonic L10 digital SLR camera, taken at last week’s European press event in Berlin, Germany. Note that these images are resized and are not indicative of the final quality of the Panasonic L10.
Update 20th September: We’ve now published another set of 25 photos (again resized) which were all taken at a Panasonic event held at the Tower of London, UK, on a bright sunny day.
We’ve published a selection of 25 sample photos from a pre-production version of the new Panasonic L10 digital SLR camera, taken at last week’s European press event in Berlin, Germany. Note that these images are resized and are not indicative of the final quality of the Panasonic L10. Update 20th…
The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 is an ultra-compact, stylish point-and-shoot digital camera with a 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC lens (28-100mm). A large 3 inch LCD screen dominates the rear of the FX55, whilst the optical image stabiliser and face detection system ensure that portraits are both sharp and focused. The new Intelligent Auto mode automatically selects the most appropriate settings according to the situation, making the DMC-FX55 a great camera for the complete beginner. Is the Panasonic FX55 the ultimate point and shoot digicam? Mark Goldstein finds out in the world’s first online review…
Website: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 Review
The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 is an ultra-compact, stylish point-and-shoot digital camera with a 28mm wide-angle LEICA DC lens (28-100mm). A large 3 inch LCD screen dominates the rear of the FX55, whilst the optical image stabiliser and face detection system ensure that portraits are both sharp and focused. The…
The Epson Stylus Photo 1400 is the replacement for the much older and very popular 1280/1290 A3+ printer. The new Epson 1400 is a dye-based printer which uses 6 colour Claria Photographic Ink, with up to 200 years print life in album storage. Borderless prints from 10x15cm up to A3+ and direct printing onto CD and DVD faces are all offered by the Epson Stylus 1400. Connectivity support includes Pictbridge, USB 2.0 and an optional Wireless Ethernet Print server. Jon Canfield finds out what Epson’s flagship A3+ dye-based printer has to offer…
Website: Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Review
The Epson Stylus Photo 1400 is the replacement for the much older and very popular 1280/1290 A3+ printer. The new Epson 1400 is a dye-based printer which uses 6 colour Claria Photographic Ink, with up to 200 years print life in album storage. Borderless prints from 10x15cm up to A3+…
The winners of the August 2007 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected by a panel of judges. The theme for August was “Macro” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners:
1st Place
the kiss by benas
Prize: CanvasRus 40 x 30” Canvas Print
Kindly donated by CanvasRus
http://www.canvasrus.co.uk
The winners of the August 2007 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected by a panel of judges. The theme for August was “Macro” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners: 1st Placethe kiss by benas Prize: CanvasRus 40 x 30” Canvas Print…
The curvaceous Canon Digital IXUS 950 IS (also known as the Canon SD850 IS) is currently Canon’s flagship point and shoot compact digital camera. An image-stabilized, 4x zoom lens equivalent to 35-140mm, 2.5 inch LCD screen and fast Digic III image processor are just a few of the features offered by the IXUS 950 IS. Notable changes from its predecessor, the IXUS 800 IS, include an extended ISO range of 80-1600, time lapse movies and new creative light effects. With a recommended price tag of £329, can the Canon 950 IS remain competitive? Gavin Stoker finds out…
Website: Canon Digital IXUS 950 IS Review
The curvaceous Canon Digital IXUS 950 IS (also known as the Canon SD850 IS) is currently Canon’s flagship point and shoot compact digital camera. An image-stabilized, 4x zoom lens equivalent to 35-140mm, 2.5 inch LCD screen and fast Digic III image processor are just a few of the features offered…
General Imaging caused quite a stir back at the PMA show in March when they unveiled a completely new range of digital cameras, to be sold under the venerable General Electric (GE) brand name. Nearly 6 months on cameras are finally shipping, and today we take a look at the mid-range GE E850 model. This camera has an amazing specification given its budget price tag. An 8 megapixel sensor, a 28mm wide, 5x optical zoom lens, large 3 inch LCD screen, Face Detection mode and a stylish design should be enough to make most people sit up and take notice of the GE E850. But as we all know, what looks good on paper can prove to be terrible in practice, so does the E850 deliver on its promise? Mark Goldstein subjected the GE E850 to a few weeks of in-depth testing to find out..
Website: GE E850 Review
General Imaging caused quite a stir back at the PMA show in March when they unveiled a completely new range of digital cameras, to be sold under the venerable General Electric (GE) brand name. Nearly 6 months on cameras are finally shipping, and today we take a look at the…
Measuring just 19.6mm thick, the Canon Digital IXUS 75 is one of the slimmest compact cameras in Canon’s extensive lineup. The new Canon IXUS 75 offers a 7.1 megapixel sensor, 3x zoom lens equivalent to 35-105mm, and a large 3 inch LCD screen with 230,000 pixels. Canon’s DIGIC III image processor, which is also used in its DSLR range, powers the IXUS 75 behind the scenes, and also provides the camera’s Face Detection and Noise Reduction technologies. There’s also a new Red-Eye Correction feature on offer in Playback mode, a range of ISO speeds up to 1600 and a new ISO Auto Shift function to help avoid image blur whenever camera shake is predicted. So is the stylish Canon Digital IXUS 75 the right compact camera for you? Read our in-depth review to find out.
Website: Canon Digital IXUS 75 Review
Measuring just 19.6mm thick, the Canon Digital IXUS 75 is one of the slimmest compact cameras in Canon’s extensive lineup. The new Canon IXUS 75 offers a 7.1 megapixel sensor, 3x zoom lens equivalent to 35-105mm, and a large 3 inch LCD screen with 230,000 pixels. Canon’s DIGIC III image…
The winners of the July 2007 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected by a panel of judges. The theme for July was “Garden Birds” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners:
1st Place
In The Garden by Bridget
Prize: 1 copy of Powerretouche Full Pro Pack
Kindly donated by Powerretouche.
http://powerretouche.com
The winners of the July 2007 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected by a panel of judges. The theme for July was “Garden Birds” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners: 1st PlaceIn The Garden by Bridget Prize: 1 copy of Powerretouche…
We’ve published 25 photos taken with the new Canon Digital IXUS 75 compact digital camera. The 7 megapixel Canon Digital IXUS 75 (also known as the PowerShot SD750) has a metallic finish, 3x zoom lens and 3 inch LCD screen. Take a look at our Canon Digital IXUS 75 photos, with the full review to follow soon.
Website: Canon Digital IXUS 75 Photos
We’ve published 25 photos taken with the new Canon Digital IXUS 75 compact digital camera. The 7 megapixel Canon Digital IXUS 75 (also known as the PowerShot SD750) has a metallic finish, 3x zoom lens and 3 inch LCD screen. Take a look at our Canon Digital IXUS 75 photos…
The Samsung i7 is a new breed of all-in-one digital camera, music player and video recorder. The i7 features a large 3 inch touch screen LCD which rotates through 180 degrees, 7 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom and integrated Portable Multimedia Player. The stylish i7 also has 450MB of internal memory and a unique World Tour Guide function. Can the Samsung i7 replace all of your digital devices and also be an effective camera? Mark Goldstein found out in our in-depth Samsung i7 review.
Website: Samsung i7 Review
The Samsung i7 is a new breed of all-in-one digital camera, music player and video recorder. The i7 features a large 3 inch touch screen LCD which rotates through 180 degrees, 7 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom and integrated Portable Multimedia Player. The stylish i7 also has 450MB of internal…
The Olympus E-410 is a 10 megapixel DSLR camera based on the Four Thirds standard. Marketed as the ultimate ‘travel’ DSLR, the E-410 weighs just 375 g (body only) and a measures 129.5 x 91 x 53 mm. The Olympus E410 features Live Preview, which allows you to frame the shot through the camera’s 2.5 inch LCD screen, in addition to using the more traditional optical viewfinder. The Olympus E-410 also offers a new image processing engine, 32 shooting modes and Supersonic Wave Filter. Is this the best Olympus DSLR camera yet? Gavin Stoker finds out.
Website: Olympus E-410 Review
The Olympus E-410 is a 10 megapixel DSLR camera based on the Four Thirds standard. Marketed as the ultimate ‘travel’ DSLR, the E-410 weighs just 375 g (body only) and a measures 129.5 x 91 x 53 mm. The Olympus E410 features Live Preview, which allows you to frame the…
Tripods are not exactly the most exciting photography product that springs to mind. Dependable, yes. Very useful, certainly. Exciting? You’d probably think not, but a behind-the-scenes tour of Manfrotto’s tripod factory in Feltre, Northern Italy proved to be a real eye-opener. As Manfrotto can’t possibly allow every photographer into their factory, I’ll do my best to show you around in our exclusive article.
Website: Manfrotto Factory Tour
Tripods are not exactly the most exciting photography product that springs to mind. Dependable, yes. Very useful, certainly. Exciting? You’d probably think not, but a behind-the-scenes tour of Manfrotto’s tripod factory in Feltre, Northern Italy proved to be a real eye-opener. As Manfrotto can’t possibly allow every photographer into their…
We’ve published a selection of sample photos from a pre-production version of the new Panasonic DMC-FZ18 digital camera, taken at the European press event in Dublin, Ireland. Note that these images are resized and are not indicative of the final quality of the Panasonic FZ18.
We’ve published a selection of sample photos from a pre-production version of the new Panasonic DMC-FZ18 digital camera, taken at the European press event in Dublin, Ireland. Note that these images are resized and are not indicative of the final quality of the Panasonic FZ18. Panasonic DMC-FZ18 Photos
The FujiFilm S5 Pro is a very specific DSLR camera targeted squarely at wedding, portrait and studio photographers. The S5 Pro offers an expanded dynamic range of up to 400% via the double pixel technology (6.17 million S-pixels and 6.17 million R-pixels) of the camera’s Super CCD SR Pro sensor. A fastest ISO sensitivity of 3200, three new Film Simulation Modes for varying skin tones. and Face Detection are also available. The Fujifilm S5 Pro is based on the Nikon D200 and inherits almost all of that DSLR’s feature set. Does the FujiFilm S5 Pro have what it takes to compete against the likes of the Nikon D200 and Canon EOS 30D? Gavin Stoker finds out.
Website: FujiFilm S5 Pro Review
The FujiFilm S5 Pro is a very specific DSLR camera targeted squarely at wedding, portrait and studio photographers. The S5 Pro offers an expanded dynamic range of up to 400% via the double pixel technology (6.17 million S-pixels and 6.17 million R-pixels) of the camera’s Super CCD SR Pro sensor…
The new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 digital compact camera is a radical departure from the norm. How many other cameras can you think of that offer a 3.5 inch, 921,000 pixel LCD screen, Wi-Fi connectivity, MP3 player, optical image stabilisation and 2Gb of internal storage? On the other hand the Sony G1 also has some more regular features in the shape of a 6 megapixel sensor and 3x zoom lens equivalent to 38-114mm. To top it all off, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 has a suggested retail price of £449 / £600, putting it in direct competition with an entry-level DSLR with kit lens. Is the Sony G1 worth that hefty price premium? We find out in the world’s first online review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-G1.
Website: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 Review
The new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 digital compact camera is a radical departure from the norm. How many other cameras can you think of that offer a 3.5 inch, 921,000 pixel LCD screen, Wi-Fi connectivity, MP3 player, optical image stabilisation and 2Gb of internal storage? On the other hand the Sony…
We’ve published 30 photos and a video taken with the new Sony G1 compact digital camera. The Sony G1 features a 6 megapixel sensor 2Gb internal storage, 3.5 inch LCD screen and peer-to-peer wireless connectivity. Take a look at our Sony G1 photos, with the full review to follow soon.
Website: Sony G1 Photos
We’ve published 30 photos and a video taken with the new Sony G1 compact digital camera. The Sony G1 features a 6 megapixel sensor 2Gb internal storage, 3.5 inch LCD screen and peer-to-peer wireless connectivity. Take a look at our Sony G1 photos, with the full review to follow soon…
We’ve published 30 photos and a video taken with the new Samsung i7 compact digital camera. The Samsung i7 features a 7 megapixel sensor, 540Mb internal storage, 3 inch touchscreen LCD, MP3 player and advanced video mode. Take a look at our Samsung i7 photos, with the full review to follow soon.
Website: Samsung i7 Photos
We’ve published 30 photos and a video taken with the new Samsung i7 compact digital camera. The Samsung i7 features a 7 megapixel sensor, 540Mb internal storage, 3 inch touchscreen LCD, MP3 player and advanced video mode. Take a look at our Samsung i7 photos, with the full review to…
The Huey Pro colour calibration device features the world’s first built-in ambient light sensor, can calibrate multiple monitors and offers customizable Whitepoint and Gamma combinations. New color patches have been added to the Huey Pro‘s calibration process for greater accuracy than the original Huey, and an Advanced Help system provide step-by-step instructions. Jon Canfield discovers if the Huey Pro is the best monitor calibration device for the digital photographer.
Website: Huey Pro Review
The Huey Pro colour calibration device features the world’s first built-in ambient light sensor, can calibrate multiple monitors and offers customizable Whitepoint and Gamma combinations. New color patches have been added to the Huey Pro‘s calibration process for greater accuracy than the original Huey, and an Advanced Help system provide…
It’s July 4th today, which means that it’s Independence Day if you live in the USA, and also the opportunity to see a great fireworks display. According to Wikipedia, “Fireworks have been associated with the Fourth of July since 1777”. If you are planning to go out and take a few photos of the celebrations, then you may want to take a look at our Photographing Fireworks article, which has links to some great online resources.
It’s July 4th today, which means that it’s Independence Day if you live in the USA, and also the opportunity to see a great fireworks display. According to Wikipedia, “Fireworks have been associated with the Fourth of July since 1777”. If you are planning to go out and take a…
The winners of the June 2007 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected by a panel of judges. The theme for June was “Rust” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners:
1st Place
Rust Never Sleeps by eebee
Prize: Photobird.com one-year subscription with 500Mb of storage space
Kindly donated by Photobird.com.
http://www.photobird.com
The winners of the June 2007 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been selected by a panel of judges. The theme for June was “Rust” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners: 1st PlaceRust Never Sleeps by eebee Prize: Photobird.com one-year subscription with 500Mb…