Category: Photography Blog

Monday, January 15, 2007

supermarvin76In the latest installment of this regular series, we cast the spotlight on members of the PhotographyBLOG Gallery and ask them about their photography. The 26th member to sit in the interview chair is supermarvin76.

“As far as macro, I just find it intriguing to produce a fine image of such a tiny subject. With landscapes, I take joy in producing a rich color photo of a fine scene.”

Website: Gallery Member Spotlight - supermarvin76

In the latest installment of this regular series, we cast the spotlight on members of the PhotographyBLOG Gallery and ask them about their photography. The 26th member to sit in the interview chair is supermarvin76. “As far as macro, I just find it intriguing to produce a fine image of…

Friday, January 12, 2007

HP Z3100First unveiled at the Photokina show last year, the new HP Z3100 large format printer offers a 12-ink HP Vivera pigment ink system, embedded spectrophotometer, advanced profiling solution and 200 year print life. Jon Canfield puts the Z3100 through its paces and finds out if it achieves HP’s bold claim of “changing the way graphics professionals create large-format images”.

Website: HP Z3100 Review

First unveiled at the Photokina show last year, the new HP Z3100 large format printer offers a 12-ink HP Vivera pigment ink system, embedded spectrophotometer, advanced profiling solution and 200 year print life. Jon Canfield puts the Z3100 through its paces and finds out if it achieves HP’s bold claim…

Monday, January 8, 2007

Fujifilm Finepix F31fdThe new Fujifilm Finepix F31fd is an updated version of the popular F30, which is one of the best low-light digital compact cameras around. Fujifilm have added Face Detection technology to the F31fd, hence the addition of the “fd” initials. Face Detection allows the Fujifilm F31fd to automatically identify faces within the frame, focus correctly and take a picture. The other notable new features are infra-red communication and a chunkier hand-grip. We find out if the Fujifilm F31fd is a worthy successor to the F30 in our latest review.

Website: Fujifilm Finepix F31fd Review

The new Fujifilm Finepix F31fd is an updated version of the popular F30, which is one of the best low-light digital compact cameras around. Fujifilm have added Face Detection technology to the F31fd, hence the addition of the “fd” initials. Face Detection allows the Fujifilm F31fd to automatically identify faces…

Thursday, January 4, 2007

Fujifilm F31fdHere are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Fujifilm Finepix F31fd compact digital camera, which adds face detection and infra-red communication to the 6 month old F30 model.

Website: Fujifilm Finepix F31fd Photos

Here are the sample photos from our upcoming review of the Fujifilm Finepix F31fd compact digital camera, which adds face detection and infra-red communication to the 6 month old F30 model. Website: Fujifilm Finepix F31fd Photos

Wednesday, January 3, 2007

Competition WinnerThe winners of the December 2006 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been announced. The theme for December was “Love” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners:

1st Place
“Love, love, love” by Isabelle Bouvier-Whittaker
View this entry

Prize: 1 x 24x24” or 24x18” Canvas Print of a Photo of Your Choice
Kindly donated by Pixel Outpost.
http://www.pixeloutpost.com

The winners of the December 2006 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been announced. The theme for December was “Love” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners: 1st Place “Love, love, love” by Isabelle Bouvier-WhittakerView this entry Prize: 1 x 24x24” or 24x18” Canvas…

jimmyedmondsIn the latest installment of this regular series, we cast the spotlight on members of the PhotographyBLOG Gallery and ask them about their photography. The 25th member to sit in the interview chair is jimmyedmonds.

“Yes, being a Gallery member certainly improves your photography. You can get some great inspiration from it. The comments and advice you get from other members is certainly a big help for anyone.”

Website: Gallery Member Spotlight - jimmyedmonds

In the latest installment of this regular series, we cast the spotlight on members of the PhotographyBLOG Gallery and ask them about their photography. The 25th member to sit in the interview chair is jimmyedmonds. “Yes, being a Gallery member certainly improves your photography. You can get some great inspiration…

Thursday, December 21, 2006

Canon Powershot G7Just in time for Christmas, the new 10 megapixel Canon Powershot G7 is put under the spotlight in our 150th product review. The subject of much controversy due to its lack of RAW mode and vari-angle LCD screen, we find out if the Canon G7 is a worthy addition or not to the venerable G Series.

Website: Canon Powershot G7 Review

Just in time for Christmas, the new 10 megapixel Canon Powershot G7 is put under the spotlight in our 150th product review. The subject of much controversy due to its lack of RAW mode and vari-angle LCD screen, we find out if the Canon G7 is a worthy addition or…

Gerd LudwigThe murder of Alexander Litvinenko in London has splashed Russia across the papers and lead British detectives back to the ex-KGB agent’s homeland for answers. It has also placed President Putin and his government under a rather large international spotlight. Amid all the intrigue and unanswered questions, what has become increasingly clear is that Russia is not a place to be outspoken. It is a country, still adapting to the rapid change of political systems and the people that have instigated the transformation. But what really lies behind the headlines and now defunct iron curtain? It is a question that German photographer Gerd Ludwig has been searching to answer in his work for over thirty years.

Website: Gerd Ludwig Interview

The murder of Alexander Litvinenko in London has splashed Russia across the papers and lead British detectives back to the ex-KGB agent’s homeland for answers. It has also placed President Putin and his government under a rather large international spotlight. Amid all the intrigue and unanswered questions, what has become…

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Epson Picturemate 280In our third portable printer review of December, we take a look at the Epson Picturemate 280, which boasts a resolution of 5760x1440 dpi, support for 16 different memory card formats, built-in DVD-ROM/CD-RW/CD-R drive and a 2.5 inch colour LCD screen. At £199, the Picturemate 280 is expensive for such a specialist printer, so can it justify the cost? Carry on reading to find out…

Website: Epson Picturemate 280 Review

In our third portable printer review of December, we take a look at the Epson Picturemate 280, which boasts a resolution of 5760x1440 dpi, support for 16 different memory card formats, built-in DVD-ROM/CD-RW/CD-R drive and a 2.5 inch colour LCD screen. At £199, the Picturemate 280 is expensive for such…

Monday, December 18, 2006

smw57In the latest installment of this regular series, we cast the spotlight on members of the PhotographyBLOG Gallery and ask them about their photography. The 24th member to sit in the interview chair is smw57.

“The members are very friendly and there is a lot of great humour, many of the members almost become like an extended family, I have made some very good friends through the gallery and we have shared some great days out!”

Website: Gallery Member Spotlight - smw57

In the latest installment of this regular series, we cast the spotlight on members of the PhotographyBLOG Gallery and ask them about their photography. The 24th member to sit in the interview chair is smw57. “The members are very friendly and there is a lot of great humour, many of…

Friday, December 15, 2006

HP Photosmart A618The HP Photosmart A618 is the second compact photo printer that we have reviewed recently, following hot on the heels of last week’s Lexmark P350. The HP A618 shares similar compact dimensions, print resolution, single ink cartridge and 2.4 inch colour LCD screen as the Lexmark printer, but adds a larger print size (up to 7x5 inch) and built-in Bluetooth support for the same price.

Website: HP Photosmart A618 Review

The HP Photosmart A618 is the second compact photo printer that we have reviewed recently, following hot on the heels of last week’s Lexmark P350. The HP A618 shares similar compact dimensions, print resolution, single ink cartridge and 2.4 inch colour LCD screen as the Lexmark printer, but adds a…

Thursday, December 14, 2006

Nikon Coolpix L5The new Nikon Coolpix L5 camera offers a 7 megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen and Vibration Reduction mode, all for under £200 / $250. Aimed squarely at the point and shoot photographer, the L5 has a range of different scene modes, plus the usual Nikon technologies which aim to improve your pictures with the minimum of fuss. Would the Nikon Coolpix L5 make the perfect holiday gift for the budding photographer in your family? Carry on reading to find out.

Website: Nikon Coolpix L5 Review

The new Nikon Coolpix L5 camera offers a 7 megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen and Vibration Reduction mode, all for under £200 / $250. Aimed squarely at the point and shoot photographer, the L5 has a range of different scene modes, plus the usual Nikon…

Monday, December 11, 2006

AmandartIn the latest installment of this regular series, we cast the spotlight on members of the PhotographyBLOG Gallery and ask them about their photography. The 23rd member to sit in the interview chair is Amandart.

“When I first got interested in digital photography I went to the library, bought magazines, and did everything I could think of to learn what I could. Nothing beats looking at all the photos and reading the comments.”

Website: Gallery Member Spotlight - Amandart

In the latest installment of this regular series, we cast the spotlight on members of the PhotographyBLOG Gallery and ask them about their photography. The 23rd member to sit in the interview chair is Amandart. “When I first got interested in digital photography I went to the library, bought magazines…

Saturday, December 9, 2006

Lexmark P350As the holiday season approaches, and with Thanksgiving just gone, there is more incentive to print out your photos and share them with your family and friends. What could be a better way than in the comfort of your own home, using one of the new generation of compact photo printers? Which leads us nicely onto our grand plan of reviewing the best printers over the next couple of weeks. First up is the new Lexmark P350, which boasts up to 200 year print life-span, support for 11 memory card formats, a 2.4 inch colour LCD screen and compact dimensions.

Website: Lexmark P350 Review

As the holiday season approaches, and with Thanksgiving just gone, there is more incentive to print out your photos and share them with your family and friends. What could be a better way than in the comfort of your own home, using one of the new generation of compact photo…

Wednesday, December 6, 2006

Canon EOS 400DThe new Canon EOS 400D (also called the Canon Digital Rebel XTi) is the latest entry-level digital SLR camera from Canon. The Canon 400D builds on the success of its predecessor, the extremely popular 350D, by adding a number of key new features. A 10 megapixel CMOS sensor, 2.5 inch LCD screen, dust protection system, 9 point auto-focus and continuous shooting at 3fps are the main improvements. But in a constantly changing sector of the market, is the 400D still competitive? Read our in-depth review to discover the answer.

Website: Canon EOS 400D Review

The new Canon EOS 400D (also called the Canon Digital Rebel XTi) is the latest entry-level digital SLR camera from Canon. The Canon 400D builds on the success of its predecessor, the extremely popular 350D, by adding a number of key new features. A 10 megapixel CMOS sensor, 2.5 inch…

Monday, December 4, 2006

Christopher AzzopardiIn the latest installment of this regular series, we cast the spotlight on members of the PhotographyBLOG Gallery and ask them about their photography. The 22nd member to sit in the interview chair is Christopher Azzopardi.

“Yes, I can say that being a member of this site, my photography has improved quite a lot because so far I have always got constructive feedback.”

Website: Gallery Member Spotlight - Christopher Azzopardi

In the latest installment of this regular series, we cast the spotlight on members of the PhotographyBLOG Gallery and ask them about their photography. The 22nd member to sit in the interview chair is Christopher Azzopardi. “Yes, I can say that being a member of this site, my photography has…

Friday, December 1, 2006

Competition WinnerThe winners of the November 2006 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been announced. The theme for November was “Fireworks” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners:

1st Place
“A Capitol 4th” by clefevre
View this entry

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 November 2006 PhotographyBLOG Competition have been announced. The theme for November was “Fireworks” - you can view all of the entries in this gallery. Here are the 5 winners: 1st Place “A Capitol 4th” by clefevreView this entry Prize: 1 x 24x24” or 24x18” Canvas Print…

DxO Optics Pro v4The November 2006 Giveaway has now ended - here are the 6 lucky winners who each win a prize.

Steve Daley, Sergio Goncalves and Greg Gasperoni have each won a copy of DxO Optics Pro v4
DxO Optics Pro v4 is a powerful tool for automatically improving the quality of the images from your Digital SLR or compact cameras.

Robert Gooch has won a copy of SilverFast DCPro
SilverFast DCPro high-end Digital Camera Software addresses the specific needs of the digital photographer.

Mike Campo and Miguel Silva have each won a copy of Ulead PhotoImpact 12
The latest version of Ulead PhotoImpact adds innovative features that allow beginners to immediately enjoy success in editing their digital photos.

Don’t worry if you didn’t win this time - a brand new contest will be starting soon…

The November 2006 Giveaway has now ended - here are the 6 lucky winners who each win a prize. Steve Daley, Sergio Goncalves and Greg Gasperoni have each won a copy of DxO Optics Pro v4DxO Optics Pro v4 is a powerful tool for automatically improving the quality of the…

Nikon Coolpix S9The Nikon Coolpix S9 is a stylish and affordable compact digital camera which offers a 6 megapixel sensor, large 2.5 inch LCD screen and a 3x zoom lens equivalent to 38-114mm. There are the usual Nikon technologies - In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-Priority AF and D-Lighting - to help you take better photos, plus 15 different scene modes to cover most shooting situations. Find out if the Nikon S9 would make the perfect Christmas gift in our in-depth review.

Website: Nikon Coolpix S9 Review

The Nikon Coolpix S9 is a stylish and affordable compact digital camera which offers a 6 megapixel sensor, large 2.5 inch LCD screen and a 3x zoom lens equivalent to 38-114mm. There are the usual Nikon technologies - In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-Priority AF and D-Lighting - to help you take…

Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Canon Powershot A640The Canon Powershot A640 features a new 10 megapixel sensor, full range of creative shooting modes including Manual, a 2.5 inch vari-angle LCD screen and optical viewfinder. Running on 4 AA batteries, the Canon A640 also features a 4x zoom lens equivalent to 35-140mm, Digic II image processing and an ISO range of 80-800. Find out if this new A-series camera with the highest resolution in the Canon line-up is worth considering in our first review of the week.

Website: Canon Powershot A640 Review

The Canon Powershot A640 features a new 10 megapixel sensor, full range of creative shooting modes including Manual, a 2.5 inch vari-angle LCD screen and optical viewfinder. Running on 4 AA batteries, the Canon A640 also features a 4x zoom lens equivalent to 35-140mm, Digic II image processing and an…