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Monday, March 22, 2010

Ricoh firmware update for GXR system
Ricoh has made the first firmware update available for its GXR system, covering the A12 50mm equiv. macro and S10 24-72mm equiv. zoom lens units. Version 1.07 fixes minor bugs and brings in a few improvements, including additional AF modes for the A12 module that offer faster autofocus. The single firmware file will make appropriate changes for each unit and is available for download from Ricoh's website.

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Sunday, March 21, 2010

Portrait Lens Roundup
Portrait photography is all about capturing the mood of a person with an emphasis on the face and expression of a person. This style of photography need not only be about professional models, it can encompass any kind of a person. Family portrait photographs are very much in demand but this does not mean it’s all about a basic snapshot. There are many creative ways a photographer can use to make a portrait photograph look equally stunning!

The best 35mm portrait lenses are prime lenses with fast f/2.8 apertures or faster and are in the 70-200mm range 

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Review: Canon PowerShot SD1400IS 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD

Shy and modest is so yesterday. Get ready for brilliance that's the center of attention once the PowerShot SD1400 IS Digital ELPH camera is in your hands. First glance says it all: nothing moves you like the impact of sleek sculpture, especially when it's drenched in the purest, ripest colors. Inside, Canon engineers defy micro-space with big, brilliant innovation.

14.1-megapixel resolution and large, 2.7-inch PureColor System LCD Canon's commitment to innovation defines the excitement of the PowerShot SD1400 IS Digital ELPH. 14.1-megapixel resolution is more than a number, it's your cutting-edge link to the outstanding clarity and quality you've always wanted in your images. Think bold and big, because razor-sharp oversized prints are a breeze. Get the picture? It's absolutely brilliant. Street price $249.95 • Images

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The Canon PowerShot A3000 IS 10MP Digital Camera is a sleek and compact camera that is simple to use and well suited to the amateur photographer. With a resolution of 10.0 megapixels and a 4x Optical zoom, the A3000 provides the performance and features that are perfect for photographing family events, keeping up with children at play, or recording scenes and events during a vacation or business trip.

The camera has everything you need to make shooting fast, easy and fun including a large 2.7" LCD. There is a full range of performance features including enhanced Face Detection technology, and a DIGIC III Image Processor to keep every image looking its best. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack is lighter than AA batteries, and provides power for taking many photos and videos. The camera is compatible with SDHC and SDXC storage cards, offering up to 2TB (SDXC only) of convenient and reliable memory that users can take anywhere. • Images

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Canon PowerShot SD3500IS 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 3.5-Inch Touch Panel LCD and 5x Ultra Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Touch. It's always been the heart of communication. Simply put your finger to the brilliant 3.5-inch wide PureColor System Touch Panel LCD screen, and the versatile excellence of the Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Digital ELPH is at your command. Naturally, a camera this smart and intuitive knows a few things about style. Color gleams, while smooth curves reveal a definite edge. Touch the future!

In addition, the PowerShot SD3500 IS Digital ELPH provides a natural, tactile method for viewing your photos: With Active Display technology, tapping the camera prompts images to playback, one after the other. Touch the screen when the camera is tilted, and the images will advance. Street price $329.95 • Images

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Saturday, March 20, 2010

New: NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D AF-S Lens Review. Fast enough for shooting in just about any type of light, this is an ideal first lens; perfect for full-length portraits, travel photography or any type of available-light shooting. The Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor lens delivers distortion-free images with superb resolution and color rendition. Accepts 52mm filters. Street price: $332.00.

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Friday, March 19, 2010

New: Sigma releases 150-500mm f/5-6.3 for Sony & Pentax Sigma Japan has announced its APO 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens will be available soon in Sony and Pentax mounts. Currently available in Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts, the Sony version will start shipping from March 27, 2010 followed by the Pentax version from April 23, 2010. It is ideal for sports, wildlife and landscape photography with handheld shooting. Three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction for chromatic aberration. Street price $999.

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New: Minox DCC 5.0 Plus, 5.0 Megapixel, Fixed Lens, Miniature Replica Review Many details designed in metal enhance the form of the DCC most effectively, making it a real gem, while the state-of-the-art technology and optical systems behind the nostalgic look provide images of a brilliant quality. This fully functional digital camera boasts 5.0 megapixels of resolution, providing the user with sharp and detailed images, and with the camera's video mode it is possible to shoot film sequences in AVI format.  • Images • Street price $109.99 

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Thursday. March 18, 2010

New: Leica 21mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens Review. A super-wide angle lens designed for high-speed performance. Its bright f/1.4 aperture allows for an extremely shallow depth of field (DOF), and at a medium f/stop, the focal range is so great that entire scenes can be reproduced sharply. Because of its floating element design, the very high resolution is retained even in the close-up range. - Street price $6,495 •

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Setting the White Balance on Your Digital Camera
On today's cameras, there are so many menus and settings on digital cameras that it is difficult to learn them all. Most casual photographers learn the basic settings or rely strictly on the automatic modes of digital point-and-shoot and SLR cameras.

With a little experimenting, you will find that you can command great control of your camera and more importantly, your images.

The white balance setting is one that can have a large effect on the outcome of your images. Understanding white balance and learning how to change the white balance setting in your camera can help you turn an average picture into an exceptional picture.

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New: Samsung HZ25W 12.5MP Digital Camera -The Samsung HZ25W combines the compact size of a Point & Shoot camera with an extremely long zoom range. You can photograph interiors and large groups when the lens is in the 26mm wide-angle position. Then capture sports, wildlife, or other subjects in the distance when the lens is zoomed to the remarkable 624mm telephoto. You can even use the zoom when shooting HD video. . • Images •  Street price $299 •

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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

New: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 14.1MP Digital Camera - The Cybershot W380 from Sony boosts of 14.1 megapixels and 5x optical zoom. Released in the market and is slimmer and further compact compare to its older versions. High performance imaging and optical quality is what Sony says this new digicam is all about. It has the capacity to record HD (1,280 x 720) video clips, and comes with 2.7 inch LCD display. Built in transfer software is very quick and enables easy uploads and sharing. Disappointment is you need to remove the battery to charge it. Street price $345.95. 

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New: Ricoh GXR A12 Interchangeable Unit 12MP Body with GR LENS - A12 50mm F2.5 MACRO Camera Unit,

GXR Interchangeable Unit Camera System features the world's smallest and lightest digital camera with interchanegable lens capability.

The new GXR is an interchangeable unit camera system in which lenses are changed by using a slide-in mount system to attach camera units to the body. The lens, image sensor, and image processing engine are integrated into the camera units so the body itself does not contain an image sensor. Street price $1,112 •  Images

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New: Ricoh GXR S10 with 24-72mm f/2.5-4.4 VC Ricoh LENS with 10MP CCD Sensor - GXR Interchangeable Unit Camera System features the world's smallest and lightest digital camera with interchanegable lens capability.

The new GXR is an interchangeable unit camera system in which lenses are changed by using a slide-in mount system to attach camera units to the body. The lens, image sensor, and image processing engine are integrated into the camera units so the body itself does not contain an image sensor. Street price $440 • Images

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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

New: It's Not About The Camera: It's About The Light!
Photography is all about light. When you think about it, serious photography is all about the battle for light and shadow. The word "photography", which comes from the ancient Greeks, literally means "to write with light." If you don't understand the role that light plays in photography, then you will have a long row to hoe when it comes to making good images.

Light is the reason we see depth, dimension and texture in photographs. Light is the reason we see color. Heck, light is the reason we see.

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Canon 5D Mark II firmware v2.0.3 now available
Canon releases the video-related firmware for its 5D Mark II DSLR. Firmware v2.0.3 adds more video options and is now available for immediate download via Canon's website.

 

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New: Canon EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6 III Review. Quiet AF is the hallmark of Canon Ultrasonic Motor ( USM ) technology, and this compact Lens now combines USM with cutting edge electronics, for the fastest AF lens in its class. This lightweight lens (only 6.7 ounces) also has a revised exterior appearance, highlighted by a new rubber Zoom ring. 

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New: Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DO IS  USM- 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens Review. with f/4.5-5.6 maximum aperture for Canon EOS SLR cameras 3-stop Image Stabilizer for reducing camera shake; ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) Electro-magnetic diaphragm (EMD) Super Spectra lens coating. Measures 3 inches in diameter and 5.6 inches long; weighs 22.2 ounces. Street price $549.

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10 Best Selling DSLR Cameras

1. Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP 
2. Nikon D3000 10.2MP 
3. Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP 
4. Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP
5. Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX
6. Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP 
7. Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18MP
8. Canon EOS 7D 18 MP 
9. Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP 
10. Pentax K-x 12.4 MP 

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