August 2011 Digital Camera and Photography News

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA

 Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM
Sony A-mount compatible lenses are growing like weeds. the newest Sony lens is the quiet, but bright DT SSM 16-50mm f/2.8 standard zoom lens with a 16mm wide angle capture which is ideal for both portraits and day in and day out shooting. The high-performing lens encompasses a moisture-and dust-repelling layout, while offering an approximate 3x zoom range range at a constant full f/2.8 aperture opening

Better Fall Foliage Photo Tips
By Gene Wright

In many regions of the country, fall is a beloved part of a year to be photographing nature's beauty. There's colorful brilliant leaves, clear blue skies, while the rotating of the seasons generates vivid, colorful landscapes that are just begging to be photographed. There are times, even when a photograph contains wonderful fall colors, the same power of emotion does not happen when viewing the image. Try these easy tips in helping your fall pictures go hand in hand with memories in your head.

Panasonic Lumix FX90 Wi-Fi-touchscreen compact camera
The Panasonic LUMIX FX90 adds on Wi-Fi ability to a high-performance model already rich with features and features an ultra-wide 24mm VARIO-SUMMARIT LEICA DC lens with an f/2.5 aperture. By adding Wi-Fi connectivity, this LUMIX FX90 tackles the growing population of people who shoot pictures and videos wanting to instantly share them on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 12MP MOS superzoom
As the fag-ship model of LUMIX's trendy FZ series, this FZ150 has married a brand new 12.1-MP MOS image sensor with the legendary Venus Engine bestowing high-performance photo capturing capability for both higher sensitivity to light and speed. Furthermore as another step above the recently released 1920 x 1080 60i movie feature of the LUMIX FZ47, the FZ150 accomplishes 1920 x 1080 60p Full-HD (MPEG-4 / H.264) AVCHD Progressive operation.

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH OIS 
A compact style telephoto 3.8x zoom designed for Micro Four Thirds camera systems. Similar to an 90-350mm 35mm SLR format) zoom range, this lens length only measures 2.42 x 3.54 inch (61.6 x 90 mm) and because of the Multi Actuator Inner Focus Floating Scheme it never changes length while focusing. It sports a nano surface coat that greatly minimizes flare ands ghosting

Nikon CoolPix S100 Compact Digital Camera. Accomplishment and convenience converge in this Nikon S100 Compact for a more ideal union. An advanced point & shoot compact camera with a ultra high resolution OLED Clear Color 3.5 inch touch control screen (820,000 dots) featuring an anti-glare coat. Accomplishment is just as highly developed as it is handy. Start out with 16 megapixel high resolution screen and a optical Zoom-ED-NIKKOR 5x glass lens (acts like a 28-140 mm on a 35mm SLR))

Nikon CoolPix S1200pj Projector Compact.
The Nikon S1200pj builds off of the innovations for winning awards from the previous projector camera, the S1200pj promotes a entirely new level of sharing content because of a more brilliant and powerful 20-lumen on-board projector. For added flexibility, the S1200pj works in harmony with an iPhone®, iPod touch® or iPad® letting users project photos and movies that are stored on those devices along with online content.

 Nikon CoolPix S8200 compact
The Nikon COOLPIX S8200 Digital Camera provides ease-of-use plus a astonishing 16.1 megapixel CMOS image sensor in the palm of your hand. This joining of simplicity plus an impressive amount of pixels offers multiple options to you when it comes down to documenting the important moments in your life. You can carry the camera every place you go, so you'll always be ready as the moment arrives, to capture incredibly detailed photos

Nikon CoolPix S6200 compact
The Nikon S6200 Compact Digital Camera is a small slick camera that features more lens than you would expect just from looking at its compact case. Containing a 10x zoom wide-angle lens that acts like a 25-250mm SLR film camera lens, the S6200 encompasses a 16 megapixel CCD image sensor to capture sharp, gorgeous high-resolution pictures

Nikon CoolPix AW100 rugged compact camera
The AW100 Waterproof Compact Digital Camera is a hungry for action camera that's brawny enough to do almost anything you feel like tossing at it, severe cold (temperatures ranging as low as 14 °F), big bodies of water, or even occasional accidental plunges up to 5.0' (1.5 m). Encompassing an optical 5x zoom lens (acts like a 28-140mm mounted on a 35mm SLR), the AW100 contains a 16 megapixel CMOS image sensor for acquiring beautiful underwater images, up on the ski runs, or anywhere else you would like to admonish this robust little camera.

Nikon CoolPix P7100 - The Nikon P7100 Compact Digital Camera allows you take your artistic creativity with you wherever you travel. No matter if you're on vacation or at a party, or you just want a lightweight camera to take with you, the P7100 is raring to be with you whenever you go! Although plenty of cameras have the ability do just that, they can not all give you the same astounding versatility and creativity choices that this Nikon compact can

Sony SLT-A65V DSLR Camera
with a massive amount of features, If you need a fresh new game-changing outlook, the Sony A65V has it. The Sony Translucent Mirror Technology is where it stars. This mirror technology lets you both focus and shoot with precise high speed by pointing light to the camera's image sensor plus the Phase Detection autofocus sensor. Another really big advantage, possibly the most noteworthy - is the APS-C 24.3Mp sensor - this lets you make huge photo prints and to encounter absolutely outstanding detail.

Sony SLT-A77 flagship APS-C DSLR
Introducing the Sony SLT-A77 DSLR Camera There are many things going for this camera, and the 24.3Mp image sensor is no small thing. Just imagine all the opportunities 24.3 MP of resolution can do, like mural capturing sized prints, astonishing detail, abounding color, plus much more! If you're star struck over the medium format camera back pixel power, although in a DSLR set up, your wait is now over.

Sony NEX-5N APS-C mid-range mirrorless compact
DSLR performance and features in nearly one half the dimensions and weight. The Sony NEX-5N is an exchangeable lens camera that actually fit in your pocket. You can Enjoy Full 1080/60p HD or 24p video, astounding poor-light photos, continuous shooting mode up to 10 frames per second, incredible panorama shots, plus a tilt able 3.0-inch Live View LCD touch screen monitor

Sony NEX-7 high-end APS-C mirrorless camera
The Sony Alpha NEX-7 SLT 24.3Mp Micro Four Thirds extremely high resolution camera. You can begin shooting right out of the box with this included 18-55mm kit lens which of course is only one of the many lens options available for use this E-Mount Sony congruent camera. Non-Sony lenses also work with the NEX-7 as well employing an available adapter.

Canon Powershot SX150 
The Powershot Canon SX150 IS is the successor to the Powershot SX130 IS keeping the trend of high-quality imaging in Canon consumer digital cameras The SX150 IS features a slight upgrade over the previous model, featuring the identical 12x optical zoom flexible lens (performs like a 28-336mm SLR lens); the SX150 saves users from the annoyance (not to mention consuming space) that goes along with packing numerous lenses for different uses

Canon PowerShot ELPH 310 HS  (IXUS 230 HS) Compact camera
The Canon ELPH 310 HS Compact Digital Camera is much more than just a fun point-and-shoot. Although it's thin, has bright colors and simple to use, the 310 HS also is a flexible companion, letting you to reach outside the basics for unconstrained creative possibilities. While it all begins with the 12.1 megapixel CMOS image sensor for fantastic still images and top quality 1080p HD movies

Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HS
A Slender Canon ELPH 510 HS Powershot 12.1Mp digital point & shoot that travels way past the genre's recommended capabilities. Naturally, you can just aim the ELPH 510 at the subject matter and click the shutter for a great picture, but Canon fitted this Powershot multiple arrays of functions for exploring and expressing your creativitie abilities and taking pleasure in the rewards of your photography.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 superzoom
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 encompasses a freshly-developed Vario-ELMARIT Leica DC lens with 24x power house optical zoom. The first Panasonic digital hybrid Camera containing a MOS image sensor, The FZ100 Lumix can capture full 1080p High Def (HD) video--offering you a brawny hybrid that can capture video or still photos with no difficulty providing professional-style quality

Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX
An excellent supplement to the Zoom-Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED DX AF-S lens. It has a SWM (Silent Wave Motor) compact rod-type providing ultra-fast AF with exceptional precision and very-quiet performance. Nikon SIC (Super Integrated Coating) cuts the ghosting and flare down providing even greater contrast with more vivid photos, even in challenged lighting situations. Typical internet price $135.00.

Sony A290 entry-level DSLR
New entry-level Sony Alpha DSLR camera. The A290 replaces the A230 and revolves around a CCD sensor upgrade, from 10.2 to 14.2 MP. An ergonomic change was also made allowing the A290 to be marketed as easier to handle than its predecessor. The camera still behaves pretty much like the previous model and still features starter-level operation. which includes a high ISO 3,200 light sensitivity plus only 2.5FPS for continuous shooting.

Sony Alpha a900 24.6MP Exchangeable Lens Camera
The Sony A900 Exchangeable Lens Full Frame Digital Camera is a representation of professional high end performance value. although it has a somewhat conservative feature set as compared to its available peers. No live view, no video, although it offers perhaps the finest viewfinder with 100% coverage in an exchangeable lens camera, there's exceptional 24.6mp sensor resolution, the only stabilized full frame image sensor in the world.

PENTAX K-7 Interchangeable Lens Camera
Loaded with attributes, this Pentax K-7 exchangeable Lens Camera brings the next-generation engineering to the time-approved, distinguished Pentax DSLR family. Congruent with all Pentax K mount lenses ever made (over 25 million of them out there), it has a robust, alloy magnesium body which houses a recently-engineered 14.6 MP CMOS image sensor providing richer color, sharper contrast, and the absolute greatest in image quality.

Heliopan Vario ND Filters
Heliopan's new Vario ND Lens Filters now fit on big fat lenses, because of a new 82mm Helliopan variant just released. You could already get one of these filters in 52, 58, 67, 72 and 77m sizes, and now the 82mm expected to be available real soon. The Vario can be changed to reduce from 0.1 through 6.6 light stocks simply by turning the calibrated filter rim. The filter is completely color neutral, and supported within a hard-wearing brass black anodized ring, which has numerals inscribed upon it letting you easily adjust the filter to a desired setting.

Panasonic Lumix DMC GF2 Micro Four-Thirds

Casio EX ZR10
The Casio EX-ZR10 has the new EXILIM HS ENGINE plus a highly-sensitive, 12-megapixel, CMOS back-illuminated image sensor. The fast-speed burst shooting adds a professional flair to simple camera operations such as viewing, shooting, and recording. It's high speed engine allows users to capture highly accurate videos and detailed uninterrupted shooting using the multiple CPU support, a processor that is reconfigurable, and twin image circuits for processing.

Bower / Rokinon / Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Lens
Optics for this new lens has been engineered based upon an arrangement of 13 lenses divided into 12 groups. 4 lenses have been made from low-dispersion (ED) glass, while another two are aspheric lenses. There is also multi-layers plus anti-reflection UMC type coatings augmenting the perfection of light transmission. The Bower/Rokinon/Samyang 24 mm lens was engineered to work with the majority of popular SLR and DSLR cameras manufactured by most camera makers and other small-image sensors installed. 

Lighting is the Key for Mouth Watering Food Images
If the three top things real estate are location, location location, in that case of photographing food the three most important items become lighting, lighting, lighting. My family and I recently visited for the very first time  two different restaurants. Similar to many other eateries, both featured images of their dishes on their menus. Restaurant's number one's menus were quite amateurish. They appeared to be made by someone using a compact digital camera with an inkjet printer. The shots were garish with a camera mounted flash, maybe a built-in flash.

Inkjet Papers
Paper for Inkjet printers is created from high grade deinked or chemical pulps that features good dimensional stability, with no cockling or curling, strong surface strength, and smooth surface. Ample, even porosity is necessary to neutralize ink spreading. For average quality printing, copy paper that's uncoated will do, but higher paper grades call for coating. The traditional paper coatings are not commonly used as inkjet papers. On behalf of matte inkjet papers, it's typical to use a pigment of silica combined using polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH). Glossy papers for inkjets is created by resin coating, cast coating or multi-coating on a laminated paper.

Printer Inks and Toners
Ink cartridges are normally more costly than consumers might hope, sometimes a substantial portion of the printer cost. To save on costs, many people use third party ink cartridges obtained from a someone other than the original printer manufacturer. The high cartridge cost has also provided a counterfeiter market to create cartridges using a false claim of being created by the original company. Another alternative is modifications to an original cartridge providing for continuous ink systems using external ink tanks to be used Others use aftermarket type inks, refilling their cartridges by using a kit which includes bulk ink.

The Fujifilm F600 EXR GPS
defines new photo-taking potential in a compact digital camera. Despite being no larger than the Finepix F550 EXR it replaces, the F600 EXR features new exciting technologies that improve upon user experiences while making it the perfect camera for traveling photographers, along with those who just want high quality images from a pocket size camera. 

Fujifilm Finepix JX370
Fujifilm's newest budget camera. The FinePix JX370 makes capturing and sharing digital images fast and simple. The newest Fujifilm JX370 camera is perfectly suited for photographers who just want to shoot and share their images with a minimum of fuss. For beginning camera buffs, the Fujifilm JX370 has just the right amount of technical specifications which include 14 MP resolution, a wide array of built-in photo modes and simple internet uploading for both YouTube and Facebook.

Canon PowerShot D10.
The best feature about the Powershot D10 camera? You can allow your 5 year old to shoot underwater images and not fret over it, You can not do that with many other "genuine" cameras! The D10 lets you float down that indolent river down at the water resort along with your friends and family and grab some great shots rather than staying along the bank trying to capture just the right moment. And the great thing is that the D10 camera is also a land lubber. It's the ideal no-nonsense take with you everywhere (yep every place) get away camera. 

Kodak ESP 5250 Photo Printer
Multi-function printer - inkjet -  The Wireless All-In-One Kodak ESP 5250 Printer lets you to copy, print, and scan photos or docs. It comes with with an integrated WiFi interface to provide sharing with numerous computers. The WiFi set-up plus operation instructions are prompted by using the printer's LCD display monitor. The 5250 uses a handy 2-cartridge, 6-ink arrangement to create lab-quality images that last an entire lifetime. Genuine Kodak ink plus paper supplies are easily affordable by saving as much as 50% less than competitors consumer inkjet printer accessories.  

Fujifilm FinePix F300 EXR superzoom
with Hybrid autofocus system. Encased in a beautifully crafted black metal case with a double lacquer coated finish with diminsions of just 23mm thick, the Fujifilm F300EXR has a 12-MP EXR Super CCD, a big, 3.0-inch 460k high-contrast LCD, Smart Image Stabilization plus HD 720p video capture. 

Fujifilm Finepix T300
First Rate photography just became a whole lot easier since the new Fujifilm FinePix T300 was introduced. One of a pair models that make up Fujifilm's new Finepix T models, the T300 offers the perfect answer for those looking to buy a loaded, simple to use and just as importantly, world slimmest 10 times compact digital zoom camera to take with them on their pursuits or simply use to photograph family activities, although don't want a monster price tag that goes with it. 

Fujifilm Finepix Z900
The unbelievably glamorous Fujifilm Z900EXR is going to get lots of attention. With its graceful appearance, and feature-laden specifications and radiant picture-shooting performance, it is all set to turn out to be the must-have fashion camera this season. Following the steps of the Finepix Z800EXR, the new Fujifilm Z900EXR package is available in an eye-appealing high gloss exterior and provides a wide array of the latest Fujifilm technologies to help convey great photos in all situations. 

Ricoh announces new GXR A12 Lens M Mount
A mount unit specifically created for the GXR exchangeable unit camera. The color of the body color is only black, while the predicted monthly production is around 3,000 units. The brand new GXR Lens Mount A12 lens unit is built just for the GXR. it features an CMOS APS-C size image sensor plus a newly engineered focal plane shutter, The GXR A12 allows for mounting lenses like the Leica M lenses, while it makes various modes of reparation and correction functions available. 

Canon Rebel T3 In Four Colors
The new Canon EOS T3 Digital SLR camera provides photographers a lightweight, small, exchangeable lens DSLR camera featuring fun choices. The Canon T3 provides HD video capability, 12-mp resolution plus Canon’s new instructive Feature Guide, to lend a hand in educating and instructing budding photographers as they go about capturing great photos, using with the intrinsic speed and poor light image abilities of a Canon Digital SLR camera. This new Rebel model is harmonious with Canon’s entire line of over 60 Canon EF / EF-S Canon lenses. The new T3 comes in Traditional Black, Red, Gray and Brown

The longer the lens, the more difficult to hold it still
 and the harder it becomes to keep that dreaded camera shake away. The basic rule of thumb to avoid camera shake is by equaling the speed of the shutter to the lens focal length. So if you have a 300mm lens, you need a shutter of about 1/300th of a second or quicker. This is a good basic rule for beginners because, while using a camera, skill is not something that comes naturally to a new photographer, it is something that must be learned.

New Panasonic DMC-FZ47 samples gallery
Panasonic DMC-FZ47 samples gallery. The latest Panasonic FZ-series superzoom (FZ48 Europe version) is based upon a 12MP CCD image sensor which provides a 24x zoom, encompassing a range comparable to a 25-600mm 35mm lens. Images were shot in a diversity of settings, including a flood light football game, to show what this combination can and can not do. Also, there's an array of photos shot at each of the different ISO settings of the camera and included test images employing a number of of noise reduction adjustments, to provide a sense of the range of image quality choices available from this JPEG-only version!

Leica Updates S2 Firmware
Leica firmware updates for the Leica S2 and Leica S2-P DSLR medium format cameras. Version 1.0.1.8 makes enhancements to the auto-bracketing function and adds a customizing selection to the exisitng menu control buttons on both the Leica S2 and S2-P DSLR cameras. Users that are registered can download the newest firmware through the Owner's location on the Leica website. 

Olympus E-P3 updated samples gallery
There are now three additional images in the Olympus E-P3 sample gallery. After concerns over the degrees of noise reduction and sharpening applied by the default settings of the camera, the images have been re-processed by minimizing the sharpening and noise reduction. There is confirmation that re-processing those raw files on-camera provides identical images to shooting natively at those same settings, the gallery images have been re-processed to provide side-by-side image comparison to those default settings. 

 Kenko variable NDX filter
Kenko-Tokina has created an adjustable neutral density (ND) filter which may be be varied from ND2.5 through ND1000. The Kenko variable NDX filter has the ability to make the scene darker from 1.3 through 10 EV. The filter allows wide aperture openings while preserving an accurate exposure within your camera's shutter speed range, or when using an extremely long shutter time to emphasize movement. 

Olympus P-10 Photo Printer
The Olympus P-10 Cameda Digital Photo Printer connects direc to your compatible PictBridge digital camera to produce amazing color prints no matter where you are, or hook up to your PC using a USB interface.  The printer can also hook up directly to selected digital cameras.using PictBridge. 

Brother MFC-6890CDW
Now your business productivity can move up to the next level by using the flexible and proficient Brother MFC-6890CDW Professional Color All-in-One inkjet Printer. This newest in the lineup of Brother's Professional all-in-ones features a slew of user-friendly touches, which include a 4.2-inch touch screen LCD color display, integrated duplex printing.

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