Connected Photographer Magazine http://www.connectedphotographer.com/ Connected Photographer News Headlines http://www.connectedphotographer.com/ http://images.zatz.com/zatz/resources/pageimages/journallogos/connectedphotographerRSSLogo.gif 40 144 Copyright © 2005, ZATZ Publishing, a unit of Component Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. info@ZATZ.com info@ZATZ.com Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:24:18 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss ZATZ ZENPRESS 6.0a1 Photograph Fireworks This wiki article provides tips on cameras, settings, timers, and more to help you get better photos of fireworks displays. There's even a section on using your iPhone camera to photograph fireworks.

Read | Permalink]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045131.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045131.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Free Adventure Photography Webinar Bogen Imaging is offering a free webinar on July 17, 2009 with professional photographer Michael Clark speaking about what it takes to photograph such sports as rock climbing, mountain biking, and whitewater rafting. Registration is required.

Read | Permalink]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045132.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045132.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Luxury Photo Safari Aboard A Zeppelin Chris Golson's Photography Adventures has a new workshop scheduled for September 27-30, 2009. This workshop includes shooting California's Half Moon Bay from a Zeppelin.

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]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045133.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045133.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Alt Text: Genius Strategies for Defanging Web's Harshest Critics Putting your work on the web, for all to see and criticize, is scary. This tongue-in-cheek article lists seven points to help you survive the experience.

Read | Permalink]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045117.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045117.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Sigma Corporation Introduces New 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC Wide Angle Lens Sigma Corporation announced availability of the Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM super-wide angle lens the widest zoom range lens to use Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) technology. The DC lens has a maximum aperture of F3.5 throughout the entire zoom range

Read | Permalink]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045118.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045118.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Portfolio Server 9 is now available Extensis announced the availability of Portfolio Server 9. Portfolio Server 9 introduces a new Web Client allowing users to catalog, search, edit, batch convert, automate tasks and manage assets from anywhere.

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]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045119.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045119.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Twenty20 ContourHD high-definition video recorder can be worn to capture images as you move.

Read | Permalink]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045094.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045094.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Force of Nature: Artist Puts Petal to the Metal for Electrifying Images Kirlian photography started in the 1930s. Now Robert Buelteman has revamped the process, using 80,000 volts of electricity, to produce fascinating images of plants.

Read | Permalink]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045095.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045095.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Aleratec's RoboRacer DVD CD Duplicator Needs No Computer the DVD/CD RoboRacer SA, a fully automatic, stand alone DVD CD duplicator with a 100 disc DVD copyor CD copycapacity.

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Read | Permalink]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045076.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045076.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT AgfaPhoto announces DC-600uw rugged compact AgfaPhoto's new DC-600uw, to be available next month, said to be water-resistant up to 10 meters has a 6MP sensor, and includes video recording.

Read | Permalink]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045077.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045077.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Street Portrait Photo How To This is a 4 and a half minute video of Clay Enos explaining how to photograph people on the street.

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]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045078.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045078.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Nikon 50mm F1.4G lens review The Nikkor 50mm F1.4G replaced the older F1.4D late last year, offering revised optics to improve correction of off-axis aberrations and is compatible with entry level camera bodies.

Read | Permalink]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045056.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045056.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT LensFlare35 Podcasts Launched David E. Warner launched LensFlare35 to link Canon professional photographers by offering stories, tips, and techniques through his weekly podcasts.

Read | Permalink]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045057.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045057.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Discover what is real in a photograph at the National Media Museum Photographs used to represent "reality" but, sometimes it wasn't real. This talk at the National Media Museum, Bradford, on Saturday 11 July, discusses old methods of manipulating photos and comparisons to modern methods.

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]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045038.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045038.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Top 10 DSLR Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Ten common errors, ranging from "forgot the camera" to "shot in JPEG instead of RAW", and tips on how to avoid or recover from them.

Read | Permalink]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045039.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045039.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Hybrid digital cameras let you go pro on video Photographer Vincent Laforet plans to shoot movies using his Canon EOS 5D Mark II instead of the standard commercial video camera. He did a 2-minute "proof-of-concept" last fall, now he's going for something longer.

Read | Permalink]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045040.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045040.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Will the iPhone 3GS Kill the Cheap Pocket Camera? The camera built into the new iPhone shoots at 3 megapixels but the photos look good. The question becomes: Will people give up toting a small camera around when their phone takes such nice pictures?

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]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045016.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045016.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Pentax K-7 Review A new entry to the semi-pro category, the 14.6 megapixel K7 can record video at up to 1536x1024 pixels at 30fps.

Read | Permalink]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045017.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045017.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Iconic portraits competition The Walker Art Gallery, in Liverpool, has launched a competition to find a modern day icon. Entries are welcomed from 26 June - 20 July 2009

Read | Permalink]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045018.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045018.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT David's on-the-air schedule

  • WDUN 550AM with Martha Zoller, Monday, July 6 at 10:30am
  • CRN Digital Talk, Financial Talk Radio with Tim Connolly, June 26 at 10:05am ET
  • WFTL 850AM with Russ Morley, Fort Lauderdale/Miami at June 26 at 7:12am
  • KRLD, Dallas with Mark Watkins (broadcast time tbd)
  • ABC TV, Thursday, June 25 (broadcast time tbd)
  • NBC TV, Thursday, June 25 (broadcast time tbd)
  • FOX News with Rick Levanthal, Wednesday June 18 at 4:30pm ET
  • WDUN 550AM with Billy and Joel, Thursday, June 19 at 9:20am ET
  • News Talk 550 KTSA with Chris Duel, Thursday, June 19 at 1:07pm ET
  • WIST, 690am in New Orleans, Wednesday, June 24 at 11:05am ETDavid's also been interviewed by a bunch of Web and print journalists. We'll post links to those articles as they're published.

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    ]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045024.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00045024.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Modify a Holga Camera The Holga, first released in 1982, came set for 120mm film and has some technical problems that lead to "interesting" photos. If you have a Holga, this article tells you how to convert it to 35mm film, seal the light leaks, and change the lens.

    Read | Permalink]]>     http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044993.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044993.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT     How to Sell Portrait Photos In this article Annabel Williams discusses the process of talking to clients in a way to get them to think of the finished photographic product and what they will spend for it.

    Read | Permalink]]>     http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044994.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044994.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT     Microsoft Shifts Expression Media's Focus Expression Media digital asset management software will no longer be part of the Expression Studio suite. Instead it will be marketed to digital photographers as a separate product.

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    ]]>     http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044977.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044977.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT     Kodak Retires Kodachrome Film Sales of Kodachrome Film have fallen dramatically in recent years, leading Kodak to announce the end of its 74-year run. Current supplies are expected to run out this fall.

    Read | Permalink]]>     http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044978.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044978.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT     Kodak EasyShare Z915 compact camera The EasyShare Z915 comes with a 10x optical zoom but is smaller than Canon's PowerShot SX 110 IS though after a few hours of its hanging around your neck, it will be noticed.

    Read | Permalink]]>     http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044957.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044957.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT     Major Robert Capa Exhibition Ahead An exhibit of works by photojournalist and war photographer, Robert Capa is to open on 3 July in the Palace of Arts in Budapest. The show runs until October 11.

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    ]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044958.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044958.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Web-Based 52 Editions Knocks Fine Art Photography Off Its Pedestal The 52 Editions website features a weekly photograph handpicked by Arnaud Gregori from work by professionals and amateurs.

    Read | Permalink]]>     http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044940.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044940.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT     The Cheap Plastic Camera That Could: Lomo Turns 25 The Lomo Compact Automat (LC-A) first shipped 25 years ago, from the St. Petersburg-Leningrad Optical Mechanical Organization (LOMO) factory. This article includes photos, history of the camera, and a spot-the-fake gallery.

    Read | Permalink]]>     http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044941.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044941.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT     Improve Your Photography by Getting Back to Basics In this article Tom Mackie insists there are no secrets to getting a good photograph and it doesn't matter what kind of equipment you use. What makes a difference is composition and lighting.

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    ]]>     http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044942.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044942.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT     Life's tough, so cameras are getting tougher Olympus started its Tough line of cameras four years ago. Now other camera makers are following their lead. While more expensive than less resilient cameras with similar specs, it can be nice to know your camera will withstand some of the use it may get.

    Read | Permalink]]>     http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044926.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044926.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT     Currys launches 'Great British Summer' national photography competition The Currys' photography competition starts this week and will be accepting up to five photographs per person until 31st July.

    Read | Permalink]]>     http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044927.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044927.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT     Olympus Camera Packs SLR Aspirations in Compact Body The design of the new Olympus E-P1 may bring to mind the old Olympus Pen F but it uses the same sensor as the Olympus E620 and comes with two lens options.

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    ]]>     http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044904.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044904.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT     New Filters and Carrying Bag Diversify Honl Photo Offerings ExpoImaging Inc. announced expansion of the Honl Photo Speed System line of professional products with new color correction filters, color effects filters, and a Honl Photo products carrying bag.

    Read | Permalink]]>     http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044905.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044905.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT     The Fourth Annual Summer Solstice Shoot began June 15th Compassionate Eye Foundation's Fourth Annual Summer Solstice kicked off in Vancouver on June 15th while the last shoot will be in New York on June 24th. Compassionate Eye Foundation (CEF) has partnered with thirty photographers and other industry professionals to continue this philanthropic endeavor.

    Read | Permalink]]>     http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044906.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044906.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT     Kopin Announces World's Smallest VGA Display Kopin 's tiny new display unit is being developed for use in interchangeable-lens system cameras with high-resolution electronic viewfinders.

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    ]]> http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044887.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044887.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT Mamiya launches M18, M22 and M31 digital backs The M series digital backs from Mamiya have been designed for compatibility with their 645AFDIII. These backs have large sized CCDs making them ideal for medium format photography.

    Read | Permalink]]>     http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044888.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044888.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT     Capture the Summer Light with UCLA Extension Photography Courses Take advantage of the UCLA Extension summer photography program.Taught by professional art and commercial photographers courses include:
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    Read | Permalink]]>     http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044869.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044869.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT     Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 Review Sony's new Cyber-shot DSC-H20 super-zoom digital camera offers a 10x image stabilized Carl Zeiss lens covering a focal range of 38-380mm in a compact package with a 10 megapixel sensor, 720p HD movie recording, and large 3 inch LCD screen.

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    ]]>     http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044870.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044870.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT     Fujifilm Finepix Z300 with touchscreen shooting Fujifilm's Finepix Z300 offers touchscreen shooting letting users focus and shoot images by touching the subject on the LCD screen.

    Read | Permalink]]>     http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044871.html http://www.connectedphotographer.com/newsitems/00044871.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT