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Wednesday, February 17, 2010Click to submit news

XritePhoto.com: Color Management Tips, Tricks & Technologies
X-Rite, Incorporated has launched XritePhoto.com as both a color resource center and online community for photographers. The website offers anyone involved in digital photography an interactive learning resource, as well as a place to learn, explore, and exchange ideas as they relate to color.

Shoot Tethered to Control Your Camera From Your Mac
You've been viewing and altering your pictures on a computer for years. Now you can also control the camera, and save photos directly to your hard drive, from your Mac. This article explains the basics of tethering your camera and Mac.

The Nikon 50mm f/1.4G AF-S: a multi-sample evaluation
Most reviews are based on a single device, lens or camera. In this review, five separate lenses of the same type were tested to see how consistently they performed.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010Click to submit news

AKVIS Coloriage 7: Breath Life Into Old Memories With Color
AKVIS Software Inc. has updated AKVIS Coloriage allowing black-and-white photos to be updated with color. Version 7.0 introduces a new mode for the Pencil tool, Multicolor mode, and more. AKVIS Coloriage is available for Windows and Mac as a Photoshop plug-in and as a stand-alone edition.

Camera Phones to Shoot Raw in Future?
OmniVision's new quarter-inch, 5-megapixel RAW CMOS sensor may lead the way for even smaller cameras capable of taking even better photos.

Friday, February 12, 2010Click to submit news

Ricoh CX3 Review
The CX3, a new point and shoot camera from Ricoh, offers a 10.7x, 28-300mm zoom lens with a 10-megapixel sensor. This review includes technical specifications and sample images.

Leaf announces Leaf Aptus-II 8
This medium format digital camera back fro Leaf offers 40 megapixel resolution and 0.8 seconds per frame capture rate. Leaf is accepting orders for the Aptus-II 8 now.

Thursday, February 11, 2010Click to submit news

COUTURE BOOK Announces Book Plug-in for Aperture 3
COUTURE BOOK announced availability of a new book plug-in allowing users of Aperture 3 to design and order photo books from within Aperture.

February 15 Deadline for Sigma Corporation of America Scholarship entries
Sigma Corporation of America is accepting entries for the company's first-ever scholarship contest through Feb. 15, 2010. Applicants are invited to complete an application form, including a brief essay and photographs.

Memory Card Survives Atlantic Submersion
You probably don't want to try this one for yourself. But. It seems a camera was accidentally dropped from the ocean liner Queen Mary 2 back in October 2008. It was recently fished out of the drink and some photos were retrieved.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010Click to submit news

Google Tricks Out a Snowmobile for Stunning Street View
Prepping for the Winter Olympics, Google put a camera unit on a snowmobile and sent it to Canada's Whistler Blackcomb ski resort to record the slopes. This article includes a 1.5 minute video showing the snowmobile in action and some of the resulting shots.

MRM Worldwide Creates Unique Tool for Nikon's COOLPIX S70 Touch Camera
MRM Worldwide has partnered with Nikon Inc. to create the Nikon Virtual Touch Experience, an online tool that lets you flip through photo and image galleries using your webcam.

Samsung ST1000 Review
Also known as the CL65, this 12 megapixel point-and-shoot compact camera comes with built-in geo-tagging, Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi connectivity. This review includes technical specifications and sample images.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010Click to submit news

Apple Releases Aperture 3
Aperture 3 has been released. The updated software introduces new tools, adjustment presets, and slideshow capabilities to help you get the most out of your photos.

Hoya HD Circular Polarising filter Review
Polarising filters can be very useful but finding the right one, for you, may not be easy. This review includes a short video giving some idea of why the Hoya filters are more expensive than some others.

Monday, February 08, 2010Click to submit news

Canon EOS 550D
The EOS 550D offers an 18 Megapixel (MP) APS-C CMOS sensor, coupled with Canon's DIGIC 4 image processor and the ability to shoot Full HD movies. The EOS 550D also supports high-speed, continuous shooting at 3.7 frames per second (fps).

Samsung WB5000 Review
The Samsung WB5000 (also known as the HZ25W) is a compact camera with a 24x optical zoom lens that can take wide-angle landscapes or closeups either as stills or HD video. This article includes technical specifications and sample shots.

Friday, February 05, 2010Click to submit news

SANYO Debuts New Dual Cameras
Sanyo North America has introduced three new Dual Cameras - the VPC-GH2, VPC-CG102, and VPC-CG20. All three have high definition video and up to 14 megapixel photo capability.

Samyang announces 14mm f/2.8 lens availability
Samyang Optics has announced its new 14mm f/2.8 lens will be available for purchase next month. The lens will be available in mounts suitable for a number of cameras.

Thursday, February 04, 2010Click to submit news

A Month With the Lumix GF1, And Why I No Longer Use The Nikon D700
Charlie Sorrel tested some of the new SLR cameras and reported on them. Then he got to wondering how desirable they'd still be if he used them longer. This article is a re-visit on two cameras he tested earlier.

Olympus E-P2 Review
The E-P2 is a Micro Four Thirds DSLR camera that has some features not included on last year's E-P1. This review includes technical specifications and sample images.

Wednesday, February 03, 2010Click to submit news

Photographer Loves Math, Graphs Her Images
Nikki Graziano is a student of both math and photography. So adding graphs and equations to help her explain the images seemed natural. This article includes six of her photos.

Nikon Announces Seven new COOLPIX Cameras
Nikon has announced the addition of seven new cameras to its COOLPIX line of digital cameras. This podcast explains the new cameras and their features.

Western Digital LinkedIn Live Discussion with Colin Finlay
Western Digital's Creative Masters will host a live discussion for their LinkedIn Storage Group on Thursday, February 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon PT. Featured will be documentary photographer Colin Finlay. You need a LinkedIn ID to participate.

Tuesday, February 02, 2010Click to submit news

Olympus Unveils 30x Megazoom and Tougher Cameras
The new SP-800UZ from Olympus offers a 30x optical zoom lens, dual image stabilization, 720p video, and more. Also being released is the less expensive SP-600UZ with 15x optical zoom. Both cameras are expected to be available in March.

Apple's 27-Inch iMac Displays Get Firmware Fix
27-inch iMac displays have had some problems with flickering displays. Yesterday Apple released a patch for the problem.

FinePix HS10 has BSI sensor, 30x zoom
Fuji's new FinePix HS10, with a 30x optical zoom lens, includes both an electronic viewfinder and a 3-inch LCD panel. The HS10 is expected to be in stores in April.

Monday, February 01, 2010Click to submit news

Wacom Intuos4 Wireless Provides Creative Freedom
The Intuos4 Wireless professional pen tablet features Bluetooth wireless technology to free you from cables. The Intuos4 Wireless is expected to start shipping in the United States and Canada by early March and to Mexico and other Latin America countries in subsequent months.

Hasselblad H4D-40
The "40" in the name stands for 40-megapixel in this medium-format camera. Hassleblad will host some "hands-on" events, starting next week, to introduce you to the camera.

Friday, January 29, 2010Click to submit news

Get $5K for Your Documentary Photo Project
The Photocrati Fund is designed to facilitate a humanitarian or environmental documentary project. One photographer will be selected to receive a one-year, $5,000 grant.

Pentax announces Optio E90 budget camera
This entry-level camera includes smile-recognition, 2.7 inch LCD, and 3x optical zoom lens. The Optio E90 is available for pre-order.

Thursday, January 28, 2010Click to submit news

Bright Ideas for Lighting Portraits
Lighting can dramatically change the mood in a portrait. This article looks at some ways to "improve" lighting to create the mood you want.

Lightroom 2.6.1 fixes bug for Leica M9 user
Adobe's Photoshop Lightroom 2.6.1 is a recommended upgrade only for those using Leica M9 cameras. This article includes links to Windows and Mac OS upgrades.

IDMA Lays Foundation for a Successful 20th Year
The International Digital Media Alliance (IDMA) announced finalization of the alliance's name change from DVDA (DVD Association) to IDMA. The IDMA name better reflects the alliance's efforts in the entire digital media market, rather than limiting the organization to just the DVD market

Wednesday, January 27, 2010Click to submit news

Olympus Mju Tough 6010 Review
Shockproof, waterproof to 3 meters, and freeze-proof to -10 Celsius, this camera is designed to handle everyday life. This review includes technical specifications and sample images.

Wedding Photography - A Guide to Posing
This new book from Oliver Cameron is expected in bookstores in April 2010. The book offers tips to help you create new poses in your photographs. The publisher is now accepting pre-orders.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010Click to submit news

A Penguin, A Chicken And New York City Star In Nikon Festival
Nikon announced winners in their Nikon Festival. This article includes links to the winning entries and an on-line gallery.

Tamron Photo Contest: Dusk till Dawn
Tamron USA has announced the first in a series of four photo contests for this year. The "Dusk till Dawn" contest is accepting entries until March 31.

Sony Alpha A550 digital SLR
Unlike many of the newer cameras, the Alpha A550 has been loaded with features that favor still photography. With this camera you get a chance to change the lens and do continuous shooting, instead of video.

Monday, January 25, 2010Click to submit news

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1 Review
Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FT1 (also known as the DMC-TS1) is waterproof to 3 meters, can survive a drop from 1.5 meters, and is even dustproof. This review offer technical specifications and test images.

Hydrophobia 70-200 Lens Cover
Think Tank Photo has released two new water-resistant rain covers for 70-200 and smaller lenses. You can change memory cards and batteries without removing the covers.

Friday, January 22, 2010Click to submit news

Kubota Image Tools' Spring 2010 Digital Photography Bootcamp Workshop
This Bootcamp is scheduled for May 16-21, 2010, in Sisters, Oregon. The early bird discount is available until March 31, but space is limited.

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
The EOS-iD Mark IV has a 16.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, dual DIGIC 4 image processors, and an improved autofocus system. This review offers technical specifications and test images.

Thursday, January 21, 2010Click to submit news

FinerWorks.com Increases Profit Potential for Artists and Photographers
FinerWorks.com started by offering large format giclee prints. Now they are offering their new web-tool, "My Licensed Images", to help artists and photographers license their images.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX60 Review
This small, lightweight, camera from Panasonic is aimed at the casual user. Still, it offers a 5x zoom lens with a wide-angle setting and the ability to shoot video at 30 frames per second. This article includes specifications and sample images.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010Click to submit news

HP Plans Line of Affordable 3-D Printers
Targeted at mechanical-design professionals, HP's 3-D printers will probably cost less than $15,000. For those on a tighter budget, Makerbot sells a version for under $1,000.

Sigma Corporation sponsors student magazine photo contest, announces winner
Sigma Corporation of America has announced the winner of their fourth annual, Sigma-sponsored Nature's Best Photography Students photography contest. Submissions for the next Nature's Best Photography Students photo contest will be accepted through March 1 while Sigma's scholarship contest submissions are being accepted until Feb. 15.

QImaging Introduces 64-Bit QCam Driver
QImaging announces release of 64-bit QCam imaging driver for QImaging cameras providing support for Microsoft's 64-bit operating systems. This lets users acquire RAM-intensive image data at higher speeds for faster analysis.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010Click to submit news

Southern California Photo Expo
The expo, a one-day event, will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center on February 20th and will include a number of interactive events and activities for Orange County residents.

How to Choose and Use Lenses - Part 1
In this first article in a series, David Noton offers his experience with zoom lenses to help you get the most out of your investment.

Monday, January 18, 2010Click to submit news

New Version of Razuna, Open Source Media Library, Now Available
Razuna 1.3.5 is now available as a free download to help you manage digital assets in the form of video, audio, images, or documents.

5 Reasons to Ditch Your Digital SLR
Cameras with a Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens (EVIL) are finding a place in the market. Unlike bulkier DSLRs these small cameras can fit in a pocket making them far handier for most of us.

Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Review
Nikon's Coolpix S1000pj includes an integrated projector and wireless remote control to allow you to operate the camera and projector remotely. This review includes sample images and technical specifications.

Friday, January 15, 2010Click to submit news

Pentax K-7 digital SLR
Not an entry-level camera, the K-7 is aimed at serious enthusiasts and can be purchased as body-only or as a kit. The K-7 offers a 23.4mm x 15.6mm CMOS sensor and two recording modes for HD movies among its features. This review includes test shots.

WPOW: Women Photojournalists of Washington Traveling LAUNCH Exhibit
Camera Bits is sponsoring the traveling WPOW exhibit, LAUNCH. The exhibit will travel to universities in the U.S. specializing in photojournalism. The juried show represents the work of over 200 editors and photojournalists.

Thursday, January 14, 2010Click to submit news

Eastman Kodak sues Apple, RIM over digital cameras
That camera in your iPhone or BlackBerry is allegedly using photo preview technology patented by Eastman Kodak without benefit of proper licensing agreements. Kodak is asking the U.S. International Trade Commission to take action.

Nikon Capture Control Pro 2.7.1
The new, Version 2.7.1, release of Capture Control Pro software allows you to control a camera from a computer, with or without a wired connection. This page includes links to download the update for Windows and Mac OS computers.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010Click to submit news

570-Megapixel, Intergalactic Camera
With 74 CCD sensors, and a $35 million price tag, it isn't the kind of camera you're going to find at the local photo shop. But it's fun to dream.

Hands-On With Panasonic's Leica-Lite GF1
The Lumix GF1 from Panasonic uses a "rangefinder" instead of single lens reflex technology but still has quick shutter speed. This review looks at several features of the camera.

Haier Debuts Digital Cameras
Haier is introducing a line of digital cameras. This article includes basic specifications on five new cameras from Haier.

VueScan 8.6 Supports Scanners on Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6
Hamrick Software has released VueScan version 8.6 - with improvements, new features, problem fixes, and additional scanners supported. VueScan now supports Mac OS X, Windows and Linux so you don't have to buy a new scanner.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010Click to submit news

The Art of Criticism
In this article David Ward discusses the difficulties of criticism. If you are an "unknown" photographer you may be ignored by critics. If your name is known, the critics may over-react to your images. Either way, maybe you should ignore much of what critics say.

CES 2010 compact camera round-up
A lot of new cameras were introduced at CES. This article discusses the general trend in compact cameras as seen at the show then provides links to more information on 46 cameras from seven manufacturers.

Monday, January 11, 2010Click to submit news

SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro
The Release Candidate version of SILKYPIX PRO now supports the FOVEON X3 sensor for Sigma cameras. If you'd like to see the difference it could make to your photos, you can download a copy now.

CES 2010: Film Underwater With HD-Camera Scuba Mask
This 1.5-minute video shows you the Liquid Image dive mask. The mask is capable of shooting HD video at 40 meters under water.

Friday, January 08, 2010Click to submit news

Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S ED VR II Nikkor Review
This review gives a detailed breakdown of this Nikkor lens including specifications, test photos, and alternatives.

CES new camera roundup
Want to know what cameras were announced this week? This page lists all the new cameras, by brand and model, with links to the relevant press releases.

DXG Releases $300 1080p Camcorder
The DXG-A80V is a new camcorder capable of recording at 1920 x 1080 and costs just $300. The DXG-A80V is available for purchase now.

Thursday, January 07, 2010Click to submit news

New York Institute of Photography Celebrates 100 Years
The New York Institute of Photography, America's oldest and largest photography school, was founded in 1910 and celebrates 100 years of leadership in photography education this year.

Casio EX-H15
This new camera from Casio offers 14.1-megapixels with a wide-angle 24mm 10X optical zoom lens and a 3-inch LCD screen. This page provides basic specifications on the camera.

Wednesday, January 06, 2010Click to submit news

Aleratec Pledges its Full Support for MAC OS X Snow Leopard
Aleratec Inc. has announced it will support LightScribe Duplicators on Apple's new MAC OS X Snow Leopard Operating System.

Canon Legria HF R16, R18 and R106
Canon has launched several new cameras already this year. These three lightweight, Full High Definition camcorders are expected to be available to users in March. This article provides some basic information.

Zenfolio Debuts Next Generation of Photography Presentation and Sales Solution
Zenfolio Inc. has debuted the next generation of its service, letting photographers manage all aspects of their business. Zenfolio users can now create portfolio sites using the Zenfolio Theme Designer to increase online exposure with an enhanced search engine optimization (SEO).

Tuesday, January 05, 2010Click to submit news

New High-Capacity Lexar Professional CompactFlash and Class 10 SDHC Memory Cards
Lexar has announced improvements to its Professional line of CompactFlash (CF) and Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards increasing the capacity of Professional 300x CF cards to 32GB while the Professional 233x CF cards are now available in 16GB and 32GB capacities.

Japanese Photographer Bends Electricity to His Will
Hiroshi Sugimoto has a history of experimenting with photography. Now he's pushed film further with the use of a Van de Graaf generator.

Monday, January 04, 2010Click to submit news

Luxury Photography Breaks in New Forest National Park
These two-day photography classes, offered by Jayne Whitelock and Mike Browne, feature the New Forest in Hampshire, U.K. and are open to all.

Rollei announces 10mpix touchscreen digicam
The Flexline 100 inTOUCH digital camera, or FL100iT, is a compact camera with a 3.0-inch touchscreen LCD panel and a 30-framer-per-sceond burst mode.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009Click to submit news

Tips on How to Become a Citizen Photojournalist
WeSay.com has chosen its Top 10 Citizen News Photographs of 2009. If you'd like to participate for next year, they offer four tips to help you get your photos noticed.

Nikon S1000pj projector camera
This pocket-sized camera doubles as a projector. This article offers a quick review to see how it works.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009Click to submit news

Desert Dunes Seen From Space
These images of sand dunes were taken from weather satellites, the International Space Station, and other orbiters. The photos show sand dunes from around the world.

Create a Simple Time-lapse Movie
Time-lapse movies can take minutes, or months, to photograph. This article describes setting up and photographing a short, simple movie to test the concept. There are also links to some more involved movies as a demo.

Monday, December 28, 2009Click to submit news

Pentax K-x review
The K-x has been positioned to replace the K200D entry-level DSLR. The K-x features a 12-megapixel CMOS sensor and 720p HD video at 24 frames per second. This review includes technical specs and sample shots.

Holiday Deals from Corel
Corel is offering reduced prices on software such as Paint Shop Pro Photo, Painter, and Photo & Video. Prices are good through December 31.

Thursday, December 24, 2009Click to submit news

Fujifilm to Discontinue Quickload Films
Yet another film is being discontinued. Fujifilm will stop production of its Quickload films in April 2010.

Canon PowerShot SD940 IS
This pocket-sized camera is aimed at those wanting to take quick snapshots without a lot of fuss. It offers 12.1 megapixel resolution, a wide-angle 4x optical zoom lens, and image stabilization. This review offers technical specs and sample photos.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009Click to submit news

123di updates 'The 123 of digital imaging' to V6.2
This interactive learning software from 123di.com has been updated. Version 6.2 adds coverage for both Mac and Windows versions of Adobe's Photoshop Elements 8 and the Public Beta of Photoshop Lightroom 3.

Five Great IPhone Photography Apps for the Holidays
Much "casual" photography is now being done with mobile phones, and the iPhone 3GS has a decent camera, so applications to clean up noise and other flaws from the resulting pictures can be handy.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009Click to submit news

Technologies Begins Shipping Photosimile 5000
Photosimile 5000 is a PC-controlled desktop photography studio, integrating a 28-inch light box with a Canon SLR camera and workflow software to simplify business photography.

Nik Software Ships Viveza 2 for Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom & Apple Aperture
Nik Software is now shipping Viveza 2, offering users global adjustments and selective controls utilizing U Point technology.

Monday, December 21, 2009Click to submit news

Leica X1 in-depth review
This new camera from Leica sports a retro look with modern features, such as 12.2 Mp APS-C CMOS sensor and DNG raw format recording. The review covers technical details an provides sample photos.

Teorex Releases Inpaint, Image Restoration Tool for Digital Photos
Inpaint enables you to remove unwanted objects from your digital photos by analyzing the selection and filling it with pixels to match the surrounding area.

Friday, December 18, 2009Click to submit news

Dresden Panorama
This panoramic view of Dresden was created from 1,665 full format pictures taken by a photo-robot. It took almost three hours to shoot the pictures and 94 hours to process them.

BenVista releases PhotoZoom Classic 3
BenVista's has released PhotoZoom Classic 3 for the home user. The software is available for both Mac OS X and Windows.

Nyko Zoom Case
It's an inexpensive 8x optical magnification lens, not really a zoom, that allows you to take close-ups with your DSi digital camera. This article includes some images - with and without the lens - and compares them to shots from an iPhone.

Thursday, December 17, 2009Click to submit news

Raw Compatiblity Update extends Canon, Nikon support for OS X
Apple has updated its Digital Camera Raw Compatibility to version 2.7. This article provides links to knowledge base articles and lists the newly supported camera Raw formats.

Firmware & Software Updates
This page includes a number of links for firmware and software upgrades to a variety of cameras. Included are updates for Sigma, Panasonic, Olympus, Ricoh, Nikon, and Canon.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009Click to submit news

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Review
Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FP8 is a 12.1 megapixel compact camera with a 28mm, 4.6x Leica DC lens in a flat body that can also record HD movies at 720p.

Nikon D3000 review
The Nikon D3000 is an entry-level DSLR with a revamped AF system and 10.75 megapixel DX-format CCD sensor. This review includes technical specifications and comparisons.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009Click to submit news

I3A Warns Holiday Air Travelers to Keep Lithium Batteries Out of Checked Bags
If you're traveling by air, lithium batteries, of the type used in digital cameras and laptop computers, are banned from checked luggage in the U.S.

Practical Digital Photomicrography
In this book Dr. Brian Matsumoto provides an introduction to digital photography through the microscope. Readers will learn about the three camera types used in photomicrography and the advantages, or disadvantages, of each.

HDSLR: The Billion Things You Need To Know To Make Your Camera Shoot Movies
In this new e-book from Peter iNova explains the special requirements, techniques, options, limitations and work-arounds involved in making movies with HDSLR cameras.

Monday, December 14, 2009Click to submit news

Photoshop Tip: Masking 101
This article explains what masking is and how to use tools in Photoshop CS3 and CS4 to isolate parts of your photos.

The Cape Cast One Minute Movie Contest
Cape Cod Media Group and Cape Cod Online are now accepting film submissions for the Cape Cast One Minute Movie Contest.

Friday, December 11, 2009Click to submit news

Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 Ultimate -- only $49.99
Buy Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 Ultimate for only $49.99 before December 21, 2009 and get free shipping plus a copy of Organize Your Digital Life from National Geographic.

DxO Labs Adds RAW Image Quality Measurements
Dxomark.com now includes measurements for Canon PowerShot G11, S90 and EOS 7D; Sony A500 and A550; Pentax K7; and Nikon D300s and D3000.

Mastering the Nikon D5000
This book by Darrell Young is a guide for the newest generation of Nikon digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras. The Nikon D5000 mixes user-controlled manual photography features with the technological innovations, allowing fully automatic point and shoot simplicity.

Thursday, December 10, 2009Click to submit news

PhotoInduced.com Announces "Let's Do Lunch" Photo Contest
Photoinduced.com has launched the "Let's Do Lunch" photo contest. The contest is now accepting paid online submissions from photographers at letsdolunchcontest.com, a percentage of the proceeds go to the grand prize winners' local community food bank.

Swiss Picture Bank Relaunched
Swiss Data Group has redesigned and relaunched Swiss Picture Bank, an online photo storage site that guarantees the safety and security of images for 99 years. The service provides features to help you organize, print and share photos.

Geeky Math Equation Creates Beautiful 3-D World
Those wonderful, geeky Mandlebrot equations have been used to create a 3-D "Mandelbulb". This article includes several pictures taken from sections of different Mandelbulbs.

Wednesday, December 09, 2009Click to submit news

Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 One-on-One
Authors Deke McClelland and Colleen Wheeler introduce you to the fundamentals of Photoshop Elements 8 with step-by-step tutorials, DVD-video demonstrations, and hands-on projects.

The Portrait: Understanding Portrait Photography
Glenn Rand and Tim Meyer have collaborated to create a textbook on the techniques and practice of portrait photography. This book is a resource for professionals, students, and amateurs, wanting to improve their portraits.

Olympus Equipment for Hire
The Olympus UK E-System User Group has started offering its members the chance to rent selected items from the Olympus E-System DSLR range. The service gives photographers a chance to try equipment before buying.

Tuesday, December 08, 2009Click to submit news

Capture One gains Panasonic G-series support
Phase One's Capture One software now supports Panasonic G Micro series cameras as well as the Olympus E-P2. This page includes a link so you can download a trial version of the software.

Samsung PL70 Review
The Samsung PL70 compact camera offers a 3-inch viewer and a wide-angle 5x, 28-120mm zoom lens. This review includes technical specs and sample images.

Monday, December 07, 2009Click to submit news

HP's Five Top Tips for Avoiding Photographic Embarrassment
While some holiday photos are great, others can be greatly embarrassing. And, now that friends and family are able to post those photos on-line... The tips may be specific to the U.K., but really, they apply to all of us.

Photograph a Sunset
This wiki article provides tips to help you take better photos of sunsets. If you want to join the discussion or add to the wiki you need to register.

Friday, December 04, 2009Click to submit news

Sigma's new 17-70mm lens
Sigma Corporation announced its newly upgraded 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM lens. This large aperture, standard zoom lens includes Optical Stabilization (OS) / anti-shake technology. The lenses are available at a dealer near you.

Two Carl Zeiss Makro-Planars for Canon
The Makro-Planar T* 2/50 and the Makro-Planar T* 2/100 render objects on a scale of 1:2 and are now available with EF bayonet as well as F bayonet (ZF) and K bayonet (ZK).

Nikon D300s DSLR
The Nikon D300s is the successor to the original D300, sharing the same 51-point autofocus and 12.3Mp sensor. HD video is recorded as a Motion JPEG AVI file with a resolution of 1280 x 720p at 24fps.

Thursday, December 03, 2009Click to submit news

New Series of Astronomy Cameras with Gigabit Ethernet
The Imaging Source is offering amateur astro-photographers a series of affordable astronomy cameras. The astronomy cameras measure 50 mm x 56 mm and weigh 260 g and are available with ethernet connectors.

Beginner's guide to HD video
This article covers the basic video camera options, types of output, common problems, and more.

Olympus E-600 Review
This new entry-level camera, the Olympus E-600, offers most of the features of the E-620 model but costs less.This review offers technical specifications and sample photos.

Wednesday, December 02, 2009Click to submit news

Adobe Adds Speed, Flickr Integration to Lightroom 3
The public beta for Lightroom 3 is now available for those who'd like to try it out. This article includes screen shots and information on the new features.

New York Institute of Photography Announces Holiday Gift Suggestions
Now available from the photo experts at the New York Institute of Photography are the top 10 holiday gift ideas perfect for the photographer on your gift list.

Tuesday, December 01, 2009Click to submit news

Filter Forge Announces 50 percent Holiday Discount
Filter Forge, Inc. is offering a 50 percent holiday discount on Filter Forge, a plug-in for Adobe Photoshop allowing users to build their own filters.

Roundup: Digital Camera Gift Guide
If you're buying a digital camera as a gift, there are a few points, beyond price and megapixels, you may want to consider. This article helps explain the wide range of cameras available and provides some recommendations.

Canon Live Learning: Mini-Conference and Workshops in Seattle
Canon will be offering Live Learning workshops in Seattle, Washington December 5-6, 2009 to photographers interested in Canon's line of EOS photographic products.

Monday, November 30, 2009Click to submit news

An Interview with Wedding Photographer Alexander Whittle
In this interview Alexander Whittle explains how he approaches his subjects, what type of equipment he uses, and what it takes to make a living as a photographer.

Photo Printers Buying Guide
Yes, you can still have your photos printed by someone else. Or. You can buy an inkjet printer and do it yourself. This article includes some recommendations.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009Click to submit news

photoWALL Announces Expansion of Free Photo Uploading App
photoWALL is now available to Palm Pre and Palm Pixi users as a free download in the Palm Beta App Catalog enabling uploads of mobile media to Facebook, Flickr and Twitter.

Corel Saves Itself, WordPerfect, and CorelDraw from Brink
Corel has agreed to a takeover by Vector Capital in an effort to stay in business. The company has had financial problems for some time.

Kodak Discontinues Two Ektachrome Emulsions
Due to decreased demand, Kodak will no longer produce Ektachrome 100 Plus Professional (EPP) and Ektachrome 64T Professional (EPY). Current stock should last through early next year.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009Click to submit news

Amazing Software Turns Cheap Webcam Into Instant 3D Scanner
ProFORMA, or Probabilistic Feature-based On-line Rapid Model Acquisition, is software that can turn even a cheap webcam into a 3D scanner. This article includes a 3-minute video showing how it works.

Extensis Portfolio NetMediaMAX Removes Manual Processes in Imaging Workflows
Extensis has announced availability of Portfolio NetMediaMAX, an add-on for Portfolio Server 9. This media-processing software lets you automate media workflows for increased productivity and faster turn-around times.

Sigma Corporation now accepting applications for student scholarship
The Sigma Corporation of America Scholarship will award a cash gift of $5,000 and $1,000 in Sigma products to one talented high school senior to advance his or her education toward a career in a photo-related field such as photography, photojournalism, graphic arts and design, visual arts, or art history .

Monday, November 23, 2009Click to submit news

New York Institute of Photography Offers Free Photography Tips
The New York Institute of Photography will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2010. As part of this they are offering those who sign up for the NYIP online newsletter a copy of "NYIP's Three Guidelines and Six Tips for Great Photographs" - a collection of ideas and photographs to help you take better pictures.

Artphotographyforsale.com Launches
Artphotographyforsale.com, a new online gallery, features a selection of limited run, photography suitable for framing and display in the home, office or public space. Photos include nudes.

Make an Independent Movie on the Cheap
The movie "Paranormal Activity" was made for $11,000 but hit number one at the box office. This wiki provides some "how to" hints to help you make your own movie on the cheap.

Friday, November 20, 2009Click to submit news

Hi-Def DSLRs May Be Cheap, But Talent Is Priceless
Hardware is only a part of the equation in producing a decent picture, still or moving. This article discusses the revolution in video technology and why there are still relatively few great low-budget films.

Torture Tests: Stylus Tough 8000 Camera and XP3 Quest Phone
Yes, they do torture these devices - by standing on them, throwing them across a field, running over them with an SUV, and dropping them in a pool. The whole thing is included in an MPEG-4 video so you can watch the fun. There are also links to a review of the camera and product info for the phone.

Thursday, November 19, 2009Click to submit news

Hasselblad H3DII-50MS
The H3DII-50MS medium-format camera now offers Multi-Shot capability to eliminate the need for Bayer interpolation. Owners of other medium-format systems can trade in their old gear for a discount on the new camera.

Cisco: New Wi-Fi Flip Camera Early Next Year
A new version of the Flip camcorder, to be released early in 2010, will include Wi-Fi access.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009Click to submit news

Build a Better Photograph - A Disciplined Approach to Creativity
In this book Michael Stern provides insight into the creative process, something not covered in many other books. The book includes a DVD with additional images, short videos, reference tutorials, and more.

BigShot: Build Your Own Digital Camera
Are you interested in what's inside the box? This kit provides you with all the necessary parts to build a basic 2-megapixel camera.


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