Hands On: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 (Gizmodo Australia)

It’s funny how these days when I think of high quality digital cameras, I tend to focus on the latest and greatest DSLR. But after spending a few days in Melbourne (courtesy of Panasonic) shooting with the upcoming Lumix DMC-TZ10 compact last week, it seems like I suddenly remembered the joys of shooting with compacts. (more…)

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Nikon D3s

Last update 28 October’09 – Hands-on with Sample Photos @ PhotographyBay Nikon D3s announced on October 14, 2009 is a professional DSLR with an FX-format CMOS image sensor and 12.1 effective megapixels and it features 20p HD video recording and an ISO sensitivity range up to ISO 102,400 for increased low light capability, Dust Reduction System including Image Sensor Cleaning function, Active 5 frame bracketing D-Lighting, 9 frames per second in FX format, Viewfinder with 100% frame coverage

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Canon EOS 7D

Last update 28 October’09 – Review ad Sample Photos @ Pocket-lint Canon EOS 7D announced on September 1, 2009 is an 18 megapixel CMOS Sensor DSLR that features Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors, dual layer metering, ISO range from 100 to 6400, 8 fps, 19 point AF, 3 inch TFT LCD, camera dimensions (WxHxD) approx. 5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in./148.2 x 110.7 x 73.5mm, and it weighs approx. 28.9 oz./820g (body only). Overall Rating: Note: There is a rating embedded within this post, please visit this post

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Pentax K-x

Last update 28 October’09 – Review and Sample Photos @ PhotographyBlog Pentax K-x announced on September 17, 2009 is a 12.4 megapixel DSLR that features a 2.7 inch LCD, 720p HD Video, HDR Image Capture, 4.7fps, 11 Point Wide Angle Focus, Live View, Face Detection, ISO range from 200 to 6400, camera dimensions are (W x H x D): 4.8 x 3.6 x 2.7” and it weighs 18.2 oz. Overall Rating: Note: There is a rating embedded within this post, please visit this post to rate it. | Check Price & A

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Sony A550

Last update 26 October’09 – Review and Sample Photos @ PhotoReview Sony A550 announced on August 27, 2009 is an image stabilized 14.2 megapixel CMOS sensor DSLR that features 7fps in speed priority mode, AF Live View, 180º tilt-angle 3 inch LCD, Manual Focus Check, Auto HDR mode, HDMI™ output, Auto ISO range (ISO 200-1600), Manual ISO range 200- ISO 12800 in 1 EV steps, camera dimensions are 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.5 x 4.2 x 3.9 in) and it weighs 599 g (1.5lb). Overall Rating: Note: There is

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14 Tips For Cave Photography

Copyright Hidden Creek Photography Hawai’i’s Big Island is rife with photography opportunities, including those below the surface.  I recently was a guest on an underground tour of the Kazumura Cave, the world’s longest lava tube with a length over 40 miles.  While I didn’t explore the whole length (only a small fraction) this was my second time in a lava tube and first time with my DSLR.  My guide Jeffery from Kilauea Caverns Of Fire was gracious enough to let me spend some time experiment

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Pentax’s limited edition Korejanai K-x DSLR reminds us of Harlequin VW Golf

You Yanks won't be getting your paws around this without a buddy in Japan ready and willing to ship it your way, but those camped out in the Land of the Rising Sun can soon jockey for an opportunity to grab the most colorful Pentax K-x DSLR of all time . The Korejanai K-x -- which was engineered by the same folks behind the ' Self Destruct Button ' USB hub -- looks as if it had all of its panels painted a different hue, and as diehard lovers of the iconic 1996 Volkswagen Harlequin Golf, w

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Nikon D3000

Last update 22 October’09 – Review and Sample Photos @ TrustedReviews Nikon D3000 announced on July 30, 2009 is a 10.2 megapixel DX format DSLR and is considered and entry level camera and according to Nikon is their smallest DSLR. It features 3fps continuous shooting, 3 inch LCD, automatic image sensor cleaning, 11 point auto focus, ISO sensitivity from 100 – 1600, camera dimensions are Width 5.0 in. (126mm) Height 3.8 in. (94mm) Depth 2.5 in. (64mm) and it weighs 16.1 oz. (485g). Overa

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Mamiya DM22 and DM28 DSLRs: sub-$10k “entry-level”

Double-take time again, when a press release drops happily proclaiming “digital camera for under $10k”, but when the manufacturer is Mamiya and the DSLR is the Mamiya DM22 you know you’re onto something special.  Hot on the heels of their DM33 and DM56 cameras comes an “entry level” model, packing 22-megapixels, a vast 48 x 36mm sensor and an ISO range of 25 – 400. For that, Mamiya will charge you a mere $9,995.  Your money may not get whiz-bang features like we’ve seen on recent hig

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Canon EOS-1D Mark IV DSLR Powerhouse Gets Official [EOS-1D IV Boasts 16.1 Megapixel APS-H CMOS Sensor, Dual Digic 4 Processors, 1080p HD Video Capture]

Canon have today officially unveiled their new 16.1 megapixel EOS-1D Mark IV Digital SLR camera which, aside from boasting dual Digic 4 imaging processors and 14-bit A/D data conversion, touts 45 AF points including 39 high-precision cross-type focusing points also boasts Full HD video capture capabilities. (more…) See: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV DSLR Powerhouse Gets Official [EOS-1D IV Boasts 16.1 Megapixel APS-H CMOS Sensor, Dual Digic 4 Processors, 1080p HD Video Capture] Posted in Cameras

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