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Archives for 2008

Photograview Interviews Thomas Hawk

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Photograview is a site that focuses on interviewing great photographers and this week, they caught up with Thomas Hawk. Thomas is a prolific photographer — his Flickr account boasts just over 14,000 beautifully executed shots. He’s also the CEO of Zooomr, a good alternative for photo hosting.

What truly intrigued me about the interview, though, is the equipment Thomas uses:

Currently I own two digital camera bodies, a Canon EOS 5D and a Canon EOS 10D. I also own 5 Canon L Series lenses, the 135 f/2 (my favorite lens), the 24 f/1.4, the 14 f/2.8, the 50 f/1.2 and the 70-200 f/4. In addition to these lenses I own the Canon EF100 macro. I also own various accessories to go with this Canon setup, Speedlite, batteries, CF cards, card readers, tripods, etc.

When it comes to digital photography, I have to agree with Thomas’ buying habits. Canons are good cameras. Now to work on getting the same quality of image out of my photos as he gets out of his.

 

Canon Rebel XSi Review

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In keeping with the 18-month life cycle of its consumer DSLRs, Canon announced the 12.2 megapixel EOS Rebel XSi on January 24, 2008 just prior to PMA. Canon also kept the tradition of upgrading the Rebel series by a couple of megapixels, which it has done with every generation since the original EOS Digital Rebel debuted in 2003 at 6.3MP. For your reference, the Rebel XT weighed in at 8MP and the Rebel XTi touted 10.1MP.

Canon EOS Rebel XSi Features and Specs

The Canon Rebel XSi packs in a number of upgrades from the previous DSLRs in this line.  In fact, the XSi packs in so many advanced features that it’s almost hard to call it an entry-level camera anymore. [Read more…]

Olympus E-420 Review at Trusted Reviews

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Trusted Reviews has published a review of the Olympus E-420.

There’s very little to criticise in the overall specification and performance of the E-420. I like it’s size – it’s ideal for travelling and is reminiscent of my old OM4 in some aspects of its handling.

For the latest news and reviews, check out Photography Bay’s Olympus E-420 Reviews and Resources page.

Sony A200 Review at Digital Camera Info

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Digital Camera Info has posted a review of the Sony A200.

The camera is responsive, feels good in your hand and lets you take very nice pictures. What’s more, it comes with a lens with a wider zoom range than more expensive models, plus in-camera image stabilization that means you can benefit from anti-shake technology without investing in pricey stabilized lenses.

For the latest news and reviews on the A200, be sure to visit Photography Bay’s Sony A200 Reviews and Resources.

Pentax K200D Review at Photography Review

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Photography Review has posted a review of the Pentax K200D.

The Pentax K200D is a great digital SLR for beginner, amateur or casual photographers. It’s a very well built camera that reaches out to the beginner crowd. But there are also plenty of “pro” level features that a photographer can grow into.

Click here for more info on the Pentax K200D.

Nikon Coolpix P60 Review at PhotographyBLOG

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PhotographyBLOG has posted a review of the Nikon Coolpix P60.  The P60 is an 8 megapixel point & shoot camera with a 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 36mm-180mm on a 35mm format camera).  The P60 also features image shift Vibration Reduction (VR) and sensitivity range of ISO 80-2000.

The Nikon Coolpix P60 is a well-built (especially solid with two AA batteries inserted) and reasonably priced option for digital beginners or casual snappers, if slightly boringly bringing nothing new to the party.

Pentax K200D Review on PhotographyBLOG

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PhotographyBLOG has published a review of the entry-level Pentax K200D.

Just like the Pentax K100D Super, the K200D ticks very nearly all of the boxes for those wanting an easy to use DSLR that delivers images you’ll want to keep straight out of the camera, and with the minimum of user input and effort to boot.

Click here for more info on the Pentax K200D.

Never Stop Exploring Challenge

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To celebrate their 40th anniversary, the North Face is sponsoring a photography contest in partnership with Brickfish. The deadline is only three days away — July 7.

To enter, all you need to do is submit a photograph of yourself “posing triumphantly” — standing on a mountain’s summit, completing a trail run, pulling an extreme stunt or setting out your next big expedition. The winning photographer receives a complete gear package from The North Face. Other prizes include North Face gift cards.

To enter, submit a photo through the Brickfish website. To have a good shot at winning, you’ll need to ask a few friends to visit Brickfish and vote for your entry.