Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Digicam Review has posted a review of the Ricoh CX1.
Image quality is generally very good – with good colour, saturation and contrast. Noise is noticable but photos come out quite smooth with few hot pixels, compared to the competition, and detail is generally good (until ISO800 and above).
For more news and reviews, check out Photography Bay’s Ricoh CX1 Reviews and Resources.
Cnet has posted a review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T77.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T77 is a fun, fast ultracompact, but it’s almost too tiny for its own good.
Light is the soul of an image. So, learning to manipulate light in order to produce the results you had in mind before you capture the image is an integral part to becoming a better photographer.
Inherently in the learning process, there’s a lot of experimention. As they say, “learn by doing” and “practice makes perfect.” However, there are a number of great resources to help steer you in the right direction – all available for free on the Interwebs.
Here’s 7 lighting tutorials that will help make your photos stand out. [Read more…]
Cameras.co.uk has posted a review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7.
It can cope with most photo opportunities and is also relatively easy to use. On top of this you will find a few extra features thrown in for the money.
Digital Camera Review has posted a review of the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS.
It’s a solid, better-than-average performer in most respects, with great zoom range, wide-ranging control options to please everyone from novices to enthusiasts, a lucid interface, 720p video capture, and decent construction.
For more news and reviews, check out Photography Bay’s Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Reviews.
Imaging Resource has posted a review of the waterproof, shockproof and deathproof dustproof Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1.
Panasonic has produced a real winner with the Lumix TS1: a digital camera that you can take anywhere, rain or shine, underwater, and you can even mistreat it and it’ll still turn in better photos than many other digital cameras on the market.
For more news and reviews, see Photography Bay’s Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Reviews and Resources.
Here’s a reader question that asks for recommendations for wide angle digital cameras suitable for real estate appraisers. Do you have some advice to offer this experienced real estate appraiser to help him get better images?
I’ve been a real estate appraiser for twenty years. Finding a true wide angle camera with a decent zoom capability, is very difficult. Most appraisers and real estate agents need a well made camera that will shoot interiors and exteriors and produce a quality photo.
Optical view finders have been replaced by LCD screens that are impossible to see in the bright sun light. I’ve tried the dual lens camera and the latest wide angle camera are not as wide as needed. I have a number of cameras but the one I use more than others, is a Kodak DC5000 with a 28mm lens.
There must be a good market for a wide angle camera of this type. I would like to hear from some folks with a similar problem and some good ideas that will resolve this dilemma. Helpful ideas?
I’m going to start off with a recommendation to visit the Photography for Real Estate Blog and browse around for useful tips and techniques.
Now, the spotlight is on Photography Bay readers. I’ll let you guys handle the camera recommendations. What are architecture and real estate shooters using out there? Based on his question and current gear, let’s think about mostly point and shoot solutions and perhaps some useful suggestions on low-end DSLRs.
Fire away with your advice, recommendations and thoughts in the comments below.
UPDATE 4/14/09: The Nikon D5000 is official and, yes, it has a flip-screen LCD. Details here.
According to this forums post (you’ll have to look past the pop-up ads), someone nabbed this shot of what appears to be a Nikon D60-sized DSLR with a flip screen LCD. You can even seen the Nikon label upside down on the panel’s LCD.
Something Awful forum member indyjb got the shot and claims that it comes from a commercial shoot “somewhere in Eastern Europe.” indyjb also claims to have plenty more pics of the mystery-DSLR as well. He says:
Correct me if I’m wrong, but as far as I know there is not a Nikon DSLR with a flip screen.
I have more and better pictures if people are interested.
We’re interested. Please, do share.
[Thanks to the eagle-eyed reader that sent this in.]
Several dates have recently surfaced regarding the release of the Nikon D400, which everyone thought would appear at PMA. With Canon’s announcement of the Rebel T1i out of the way, many expect Nikon’s D400 news to be imminent. The consensus appears to be April 14th as the date Nikon has invited certain publications to a press conferences.
Additional speculation suggests that it may not be the D400 that arrives, but rather a D40/D60 line of camera that is introduced. Of course, Nikon could drop a couple of new models like they did with the D3/D300 combo.
Nikon Rumors put together a translated version of a press invite, which suggests multiple products released on April 14.
Nikon Launches New Products in Spring!
Dear xxxxx,
Nikon is pleased to offer you its exclusive new product highlights to be able to imagine.
On this occasion, Nikon Austria you would like to cordially invite a press breakfast.
In good tradition, the breakfast at the Hotel Sacher again instead.Date: Tuesday, 14 April 2009
in: Hotel Sacher
1010 Vienna, Philharmonikerstrasse 4
at: 09:30 clockFollowing the presentation is available from Nikon happy to take questions from you and looks forward to a stimulating exchange of information.
We look forward to your visit and ask for your response to Mr. xxxxx,
Yours sincerely,
xxxxx
[via nikonrumors]
For the latest news and rumors, stay tuned to Photography Bay’s Nikon D400 page. Also, keep up with the Nikon D65 rumors.
Cameras.co.uk has posted a review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC LS85 is well worth considering if you are in the market for a cheaper digital camera. It handles my tests well and also scores highly for ease of use.