Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The purpose of this guide is to help you pick the right digital camera or photography accessory for yourself or that special photographer on your Christmas shopping list. [Read more…]
The Varavon Pro Finder is one of many different options out there for HDSLR video capture. In addition to a 3x loupe and diopter adjustment, the Pro Finder allows you to configure the housing for low or high viewing, as well as using it as a makeshift LCD hood. [Read more…]
I just talked about ‘Like Crazy’ a couple of days ago, which was shot on the Canon 7D and is out in theaters now. And now, Relativity Media, which picked up ‘Act of Valor‘ for a cool $13M earlier this year, just released the second trailer for the film. As you may already know, Act of Valor was shot primarily with the Canon 5D Mark II and a combination of Zeiss and Panavision lenses – with Shane Hurlbut, ASC serving as DP on the film.
I have embedded the trailer below. (Sorry, but autoplay is forced on for the trailer embed.) [Read more…]
It’s time for our weekly break from the gear for a few minutes so we can enjoy another round of reader photos from the Photography Bay Flickr Group.
Check out the rest of the photos below. [Read more…]
Norman makes pro lights for both studio and portable use. The D12 and D24 are the studio packs, which offer 1200w/s and 2400w/s, respectively. Additionally, the D12 and D24 feature built-in PocketWizard receivers. The portable kits from Norman come in 200w/s and 400w/s flavors. [Read more…]
A couple of months ago, I mentioned the film ‘Like Crazy’ was shot on a Canon 7D and scheduled for release on October 28. It was initially released in 4 theaters, and now is up to 16 in its limited release. [Read more…]
Below you will find this week’s firmware updates. Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware. [Read more…]
The Nikon P7100 is the latest prosumer compact in the Coolpix lineup. When I reviewed the Nikon P7000 earlier this year, my biggest complaint was the speed of the camera in terms of shot-to-shot raw image capture and navigation of the menu system. Nikon has clearly addressed those concerns in the P7100 model, allowing the camera to compete on level ground with Canon’s G12 and other prosumer compact cameras. [Read more…]
Ten Photo Assignments is a new book from Amanda Quintenz-Fiedler. “This book provides real-world assignments that guide prospective photographers to a true understanding and mastery of the craft. Each assignment includes a list of goals, detailed instructions, illustrations, and examples. Individual assignments build on one another, allowing your mastery to grow as the book continues.”
Ten Photo Assignments retails for $19.95; however, it is currently available on Amazon.com for $13.29. It is also available on the Kindle for only $7.99.
NEXTO DI backup drives offer the ability to back up memory cards in the field without the need to fire up a laptop. [Read more…]