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.
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Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
By Eric Reagan
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…]
By Eric Reagan
The JVC GC-PX10 is a follow-up for “select markets around the world” to the (Japan-only) GC-PX1 that was introduced at CES this year as a concept model. Aside from the still image resolution (12MP vs. 10MP), the specifications, body and controls of the new GC-PX10 appear to the same as the GC-PX1. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

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…]
By Eric Reagan

The Samsung MV800 is a new point and shoot camera with a 16.1MP image sensor and 5x optical zoom lens.
The MV800 features a unique flip-out LCD panel that allows the user to easily frame themselves in self-portraits. The LCD is a 3-inch touchscreen panel which serves the purpose of a viewfinder and camera control interface, which explains the absence of most other buttons on the external of the camera.
No word on the price or release date for the MV800 as of the time of this post. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details and images below. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

The Samsung WB750 is a point and shoot camera that features a 12.5MP back side illuminated CMOS sensor and an 18x optical zoom lens.
The WB750 can record 1080p HD video and, at the same time, capture 10MP images without interrupting the video capture. The camera features an HDR mode that merges multiple exposures in camera. Additionally, the WB750 offers a variety of creative in-camera processing features for interesting filter or frame effects.
No word yet on price or release date. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details and images below. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

The oft-rumored Samsung NX200 has finally been unveiled. The NX200 features a Samsung-developed 20.3MP image sensor that also captures 1080p HD video.
The NX200 offers a sensitivity range of ISO 100-12,800 and sports a 3.0” VGA AMOLED display. Additionally, the NX200 makes use of a new i-Function 2.0 lens control, which is compatible with existing i-Function lenses, as well as new lenses at 18-200mm, 16mm, 60mm and 85mm focal lengths. Samsung also claims rapid AF and shooting speeds with a max frame rate of 7fps.
No word yet on price or release date. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

The Fuji X10 is a retro-styled compact camera that follows in the footsteps of the popular, APS-C format X100. Even though it has a much smaller image sensor than the X100, it appears to have a lot to offer as a compact camera for serious photographers. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
B&H Photo has the two new Canon telephoto lenses in stock. Hit the links below to get a closer look.
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM
By Eric Reagan
This is it. Your last chance to win the Swag Bag Giveaway 2 ends tonight.
Thanks to all the sponsors below for making this awesome giveaway happen for Photography Bay readers.
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By Eric Reagan
Topaz Labs’ latest plug-in, B&W Effects, is now available for Photoshop, Lightroom, Aperture or Photoshop Elements.
B&W Effects is equipped with a number of presets that provide you with a solid starting point for generating a black and white image. You can also create a black and white image using only the manual controls – or do something in between by tweaking the preset to your liking. [Read more…]