Eric Reagan

Flickr Now Holding Onto Photos After Deleting Accounts

May 26, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Flickr has been the subject of heavy criticism for its past policy of deleting accounts with no way to undo its action if it turns out to be a mistake. This issue reached a boiling point earlier this year when Mirco Wilhelm’s account was “accidentally deleted” due to a mix up by a Flickr staffer.

After repeated demands for a better system, Flickr has finally relented and “instituted a 90 day delay in deleting the content, including the photos, metadata, comments, and all the bits of an account, after it’s deleted.” [Read more…]

Making Of: The Adventures of Pentax WG-1

May 26, 2011 By Eric Reagan

This behind the scenes video of The Adventures of the Pentax WG-1 shows off the effort and incredible vision that went into the short, 71-second commercial.

The original ad is below. [Read more…]

Adobe Lightroom 3.4.1 and Camera Raw 6.4.1 Updates Available

May 26, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Adobe has released an incremental update for Lightroom 3 and Camera Raw 6. This update is geared toward a fix for a rare bug related to JPEG files from the HP PhotoSmart R607 digital camera. Additional details about the bug are available on Adobe’s Lightroom Journal.

Download instructions for the updates on Adobe’s website.

Redrock Micro Universal Bundles for Customizing HDSLR Rigs

May 26, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Redrock Micro is now offering Universal Bundles, which allow you to put together multiple HDSLR rigs from a single parts kit. You can find them at B&H Photo.

Leica V-Lux 30

May 26, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Leica has unveiled its V-Lux 30 point and shooter, which sports a 14.1MP sensor, a 16x optical zoom (24-384mm equivalent) and the ability to capture 1080i AVCHD video.

The Leica V-Lux 30 is essentially a clone of the Panasonic Lumix ZS10. Other than the cosmetic differences in the two cameras, the only thing separating them is about $400. The V-Lux 30 retails for $749, while the middle-class Panasonic ZS10 retails for $399 (although the street price is now under $350).

Check availability for the V-Lux 30 on Amazon.com if you’re really itching to pay twice as much for a Leica logo.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Nikon Sues Sigma Over Lens Stabilization Patent

May 26, 2011 By Eric Reagan

In what could be a pretty nasty situation for Sigma, Nikon has filed a patent infringement suit in Japan against the competing lens maker. [Read more…]

Canon Updates New Lens Availability

May 25, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Today, Canon announced updated availability dates for five of its delayed EF lenses.

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM lens is scheduled to be available in late July 2011
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens is scheduled to be available in late August 2011
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens is scheduled to be available in late August 2011
Canon EF 500mm F4L IS II USM lens is scheduled to be available in December 2011
Canon EF 600mm F4L IS II USM lens is also scheduled to be available in December 2011

What Kind of Camera Do You Use?

May 25, 2011 By Eric Reagan

As I’m planning for future gear coverage and other topics, I wanted to see what kind of cameras are represented amongst Photography Bay readers.

Take a couple of seconds and let me know in the below poll what kind of camera you use for most of your photography (I recognize that many of you own more than one, so pick your primary camera type). [Read more…]

Don’t Lose Your Camera in the Snow

May 25, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Poor kid just got a new camera and now his mom is going to kill him for losing it in the snow.

My wife told me about this video after the family won the grand prize on America’s Funniest Videos. I’d say the kid is getting a pretty good start to his film making career.

Tenba Discovery Collection Camera Bags

May 25, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Tenba has launched its new Discovery collection of camera bags, which includes the Discovery Photo/Hydration Daypack and the Discovery Shoulder Bag. The Daypack lets you insert a hydration bladder that holds up to 72 ounces of liquid. [Read more…]