Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Universe Today has selected a great highlight reel of images from space shuttle Discovery’s final mission. As you can see from the EXIF details below, NASA is making good use of all those Nikon D2Xs and D3s cameras that it purchased.
[NASA via Universe Today – image credit: NASA]
I stopped by the Mall Plaza Trébol while touring Concepcion and Talcahuano, Chile. As I was walking through, I noticed a Nikon store. While there were many electronics stores in the mall, this was a completely Nikon-branded store. [Read more…]
This is an interesting story of a man who has had his image stolen from his Flickr account and used thousands of times.
What would you do?
[via FStoppers]
The Nikon D7000 is a prosumer DSLR with a 16.2MP DX-format sensor. With the ability to capture high-resolution images and 1080p HD video, the D7000 packs quite a punch.
To see whether the D7000 is the right prosumer shooter for you, read on. [Read more…]
At first glance, the Samsung NX11 could be mistaken for the NX10. In fact, the cameras are very similar in ergonomics, controls and overall specifications. I had a chance to spend a few minutes with preproduction NX11 at CES. Read on for my initial impressions of the camera. [Read more…]
The Nikon Coolpix P7000 is a powerhouse of a point and shoot camera. It sports a 10.1MP image sensor and a 7.1x optical zoom. Along with a hot shoe for external flashes and the ability to capture 720p HD video, the P7000 offers a lot for the serious photographer who wants to travel light.
To see whether it’s the right serious compact camera for your serious camera bag, read on. [Read more…]
A quick "vintage" conversion processed on the new site MakeRetro.com.
You may have noticed that posting has been a little light over the past few days here on Photography Bay. Internet access has been a bit spotty over the past few days as I have traveled to and through Chile. I have volunteered to document a scouting trip for Global Infusion, which currently has no presence here in Chile. Aside from a day-trip into Ontario, this is my first time outside of the US.
What I’ve seen thus far is a beautiful country, along with beautiful people and culture. However, there are still many difficulties for the people here. [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…]
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…]
Anyone who has tried their hand at video knows that long takes are challenging from both a technical and creative aspect. For one, everything has to go right with the camera and all the surrounding technical components. And two, the subject matter has to be engaging enough in order to justify the long take.
This student short film managed to wrangle both challenges for a very compelling short film made up of roughly a four and a half minute seamless take. It was shot with a 5D Mark II and 24-70mm lens on a Steadicam Merlin. They shot 36 takes in total.
Check out the behind the scenes video below. [Read more…]