Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The Apple iPad is a newly-announced tablet device that comes down somewhere in between an iPhone and a netbook in terms of its features and interface. There is plenty of buzz, both love and hate, for the new device.
One of the features that may attract some photographers is a built-in app called Photos. Bear in mind though that the iPad does not offer a built-in camera, oddly enough. However, the app for organizing, importing and sharing photos is worth a look on its own merit. [Read more…]
DxO has updated DxO Optics Pro to version 6.1.2 for Windows. The updated software adds support for the following cameras:
– Pentax K-7
– Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
– Sony Alpha DSLR-A550
– Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
– Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
DxO Optics Pro 6.1.2 also adds 81 new modules for a number of cameras. Get the complete details at DxO.com.
The FLEX DSLR remote is a trigger from Switronix for HD video start and stop on the Canon 5D Mark II and 7D cameras. The quick rundown on how it works is in the press release below. [Read more…]
In our last Photography Basics article, we took a look into the basic principles of aperture and lens speed. We learned that the aperture of a lens is a critical component to a properly exposed photograph and powerful composition tool. In this article we are going to examine the fundamentals of shutter speed and how it will affect your images.
Hopefully, we will also be able to answer that frequently asked question . . . why are my photos so blurry? Frequently, the culprit is our shutter speed. [Read more…]
Corel has announced the latest version of its PaintShop software for digital image post-processing. PaintShop Photo Pro features a new organizer for rating and tagging photos, as well as RAW image conversion, along with a number of other features. The new software retails for $100. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details about PaintShop Photo Pro X3’s features in the press release below. [Read more…]
Nikon has updated ViewNX to version 1.5.2 and Nikon Transfer to version 1.5.2 for Mac and version 1.5.3 for Windows.
Several compatibility issues for Mac OS X version 10.6.2 and Windows 7 have been added, as well as other updates and bug fixes.
Nikon just announced the winners of the Nikon Festival contest, which was searching for the best short film in an effort to promote new Nikon DSLRs with D-Movie functionality.
You can see the winning video above, “Chick vs. Penguin,” and check out more details about the winner Marko Slavnic, as well as word on the fan favorite award and more in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Panasonic DMC-ZS7 is a 12.1-megapixel point and shoot camera with a 12x zoom lens and optical image stabilization. The ZS7 also features built-in GPS that embeds photos and videos with longitude and latitude details.
The ZS7 is compatible with new SDXC cards and provides HD video recording in AVCHD Lite format. The ZS7 also boasts a new Sonic Speed AF system for fast AF acquisition and a quick shutter response time.
No word on pricing or availability yet. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 is a 14.1MP point and shoot camera that is freezeproof, waterproof, shockproof and deathproof. It is capable of recording AVCHD Lite video and is compatible with SDXC cards. It also has a 2.7-inch LCD with a 230k dot resolution and optical image stabilization.
No word on price or availability yet. Check availability of Amazon.com.
The Panasonic DMC-ZR3 is a 14.1MP point and shoot camera with an 8x optical zoom with optical image stabilization and the ability to capture HD video in the AVCHD format. The ZR3 features a “super fast” AF acquisition time and is a compatible with the new SDXC memory card format.
No word on pricing or availability yet. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]