Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Panasonic has released a firmware update, version 1.1, for the GF1 Micro Four Thirds camera, along with 5 Panasonic lenses. The firmware provides the GF1 with improved auto focus, auto white balance, noise performance and more. The lens firmware upgrades offer improved auto focus in video recording modes, along with other improvements.
You can obtain instructions and download the firmware on Panasonic’s website.
Additional details on the firmware update in the press release below. [Read more…]
Apple has updated iPhoto to the latest version 8.1.1. Update notes from Apple:
The iPhoto 8.1.1 update addresses issues affecting face recognition performance and accuracy. It also resolves minor issues with book ordering and iPod touch support. This update is recommended for all users of iPhoto ’09.
More details and download the update on Apple’s website.
It looks like there will be some “poverty wizards” capable of sending TTL signals for Canon and Nikon flash systems available soon.
If you’re into that kind of thing, hit up this link to Strobist for the scoop on these Chinese TTL flash triggers.
B&H provided the following links to their holiday deal round-ups to pass along to you in time for the Black Friday kickoff:
The Canon G11 is a 10-megapixel point and shoot camera. It’s not just any point and shoot camera though. The G11 is more of a casual camera for serious photographers. [Read more…]
Keeping with the tradition of last year’s “Fall” themed photo contest, we’ve teamed up with Seagate, along with O’Neill surf wear, for another photo contest where your best shots in the Photography Bay Flickr Group can score you a 1TB FreeAgent Go Drive and some O’Neill surf wear. [Read more…]
UPDATE for Cyber Monday: I’ve pulled many of the Black Friday deals that were posted in stores’ flyers and will focus on locating the best Cyber Monday deals through the end of the day.
Are you one of the elite Black Friday shoppers who chases the deals on that infamous day after Thanksgiving?
If you have a digital camera on the list, this post is here to help you out. Basically, we’re giving you a rundown of all the digital cameras and accessories that appear in Black Friday ads (leaked or actually released ads).
Also, we’ll be tracking online deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday on digital cameras and accessories.
This post will be updated live through Cyber Monday as new info comes in.
And, in case you didn’t know, Black Friday is November 27 and Cyber Monday is November 30. [Read more…]
The Samsung TL 225 is a 12.2 megapixel point and shoot camera. The TL225 features a 4.6x optical zoom lens and optical image stabilization. It has a 3.5″ touchscreen LCD on the back. What makes the TL225 so different though, is that it has a 1.5″ LCD on the front. [Read more…]
You knew the Canon 7D could capture video, right? The better question is whether you know how to take advantage of this capability.
In case you missed it, Chad Mumm of Engadget posted a nice little piece on his impressions of the Canon 7D as a filmmaking tool. Chad’s the video producer over at Engadget and he clearly knows a little more than the average bear when it comes to shooting video. He’s also got some great advice about working with mics and sound.
His points will largely apply to the Canon 5D Mark II as well.
So, if video DSLRs are your thing, you might want to check out Mumm’s word on the 7D.
If you were thinking about picking up a Canon DSLR package for someone for Christmas, Canon’s package rebates (up to $200) expire today (Saturday, Nov. 21).
Here’s the rundown on the deals:
Remember, this is an instant rebate, so there’s no UPC to clip and mail-in while you wait 6-8 weeks for a check to come back. Prices should be reflected in your checkout cart.
Canon 50D Kit w/ 28-135mm IS USM lens + EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens = Save $200
Package links: B&H Photo / Adorama
Canon Rebel T1i Kit w/ 18-55mm IS lens + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS lens = Save $200
Package links: B&H Photo / Adorama
Canon Rebel XSi Kit w/ 18-55mm IS lens + EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS lens = Save $200
Package links: B&H Photo / Adorama
Canon Rebel XS Kit w/ 18-55mm IS lens + EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III lens = Save $100