Article Archive for February 2010
Japan’s Ricoh Co. Ltd. has announced the development of two new camera modules for its unusual Ricoh GXR camera system, which features interchangeable lens / sensor / image processor combination’s that slot onto the front of the GXR camera body.
Pentax has announced the launch of the Pentax Optio W90 digital compact camera. In addition to its upgraded waterproof, dustproof and shockproof capabilities, this heavy-duty model provides the new Digital Microscope mode, which allows for a closer look at small but intriguing subjects in outdoor shooting.
An interview with Nikon’s David Lee, President of Nikon Inc., and Steve Heiner, Senior Technical Manager, Nikon Inc. The interview was at PMA 2010.
Canon announces the latest feature in their top-of-the-line digital SLR cameras with the Easy Switchers function
Apparently, the Australian economy is looking good according to the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index
Panasonic has been on a real tear lately with its solid line of Lumix Micro Four Thirds cameras, which feature interchangeable lenses. The latest two Panasonic Micro Four Thirds models, the and
GF1, offer solid HD video capture. The Panasonic GH1 comes with a 14-140mm HD lens specifically designed for quiet auto operation for use in video recording. Currently, Panasonic has no DSLRs in its line-up.
Physiologists who hacked a digital camera for their lab work are now seeing the homebrew modification turned into a technology that could squeeze high-speed video out of consumer cameras.
The subject of your photograph isn’t what you think. It’s not the person, place or thing you’re framing up in the finder. The fundamental subject of your photo—of all photos, in fact—is light.
Everyone does portraits. Family, friend, strangers, dogs and cats. So what lens is good for portraits?
Canon are today replacing the PowerShot SX200 with the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. The new camera features a 14x zoom lens, 14.1Mp resolution and DIGIC 4 processing.
The IXUS 130 also features a Smart Shutter with Smile, Wink Self-Timer. Both cameras have 28mm wide-angle 4x zoom lenses and an integrated YouTube upload function.
Nikon has announced 2 lenses today. A 16-35mm f4 and the 24mm f1.4. Cool!
The new ‘bite size’ videos reveal lighting techniques favoured by leading photographers Christian Hough and Chris Reeve and will build into a comprehensive ‘lesson bank’ for photographers over coming months.
Nikon Inc. today unveiled the new COOLPIX P100 digital camera, marking a series of firsts for Nikon with the debut of a CMOS image sensor and full High Definition (HD) movie (1080p) capabilities in the COOLPIX line.
Fuji introduced the FinePix HS10, an SLR-style camera with a CMOS sensor, 30X zoom lens with manual zoom and focus rings, and Full HD movie recording.Here are the specifications:
Olympus today added a new member to their Micro Four Thirds line-up. The new E-PL1 is a more consumer-friendly version of the E-P2, with a more traditional body, simpler operation, a smaller LCD, and yes, a built-in flash. Almost everything else is the same as its more expensive sibling, including support for an optional electronic viewfinder.
The new Intuos4 Wireless professional pen tablet from Wacom comes with Bluetooth wireless technology allowing you to work unattached from a computer wherever you want in a room. The Wacom Intuos4 Wireless Pen Tablet will also fit into most laptop bags due to its medium size.
