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Announcing The Latest Canon 5D MK II Winner...
This Week in Photography &bull Dec 15, 2011
Our random number generator picked: Brian DeVito - @bdevit as the winner. Way back on October 4, 2011, Brian correctly tweeted the contest link and the rest is history. My good friend Joel has had the brand new camera box… Full Story »
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Blinky Is One Cute DIY Pinhole Camera
DIZPhotography.net - Do It Yourself Photography and Studio Lighting &bull Dec 15, 2011
If you have not noticed DIYP is big on semi-made/semi-DIY photography projects. And we are also big on pinhole. This is why we absolutely love this Pinhole/DIY/Camera project. The Blinky is a self-assemble DIY Pinhole lens made from cardboard. Similarly… Full Story »
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Lens of the Year 2011
PhotographyBLOG &bull Dec 15, 2011
This goes to the lens that we feel is a must-buy for the particular system that it's part of, be that DSLR or compact system camera, Canon or Nikon, and so on. Olympus have been a big part of the… Full Story »
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SLR Magic HyperPrime 23mm f/1.7 for NEX
PhotographyBLOG &bull Dec 15, 2011
Hong Kong based SLR Magic, also known as Noktor, has announced the HyperPrime 23mm f/1.7 lens for E-mount cameras. Billed as the world's fastest interchangeable camera lens with APS-C coverage in this focal length, the manual-focus SLR Magic HyperPrime 23mm… Full Story »
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Rollei Expands Powerflex Series
PhotographyBLOG &bull Dec 15, 2011
Rollei has added three new models to its Powerflex digital camera family. The ultra-slim Rollei Powerflex 400 (79.90) is a 14-megapixel compact with a 25-125mm equivalent zoom lens, 720p HD movie recording and 32 scene modes. The 16-megapixel Rollei Powerflex 500 (99.90) features a 28-140mm equivalent lens, 35… Full Story »
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"Gates of Wonder"
Digital ProTalk &bull Dec 15, 2011
This is another image from my little neighborhood photo walk the other day. I was still shooting with the Sigma 85mm F1.4 lens at f1.4 to see what I could get. I found it to be quite the challenge to… Full Story »
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Olympus announces its first power zoom lens
The Imaging Resource News Page &bull Dec 14, 2011
The Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ lens offers 35mm-equivalent focal lengths from 24 to 100mm, controlled using an electromagnetic zoom mechanism with variable speed control, which is said to be near-silent. It also includes an L-Fn button to lock focus while held down, useful if something comes between camera and subject briefly. The M.Zuiko 12-50mm… Full Story »
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"Wrong Side Of The Bars"
Digital ProTalk &bull Dec 14, 2011
This image was captured during another down-the-street photo walk yesterday. I had given myself an assignment to shoot with Sigma's 85mm F1.4 lens exposing the images at only F1.4. As I passed by one of the homes I liked the… Full Story »
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It's A Small World After All (After All)
No Caption Needed &bull Dec 14, 2011
No Caption Needed is a book and a blog, each dedicated to discussion of the role that photojournalism and other visual practices play in a vital democratic society. No caption needed, but many are provided. The point is a simple… Full Story »
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Olympus intros new 12 - 50 mm power zoom Micro Four Thirds lens
DCResource.com &bull Dec 14, 2011
Olympus has announced a new 12 - 50 mm Micro Four Thirds lens with some interesting features. This F3.5-6.3 lens has a 35mm-equivalent focal range of 24 - 100 mm and is a power zoom, meaning that you can zoom in and out… Full Story »
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Gadgetwise Blog: Seven Tips for Better Photos by Firelight
New York Times: Personal Tech &bull Dec 13, 2011
Cold weather and holidays bring the opportunity to shoot those enchanting firelight pictures, rich with amber hues that make every frame warm and inviting. But Vincent Laforet, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, filmmaker and author of "Visual Stories: Behind the Lens with Vincent Laforet," warns it's not as easy as rolling off a yule log. Here… Full Story »
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Good Deals, Great Deals, Crazy Deals
The Imaging Resource News Page &bull Dec 13, 2011
There are always good deals to be found around the holidays, but this year, some of the camera deals we're seeing are really in the sit-up-and-take-notice category. But here's the really *killer* deal: There's a rebate coupon for $400 off… Full Story »
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Sony Alpha NEX-7
Reviews: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) &bull Dec 13, 2011
When Sony first introduced its range of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras in May 2010, the company was very clear about who it thought would buy the NEX-5 and its near-identical-twin NEX-3. Small cameras with APS-C sensors, we were told, would appeal to compact camera users who wanted to upgrade but would be intimidated by the bulk and perceived complexity of an SLR. The cameras were a sales success (especially in Japan), and their influence on this sector of the market has become increasingly clear, with Olympus's PEN E-PL3 paying extensive homage to their… Full Story »
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Pentax Optio RZ18 Review
PhotographyBLOG &bull Dec 12, 2011
The Pentax Optio RZ18 is a new travel-zoom camera with an 18x zoom lens and a 16 megapixel sensor. Also on offer are 720p HD movies, a 3-inch LCD screen and optical image stabilisation, all for under 199 / $299. Read our in-depth Pentax Optio RZ18 review now... The Pentax Optio RZ18 is a new travel-zoom compact digital camera sporting a wide-angle 18x zoom lens. Offering a versatile focal range of 25-450mm, the Pentax RZ18 also features a 16 megapixel sensor, Dual Shake Reduction system, high-resolution 3 inch LCD screen, 720p HD movie recording, range of digital filters, dynamic range… Full Story »
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How to Take Beautiful Bokeh Christmas Images [With 31 Stunning Examples]
Digital Photography School &bull Dec 12, 2011
It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas and in our forums I've noticed more and more great Christmas images being shared - some of which feature a technique that is always popular at this time of year - Bokeh… Full Story »
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Action Photography with the Olympus 45mm f-1.8 Lens
The Digital Story &bull Dec 11, 2011
I packed the new Olympus 45mm f/1.8 prime lens for a high school basketball game to see if could keep up with the action. At first, you might think this is an odd rig for action photography. I can tell… Full Story »
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Lens Loop - A Review
Digital Photography School &bull Dec 11, 2011
What is a Lens Loop? It is a replacement camera strap made the same kind of nylon webbing used for vehicle seatbelts with a sturdy clip-hook hanging off the bottom. It also comes with a metal hoop attached to a standard bolt to mount on the bottom… Full Story »
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SLR Magic announces 23mm F1.7 for Sony NEX's E-mount
News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) &bull Dec 9, 2011
Hong Kong-based lens maker SLR Magic has announced a 23mm F1.7 lens for Sony NEX cameras as part of its 'HyperPrime' range. The E-mount lens offers a 35mm equivalent field-of-view and a minimum focus distance of 0.15m to offer a good degree of control over… Full Story »
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Follow Up To My Post On Using A UV Filter To "Protect" Your Lens
This Week in Photography &bull Dec 9, 2011
A while back I wrote a post called The Problem With Using Filters On Your Camera Lenses. There were several discussions on Google+ about the post with several people contacting me to assure me that they had been saved by… Full Story »
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BenQ GH700
LetsGoDigital English Edition &bull Dec 9, 2011BenQ GH700 digital camera : BenQ announces the launch of its first 1080p FullHD bridge-type digital camera, the BenQ GH700. Possessing a 21x Super Zoom, with BSI CMOS Sensor for superior low-light performance, and numerous features, the BenQ GH700 is… Full Story »
