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Archive for August, 2007

The art of metering

Sunday, August 26th, 2007

The art of metering Ian Rolfe discusses the fine art – and the absolute necessity – of correct metering.

Pentax set to launch new Optio series cameras in September

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

Pentax set to launch new Optio series in September Pentax has announced two new digital cameras belonging to its Optio series.  The new cameras will feature increased megapixels and one offers longer zooms however, as seen with the GE E850 things may appear better on paper.

Canon unleashes the EOS 40D digital SLR

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

EOS40D After heated speculation, some of which was fueled by an Amazon product leak, Canon USA has finally announced its newest digital SLR (DSLR) camera, the EOS 40D.

The art of reduction

Monday, August 20th, 2007

TI22-14-the-Art-of-reductio By keeping it simple, we actually make a greater statement. Shelton Muller explains the art of reduction….

Capturing the intimate landscape

Sunday, August 19th, 2007

Capturing the intimate landscapeIan Rolfe discusses the many ways we can photograph the more intimate details within a wider landscape?

Often when we start out in landscape photography we venture out with preconceived notions of what will be a wonderful photographic composition.

Single use digital cameras fail on all counts

Friday, August 17th, 2007

Single use digital cameras fail on all counts Rite Aid, CVS and Ritz camera all offer single use digital cameras and you pretty much get what you pay for.  I can’t help but mention the GE E850 at the start here since I reviewed it not too long ago and in that review I said “it was possible to do just slightly worse” well, these cameras are it.  Image quality was far below par, in fact most of them weren’t even usable as 4×6 prints, color tones were off and the processing fees made the whole ordeal almost not worth it.

Digital point and shoot camera market up 27%, digital SLR market up 75%

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

Digital camera market up 27%, digital SLR market up 75% Data from CIPA (Camera and Imaging Products Association) indicates that digital camera shipments are up compared to the same point last year.  Consumer point and shoot shipments were up 27% and shipment of digital SLR cameras (prosumer and professional) were up 75%.

GE E850 camera reviewed, possible to do just slightly worse

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

GE E850 camera reviewed, possible to do just slightly worse I recently got the chance to review GE’s new E850 digital camera. You may remember that I wrote about this camera in the past but that was before I got to take a firsthand look at it. My impression of the camera is not that good and it has a few quirks that might bother some users.

Better Pictures, In Camera

Saturday, August 11th, 2007

Better Pictures, In Camera Shelton Muller discusses the benefits – both creative and practical – of perfecting your images in the camera…

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