tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80844688734520310902024-03-18T21:28:57.365-07:00Digital Camera ReviewsDigital Camera Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Comparisonsbmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-91619645559083003662006-12-12T11:11:00.000-08:002006-12-12T08:10:06.903-08:00Top Ten Digital Cameras<h2>My Top 10 Digital Camera List<br /></h2>Nikon D70s DSLR<br />Canon Powershot S2 IS<br />Canon Rebel XT DSLR<br />Nikon D50 DSLR<<br />Nikon Coolpix S1<br />Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z750<br />Canon EOS 20D<br />Canon Powershot SD400 - IXUS 50<br />Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20<br />Sony Cybershot DSC-T7bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-41508199551590409292006-12-08T11:11:00.001-08:002006-12-08T11:11:47.658-08:00Making the Transition from Film to Digital<p><span style="font-size:-1;"><em><strong>Making the Transition from Film to Digital</strong></em><br />by Michael Reichmann<br />Making the transition from shooting film to shooting digital is an exciting journey, but without this roadmap you might find more detours than solutions. Author and photographer Michael Reichmann provides a guide to the new language of digital photography, and will help you identify the crucial differences of shooting with film.<br /><a href="http://www.adobe.com/digitalimag/pdfs/phscs2ip_filmtodig.pdf">PDF Download Link (1.5MB)</a></span></p>bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-55157553043307709252006-12-08T11:10:00.004-08:002006-12-08T11:11:25.566-08:00Black and white Digital Photography<p><span style="font-size:-1;"><em><strong>Black and White Conversion Tutorial</strong></em><br />by John Paul Caponigro<br />Are you looking for more detail in your digital B&W conversions? Or perhaps better contrast and tonal separation? Here’s an opportunity to learn how to get maximum flexibility out of your B&W conversions. Follow along step-by-step, as John Paul Caponigro shows you how the pros do it in this dynamic PDF tutorial.<br /><a href="http://www.adobe.com/digitalimag/pdfs/phscs2it_bwconv.pdf">PDF Download Link (2.5MB)</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:-1;"><strong>Black and White Conversion Action</strong><br />This download is a Photoshop Action (.atn) that automates the sequence of steps outlined in the JP Caponigro tutorial above. It is not required to complete the tutorial. This Action is compatible with Adobe Photoshop CS and CS2. <a href="http://www.adobe.com/digitalimag/downloads/bw-conversion.atn">Action Download Link (10k)</a></span></p>bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-30996103850621584582006-12-08T11:10:00.003-08:002006-12-08T11:10:42.668-08:00Calibrating the Digital Darkroom Environment<p><span style="font-size:-1;"><em><strong>Calibrating the Digital Darkroom Environment</strong></em><br />by Karl Lang<br />If you want to create the most accurate prints possible in your digital darkroom, you’ll want to learn how to calibrate your work environment. Karl Lang steps you through the basics of how and why you need to manage your work environment as carefully as you do your studio lighting.<br /><a href="http://www.adobe.com/digitalimag/pdfs/calibrating_digital_darkroom.pdf">PDF Download Link (722k)</a></span></p>bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-25259732332307085452006-12-08T11:10:00.001-08:002006-12-08T11:10:25.891-08:00Digital Image Integrity<p><span style="font-size:-1;"><em><strong>Digital Image Integrity</strong></em><br />by George Reis<br />Photographs have been altered or “faked” ever since the very beginning of chemical photography. Learn how Photoshop CS is providing forensics experts and law enforcement specialists better tools for evaluating the authenticity of a photograph.<br /><a href="http://www.adobe.com/digitalimag/pdfs/phscs2ip_digintegr.pdfhttp://www.adobe.com/digitalimag/pdfs/phscs2ip_digintegr.pdfhttp://www.adobe.com/digitalimag/pdfs/phscs2ip_digintegr.pdf">PDF Download Link (1.2MB)</a></span></p>bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-65647259191398607542006-12-08T11:09:00.000-08:002006-12-08T11:10:09.731-08:00Preparing Images for Delivery<p><span style="font-size:-1;"><em><strong>Preparing Images for Delivery</strong></em><br />by Jeff Schewe<br />What should photographers do to ensure that their images reproduce well in print? Jeff Schewe outlines how you can take some precautions and learn the lingo to communicate with your print service provider to get the print results you want.<br /><a href="http://www.adobe.com/digitalimag/pdfs/phscs2ip_reproprep.pdf">PDF Dowload Link (7.1MB)</a></span></p>bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-22384935321832488082006-12-08T11:08:00.000-08:002006-12-08T11:09:47.843-08:00A Raw Workflow in the Real World<p><span style="font-size:-1;"><em><strong>A Raw Workflow in the Real World: The March of the Yellow Penguins</strong></em><br />by Jeff Schewe<br />Use Photoshop CS2 for raw image processing, and boost your productivity. Photographer Jeff Schewe shows you how he took his raw workflow to the test under extreme Arctic conditions.<br /><a href="http://www.adobe.com/digitalimag/pdfs/phscs2ip_rawrlwrld.pdf">PDF Download Link (11.2MB)</a></span></p>bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-23686982993465039882006-12-07T11:16:00.000-08:002008-12-09T07:38:35.267-08:00Canon Powershot S2 IS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7EyG8KOQt7da7HEc6YAoCgQURbLEc6Mnd0S1yC1xFr9brPLJIBZZ1PbX3M0S0jn9hWlzdcWipWwpPJGzK3OPizNe6QBK7y3xakuVzxXf4NMcNpPKOtJiV7_hXucoZjSKrtGX8OWeCLMCV/s1600-h/canon-powershot-s20-IS-tm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7EyG8KOQt7da7HEc6YAoCgQURbLEc6Mnd0S1yC1xFr9brPLJIBZZ1PbX3M0S0jn9hWlzdcWipWwpPJGzK3OPizNe6QBK7y3xakuVzxXf4NMcNpPKOtJiV7_hXucoZjSKrtGX8OWeCLMCV/s320/canon-powershot-s20-IS-tm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5005495449988900722" border="0" /></a><br />The Canon PowerShot S2 IS is the successor to the Powershot S1 IS which was released last year. The S2 has a big 12x Optical Zoom lens (with image stabilizer), 5.0 megapixel image sensor and 30 frames per second video shooting (for up to 60 minutes and stereo sound). It shoots still images at up to 2.4 images per second at shutter speeds of up to 1/3,200 of a second.<br /><br /><b>CNET Reviews</b> has a review of the <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/Canon_PowerShot_S2_IS/4505-6501_7-31354064-2.html?tag=top">Canon PowerShot S2 IS </a><span style="color: rgb(26, 26, 255); text-decoration: underline;"> </span>where they give it a 'very good' rating and write - 'The successor to the image-stabilized S1 IS has more than just a slightly expanded waistline. The Canon PowerShot S2 IS boasts an upgrade to a 5-megapixel sensor (from 3.2), a 12X zoom lens (up from 10X), and a 1.8-inch LCD (vs. 1.5 inches). A Digic II processor and a high-speed USB connection speed things up. Add a full complement of manual controls, as well as high-quality video with stereo sound, and the S2 IS is sure to find its way into the hands of photo enthusiasts who want to shoot long and print big.'bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-7455545688371219442006-12-07T08:06:00.000-08:002008-12-09T07:38:35.481-08:00Kodak EasyShare One/6MP Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr5DOQNAvnu9Zfqlg35yFBPZDmtenh1c9J3yMtO1zYHoDfEcuH85gsO5tUYj-qOqDOyBbVA6PfE-tT4hvBpx_F-ZPaVQb6Q6eVLe4tzX4S4CUnCH-4M79l2ncFNyrlzhPhPeVSJI-MeJ_y/s1600-h/B000F6X7RM-01-_SS400_SCLZZZZZZZ_V40457756_.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr5DOQNAvnu9Zfqlg35yFBPZDmtenh1c9J3yMtO1zYHoDfEcuH85gsO5tUYj-qOqDOyBbVA6PfE-tT4hvBpx_F-ZPaVQb6Q6eVLe4tzX4S4CUnCH-4M79l2ncFNyrlzhPhPeVSJI-MeJ_y/s320/B000F6X7RM-01-_SS400_SCLZZZZZZZ_V40457756_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5005817508111591314" border="0" /></a><br /><p>The next generation of the award-winning EASYSHARE-ONE is the world’s first Wi-Fi consumer digital camera, and the only camera in the world from which people can e-mail pictures. The new KODAK EASYSHARE-ONE 6 MP digital camera combines the power of taking, sharing, organizing, and printing pictures into a single, highly innovative product. Its new WISPr (Wireless Internet Service Provider recommendation) protocol increases the number of hot spot locations to connect anytime, anywhere, wirelessly.</p> <p><strong>Kodak One 6MP features</strong><br />• 6.1 effective Megapixels<br />• Schneider Kreuznach - 3x optical zoom (36 - 108 mm)<br />• 3.3x digital zoom<br />• f/2.8 - f4.7 (wide) / f/4.8 - f8.1 (tele)<br />• 3 inch LCD monitor - 230,000 pixels<br />• ISO 80, 100, 200, 400<br />• Secure Digital support, 256MN built-in memory<br />• NTSC/PAL video support<br />• Lithium Ion battery<br />• USB 2.0 Full Speed interface<br />• Optional SDIO Wi-Fi 802.11b<br />• Optional docking station<br />• Dimensions: 103.0 x 63.0 x 26.0 mm<br />• Weight: 224 grams.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Review By Letsgodigital </strong></p> <p>The same Kodak Wi-Fi card that provides the EasyShare-One camera with wireless capabilities can now be used with the recently introduced Kodak EasyShare Printer Dock Plus. In addition to printing real Kodak pictures in as little as 60 seconds without a computer, it can now transfer pictures from a docked camera or memory card to networked computers throughout a home. With the card, the Printer Dock Plus can also receive pictures for printing from Wi-Fi-enabled laptops, PDAs, and other devices without requiring them to be in the same room.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.letsgodigital.nl/en/news/articles/story_2307.html">Read Full Review Here</a></strong></p></blockquote>bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-80185622956130575722006-12-07T08:02:00.000-08:002006-12-07T08:05:59.734-08:00Looking for the right Digital Camera?<p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Buying a digital camera is a great investment for many people, since it allows them to take as many photos as they want without ever having to buy film again. However, with so many of them on the market, it's tough to decide <a href="http://www.digital-camera-uk.org.uk/">how to choose a digital camera</a>. However, if you pay attention to a few key factors the decision gets much easier. </span></p> <span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;"> </span><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Perhaps the most important factor in deciding how to choose a digital camera is the camera's resolution. A camera's resolution, measured in megapixels, is probably the best reflection of how good the photos from the camera will be. If you're just taking photos to post on the web or send via email you don't need to worry about resolution quite so much, but if you plan on printing any of your photos you should get the highest resolution you can afford.</span></p>bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-67184500052067606502006-12-07T00:36:00.000-08:002006-12-07T12:25:51.019-08:00TOP TEN BEST SELLING PRODUCTS<strong></strong><strong>1. Nikon Coolpix S9 Digital Camera</strong><br />Special Offer Nikon Coolpix S9 Digital Camera - Exclusive Magenta Color<br />Was $249.99, Now $229.99, Less $20 Google Checkout Savings = Final Cost of $209.99 - Offer good trough 12/9/2006<br />Plus: Free $10 Gift Coupon<br />Plus: No Sales Tax<br />Plus: Free Ground Shipping<br />Plus: Free HP Printer Offer<br /><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-2000329-10386534?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wolfcamera.com%2Fproduct%2F541535514.htm&cjsku=541535514" target="_top"><br />Nikon Coolpix S9 Digital Camera - Exclusive Magenta Color<br />Was $249.99, Now $229.99, Less $20 Google Checkout Savings = Final Cost of $209.99 - Plus: Free $10 Gift Coupon - Plus: No Sales Tax - Plus: Free Ground Shipping - Plus: Free HP Printer Offer<br /></a><br /><img src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-2000329-10386534" border="0" height="1" width="1" /><br /><br /><strong>2. Nikon D80 Digital SLR</strong><br /><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-2000329-10415684" target="_top">Nikon D80 Digital SLR Deals at WolfCamera.com Use Google Check Out, Save an additional $20 </a><br /><img src="http://www.afcyhf.com/image-2000329-10415684" border="0" height="1" width="1" /><br /><br /><strong>3. Canon ZR 500 DV Digital Camcorder</strong><a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-2000329-10386534?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wolfcamera.com%2Fproduct%2F591162615.htm&cjsku=591162615" target="_top"><br />ZR500 Mini-DV Digital Camcorder - Exclusive Video Advantage - $100 Value Free + Secret Instant Savings - Use Google Check Out, Save an additional $20 v</a><br /><img src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-2000329-10386534" border="0" height="1" width="1" /><br /><br /><strong>4. Canon, Epson, HP Photo Printers</strong><br />Special Offer: Canon PIXMA iP6000D Photo Printer<br />Free + Earn $20 on the Printer, after Rebates with the purchase of any 4MP+ Digital Camera Purchase<br />+ No Sales Tax & Free Ground Shipping<br />Price: $99.99<br />Mail-in Rebate #1: $50.00 (Canon Printer Mail In Rebate - expires 12/31)<br />Mail-in Rebate #1: $50.00 (Bonus 4MP Digital Camera Purchase Rebate - expires 12/31)<br />$20 Off Google Checkout Offer<br />Final cost: Consumer makes $20.01 on the Printer!<br /><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-2000329-10386534?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wolfcamera.com%2Fproduct%2F811160696.htm&cjsku=811160696" target="_top"><br />Canon PIXMA iP6000D Photo Printer<br />Free + Earn $20 on the Printer, after Rebates with the purchase of any 4MP+ Digital Camera Purchase<br />+ No Sales Tax & Free Ground Shipping + $20 Off Google Checkout</a><br /><br /><strong>5. 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See website for complete details.<br /><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2000329-10386534?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wolfcamera.com%2Fproduct%2F101508133.htm&cjsku=101508133" target="_top"><br />1 GB Secure Disk Memory Card - $50 Total Savings*(click for details) FINAL COST $10</a><br /><img src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-2000329-10386534" border="0" height="1" width="1" /><br /><br /><br /><strong>10. Digital Picture Frames</strong><br />Special Offer: PhotoShare 7 Portable Digital Photo Frame - Three Day Sale Regular Price $119.99 Use Google Check Out and Save an Additional $20 Instantly<br /><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2000329-10386534?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wolfcamera.com%2Fproduct%2F812042786.htm&cjsku=812042786" target="_top"><br />PhotoShare 7 Portable Digital Photo Frame - Three Day Sale Regular Price $119.99 Use Google Check Out and Save an Additional $20 Instantly!</a><br /><img src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-2000329-10386534" border="0" height="1" width="1" />bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-55798769399599199952006-12-06T11:29:00.000-08:002006-12-06T11:32:20.707-08:00Picking the Right Digital Camera at abc7.com<h4>Ric Romero tell how to pick a digital camera ' "Some people come in and that's all they want to know about. And you can't talk them out of it," Friedland said. </h4><p> 'Consumer Reports' recently tested nearly 70 digital cameras and says the emphasis on megapixels is part of the game manufacturers play to get people to buy more expensive cameras. </p><p> 'Consumer Reports' says many people just share photos online or make small prints. Tests show for that you don't need a high megapixel camera. 'Consumer Reports' compared photos from a 10 megapixel SLR with a five megapixel point and shoot camera. They found very little difference between the pictures. </p><p>So for small prints and sharing photos online, 'Consumer Reports' says the five megapixel Canon PowerShot A530 is a very good choice, it costs about $180. </p><p>But if you're giving a camera to someone who's interested in cropping photos and blowing them up to 8 X 10 size, that's when higher megapixels can pay off. More megapixels allow you to get more sharpness and resolution. </p><p>So to be able to make big prints, 'Consumer Reports' recommends a ten megapixel SLR from Nikon, the D200, which it costs $1,700. </p><p> 'Consumer Reports' says if you're looking for a subcompact camera that will fit in a purse or pocket, consider the Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z750 with seven megapixels for $300.'</p><br /><p> Read full story '<a href="http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=consumer&id=4826101">Picking the Right Digital Camera</a>'<br /></p>bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-28798684999425968062006-12-06T11:19:00.000-08:002008-12-09T07:38:35.720-08:00Canon Rebel XT<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEun2TMVuW3n3bKV8Qbv5EcD2enOTn3zKekjSJCf1RTkV93UK4uyb9ULLO-b4sPkMJt8O_-FzI40BXfSOxreLHIZ_-fl2Muez6zVVUW690UFVDXjY_vhDJO9nlBIszhiXTcsm3xLu2w52T/s1600-h/canon-rebel-xt-1-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 171px; height: 156px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEun2TMVuW3n3bKV8Qbv5EcD2enOTn3zKekjSJCf1RTkV93UK4uyb9ULLO-b4sPkMJt8O_-FzI40BXfSOxreLHIZ_-fl2Muez6zVVUW690UFVDXjY_vhDJO9nlBIszhiXTcsm3xLu2w52T/s320/canon-rebel-xt-1-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5005496081349093250" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>Canon Rebel XT</strong> (Canon EOS 350D) is an 8.0 Megapixel (APS-C CMOS sensor) DSLR with a 3 frames per second shooting rate (14 frame bursts) that Canon believes will take over from where previous Rebel releases have left off. It has the same DIGIC II image processor of found in the high end professional 'D-series' of DSLRs.<br /><br /><b>Steves Digicams</b> reviews the <a href="http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_reviews/rebelxt.html">Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS 350D </a>and writes - 'The Digital Rebel XT's 12 exposure modes are easily selected by a turn of the top-mounted Mode dial. These exposure modes cover virtually all the shooting conditions you'll ever encounter and are: Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program AE, Shutter speed-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual and Auto Depth-of-Field AE. The camera's ISO sensitivty range is 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600, Canon raised the Auto ISO setting to include ISO 400 in order to help improve image quality, reduce camera shake and brighten the scene behind the subject when taking a flash photo.'bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-1584406760510569072006-12-06T11:14:00.000-08:002008-12-09T07:38:35.950-08:00Nikon D70s<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk3eQADZTkIFLfyGyrWyaJhr2jKEYVfGGQ09e1rvzKd0GsztrpOWDERKWWSiP2IynPxK_rfdMo9oVjWz8dU6nRoqFZ0PRDcZOnSYadf-lJuILIpWs6LF1ZiZ9KBVEwYuK0SX-eEPVuhRnP/s1600-h/nikon-d70s-tm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk3eQADZTkIFLfyGyrWyaJhr2jKEYVfGGQ09e1rvzKd0GsztrpOWDERKWWSiP2IynPxK_rfdMo9oVjWz8dU6nRoqFZ0PRDcZOnSYadf-lJuILIpWs6LF1ZiZ9KBVEwYuK0SX-eEPVuhRnP/s320/nikon-d70s-tm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5005494895938119522" border="0" /></a><br />Nikon today have announced the Nikon D70s DSLR - an upgrade of the previously released D70 model. The D70s features a larger 2 inch LCD monitor, newly re-designed menus, better auto focus, wider flash coverage and a longer lasting battery. It will reatail at $1200 with an 18-70mm lens or $900 as a body only package. Expect to see it in stores early May 2005.<br /><br /><p><b>Byte Sector</b> has a review of the <a href="http://www.bytesector.com/data/bs-article.asp?ID=544">Nikon D70s DSLR </a>and writes - 'Overall, I had a really great time working with the Nikon D70s. The camera is incredibly versatile and has more advanced features than most other DSLR cameras in its price range. Granted, the fact that it only has a 6MP CCD is a major limiting factor when you consider that the Canon Digital Rebel XT has an 8MP sensor, has similar if just slightly less advanced features, takes pictures almost as well, and is about $300 CAD cheaper. Even the Olympus E300 offers an 8MP CCD as well as two lenses for the same price as the Rebel XT.'</p> <p> Think Camera has posted their review of the <a href="http://www.thinkcamera.com/news/article.asp?UAN=157&v=1">Nikon D70s </a>where they write - 'This camera meets the needs of many. The digital vari-programs will suit those who still prefer a method of photography closer to point and shoot; on top of which, if you don't want to get your hands dirty with exposure, there's always Program mode. This sparks up bracketing and other ways to optimise image quality. Professionals and anoraks will revel in the plethora of options (only some of which I have covered). However, both beginners and advanced users will benefit from this camera's main strengths - build quality, great design and great image processing.' </p>bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-21077990839866482982006-12-06T11:11:00.001-08:002008-12-09T07:38:36.144-08:00Nikon D40 Review at Ken Rockwell<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_cFgxsAyOvUCxKMxBIMkIIXqRvReMoPx_vR9k_bgIuLI7YuDC1DcL1AghN8xsxExu9zD3xHVvf5JF3OWCHzCUspc_u1gG25azoBcG9venLNVGwMoJQ7VuCCyH_Pumbo9ObkGPKmJXKE_h/s1600-h/Nikon-D40-1-tm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_cFgxsAyOvUCxKMxBIMkIIXqRvReMoPx_vR9k_bgIuLI7YuDC1DcL1AghN8xsxExu9zD3xHVvf5JF3OWCHzCUspc_u1gG25azoBcG9venLNVGwMoJQ7VuCCyH_Pumbo9ObkGPKmJXKE_h/s320/Nikon-D40-1-tm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5005493646102636370" border="0" /></a><br />Ken Rockwell posts his review of the <a href="http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40.htm">Nikon D40 </a>where he recommends - "I'm suggesting the D40 to my friends who just want great pictures of family, kids and friends. The D40 is for normal people who just want great pictures, not photographers who want fancy cameras. The D40 is the smallest and lightest Nikon DSLR ever. Photographers may use this for a backup, but the lack of immediate access to the critical adjustments photographers make for each shot could drive active photographers up a wall. " <p> Read more <a href="http://www.livingroom.org.au/photolog/reviews/nikon/nikon_d40.php">reviews of the Nikon D40</a> </p>bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-64905877909400624502006-12-06T11:09:00.000-08:002008-12-09T07:38:36.319-08:00HP R967 Review at Megapixel<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI8KyFGzhxJNKF-FIspvPJJp_pByR0VOHGIqZgtLjLfRB-QEZI2VKqy2y6yaLuytz6mR71VxNyYHjLQ834n7m1iJK3EeJthv-uvWOpNNpXPgUdOA3bv5fLu0A15ickjNW_t2axuXcTujMC/s1600-h/hp-photosmart-967-tm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI8KyFGzhxJNKF-FIspvPJJp_pByR0VOHGIqZgtLjLfRB-QEZI2VKqy2y6yaLuytz6mR71VxNyYHjLQ834n7m1iJK3EeJthv-uvWOpNNpXPgUdOA3bv5fLu0A15ickjNW_t2axuXcTujMC/s320/hp-photosmart-967-tm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5005493259555579714" border="0" /></a><br />Megapixel reviews the <a href="http://www.megapixel.net/reviews/hpr967/hpr967-gen.php">HP R967</a> and writes - 'The image quality the 10-megapixel CCD yields varies greatly with the compression used. The R967 provides 4-JPEG compression levels, each identified by a number of stars. The highest image quality is obtained with the compression, but it is only accessible as a custom option of the image quality settings. At this level, images reveal no compression artefacts, and retain a good overall sharpness. However, as soon as the compression is increased, a commensurate loss of details can be observed.' <p> Read more about the <a href="http://www.livingroom.org.au/photolog/reviews/hp/hp_r967.php">HP R967</a> </p>bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-78840825596924881592006-12-06T11:06:00.000-08:002006-12-06T11:09:11.434-08:00Olympus Mju Stylus 740 Review at DigiCam ReviewDigicam Review has reviewed the <a href="http://www.digicamreview.com/olympus_mju_stylus_740_review.htm">Olympus Mju Stylus 740 </a>where they give it a rating of 'above average' and write - "The Olympus Stylus / Mju 740 has a lot going for it, particularly the 5x optical zoom lens and ultra compact weather proof body. The camera would be especially suited to someone who wants to take their camera with them in all weathers. The solid build of this camera is likely to make it last well, and makes it good value for money. Image quality was generally good, although slightly under-saturated for some people's tastes, and images can be slightly soft. Noise was quite well controlled although worse indoors. The camera is very easy to use and there are a lot of features built in to help get better results, such as the digital image stabilisation and numerous scene modes." <p> Read more about the <a href="http://www.livingroom.org.au/photolog/reviews/olympus/olympus_stylus_740.php">Olympus Mju Stylus 740</a> </p>bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-33504091295370721392006-12-04T10:08:00.000-08:002006-12-04T10:11:43.816-08:00Red Eye Reduction with Photoshop CS2<a href="http://www.planetphotoshop.com/tutorials/pete240.html">Planetphotoshop.com</a> has posted a tutorial on <a href="http://www.planetphotoshop.com/tutorials/pete240.html">Red eye Reduction</a> 'There are almost as many ways to minimize red eye using Photoshop as there are people using Photoshop. Ask a group of photographers which is the best way to minimize red eye and sparks are sure to fly!<br /> <br />Red eye is the condition that occurs when a camera's flash reflects off the back of a person's eye. Most common in portraits and group photos, it's generally a problem when the subject is looking directly at the camera. While most cameras have a "red eye reduction" feature (which uses a pre-flash to shrink the subjects irises before taking the photo), it's not always practical to use that feature.<br /> <br />In this figure, you see a comparison of five red eye reduction techniques. From the top¬ compare: the original, the Red Eye tool (Photoshop CS2 only), the Color Replacement tool, the Brush tool (using black, the Multiply blending mode, and 6¬0% opacity), the Sponge tool, and the Selective Color command.'<br /><br /><a href="http://www.planetphotoshop.com/tutorials/pete240.html">Read Full tutorial Here</a>bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-75623192755317614732006-11-30T11:37:00.002-08:002006-11-30T11:41:18.005-08:00Point and Shoot Digital Camera Gift Ideas<p> Over at Digital Photography School today <a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/digital-camera-and-photography-gift-ideas/">They have posted 45 Digital Camera and Photography Gift Ideas</a> for those looking for inspiration for their Christmas lists. </p><p> The lists are based upon what readers of the site have been buying recently on Amazon. Here is the point and shoot digital camera category:</p> <p> <strong>Point and Shoot Cameras</strong> </p><ol><li>Canon PowerShot SD630</li><li>Canon PowerShot SD600<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></li><li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Canon PowerShot SD800 IS<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></li><li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Fujifilm FinePix F30<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></li><li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Sony Cybershot DSC-h2<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></li><li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Nikon Coolpix S7c<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></li><li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Canon PowerShot A530<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></li><li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Canon PowerShot A540<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></li><li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ4<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></li><li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sony Cybershot DSCR1</span></li></ol>bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-42070180645587457762006-11-30T11:37:00.001-08:002006-11-30T11:37:36.599-08:00Shutter Speed TutorialTrusted Reviews has posted a tutorial on Shutter speed and writes - 'Any movement in the frame during the exposure will be captured in the picture, resulting in motion blur. Anti-shake systems can do nothing to correct this; the only solution is to use a shutter speed fast enough to effectively freeze the action, which is why some camera manufacturers, most notably Fujifilm, have concentrated on producing CCD sensors with better high ISO performance, since this allows you to use faster shutter speeds in low light conditions. <p>With a fast enough shutter speed you can freeze even very fast-moving objects, as this sequence of photos will show. They were taken using a Nikon D200 SLR through the plane window on a flight to France, at shutter speeds of 1/125th, 1/250th, 1/500th, 1/1000th and 1/2000th of a second.....' </p><p style="text-align: right;"> Read more at<a href="http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-cameras/review/2006/11/23/Digital-Camera-Tutorial-Shutter-speed/p1"> Digital Camera Tutorial: Shutter speed</a> </p>bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-54815254831729602762006-11-30T11:36:00.000-08:002006-11-30T11:37:00.215-08:00Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi Review at Digital Camera Info<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3186/986873641778812/1600/688817/canon-eos-400d-1-tm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3186/986873641778812/320/864135/canon-eos-400d-1-tm.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Digital Camera Info has posted their review of the <a href="http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Canon-EOS-Digital-Rebel-XTi-Digital-Camera-Review.htm">Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi </a>where they write - 'Plenty of users will enjoy the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi. In automatic modes, it's easy to use, and snapshooters will be pleased with its quality. If they don't make enlargements, though, users won't see a difference between shots from the 10-megapixel XTi and ones from lower-resolution cameras. DSLRs should have complete manual controls, and the Rebel XTi scores well on that account. However, it should have been more convenient to control and the dials and buttons should have been better designed, better finished, and more extensive.' <p> Read more about <a href="http://www.livingroom.org.au/photolog/reviews/canon/canon_eos_400d.php">Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi</a> </p>bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-88761330661146122612006-11-30T11:34:00.000-08:002006-11-30T11:35:55.196-08:00Nikon Coolpix L6 Digital Camera Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3186/986873641778812/1600/671989/Nikon-coolpix-L6L-tm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3186/986873641778812/320/324234/Nikon-coolpix-L6L-tm.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><p>Digital Camera Review has reviewed the <a href="http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=2940&review=nikon+coolpix+l6">Nikon Coolpix L6 </a>and writes - 'Overall, I'm very impressed with the Nikon Coolpix L6 - the camera is clearly designed to appeal to a specific target audience and it does a very good job of meeting the needs of that demographic. The camera is very user friendly and it consistently delivers surprisingly good images. It's an excellent choice for busy folks and casual photographers who want a camera that's compact enough to drop in a pocket and take along everywhere they go, tough enough to stand up to the rigors of modern life, cheap enough to be a real bargain, and if all that's not enough, the L6 has the best battery life of any digicam in its class. I wouldn't buy an L6 for me - but I would seriously consider buying one for my wife (who is a lifetime member of the L6's target audience).' </p><p> Read more <a href="http://www.livingroom.org.au/photolog/reviews/nikon/nikon_coolpix_l6.php">reviews of the Nikon Coolpix L6</a> </p>bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-72935187593111931572006-11-30T11:32:00.000-08:002006-11-30T11:33:57.650-08:00Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Digital Camera Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3186/986873641778812/1600/414168/panasonic-lumix-DMC-tm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3186/986873641778812/320/996776/panasonic-lumix-DMC-tm.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Digital Camera Review has reviewed the <a href="http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=2941&review=panasonic+lumix+dmc-L1">Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 </a>and writes - 'The Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 is an impressive camera that, frankly, is going to have a hard time contending with the competition. Image quality is excellent and the camera operates well. The included “kit” lens is far and away the best kit lens that you can get, with a fast maximum aperture of f/2.8. As far as ergonomics and styling, my opinion is that people are going to be split over whether they’re good or bad. Personally, I enjoyed the styling since it gave a more “mechanical” feel to operating the camera. Pushing levers and turning rings was more fun than just pressing buttons to make a menu choice. Overall, I liked the camera, but the only purchase option is a relatively expensive kit. I’m also not sure that the camera has enough added value to compare against similarly (and cheaper) priced kits, like the Nikon D80 and Canon EOS 30D.' <p> Read more <a href="http://www.livingroom.org.au/photolog/reviews/panasonic/panasonic_lumix_dmcl1.php">reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1</a> </p>bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-6692078999285683732006-11-30T11:30:00.000-08:002006-11-30T11:32:29.327-08:00Olympus Stylus 1000 Digital Camera Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3186/986873641778812/1600/503805/olympus-stylus-1000-tm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3186/986873641778812/320/737924/olympus-stylus-1000-tm.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Digital Camera Review has posted their review of the <a href="http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=2942&review=olympus+stylus+1000">Olympus Stylus 1000 </a>where they write - 'Image quality on the Stylus 1000 was good, and in my opinion, slightly better than the Stylus 750. The images were sharper and didn’t have the corner softness that I noticed with the Stylus 750’s images. However, colors and exposure were generally good. I highly recommend that you examine the sample images from our review and other reviews to form your own opinion. The speed of the camera was pretty average. Personally, I don’t really worry too much about start-up time, but it was around 2 seconds. Shot to shot time without flash was about 2 seconds. If you turn on the flash, you’ll have to wait a couple more seconds between shots for the flash to charge. Shutter lag was quick enough to capture the moment, but only if you achieve a focus lock first. Without a partial press first, shutter lag is around 0.6 to 0.8 seconds or so.' <p> Read more about the <a href="http://www.livingroom.org.au/photolog/reviews/olympus/olympus_stylus_1000.php">Olympus Stylus 1000</a> </p>bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084468873452031090.post-15344004793715637602006-11-30T11:26:00.000-08:002006-11-30T11:30:49.255-08:00Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi 400D Review<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3186/986873641778812/1600/606866/Canon%20EOS%20Digital%20Rebel%20XTi%20400D.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger2/3186/986873641778812/320/275304/Canon%20EOS%20Digital%20Rebel%20XTi%20400D.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />pocket-lint.co.uk reviews the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi 400D and writes - 'Image quality is otherwise great (bar the kit lens’ performance, as mentioned above) with excellent resolution, low noise, good noise reduction – when needed that does not remove detail – and great colour control.<br /><br />The EOS 400D has its foibles not least of which is the kit lens. However, it is capable of superb results, is easy to use and it’s a great price given the kit levels and even though Nikon’s D40 has arrived on the scene.<br /><br />More direct competitors, such as Sony’s Alpha 100, Nikon’s D80, and Pentax’s (soon to be tested) K10D mean the 400D is not the revolution its forbears were within the market.'<br /><br />Read full <a href="http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review.phtml/1954/2978/Canon-Eos-400d-digital-camera.phtml">review of the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTI 400D</a>bmaggardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07747341014075584468noreply@blogger.com0