Tag Archives : Feature Articles
Adobe Lightroom 4 First Impressions
Posted by Photo-John on March 7, 2012 · 0 Comment
Yesterday, Adobe announced the final version of their powerful Lightroom 4 photography workflow and editing software. There are a lot of significant improvements to Lightroom 4 but the most important change is the new price. In the past, Lightroom has sold for US $300 but Adobe lowered the price to $149 and $79 to upgrade from a previous version. It looks like the $79 upgrade price is also available [...]
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Nokia Introduces 41-Megapixel 808 PureView Smartphone
Posted by Photo-John on March 5, 2012 · 0 Comment
Last week at the Mobile World Conference (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, Nokia introduced the 808 PureView smartphone. Why am I writing about a smartphone on a photography Web site? Well, the title of this article should answer that question. In a bold digital imaging strategy, the new Nokia 808 PureView phone has a 41-megapixel imaging sensor for photos and video. It’s a 1/1.2-inch sensor – [...]
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Canon EOS 5D Mark III – Better AF, Better Image Quality & Better Video
Posted by Photo-John on March 1, 2012 · 0 Comment
The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is official! This has to be one of Canon’s most anticipated cameras, ever. It’s been three and a half years since the 5D Mk II was announced (September, 2008) and photographers have been (im)patiently expecting a replacement since late 2009. It’s been quite a wait but I think Canon shooters are going to be very happy with 5D Mark III. The announcement was timed [...]
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Kodak Discontinues Three Slide Films
Posted by Photo-John on March 1, 2012 · 0 Comment
According to an article in the British Journal of Photography, Kodak is going to stop production of three professional transparency (slide) films, Ektachrome E100G, Ektachrome E100VS and Elite Chrome Extra Color 1. Kodak also recently announced that, as part of their reorganization strategy (Kodak bankruptcy article), they will no longer be making digital cameras. I guess removing unprofitable [...]
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February 29th Adobe Lightroom Deal!
Posted by Photo-John on February 29, 2012 · 0 Comment
There are a few photography gear deals today – February 29th – Leap Day. The best one I’ve seen so far is Adobe Lightroom 3 for $89. The normal price for Lightroom is $300 so this is over 60% off. That’s a hell of a discount. It also gets you set to upgrade for $99 when Adobe releases Lightroom 4. That won’t be long since there’s already a beta version of Lightroom 4 available [...]
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Nikon Coolpix AW100 Rugged Point-And-Shoot – Featured User Review
Posted by Photo-John on February 29, 2012 · 0 Comment
The Nikon Coolpix AW100 is Nikon’s first rugged, waterproof point-and-shoot camera. It was introduced last fall and it went right to the top of the list of desirable point-and-shoots for active outdoor people. I’m actually finishing up a pro review for the AW100 right now so keep your eyes open for that. But Dave’s review, below, gives me a chance to give the camera some attention right now. [...]
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Sony Alpha NEX-5N Review
Posted by Photo-John on February 27, 2012 · 0 Comment
The Sony Alpha NEX-5N is version 2.5 of Sony’s NEX compact mirrorless camera system. Sony introduced their NEX mirrorless camera line in 2009 and updated it with a new entry level model, the NEX-C3 in the spring of 2011. The 16-megapixel NEX-5N was introduced in late 2011 with a new 16-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, improved auto focus, and improved AVCHD video. The camera body is very small, [...]
Featured Member Photos – February 24, 2012
Posted by Photo-John on February 24, 2012 · 0 Comment
This week’s Featured Photos are by community members randimal, arne saknussen, Ctn and DHMN69. Our moderators chose a nice variety of photos this week. We’ve got a moody black-and-white image from the Photo Critique forum, a Texan raptor from the Nature & Wildlife forum, a water reflection abstract, and a really nice women’s hockey action photo.
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Nikon Coolpix P310 Pocket Camera – f/1.8 Lens And Manual Controls
Posted by Photo-John on February 23, 2012 · 0 Comment
Announced at the beginning of February, the new 16-megapixel Nikon Coolpix P310 is designed for the photographer who wants a serious camera they can easily carry in a pocket. Equipped with a fast f/1.8 zoom lens, full manual exposure controls and sensitivity to ISO 6400, the P310 will be especially attractive to photographers who do a lot of low light shooting. The P310 also has full HD video [...]
Canon PowerShot S100 – Featured User Review
Posted by Photo-John on February 23, 2012 · 0 Comment
The Canon PowerShot S100 is one of the top high-end compact cameras right now and probably the best current camera that actually fits in your pocket. The S100 is especially good for serious photographers who want a pocket camera that provides excellent image quality and lots of control. I first got to see it in person at the PhotoPlus Expo in New York last fall and I really liked what I saw (Canon [...]
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PocketWizard Plus III Radio Slave – More Features For Less Money
Posted by Photo-John on February 20, 2012 · 0 Comment
PocketWizard just announced the PocketWizard Plus III radio slave. Although there are now some viable alternatives, PocketWizards are still the radio flash and camera trigger of choice for most photographers. The new PocketWizard Plus III Transceiver offers a whole lot of new features *and* costs $30 less than the PocketWizard Plus II. Among the upgrades are a smaller, lighter internal antenna [...]
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The Olympus Fraud Scandal – What Does It Mean To Photographers?
Posted by Photo-John on February 20, 2012 · 0 Comment
Unless you live in a cave, you must be aware of the huge financial scandal surrounding Olympus. And by huge, I mean HUGE – one-point-seven-billion-dollars-huge. I’ve been watching it all unfold but since I write about cameras not business I mostly kept my thoughts to myself. However, with Kodak’s recent reorganization and the generally poor global economic situation, the ongoing controversy [...]
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Featured Member Photos – February 14, 2012
Posted by Photo-John on February 14, 2012 · 0 Comment
Even though we didn’t go with a Valentine’s Day theme, our moderators picked out some great member photos for this week’s Featured Photos. We’ve got a rotting barn, a beautiful coyote image, a black and white of a seagull and a great night car racing photo from Daytona. Wildlife photographers will especially like Dylan8i’s full set of coyote photos on the Nature and Wildlife forum and [...]
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Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Rugged Outdoor Camera And Chest Harness For POV Action!
Posted by Photo-John on February 10, 2012 · 0 Comment
It looks like 2012 is going to be a big year for rugged, waterproof point-and-shoot cameras. In the past few months all of the major camera makers have introduced a new waterproof camera. The most recent announcement is the new Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS camera. I lost count quite a while ago but Pentax says the WG-2 is their 13th waterproof digital point-and-shoot camera since they introduced the [...]
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Fujifilm X10 – Studio Sample Photos
Posted by Photo-John on February 9, 2012 · 0 Comment
I’ve been using the Fujifilm X10 compact camera for a couple of weeks now and I’m really impressed. It’s a retro-styled high-end compact camera with a big (for a compact camera) 2/3-inch CMOS sensor. It looks and feels great but it’s the image quality that’s really got my attention. I keep judging my X10 images by digital SLR standards. That says a lot about how good the X10’s sensor [...]
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Olympus TG-820 iHS Tough Camera – Faster & Better Image Quality
Posted by Photo-John on February 9, 2012 · 0 Comment
Olympus just introduced a new waterproof, shockproof “Tough” camera, the TG-810 iHS. Those of you who read my articles and reviews are probably aware I’ve been critical of Olympus waterproof point-and-shoot camera image quality for the past couple of years (see my Olympus TG-610 Review). I’ve also seen a lot of user reviews complaining about the slow reaction time with the Olympus Tough [...]
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Olympus E-M5 Hands-On Video Intro
Posted by Photo-John on February 7, 2012 · 0 Comment
There’s a brand new Micro Four Thirds camera in town – the Olympus E-M5. It’s got a built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF) and it’s dust and weather-sealed. Instead of making the E-M5 part of their Pen camera line, Olympus decided to differentiate it and pay tribute to their camera-making heritage by creating a whole new line of cameras named after their venerable OM 35mm film SLRs. The [...]
Canon PowerShot D20 – Smaller Rugged, Outdoor Camera Adds GPS And HD Video
Posted by Photo-John on February 7, 2012 · 0 Comment
It’s been about three years since Canon introduced their first waterproof, shockproof digital camera, the PowerShot D10 (learn more about the Canon PowerShot D10). A lot of new rugged waterproof cameras have become available since then and I’ve been wondering if and when Canon would update the D10. Well, last night Canon announced the PowerShot D20, a completely redesigned waterproof, shockproof [...]
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Nikon D800 Announced – 36-Megapixel Multimedia HD-SLR
Posted by Photo-John on February 6, 2012 · 0 Comment
The boat this camera came in on must have sunk as soon as it reached the harbor because it was a seriously leaky vessel. However, you never know how much of what the rumor sites say is true until the announcement is official. Well, the Nikon D800 “Multimedia HD-SLR” is now official. The rumors were actually pretty much right on target this time. In a departure from previous strategy, the [...]
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Pentax K-01 Mirrorless Camera – 16MP APS-C Sensor And Boutique Design
Posted by Photo-John on February 3, 2012 · 0 Comment
They made it official yesterday – the Pentax K-01 compact mirrorless system camera is for real. It has a brand-new, large 16-megapixel APS-C sensor, a 3-inch 921k-dot LCD display and full HD video with selectable frame rates, including 60 frames per second at 720p. Those features alone make the new The Pentax K-01 (pronounced ‘kay- zero-one’) solid competition for other mirrorless camera [...]
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Pricing Announced
Posted by Photo-John on February 2, 2012 · 0 Comment
Fujifilm has announced pricing on what will probably be one of the most popular cameras of 2012, the X-Pro1. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was announced a few weeks ago at the annual CES tradeshow in Las Vegas and the photography community is very excited about it. It’s a rangefinder-style digital camera with interchangeable lenses, an innovative hybrid viewfinder and Fujifilm’s unique new 16-megapixel [...]
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Nikon Announces Coolpix S30 Affordable Waterproof Camera
Posted by Photo-John on February 2, 2012 · 0 Comment
Nikon introduced their second waterproof digital camera, today. The $120 price makes the new 10-megapixel Nikon Coolpix S30 one of the most affordable rugged digital cameras available. It’s waterproof to about 10 feet and can handle drops of about 2.5 feet, making it a great, inexpensive option for people on a budget or families who want a camera that can take some abuse. The lens is a 3x 29.1-87.3mm [...]
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Panasonic Lumix ZS20 – Pocket Camera With 20x Optical Zoom
Posted by Photo-John on February 1, 2012 · 0 Comment
Panasonic has updated their venerable ZS line of pocket superzoom cameras with the new Lumix ZS20. Last year, one of my favorite compact cameras was Panasonic’s wonderful ZS10 pocket superzoom. Panasonic packed so much into the ZS10 – it’s the Swiss Army Knife of point-and-shoot cameras. I took it to Europe last summer and it was the perfect pocket travel camera – able to take pictures [...]
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Featured Member Photos – February 1, 2012
Posted by Photo-John on February 1, 2012 · 0 Comment
This week’s Featured Member Photos are by photographers, randimal, Utkarsh, Bob32 and docbaradi. We’ve got basketball, some bird photography, a great black and white street photo by Utkarsh, and an Asian parade dragon. As always, these photos were posted either in the forums or on the gallery in PhotographyREVIEW.com and chosen by the site moderators as some of the best from the past week. [...]
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Nikon Coolpix P300 – Featured User Review
Posted by Photo-John on January 31, 2012 · 0 Comment
I was pleased to see Footski’s review for the Nikon Coolpix P300 compact camera show up recently. The Nikon P300’s super-fast f/1.8 aperture lens sets it apart from all but one compact camera (the Olympus XZ-1). It’s a very serious camera in a deceptively small point-and-shoot sized body. I’m glad to give it some extra attention by making Footski’s P300 review a Featured User Review. Of [...]
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