Reviews, Cameras - 36 Comments » - Posted on February, 18 at 3:46 am
Samsung NV24HD digital camera review : At the beginning of last year, Samsung made itself heard by introducing a whole new series of digital compact cameras. However, the second half of last year proved to be the opposite. Everybody expected to hear from Samsung at the Photokina show where the brand was attending alright, but no camera introductions were actually made. This was quite remarkable indeed, since an event like the 2-yearly Photokina show, the world’s biggest event in the field of imaging, is simply the place to show your abilities as a camera manufacturer. br brSamsung digital camera division brThis year, Samsung started off with the introduction of several new compact cameras. Perhaps in February 2009, if the division and transfer of the camera department to an entirely independent department are realized along with a different strategy, the Korean company will again show its power. For this test, we selected the Samsung NV24HD. Although introduced last year, still a very current camera. br br10 Megapixel Samsung NV24 HD brThe Samsung NV24HD features a 10 Megapixel image sensor and a Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan 3.6x optical zoom. The camera also boosts a 2.5 inch monitor and is able to capture videos in a higher resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. This is where the name, NV24HD, stems from. As for its features; the Samsung NV24HD is quite a standard compact camera, at which design and an innovative way of operation should make the difference. br brSamsung NV24HD review including a DIWA Labs test brThe Samsung NV24HD belongs to the NV series, ranked somewhat higher in the compact camera segment where design plays a slightly bigger role. Samsung reaches its market share in the entry-level segment with ease, and is able to obtain excellent sales numbers. The higher and somewhat more expensive segment seems to cause the Korean electronics giant some problems. Of course, it is a crowded segment and Samsung battles many renowned camera brands with lots of experience. Whether the Samsung NV24HD is able to make the difference can be read in the following brimg src=http://photoclub.cc/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/52564.jpg /br br br
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Cameras, Tips Tricks - 9 Comments » - Posted on February, 17 at 7:17 am
pNorwegian Nina Dreyer Hensley and her North American transplant partner Jim Hensley are photographers based out of Oslo. Along with stylist Paul Loslash;we, the pair have contributed to several magazines and have created more than 15 cookbooks. Slurp - Drinks and Light Fare - All Day, All Night is their latest, and it is 176 pages of pure food porn./p pBy quot;food pornquot; I mean photographs of food that are hyper-real and cause the reader to involuntarily head to the kitchen to attempt to recreate the beauties displayed in the book. Slurp plays the role of an art book in as much as it is a cookbook, and it is more likely to be found on coffee tables than in the kitchen./p pThe book is broken up into four main sections, beginning with drink accessories. These are things like fancy ice cubes with items frozen into them that will compliment your drinks, such as fruit or herbs. Drink accessories also covers barware basics, from simple syrups to cocktail shakers./p pThe other three sections are for drinks and snacks to cover the morning, daytime, and evening. Each recipe is illustrated with tantalizing images of the product, emphasizing that this book is more about the images than the recipes, so you may want to test them before dazzling your friends and family./p pMost of the drink recipes in Slurp are alcohol based, as one might expect from a book with a Captain Nemo martini on the cover. However, there are many non-alcoholic recipes that are family-friendly and fun, albeit mainly located in the quot;morningquot; section of the book./p pRecipes aside, the main draw of this book is the presentation. The photographs are fine examples of how to do it right, and combined with the layout and typography, one could read the book from cover to cover and be satisfied with consuming the contents visually. As a fan of macro photography, this book is right up my alley. The photos not only illustrate the food and drinks outlined in the recipes, they also present the items in a different perspective than what one might have at a cocktail party./p br
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Photography - 44 Comments » - Posted on February, 15 at 10:45 am
Canon has released a firmware update for the PowerShot G10 compact camera. Version 1.0.2.0 rectifies the occurrence of a magenta cast when RAW images are captured at ISO 1600 in continuous shooting mode or in single shooting mode with the monitor switched off. The fix only affects cameras with a serial number within a range specified by Canon.
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Cameras, Tips Tricks - 137 Comments » - Posted on February, 11 at 8:11 am
Nikon today have announced a range of 7 new digital cameras. They range from the budget through to more expensive and feature rich models. Nikon Coolpix P90 - a super-zoom camera with a 24x optical zoom. Nikon Coolpix L100 (another super-zoom camera). Nikon Coolpix S630 - 12MP with a 7x optical zoom. Nikon Coolpix S620 - 12MP, 4x optical zoom. Nikon Coolpix S230 - 10MP with a 3x optical zoom lens. Nikon Coolpix S220 - 10MP with 3x optical zoom. Nikon Coolpix L19 and Nikon Coolpix L20 - 8 and 10MP respectively - both with 3.6x optical zoom - budget cameras. All of these Nikon Coolpix cameras come with a range of scene modes and features including smile and blink detection and Motion detection.
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Photography - 4 Comments » - Posted on February, 10 at 10:58 pm
“Toulouse, my grandmother in her garden after the storm. “The January 2009 Bay of Biscay storm known as Klaus was a European windstorm which made landfall over large parts of central and southern France, northern Spain, Andorra and parts of Italy”. Taken by Romain Source: planetearthdailyphoto.blogspot.com
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Photography - 1 Comment » - Posted on February, 7 at 7:16 pm
Pre-PMA 2009: Nikon has unveiled the Coolpix P90 superzoom with 24x optical zoom. With 26mm - 624mm (35mm equiv.) zoom range this superzoom camera sports a 12.1 MP sensor, 3.0 inch tilting LCD and includes manual and auto features such as Scene Auto Selector, Smile Mode, Blink warning and P/A/S/M exposure modes. In addition, continuous shooting mode can deliver 45 images at 15 fps, with images being recorded before pressing the shutter button. Press Release: Nikon’s Ultra-Zoom Bridge Camera Nikon introduces 24x zoom compact camera Nikon UK is proud to announce the P90 compact camera that boasts an impressive 24x wide angle optical zoom. Its high-performance super-telephoto zoom, wide-angle capabilities and other powerful features are combined in an easy-to-use camera, making it ideal for users looking for the famous Nikon quality, in a camera that’s compact and portable. Mark Pekelharing, Product Manager Consumer Products at Nikon Europe B.V: “This camera demonstrates Nikon’s devotion to camera enthusiasts. The amazingly powerful 24x zoom, 3.0-inch LCD screen with vari-angle tilt function, vibration reduction, and high sensitivity make the P90 a no-compromise bridge between a compact camera and a D-SLR.” Features to write home about The P90 has an immensely powerful 24x optical zoom that offers the 35mm-equivalent of a 26mm wide-angle to a 624mm telephoto and is capable of shooting pictures as close up as 1cm. High-speed continuous shooting up to 45 shots at 15 fps means it is an ideal camera for sports photography and can even record images before you’ve pressed the button. Add to this its 12.1 effective megapixels and sensitivity up to ISO 6400, and it is clear why it excels in almost any shooting situation. Users can set it to full automatic or various manual settings using the camera’s four exposure modes (PSAM) and compose their ideal picture using the electronic viewfinder. The camera offers many other Nikon-quality features such as four Anti-blur technologies, Auto Scene and Face Priority AF, recognising up to twelve faces. It also includes the latest features, such as Smile Mode and Blink Warning, Nikon’s proprietary D-Lighting for optimising contrast and Quick Retouch. The camera can also record movies, including time-lapse movies and its 3-inch vari-angle LCD screen makes taking pictures easy even in challenging situations. The P90 comes supplied with a USB cable, audio/video cable, strap and a software suite for COOLPIX CD-ROM. It will be available in Black All Nikon cameras come with 2GB free online image storage at Nikon’s my Picturetown service on mypicturetown.com. Nikon Coolpix P90 specifications Sensor • 1/2.33 " Type CCD • 12.1 million effective pixels • 12.7 million effective pixels Lens • 24x Zoom-Nikkor (26 - 624 mm equiv.) • F2.8- F5.0 Image dimensions • 4000 x 3000 (12M) • 3264 x 2448 (8M) • 2592 x 1944 (5M) • 2048 x 1536 (3M) • 1600 x 1200 (2M) • 1280 x 960 (1M) • 1024×768 (PC) • 640 x 480 (TV) • 3984 x 2656 (3:2) • 3968 x 2232 (16:9) • 2992 x 2992 (1:1) Movie Modes • 640 x 480 • 320 x 240 Image stabilization Optical Digital zoom Up to 4x Focus Contrast-detect TTL AF Focus distance • 10 cm to infinity (∞) • Macro close-up mode: 1 cm to infinity (∞) ISO sensitivity • Full res: ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 Scene Modes • Portrait • Panorama Assist • Close Up • Sunset • Night Landscape • Fireworks Show • Night Portrait • Copy • Beach/Snow • Dusk/Dawn • Museum • Landscape • Back Light • Food • Party LCD monitor • 3.0-in tilting LCD • 230,000-dot Other features • Smile Timer • Blink Warning Storage • SD / SDHC card (optional) • Approx 50 MB internal memory Power • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 • Approx 230 shots • AC Adapter EH-62A Supplied Software Software Suite CD-ROM Supplied Accessories • Li-ion Rechargeable Battery EN-EL5 • Battery Charge MH-61 • USB Cable UC-E6 • Audio/Video Cable EG-CP14 • Strap AN-CP18 • Lens Cap LC-CP19 • Software Suite for COOLPIX CD-ROM Weight (no batt) Approx. 400 g Dimensions Approx.83 x 114 x 99 mm (3.3 x 4.5 x 3.9 in)
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Cameras, Tips Tricks - 6 Comments » - Posted on February, 6 at 1:49 pm
Vue 7 Infinite is one of the professional versions of E-on Software’s Vue 3D product line. Vue is the software product line which is used to create realistic 3D environments. In total, there are seven versions of Vue. Pioneer is the entry-level version for newcomers to 3D graphics. Esprit is designed for artists and illustrators. Pro Studio is geared for the advanced artist, and Complete is for the small studio. Vue Infinite is designed for the professional 3D animator and production studio. Finally, xStream is the integrated solution; this is a version of Infinite that can integrate directly into other 3D applications such as Maya, 3DS, Lightwave, and Cinema 4D. There is also a product called Ozone 3.0 which is an atmospheric plug-in that is used to create skies and atmospheres in a variety of 3D product. To see all of the differences, you can check out the comparative matrix from E-on Software. Vue Infinite contains all of the features that the other product lines contain; the main difference between Vue 7 Infinite and xStream is that Vue 7 Infinite is meant to run as a standalone product and xStream is built to run in other products. Other than that difference, the features are the same. Vue 7 Infinite runs on Windows (2000 or greater), or Mac (OS X 10.4 or later) with 2 GHz or faster processor recommended, 1 GB RAM (2 GB or more recommended), an OpenGL enabled graphics card is not required but highly recommended with 1024×768 in 65K colors/16 bits (24+ bits recommended), and 200 MB free hard-disk space. Multi-processor rendering is only available on all multi-processor OS X, 2000, XP Pro and Vista systems. E-on Software was founded in 1997 with the release of Vue d'Esprit 2. Embraced initially by artists and animators, it has now become a staple in Hollywood and has been used to create scenes in such movies as Pirates of the Caribbean II and The Spiderwick Chronicles as well as for television shows produced by the Discovery Channel. It is also finding its way into advertising and the fine art industry. So, what's new with Vue 7 Infinite? • EcoSystem Generation III is the third generation of E-on's technology for creating landscape images. The creation of real world natural environments is extremely complex. With this latest incarnation of EcoSystem, Vue has made it even easier to populate your scenes with millions of plants, trees and other objects to achieve a new level of natural complexity and detail. With automated Smart Scattering and Dynamic Population, you get better detail along with a more natural look. The EcoSystem painter lets you paint over your objects with four different kinds of painting tools. What's more is that you can save your creations and build a whole library that can be used for other scenes and objects.
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Photography - 31 Comments » - Posted on January, 30 at 8:18 pm
Lens reviews on DPReview are one year old today, and we’re celebrating this auspicious anniversary with appropriate aplomb. Our 25th review features the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II, a bargain offering that sells for less than $100, yet features an optical design refined over decades of service as the standard lens supplied with 35mm film SLRs. So how does it measure up against F1.4 lenses costing three times as much? We’re also taking this opportunity to publish our studio test data for Nikon’s equivalent lens, the AF-Nikkor 50mm 1:1.8D on the D300 and D3. You can view this in the lens widget by clicking here; a full review will follow… sometime.
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Cameras, Tips Tricks - 19 Comments » - Posted on January, 30 at 3:44 am
Over the last few weeks we’ve started to see a range of new cameras released. We’re updating many of those that capture our interest at the Digital Camera and Gear blog at Digital Photography School. Here are a few new ones to hit the market: Canon Powershot A480 - 10MP, 3.3x Optical Zoom Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-G3 - 10.1MP, 4x Optical Zoom and with WiFi Olympus SP-590UZ - 12MP and with a 26x Optical Zoom Pentax Optio E70 and P70 - two compact digital cameras
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Photography - 4 Comments » - Posted on January, 26 at 12:51 pm
Adobe has released ‘Release Candidates’ of Photoshop Lightroom 2.3 and Camera Raw 5.3 for immediate download from Adobe Labs. Both provide additional Raw support for the Nikon D3X and Olympus E-30 DSLRs. Lightroom is also now available in 8 new languages. The ‘release candidate’ label means the downloads are ‘well tested’ but not yet final versions. Press release: Adobe has released Photoshop Lightroom 2.3 and Photoshop Camera Raw 5.3 Release Candidates, both available immediately for download from Adobe Labs at http://labs.adobe.com. The ‘release candidate’ label indicates that this update is well tested but would benefit from additional community testing before it is distributed automatically to all customers. The Lightroom and Camera Raw teams would like the community to help verify the quality of this update through normal usage as this will ensure that the application is tested on a wide variety of hardware and software configurations not available internally at Adobe. Both release candidates provide additional raw file support for the Nikon D3X and Olympus E-30 cameras. In addition,the Lightroom 2.3 Release Candidate provides a solution to a memory leak that affected some customers of the Lightroom 2.2 release. Adobe is also pleased to announce the availability of Lightroom in eight new languages, including Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Korean, Chinese (simplified) and Chinese (traditional). The Lightroom 2.3 Release Candidate available on Adobe Labs includes these additional languages, and Adobe greatly appreciates any feedback the community can provide the Lightroom team.
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