The new mega awesome flagship Nikon D4 was announced and now we get to learn that it has a wireless control UI built right into the camera. The Nikon WT-5 attachment looks like it allows you to connect through many different devices. In this demo an iPad 2 is used.
Throughout November everyone got busy with their cameras and submitted some awesome photos to the November Flickr Group. I would like to say a big thank you to all those who took part.
The best ten photos below (in no particular order) have all been discussed in the video above and the best photo has been chosen. Courtesy of the kind people at Albelli UK, the photographer of the winning photo has been awarded a £30 voucher to spend at www.albelli.co.uk which can be used against an order of a wonderful photo book or other photo related item.
I'm Thirsty by MRoberts531
Bird Bath Reflection by ABJ73
Water by apple99man
Drops by swingkin85
Deep Sea Treasure by Adrian
Mask by Russ_08
Waterboot by iderren
Little Haven by 20feettall
Good to the Last Drop by corvette_barb
Floating Fire Department by fajfar
Nikon 1 V1 & J1 - my opinion of this new compact interchangeable lens camera.
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Second hand cameras are attracting a younger marker say organisers of the Photographica Fair, which is due to take place in London on Sunday 22nd May.
Photographers will be hoping to snap up (pun intended) a bargain at one of the 140 stalls. There they will also be able to buy and swap cameras, lenses, images, accessories and literature.
Billed as the UK's largest fair for camera collectors and users, the event is organises bt the Photographic Collectors Club of Great Britain (PCCGB). Spokesman Walter Morley said: 'Last year, it was noted that there were more young photographers who are studying photography at college, looking for quality equipment at a good price, this is the ideal place to find a great variety of equipment as many (PCCGB) members use the event to sell item no longer wanted'
Photographica will be held at the Royal Horticultural Society's Lindley Hall, Bincent Square, London SW1P 2PB. Entry costs £5 and doors open at 10am. To book an early buyers ticket call 01684 594 526 or 01920 821 831.
Wow, this is fantastic news from Olympus. I am so excited about this one, rest assured, some way or another I will bring you a full review of this new camera. Press release as follows...
In today’s world you’ve got to give the people what they want. And they’re going to want the new Olympus E-PL1. Not only does it deliver extraordinary digital images, it’s the perfect tool for anyone who hesitated to buy SLRs because they find them too complicated. The possibilities are virtually endless with this easy to use retro look model. With great features like HD movie shooting and impressive Art Filters, you too can take exceptional pictures. Its 100% stabilised body even lets you shoot blur-free with all lenses. Combining SLR performance and a lightweight design, PEN lets you create exciting, innovative shots, preserving those moments in life you want captured forever. The ultimate democratising force in quality photography, the E-PL1 is available from March 2010 at a retail price of just £549 for the single lens kit and £699 for the twin zoom kit.
The high-tech mirrorless construction of the PEN means it’s small and easy to use, yet it produces ‘big camera’ results. That’s the genius of the E-PL1, now fine-tuned with these new features:
A hybrid of SLR performance embodying the latest technologies and compact comfort, PEN constitutes a new class of camera. The E-PL1 with integrated flash houses a 12.3 Megapixel Live MOS sensor, producing beautiful, razor-sharp photos and HD movies, and the TruePic V engine guarantees superior image quality at up to ISO 3200. Mechanical in-camera image stabilisation provides shake protection of up to 3 EV, effective regardless which lens you decide to use. The high definition AVI format movie option is available at 30fps and 1280x720p resolution – recording up to 7 minutes of film in a single shot. And all this top drawer technology comes in a neat pocket-sized camera.
Helping you take your best photos the new Live Guide speaks plain language, making it easier than ever to change difficult SLR camera effects like depth of field. These can then be monitored on the 2.7” HyperCrystal LCD. i-Enhance, for example, makes sure all colours in your picture spectrum are vivid and rich. It is automatically applied in conjunction with i-Auto mode, which recognises what kind of scene or subject you’re taking and adjusts settings accordingly, or can be used alone. And e-Portrait gives your subjects a quick facelift by glossing over impurities. With the abundance of supportive features and excellent technology, feeling like a pro is a given.
When the going gets tough, the tough get going, so the saying goes. And that’s certainly true of the Olympus µ TOUGH-8010 and µ TOUGH-6020. Whether you soak them, drop them, or freeze them, these 14 Megapixel action cameras just keep on performing, taking outstanding pictures and HD movies. Up to 5x wide zoom brings you right to where the action is, and the built-in Dual Image Stabilisation helps during fast-paced chaotic shoots. These tough cookies can store even more with up to 2GB internal memory, and you can intuitively surf through your albums using the new [ib] software.
The Olympus µ TOUGH-8010 and µ TOUGH-6020 – main features:
Scaling new heights in the compact market, Olympus proudly presents the latest from their ultra-zoom camera series. Equipped with a staggering 30x wide optical zoom covering a 28-840mm* focal length, the 14 Megapixel SP-800UZ makes other contenders pale in comparison. Whether snapping photos or trying out the new HD movie shooting option, a colossal internal memory of 2GB gives you the freedom to capture more. The 3” LCD displays in 16:9 format, which makes sharing the fruits of your labour with friends even more enjoyable. Little sister SP-600UZ also has built-in Dual Image Stabilisation, rendering clean, sharp images. The new [ib] software allows you to effortlessly tag your photos while browsing your albums gets simpler with Photo Surfing.
Wow, these weeks are flying by... another news update from us below. This week I get all excited about Apple's laptop announcements due tomorrow. Plus, a new technology for digital cameras from Olympus and Panasonic. Finally, this years MacLiveExpo gives me the opportunity to travel with a light laptop bag for once.
Pentax have launched the K100D Super, by way of an update to its entry level model. The K100D Super adds their Dust Removal system, which was previously only available in their higher end models. This model features a 6.1 megapixel sensor, a 2.5-inch LCD screen, and is compatible with all Pentax SLR lenses. The kit complete with 18-55mm zoom lens will come in at under $600, available around August.
Joerg Colberg asked a bunch of photographers and photography bloggers: what makes a great photo? The answers, with examples, form a great informal discussion about art, photography, and curating.
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