February 8th, 2010
How to shoot photos around bright lights indoors and during nighttime
Having a lot of light is typically good for photography, but sometimes you have to be wary of it. Too much light can wash out subjects in a photo. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you have a lot of light in the room but want to control it for your photo.
1. Avoid flash: While it might enhance some features hidden in the dark, either indoors or outside at night, it will also diminish the radiance and brightness of the already-present light. Turn the flash off and see how well you do without the unnatural light function.
February 5th, 2010
Nikon's 2010 Coolpix digital cameras: 1080p video, compact megazooms, and more
This week’s bombardment of pre-PMA 2010 product announcements wasn’t only about Fujifilm FinePix and Olympus cameras; Nikon also joined the fray with seven new Nikon Coolpix digital cameras. Nothing earth-shattering, but there were some interesting developments like 1080p HD video recording in a 26x wide-angle megazoom (the Nikon Coolpix P100) and a super-thin, wide-angle megazoom (the Nikon Coolpix S8000) among others. Here’s a rundown of the new lineup:
February 5th, 2010
Leica releases high-fashion $12,950 Hermes Edition M7 camera
As if Leica cameras weren’t already beautiful enough: this Leica M7 has gone haute-couture with the collaborative touch of Hermès.
February 3rd, 2010
Fujifilm announces 3D printer system to debut in UK this April
This whole 3D home entertainment/projection business is starting to become overkill. But given that they already have the first 3D point-and-shoot camera, Fujifilm has decided to develop a 3D printer to go with it.
February 2nd, 2010
Olympus announces Pen E-PL1, consumer Micro Four-thirds compact interchangeable lens camera
Now here’s a camera that really makes sense. Olympus has just announced its latest Micro Four-thirds Pen camera, the Olympus Pen E-PL1. The beauty of Micro Four-thirds cameras has always been the fact that they offer an SLR-sized sensor and the flexibility of interchangeable lenses in a much more compact body than a traditional dSLR. I always thought that made them perfect for the less-experienced photographer who craved SLR-level image quality and performance, but was intimidated by/not ready for an SLR. But the advanced feature sets and high price points of the only Micro Four-thirds cameras on the market (the Olympus Pen E-P1 and Pen E-P2, and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1, -GF1, and GH1, ranging in price from $799.95 to $1,499.95) meant that they really made more sense for experienced photographers that were looking for a compact second alternative for their high-end dSLRs.
February 2nd, 2010
Fujifilm's new high-end FinePix megazooms: 10x, 18x, and 30x
In addition to the Fujifilm FinePix JZ300 ($199.95) and JZ500 ($249.95) compact wide-angle megazooms that I posted about earlier, Fujifilm’s Spring 2010 FinePix lineup also includes four higher-end megazooms: the F80EXR, S1800, S2550HD, and the top-of-the line HS10.
February 2nd, 2010
JVC updates Everio camcorder line with new GZ-HM340; priced under $500
JVC has introduced the Everio GZ-HM340 to its HD camcorder line, falling in the sub-$500 category (just barely).
February 2nd, 2010
Olympus unveils pairs of megazoom and durable pocket digital cameras
Olympus has a quartet of new digital cameras for the world to see today. First, there’s a pair of megazooms, the SP-800UZ and SP-600UZ, followed by a pair of action-ready pocket cams, the Stylus Tough 6020 and 8010.
February 2nd, 2010
Canon Rebel T2i DSLR might debut some time next week
While it’s not confirmed yet, rumors are spreading that Canon might announce a new digital SLR model, the EOS Rebel T2i, as soon as next week.
February 2nd, 2010
Fujifilm announces spring 2010 FinePix digital camera lineup
Getting out ahead of the PMA 2010 digital camera announcements that will explode later in the month, Fujifilm introduced a whopping 13 FinePix cameras in its spring 2010 lineup. The offerings ranged from a $99.95 budget snapshooter to several megazoom models priced at up to $499.95. I’ll cover four higher-end megazooms in a subsequent post, but here’s a rundown of the first nine models, starting with the low end:
Janice Chen has been covering technology for almost two decades. She got her hands on a Nikon Coolpix 900 back in 1998 and has been a digital camera enthusiast ever since. See her full profile and disclosure of her industry affiliations.
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