Archive for January, 2009

Olivier Vander Heyden Photography

 Olivier Vander Heyden Photography

 Olivier Vander Heyden Photography

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Kodak Easyshare C180 camera


 Kodak Easyshare C180 camera

Amazing quality prints with 10.2 MP
10.2 MP for stunning prints up to 30 × 40 in. (76 × 102 cm)
More megapixels means you can crop and still get a great picture
However you choose to print—at home, at retail, or online—trust Kodak for picture quality that’s truly exceptional and for memories that will last

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Panasonic DMC-FT1 – DMC-TS1 camera


 Panasonic DMC FT1   DMC TS1 camera

TOUGH Camera for Active Outdoor Photography – Panasonic’s new DMC-FT1 - The World’s First Waterproof, Shockproof, Dustproof Camera AVCHD Lite Motion Image Recording

Catering for those looking for a versatile and durable camera that can confidentially take action shots under pressure, Panasonic is pleased to introduce the DMC-FT1. Tested with the same standards used to assess Panasonic’s acclaimed TOUGHBOOK series computers, the FT1 is shockproof, waterproof and dustproof with the capability to record high-definition movie in AVCHD Lite – the FT1 is streets ahead of its competitors.  Featuring a 28mm wide angle lens, 4.6 x optical zoom and iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, this versatile camera lets you capture your special moments on the move.
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Panasonic DMC-FX550 – DMC-FX580 camera

 Panasonic DMC FX550   DMC FX580 camera

Elegantly demonstrating Panasonic’s commitment to excellence, Panasonic’s new DMC-FX550 touch screen interface model includes a whole host of features designed to offer superior image quality and the ultimate in user convenience. Featuring a 25mm ultra-wide angle Leica DC lens with 5x optical zoom and popular touch-screen operation on a large 3inch LCD, the new addition proudly joins Panasonic’s Lumix slim and stylish FX series – making Panasonic Lumix a formidable choice whatever your shooting needs!

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Panasonic DMC-FX40 – DMC-FX48 camera

 Panasonic DMC FX40   DMC FX48 camera

Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new Lumix 12.1-megapixel DMC-FX40 with astonishing 25mm ultra-wide-angle* LEICA DC lens and powerful 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 25mm to 125 mm on a 35mm film camera), which captures almost double the viewing space at the same shooting distance compared to ordinary 35mm cameras, resulting in remarkable images with unprecedented width and depth. The world-acclaimed FX series pursues high picture quality and unique features in an urbane, sophisticated profile to which the DMC-FX40 proudly joins.

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Panasonic DMC-FS25 Camera

 Panasonic DMC FS25 Camera

Part of the highly commended Lumix range of digital still cameras, the 12.1 megapixel DMC-FS25 is stylish, sophisticated and packed with features – whilst remaining committed to ease of use even for beginners. Boasting a 29mm wide angle Leica DC lens with 5x optical zoom, Intelligent Auto and a vertical grip for extra comfort– the FS25 is stylish, easy to use and feature packed.

Intelligent Auto Mode Just Keeps Getting Better
Panasonic incorporated Intelligent Auto mode in pursuit of the ultimate ease of operation and the reduction of misshots. This mode is also further advanced with the inclusion of AF tracking and Intelligent Exposure feature for the DMC-FS25.  Furthermore, digital red-eye correction is also integrated in the Face Detection.

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Honl Photo Grids, Snoots, Reflectors, Gobos and Gels: Studio Style Lighting Tools that Quickly Attach to Any Shoe-Mount Flash

 Honl Photo Grids, Snoots, Reflectors, Gobos and Gels: Studio Style Lighting Tools that Quickly Attach to Any Shoe Mount Flash
ExpoImaging Inc., developer and marketer of innovative camera accessories, including the Ray Flash Ring Light Adapter, ExpoDisc Digital White Balance Filter and the ExpoAperture2 Depth-of-Field Guide, today announced that it is now the exclusive U.S. distributor of Honl Photo Professional Products.

Developed by veteran photojournalist David Honl, The Honl Photo Speed System is a collection of lightweight, durable and affordable light modifiers for shoe-mount flashes including an assortment of grids, snoots, reflectors, gobos and gels. With retail prices ranging from $9.95 to $29.95, these practical tools were designed to universally fit all shoe-mount flashes without the use of annoying adhesives. As photographers increasingly take advantage of the power and flexibility of modern portable shoe-mount flashes, the Honl Photo Speed System allows them to affordably bring studio-style lighting effects into the field.
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Sony A900 Camera Review

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When designing the A900, Sony have apparently shied away from any technology or feature anyone has ever spoken of in a disapproving manner. Thus the camera lacks a pop-up flash, Live View and Eye-start AF. The omission of these – or at least the first two – is a pity. The lack of a pop-up flash, for instance, means that if you want to take advantage of the A900's ability to wirelessly control off-camera system flashes, you will have to buy one of the new HVL-F58AM flashguns to act as commander, irrespective of how many earlier WL capable Minolta/Sony flash units you have already. Not that the HVL-F58AM is a bad investment.

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Panasonic DMC-TZ6 – DMC-ZS1 camera

 Panasonic DMC TZ6   DMC ZS1 camera

Panasonic’s new DMC-TZ6 is the latest addition to the award winning Lumix TZ family of digital cameras, which is renowned for packaging a remarkable 12x optical zoom in a compact, stylish body as well as featuring a 25mm ultra wide angle lens for wide angle shooting.  Successor to the hugely popular DMC-TZ5, the TZ6 is set to be a firm favourite.

Ultra Wide Angle Lens with 12x Optical Zoom
The 10 megapixel TZ6 features a high-quality LEICA DC VARIO ELMAR 25mm ultra-wide-angle lens with a 12x optical zoom. A lens like this, with a range from 25mm to 300mm in 35mm film equivalence, is almost inconceivable in such a small, lightweight camera. Comprising 10 elements in 8 groups, including 2 ED lenses and 2 aspherical lenses with 3 aspherical surfaces, and utilizing new lens material in its design, this advanced lens unit realizes the outstandingly slim and compact body while passing Leica’s stringent standards to deliver exceptional optical performance. The Extra Optical Zoom function that extends zoom power to 21.4x (at 3-megapixel resolution) by using the center part of the large CCD to bring subjects even closer without deteriorating the image quality.

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Panasonic DMC-TZ7 / ZS3 camera

 Panasonic DMC TZ7 / ZS3 camera

Panasonic’s DMC-TZ7 Hybrid Camera

Panasonic Lumix cameras go from strength to strength with technological advancements designed to offer the ultimate in picture performance and user convenience.  Building on its digital still camera achievements, Panasonic presents a completely new photography concept – in the form of the new DMC-TZ7 hybrid camera. Offering all of the features that Panasonic’s multiple award winning TZ range of cameras is renowned for – including a remarkable 12x optical zoom in a compact, stylish body and 25mm ultra wide angle lens – the TZ7 goes one step further to offer AVCHD Lite motion picture recording, making the TZ7 a truly versatile proposition.

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Download the PhotographyBB Online Magazine Issue 12

 Download the PhotographyBB Online Magazine Issue 12

PhotographyBB announced today, the release of the twelfth edition of the PhotographyBB Magazine Online. The PhotographyBB Magazine Online is quickly becoming a leading resource in the future of free information distribution, offering our readers: Digital Photography tips and techniques, DSLR camera function training, and image post processing tutorials in Adobe® Photoshop™, and RAW processing in Photoshop Lightroom™.

The January 2009 release features digital photography articles with tutorials to help digital photographers to learn new techniques for achieving both better photographs as well as leaning post processing skills in Adobe’s Photoshop® and Lightroom®.
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Adobe Photoshop CS4 How-Tos: 100 Essential Techniques

 Adobe Photoshop CS4 How Tos: 100 Essential Techniques

Adobe Photoshop CS4 is more than just the world's most popular image editing tool: as part of Adobe's Creative Suite, it's a key component of an overall design workflow that lets users work seamlessly among all of their graphics applications to create graphically rich content for print, Web, motion graphics, and mobile devices. This info-packed guide lets users get right down to work by focusing on the Photoshop CS4 features they're most likely to use and showcasing each in a stand-alone technique--complete with a relevant hint or two and a graphic example.

Adobe Photoshop CS4 How-Tos: 100 Essential Techniques Adobe Photoshop CS4 How Tos: 100 Essential Techniques