Archive for March, 2009

Olympus E-30 Camera Review

 Olympus E 30 Camera Review

Olympus E-30 Camera Review

"Olympus DSLRs keep getting better, and the E-30 is undoubtedly the best yet. Despite only twelve months gap between them the E-30 is a considerably more appealing camera than the E-3 (which, thanks to its tank-like construction, still sits above it in the range).

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FSD-770 Housing for Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS


 FSD 770 Housing for Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS

Fantasea Line is pleased to announce that the new Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS/ IXUS 95 IS digital camera is comaptible with Fantasea’s FSD-770 housing.

The FSD-770 housing, depth rated to 60 meters/200 feet, is fully functional, providing photographers with access to all camera functions. Fantasea’s new compact housing design and improved construction ensures easy handling and accurate access to camera functions through the critical placement of push-button controls. The Fantasea FSD-770 housing has a double O-ring seal on all controls, anti-glare hood over LCD screen, removable flash diffuser and a 46mm threaded lens port.

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Nikon CoolPix S230 Camera Review


 Nikon CoolPix S230 Camera Review

The CoolPix S230 is a new 10-megapixel ultra-compact with a 3x zoom lens, and that touch-screen monitor has a large 3-inch 230k screen. The camera has a strong and stylish all-metal body, and the fit and finish are up to Nikon's usual high standard. It is available in black, purple, blue, or tcrimson red. Currently selling for around £190 it is a rather expensive for what is essentially a pretty basic 3x zoom compact, but the touch-screen does add a number of fun and useful features that go at least part of the way toward justifying the price.

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Portrait Retouching

 Portrait Retouching

In this tutorial I'll retouch this girls portraits by enhancing the skin, eyes and lips.

For the start i type Ctrl+j to make a copy of the layer ..to see at the end what we`ve done..
We see she has some imperfection..so we use the Healing brush tool ..to make the skin smooth ..

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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Camera Review

 Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Camera Review

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Camera Review

"Lets start with the good. The SX1 IS is a nicely designed, easy to use camera with a very useful zoom range and an effective image stabilization system.

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The R-Strap

 The R Strap

The R-STRAP offers unparalled ease of access to your camera. R-STRAP is the most innovative camera strap that ever hit the market. Especially digital SLR photographers will appreciate this effective system. The innovative photographic and lighting equipment manufacturer CALIFORNIA SUNBOUNCE has been appointed to European distributor by Black Rapid.

One of the most annoying pieces of equipment in photography – lowly camera strap – has been now significantly improved. R-STRAP means a faster and more effective way for carrying your digital SLR. Instead of looping around your neck, the R-Strap operates like a sling, sliding across your body.

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Olympus E-450 camera

 Olympus E 450 camera

Accessible D-SLR quality with added creativity: Olympus E-450

Building on the success of the popular E-420, the new E-450 is packed with features that encourage new comers to DSLR to have fun and explore their creative potential. Three in-camera Art Filters apply stylish effects to any image at the touch of a button. Image composition is simplified via Live View on the bright LCD. Packed with features yet easy to use straight out of the box, this latest addition to the Olympus E-System range is not only one of the smallest and lightest models on the market*, it also boasts all the benefits of the Four Thirds Standard at an affordable price. The E-450 has a full range of Olympus’ innovative E-System technology on board and will be available in stores from May 2009 at a recommended retail price of around £450 for the standard lens kit.

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Mamiya 645DF

 Mamiya 645DF

Mamiya 645DF (prototype) . Mamiya Sekor AF 80mm F2.8 LS 0 Lens (prototype) , Multi-battery Vertical Grip G8401 (Prototype)

Mamiya Digital Imaging will be unveiling at the Photo Imaging Expo 2009 the Mamiya 645DF camera body, designed solely for use with digital backs. The new multi-battery vertical grip G8401 and new Mamiya Sekor AF 80mm F2.8 LS D lens for this 645 format camera will be also displayed at the PIE.

Mamiya 645DF (prototype)

Features
The Mamiya 645DF is a camera body designed for use with digital backs. Previously, some compromise was required for designing cameras with both digital and analogue capacities, so we have redesigned and modified specifications in order to allow for peak performance in digital. This new camera body can be used with our other recently released prototypes: the multi-battery grip G8401, and AF 80mm F2.8 LS D Sekor lens. Compatibility with these essential accessories means all of the needs of the professional photographer have been covered. Conforming to our ideal of creating open platforms, the Mamiya 645DF can be used with digital backs of all reputable makers.
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How to Catch a Photo Editor’s Eye

 How to Catch a Photo Editor’s Eye

For photographers looking to show their work to photo editors, life should now be easier than ever. If once they had to stuff a pile of prints into a envelope or make an appointment to show off their portfolio, today they can wow editors with the images on their website even while they’re out completing another job.

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PhotographyBB Magazine Issue 14

 PhotographyBB Magazine Issue 14

PhotographyBB announced today, the release of the 14th edition of the PhotographyBB Magazine Online. The PhotographyBB Magazine Online, now into its second year of publication has grown into a leading resource for beginner to intermediate digital photographers. Each issue offers information such as digital photography techniques, DSLR camera function training, image post processing tutorials in Adobe Photoshop, and RAW processing in Photoshop Lightroom.

The March 2009 edition explores some of the issues facing photographers as of late; Photography and the Law. This month’s issue also features an in depth look at DSLR sensor sizes and how they relate to lenses, focal lengths, and crop factors. Additionally there are Photoshop and Lightroom tutorials for photographers to get the most out of their post processing techniques.

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Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i Sample Videos and Photos

 Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i Sample Videos and Photos

 Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i Sample Videos and Photos

Full-resolution videos captured with a beta Rebel T1i, plus one clip from a 5D Mark II as well. All clips have been edited only for length, and then only by trimming the beginning and end of the clip, the remaining video is as the camera recorded it. Right-click on a thumbnail and choose your browser's save-to-disk option to download the associated video.

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Canon Speedlite 270EX Flash

 Canon Speedlite 270EX Flash

Canon refreshes Flash range with the compact Speedlite 270EX

United Kingdom / Republic of Ireland, 25 March, 2009: Canon announces the launch of the entry level Speedlite 270EX, an enhanced flash designed for EOS and PowerShot users. Replacing the popular Speedlite 220EX, the Speedlite 270EX is aimed at photographers wanting to expand their flash photography beyond the built in flash and those who want a small: pocketable flash unit to complement their EOS-1D or EOS 5D series. The compact Speedlite 270EX builds on the success of its predecessor, with more power than usual for its class and size.

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