Hitachi to introduce DZHS500A hybrid DVD / hard drive camcorder (Digital Photography News)
November 29, 2006 by Kameraderie · Leave a Comment
We’ve got another one here we’ve yet to learn a lot about: Hitachi’s apparently working on a hybrid DVD / hard drive camcorder that not only records video to SD and your drive (and even SD), but also records video to DVD from that very same internal drive, making burning DVD videos a PC-less process. Suhweet. Watch out for more info on the DZHS500A soon.
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Camera Tips and Tricks - Shooting the July sky
November 29, 2006 by Kameraderie · Leave a Comment
, Tips and Tricks
With the 4th of July (and Bastille Day, and a whole host of other regional excuses to set off large explosions in the Midsummer sky) in the offing, John Watson has a short tutorial on shooting fireworks. there are thousands of tutorials on this subject out there, but he boils it down to the essentials: use a reasonably slow ISO setting (100-200); don’t forget the tripod; exposure = length of trail; aperture = brightness of trail.
Working out the timing so that the starburst is centered wherever you’ve aimed the tripod is left as an exercise for the reader.
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Nikon Coolpix L6 Digital Camera First Thoughts (Digital Camera Review)
November 29, 2006 by Kameraderie · Leave a Comment
. The L6 is one of the latest models in the Coolpix L line. It features 6 megapixel resolution, a 2.5 inch LCD, a 3x optical zoom, and can take 1000 shots on lithium AA batteries. Read on for our impressions and keep an eye out for our full review, coming soon.
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The Nikon Coolpix L6 could be the poster child for a whole new generation of “back to the basics” digital cameras. The L6 is an almost perfect traveler’s camera - it’s cheap, relatively tough, compact, lightweight, and it produces consistently excellent images. Read on for our full review.
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The Olympus Stylus 1000 is the 10 megapixel flagship of the weatherproof Stylus line of digital cameras. In addition to the 10 megapixels, you get a 2.5 inch, high-resolution LCD and a 3x optical zoom. Read on for our full review!
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eStarling, Inc. has announced the WiFi-enabled eStarling digital photo frame. The frame has a 7″ LCD for viewing images and can update itself automatically from RSS feeds of popular photo-sharing websites. In addition to updating itself, it can also be used to upload new pictures to the online services.
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Nikon’s entry-level D40 DSLR reviewed (Digital Photography News)
November 27, 2006 by Kameraderie · Leave a Comment
We knew this bad boy was coming, we even got our grubby hands on the thing before it went public, and we’ve watched the D50s replacement finally get official all within the past few months. Now, however, the discerning folks over at ePhotoZine have subjected Nikon’s latest entry-level DSLR to a bevy of tests and deemed it quite the worthwhile successor. Reviewers immediately praised the build quality and smaller size, noting that this was the first DSLR they could “actually get it in a coat pocket comfortably.” Also, they were impressed with Nikon’s decision to stick with the 6.1-megapixel sensor, insinuating that newcomers to the DSLR world would appreciate “the savings in both hard disc storage and processing speed,” regardless of whether they even realized it. The crew found the D40 “easier to use” than its predecessor and admired the “useful additions” to in-camera abilities and menus, many derived from the more expensive D80 model. Noteworthy digs included the lack of a top LCD screen, a new battery that wouldn’t play nice with others in the range, and the fact that it only supports SWM motor lenses. Overall, the D40 sports improvements “all in the right areas,” and still provides a solid entrance into the endless world of DSLR shooting, and offers a great way to start wallowing out your savings account once you get addicted.
[Via Digital Photography Blog]
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Leica announces update plan for buggy M8 digicams (Digital Photography News)
November 26, 2006 by Kameraderie · Leave a Comment
For Leica enthusiasts and digicam freaks alike, we’re sure the day that uber-expensive M8 landed on your doorstep was one of pure elation — or maybe not so much, depending on your luck. Turns out the nearly $6,000 piece of kit wasn’t as refined and ready to shoot as the lofty pricetag may lead you to believe, but Lieca is apparently aiming to please those deep pocketed customers by offering up some quick fixes and a few bonus filters to boot. Folks suffering from “banding issues, mirror / ghosting effects, and IR sensitivity quirks” can register on the company’s website by December 6th in order to have Leica contact you to set up a return. Unfortunately, this means your finicky M8 will be out of your palms for a few days (or weeks), but at least it’ll come back with a “firmware upgrade” to eliminate the banding / ghosting problems, as well as “a basic kit of two UV / IR filters with diameters of your choice” to counteract the “faulty color rendering.” While we aren’t sure how long the gurus in Solms will hold your precious M8 captive, we do know the additional filters won’t ship until February of next year, and if you’re worried about picking up a buggy M8 as of now, Leica has assured us that all units shipping after November 27th will sport the internal upgrades right out of the box.
[Thanks, Derek M.]
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