September 2010 Camera and Lens announcements - Pre Photokina 2010

In September, we usually see most of the camera and lens announcements.  Nikon, Samsung, Canon, Pentax and Olympus, already announced new cameras. But this is just the beginning. Photokina 2010 even will start on September 21, 2010. When it stars, we will hear new camera and lens announcements. Let's just hope that the leading manufacturers saved the best for last.

A disappointment with the

Samsung NX100 Mirrorless Camera with i-Function lens support

A mirrorless camera is an alternative to a DSLR. Mirrorless cameras are compact cameras with large ASP-C sensor. These cameras bring image quality, speed, interchangeable lenses and portability to the hands of advanced  photographers. Samsung is another company to enter the market with a new mirrorless camera, the NX100. The Samsung NX100 is intended for both beginner and advanced photographers.

Canon SX30 IS Review - 35X Superzoom digital camera

When it comes to superzoom digital cameras, you can trust Canon to deliver the best results. On September 14, 2010, Canon announced the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS superzoom digital camera. The new SX30 IS is replacing the older version, the Canon PowerShot SX20 IS. Canon really managed to surprise us, by implementing a 24-840mm (35mm equiv.) 35x zoom lens on the SX30 IS. This is the longest zoom

Nikon D7000 Review - Digital SLR Camera with 1080p/24 and EXPEED 2

Today, September 15 2010, Nikon has announced the Nikon D7000 digital SLR camera. D7000 which replaces the Nikon D90, that was announced two years ago. The new Nikon DSLR is reach with new features, which I am sure that it will get many photographers really excited. You probably thought that Nikon will announce the D7000 before Photokina 2010, but here it is, in its full glory. In this review, I

Olympus E-5 professional DSLR - with 720p Sample Video

We thought that it will be announced on Photokina 2010, but the Olympus E-5 is already here. Today, September 14,2010, Olympus has announced the successor for the E-3 flagship DSLR, the E-5. Olympus latest DSLR was intended for enthusiast and professional photographers. The E-3 was announced three years ago, and it is time to take Olympus' flagship digital SLR, one step further. In this quick

Attending Photokina? - Cologne weather forcast, photos and video tour

If you are attending Photokina at Cologne, you are probably one of the lucky ones. Photokina is not only the biggest digital imaging show in the word, but also a way to enjoy other attractions in Cologne. Photokina 2010 will take place from September 21-26, 2010. This is the 31th Photokina exhibition. Starting from Sept. 21st, Cologne will be the best place to meet all the leading companies

Rumored Pentax K-5 DSLR leaked image & specs

If you thought that Pentax K-r entry-level DSLR is the last one from Pentax this year, I have a little surprise for you. A leaked photo of the new Pentax K-5 has merged to the surface. The Pentax K-5 pictures looks totally genuine to me. K-5 image was first seen on LensTip.com, but after a short time the image was removed. This is probably a clue that the tells us that this is a genuine photo

DIY Macro lens for photographers on a really tight budget

If you are really on a tight budget, like a Pringles-can budget for a macro lens, don't worry. PhotoCritic.org editor has found a really cheap way to create a DIY macro lens by using a fixed lens, body cap and a Pringles can. I don't know if this is the most recommended way to use a macro lens, but it is cheap, very cheap. It won't teach you how to create lens from nothing, but use your current

Handling Criticism as a Photographer and in General

Knowing how to accept criticism is very important if you want to get better at what you do. There are many photographers who submit their photos to forums and contests, in order to get criticized. Even so, some people just take it too seriously, and feel that they are being bashed for the wrong reasons. The problem starts with a one's ability to see what's others are seeing. As an individual,

The Future of dSLR Cameras - Market share, Risks, Technology & Competition

Today I was troubled with an interesting question/thought: "Will digital SLR cameras will become obsolete in a few years from now?". SLR stands for Single-lens reflex [camera] (I know, you knew that already). The fact is the SLR cameras use a mirror system that allows photographers to see the photographed scene as the lens sees it. The light is transmitted through the lens, onto the mirror, up

Extreme Durability Test - Nikon D90 vs. Canon 550D, Will they survive?

Kai from DigitalRev has been doing his "lab-test" research, comparing Nikon D90 durability vs. Canon 550D durability. These durability testing videos are one of the most hilarious reviews I have ever seen. The first time I saw the video, I was laughing out loud.  In those videos, you can see Kai testing the D90 and the 550D to the extreme.Will both cameras works, and even take decent photographs

Pentax smc DA-L 35mm F2.4 AL Prime Lens - Preview

Today I want to preview the PENTAX DA L 35mm F2.4 AL lens. Pentax DA-L 35mm is the latest addition to Pentax' DA lens lineup. Before we continue on with this preview, let's talk about prime lenses in general. Prime lenses are photographers' best friend, at least in terms of optical quality. Whether you shoot with Canon, Nikon, Olympus or Pentax DSLRs, prime lenses will deliver excellent results.

Pentax Optio RZ10 compact super-zoom with Cats & Dogs face recognition

Pentax has announced the Optio RZ10 compact super-zoom digital camera. There is something likable about Pentax new cameras. A few years ago, Pentax digital cameras looked a bit old fashioned and lack of technology innovation. In 2009/2010, Pentax really managed to deliver some great cameras to the amateur and enthusiast market.  The Pentax RS1000 Skin-able custom camera and the Pentax K-r DSLR,

New Sigma SD15 Review from Photo Radar (September, 2010)

If you read my posts about the Sigma SD15, you can see that I have a split opinion. It seems that the Sigma SD15 review delivers inconstant results. One SD15 review said that the camera delivers soft final images, and on say that the pictures are tack sharp. After examining the reviews, I can see that many of the SD15 reviewers have been shooting in JPEG and not Sigma's 3XF RAW files. Because

Adele Enersen's Mila's Daydreams blog will give you inspiration

Not very day I come across a really inspiring designs. When I was looking at bloggers "Blogs to Note", I have came across Adele Enersen's blog called "Mila's Daydreams". The was quite interesting, so I have decided to take quick look at Mila's Daydreams blog. Well, It was possibly the "not so quick" look I have ever had. I have spend almost an hour looking at Adele Enersen photographs and wall

Are you going to Photokina 2010?

I wanted to know there are few of view who will attend Photokina 2010? Personally, I would love to attend Photokina, but I have some obligations here. I will follow Photokina from my home computer, and cover the latest news when they become available online. If you have tickets and you are going to Photokina, or have been there before, please share your experience. I have few friends who will

Pentax Optio RS1000 - Customize your Digital Camera with Skins

Every now and then, we see some unique gimmicky features on consumer digital cameras. Most of those gimmicks are related to internal image processing and a wide variety of custom camera colors. Pentax is probably one of the pioneers in that field, with colorful DSLR cameras in their K-series lineup. Today (Sep. 9 2010), Pre-Photokina 2010, Pentax announced the availability of Pentax Optio RS1000

Pentax K-r entry-level DSLR - with Hands-on Review Videos

No doubt that today (Sep. 9, 2010) is "Pentax Day". Pentax  has released two new compact digital cameras (Optop RZ10, Optio RS1000), a new DSLR (K-r) and one new prime interchangeable lens (DA 35mm f/2.4). In this overview, I want to target Pentax K-r entry-level DSLR camera. I was actually thinking that we won't see Pentax announcing new DLSRs, not until Photokina 2010. Luckily, a new Pentax

Photokina 2010 - Dates, Camera Announcements and What to expect?

If you are searching to know when Photokina-Cologne starts (date)? - Well, Photokina will open its gates on September 21 (Sunday), until September 26.  Photographers from all over the world are looking towards Photokina Imaging conference in Cologne. Photokina 2010 is the place where major announcements will be made. Many companies from the imaging and photography market will have their presence

Samsung NX100 Pictures Leaked

As the times passes by, we are still waiting for Samsung new camera announcements. It seems that some leaked images for Samsung NX100 cameras has been surfaced out. Samsung suppose to come up with a new line of mirrorless cameras. The Samsung NX100 is a compact mirrorless camera, which suppose to compete against Sony's NEX, Olympus, Panasonic and Nikons and Canon future mirrorless cameras. You

Nikon Coolpix S80 - Stylish Ultra-Slim Camera

Nikon COOLPIX S80 Nikon 3rd latest Nikon's digital camera, which was announced at September 8 2010. The other two newly announced cameras are the Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Coolpix S8100. The new Coolpix S80 is a tiny compact camera, which comes with a 3.5-inch OLED 819,000-dot LCD touch-screen. The new COOLPIX S80 is all about style and a stylish camera. As you can probably figure out, with such a

Nikon Coolpix S8100 - Compact Super-Zoom Digital Camera with 1080p

On September 8 2010, Nikon revealed the Nikon COOLPIX S8100 digital camera. At first look, the S8100 looks like a regular consumer telephoto-zoom compact, but the specifications tell another story.  Nikon S8100 is packed with features that really surprised me. It has a 10X zoom, 1080p Full HD movies, 10fps continuous shooting, VR, Ultra-High resolution 921,000 dot LCD ad much more. So let's take

Nikon Coolpix P7000 High-End Compact Digital Camera - Overview

When it comes to high-end compact digital cameras, I really want to see how much companies can squeeze out with those cameras. Today, 8 September 2010, Nikon has launched the Coolpix P7000 high-end digital camera. The new Coolpix P7000 will probably compete against Canon's Canon PowerShot G11. The G11 has already won TIPA Awards 2010 for "Best Expert Digital Camera". So Nikon has started its

Will Olympus E-5 be announced next week? - Rumors say Yes!

One of the most interesting rumors on the net are about Olympus E-5. I am following Olympus and 4/3 rumors sites for a few weeks now. Olympus is one of my favorite companies when it comes to technology innovations. I wasn't surprised with Canon 60D specs, when it was announced. You probably already know about Sony's SLT-A55 & A33 translucent mirror cameras, but what about Olympus?


Well, it

Sony SLT A55 RAW vs. JPEG - Adobe adds support for A55 RAW files

Adobe now supports Sony SLT-A55 RAW files. Dpreview has updated its Sony SLT-A55 review with sample converted RAW images, to inspect the quality of the A55 RAW files. RAW files are the digital negative in digital cameras. Photographers shoot RAW in order get the maximum image quality and have the flexibility to make further adjustments to the image. The camera RAW file contains unprocessed light

Canon EF 70-200mm F/4 L IS USM Lens Review Summary

Canon EF 70-200mm F/4L was proven to be one of Canon's best Telephoto-zoom lenses. Today I want to honor this new lens, and see how many positive reviews it has gotten, and if you should buy it or not. After Canon has announced the EF 70-300mm F/4-5.6L IS USM telephoto-zoom lens, the choice between the 70-300mm or the 70-300mm has become harder. Choosing a high-quality L-grade lens is not an

Camera with Built-in GPS Receiver - Advantages and Disadvantages

In Sony SLT-A55V (A55) you have a built-in camera GPS receiver to geotag your photos automatically. I have received emails from people, asking me, what are the advantages of using a built-in camera GPS device?

For a start, you need to know that only the Sony A55 has a built-in GPS device. Sony has released two translucent mirror digital cameras, the Sony SLT-A55V and the A33. Photographers want

It is time to rearrange my priorities, make more time for shooting pictures

I don't know if I have told you this, but I am working self-employed and take parts at different web development projects. I love programming, photo editing and web design, but my passion is photography. I really want to make spare time for taking photographs has I did 2 years ago. I am waiting to finish up a project that I was working on for over a year now, and I after that, I want to make as

Telephoto-zoom Lens Comparison - Canon 70-300mm F4-5.6L vs. The Alternatives

I'm sure some of you are debating whether you should buy the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM Lens (~$1500), or the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS (~$600). The third option is to buy the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM (~$650). Well, as you can see, there are three 70-300mm quality lenses. Before we continue, let's throw the Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG APO Macro HSM II (~$1200) and Canon EF 70-

Ultra-fast up to 666x Compact Flash and SDHC Memory cards Announced

SD memory cards are becoming the standard for digital cameras. Both Compact Flash & SD memory cards are among the most popular memory cards types, which are available today. As for today, Compact Flash memory cards are still being used, especially in professional DSLR cameras. Many people assume that SD cards will replace the CompactFlash cards in the near future. We can already see camera

Sony A33 Sample Galleries - Inspect the image quality yourself

Having trouble choosing between Sony SLT-A55 or A33? Well, Dpreview has posted its Sony A33 sample gallery, which will give you the opportunity to judge the image quality of the A33. Sony A55 has already been given "dpreview.com Gold Award",  praising this new translucent mirror compact DSLR.  After examining the A55 sample pictures my self, I must admit that the image quality is very good. Well,

Invest more money on Better Camera body or lenses? (on a tight budget)

In an newbie photographer perspective, the DSLR camera body itself, grabs more attention than the lenses. Sometimes there is a temptation to invest most of the budget in the body, rather on the lens. For the amateur photographers who are reading this article, I want to try settle this debate (with the help of my blog readers). What is more important, investing most of your budget in high optical

Open Source Cameras - Software & Hardware Digital Imaging Solutions

As a web programmer, I find myself using open source scripts most of the time. What if we could have an open source digital camera in our hands, think of the possibilities. In this blog post, I want to discuss the future of open-source cameras and software-based digital imaging solutions. Have you ever wanted to custom your digital camera functionality? With software-based in-camera imaging

Olympus E-5 Announcement, When? - Rumors and Specs

The Ancient Olympus E-3
Olympus enthusiast and professional photographers, have been waiting for the Olympus E-5 for a very long time. The Oly E-5 will replace the ancient E-3, which was announced 3 years ago, on 17 October 2007. Olympus E-x line cameras, represent Olympus' flagship cameras. It means that Olympus flagship DSLR life-cycle is longer from what we are used to in other vendors. Even

Mirrorless Cameras vs. DSLR Cameras - Advantages and Disadvantages

There are amateur photographer who struggle to decide, whether to buy a compact EVIL camera or a large DSLR. Size matters, but matters regarding what?
In this blog post, I want to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of both large DSLR cameras, and compact mirrorless digital cameras. Let's take an inside look at today's latest technology achievements, and evaluate the importance of the

Olympus 75-300mm F/4.8-6.7 Micro Four Thirds - World's Smallest 600mm Equiv. lens

Olympus M.ZUIKO® DIGITAL ED 75-300 mm F4.8-6.7
Micro Four Thirds Ultra-Zoom lens

Olympus has released the M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm F/4.8-6.7 lens. The NEW Micro Four Thirds mount compatible lens, joins the already growing collection of Micro Four Thirds lenses. The new M.Zuiko lens is equivalent to 35mm standard 150mm-600mm focal length. It is claimed to be the World's smallest and also

Nikon D7000/D8000 Rumors - D90 Replacement, on September 2010?

The Nikon rumors about the Nikon D8000/D7000 are getting stronger and stronger every day. The Nikon D8000 is supposed to replace the Nikon D90 digital SLR camera. The new Nikon D90 replacement, supposed to be announced somewhere in the middle of September 2010. It is expected to be announced, prior to Photokina fair in Köln (Germany). So as the rumor suggests, it will be called D8000 or D7000,

New Canon 60D Movie Samples in 1080p/720p at 24p/25p

As the Canon 60D starts to get to the hands of photographers now days, its time to look at new HD movie samples. YouTube is probably the best place to search for new uploaded Canon 60D movie samples. I was going through YouTube, and found some nice Canon 60D sample movies that I want to share with you today.
Canon EOS 60D is the newest digital camera from Canon. 60D was announced on Thursday, 26

Changed my Blogger Template - What do you think about it?

I have spent a lost of time writing reviews that you should enjoy reading, but I thought that something was lacking. I was using a default blogger template, which I personally didn't like that much. Today I have decided to change it. What's important for me is that you will like it. There are many blogger themes/templates out there, some are paid and some are free. I have decided to keep the

Sony, Canon and Nikon New Digital Camera Announcements - August 2010 News

It was a very interesting month (August, 2010) for digital photography. As Photokina-show gets closer, we can see new digital cameras, lenses, accessories and software emerge. No doubt that Canon EOS 60D & Sony SLT-A55/A33 has gotten the most attention. Many photographers were eagerly waiting for the announcement of the Canon 60D. After all, not everyday we can see a new Canon DSLR camera. Even

1080p vs 1080i - HD Videos Progressive & Interlaced Scan Explained

I have an article on HD related website regarding the HD video functionality of the Sony SLT-A55 and A33 new DSLR/SLT cameras. In this article, the editor claims that Sony is going in the wrong direction, offering 1080i/60i movie recording, and not allowing cinematographers 60p (progressive scan) and 24p/25p frame rates. Well, this is kind of new to me, all of those terms, so I have decided to

Canon White L-Lenses - from a different perspective

Well, it's not exactly about me, but my overall impression that I get from L-lens unboxing videos on YouTube. Let's leave the professional aspects aside for a moment, and let's concentrate on the look of Canon L-lenses (the White ones). I tried to understand, why (some) photographers admire their L-lenses so much. The best thing to do, is to search the answer deep inside yourself, from a

Sony A33 vs. A55 - What's the difference between the two cameras?

On 24, August 2010, Sony has announced two new translucent mirror (SLT) cameras, the Sony SLT-A55 (α55) and Sony SLT-A33 (α33). I have heard many people asking about the differences between the A33 and the A55, and how they compare one against each other. So in this post, you can understand the differences between them.



Sensor
Sony A55 is the more expensive from the two. Sony α55 has a higher

Switching from Canon to Nikon? (and Vice Versa) - Well, Think Twice

There are many photographers who decide to ditch their old photography gear, and choose another company photography gear. Whether you are switching from Canon to Nikon, Canon to Sony or any other combination, it is a hard decision to make. There are several reasons why a photographer will want to switch a company, and choose another one instead. Here are what I think, are the main reason why

Sony A55 vs Canon 550D vs Nikon D90 - Comparison Review

The Sony Alpha SLT-A55V (α55) has already been announced. It is packed with Sony's luxury technologies and advanced features. All in all, it seems like the perfect advanced/amateur DSLR camera. With its semi-translucent mirror technology, 10fps continuous shooting, in-camera image stabilization and an articulating 3-inch TruBlack LCD screen, it is more than we could ask for. In this Sony Alpha

What, No Vertical Battery Grip for Sony SLT-A55 DSLR?

Some photographers are disappointed that the Sony SLT-A55 don't have a vertical battery grip. Battery grips are a welcomed feature for photographers who want to have the look & feel. Shooting portrait digital images are far easier when using a vertical battery grip. After digging dpreview and Sony's SLT-A55 official product page, I didn't find any clue for a vertical battery grip for the Sony

After the announcement of Canon 60D - Should you Switch to Nikon, Sony or Samsung DSLRs?

Canon has just announced the Canon EOS 60D, and we are already hearing some negative opinions. It seems that some photographers don't like the fact that the Canon 60D is not the upgrade which they have been waiting for. Photographers bashed the in-camera RAW editing, old focusing system & a REBEL-like plastic body. However, what you expected?. Canon hasn't left much room for an upgrade, when it

Canon EF 70-300 mm F4-5.6L IS USM Overview - Affordable Telephoto Zoom L-Lens

On 26, August 2010, Canon has released the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM lens. This new telephoto 'L' lens was targeted mainly to enthusiast photographers. Until now, the best option for an affordable 70-300mm range telephoto-zoom lens was the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM. Canon keeps improving its popular telephoto zoom range lenses, and it does it again with the EF 70-300mm f4-5.6L IS

Canon EOS 60D DSLR - Upgrade from the Canon 50D or 550D?

Canon EOS 60D is finally here. I have been waiting for the release of the 60D for a long time now. I also know that many of you have followed Canon rumors websites, in order to know when the new Canon 60D will be released. Canon 60D is here, and I wanted to review it here on my blog, hoping that I to see what Canon has been cooking for us. So let's get started.



Canon 60D DSLR


Canon EOS 60D

Taking a Photo of a Subject Swinging on a Swing with Sony SLT-A55 - Easy!

Have you ever tried to shoot someone swinging on a swing in the park?. If you did, you would certainly understand how difficult is to focus on the subject. To take a focus photo, you will need to focus on a specific point, in which you want to take the photo. I have personally tried taking photographs of my niece, swinging on a swing, and it was pretty hard.

Alternatively, you can use your

Sony SLT-A55 Review - Translucent Mirror DSLR with 10fps & 1080p HD Movies

I am so excited to write this review on the newly released Sony SLT A55 DSLR camera (Model number: SLT-A55V). On 24th of August, Sony has announced two new fixed translucent mirror DSLRs, the Sony SLT A33 & SLT A55. In this review, I want to go through all the features of the Sony SLT A55 DSLR. On later review, I will cover the other announced DSLRs. So let's get started and see why you should be

Wedding Photography - How to Become a Professional Wedding Photographer

Wedding photography (also referred as Event Bridal photography) is probably one of the most popular jobs among professional photographers. Whether it is about shooting wedding portraits photographs & videos in the studio, at the wedding venue or at the beach, the job has to be done, professionally. The bride & the groom will certainly search for the best wedding photographer whom money can

Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Camera with Built-in Projector - 47 inch projection

Nikon Coolpix S1100pj (pj = projector) is a digital camera with integrated projector. you probably saw this coming, but from Nikon?.  I love technology innovations, and I get excited every time I write and article about unique cameras like the S1100pj.  The Coolpix S1100pj replaces the Award-Winning (DYA Award 2010) revolutionary S1000pj camera. Nikon COOLPIX S1000pj was the first digital

Fujifilm FinePix HS10 30x Optical Zoom Test Video Samples

I know that many of you want to see what a Fujifilm FinePix 30x zoom is capable of. So in this blog post, I have embedded some various Fujifilm FinePix YouTube videos, that shows the 30 times optical zoom range in action. Fujifilm implemented a Fujinon 30x Optical Zoom 24mm-720mm ultra-zoom lens. Here are the x30 optical zoom examples...



Just to let you know, you can use the x30 optical zoom

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Super-Zoom Digital Camera with 720p HD Movies

Canon has announced the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Advanced Superzoom digital camera.The new SX130 digital camera, replaces the older Canon SX120 IS. Advanced Super-Zoom digital cameras are very popular in the consumer market. The Canon PowerShot SX130 IS is packed with advanced technologies, that further enhance photographers ability to create great photos. The PowerShot SX130 IS offers 720p HD

Canon PowerShot S95 Advanced Compact Digital Camera - Movie Sample

This is a preview of Canon PowerShot S95 advanced compact digital camera, which was announced this week (8/19/2010). Premium compact digital cameras are very popular among amateur photographers. Sometimes you want a pocket camera that you can take everywhere with you. When EVIL cameras were announced, it seems that there is a better alternative to premium compact digital cameras. Even so, many

Nikon D3100 Movie Samples with various Nikon Lenses

Wondered how good is the HD 1080p video quality of Nikon D3100 new dSLR camera? - Well, I have found a YouTube video called "Colorful Moments", that shows the video quality. You can see a series of short videos taken with the Nikon D3100 with the following NIKKOR lenses:

AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G
AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G
AF-S DX 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G
AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G VR
AF DX Fisheye 10.5mm f

Cloud Computing Technology - Future of Web-based Applications Reviewed

I have written my own Mac vs. PC Pros & Cons article a few days ago. Today I want to take a different approach, and try to put both Mac and PC on the stand. I want to better understand how will cloud technology will influence the path of software and hardware companies like Microsoft, Apple and other corporations. As you know, today most richest Internet application & mobile application, also

Nikon D3100 DSLR Camera - Full HD 1080p Movies & EXPEED 2

After many rumors and speculations, Nikon has announced the Nikon D3100 DSLR camera. This is an entry-level Nikon camera. Many photographers will probably be very glad to hear, that this is the first Nikon DSLR to offer full HD 1080p videos. The Nikon D3100 will replace the popular D3000 camera. So what's new and excited do we have in this little pretty?


The Nikon D3100 features a brand new

Fujifilm FinePix REAL 3D W3 Digital camera - Shoot 3D HD Movies

Fujifilm has launched its FinePix Real 3D W3 compact camera, which allow photographer to shoot 3D HD movies. Those 3D HD movies can be see on the back 3D LCD screen with or without glass. Furthermore, 3D images and videos taken with the FinePix W3 camera, can be viewed on 3D televisions or Fujifilm's 3D photo frame. Fujifilm keeps presenting new products, while implementing latest new technology

Versus Debate Phenomenon (Vs.) - "Which One is Better", Sounds Familiar?

Today I want to talk about the emotional side that some photographers feel towards their vendor's photography equipment. As you probably know, the Internet is full of This versus. That or "Which one is better?" forums posts and blog posts. In some way, many photographers really like to talk about their photographing equipment and compare it to others. There is a saying: "The grass is always

Digital Photography Technology & Innovations

In this blog post, I want to discuss about the importance of innovation and new technology developments in digital photography. I have personally heard many photographers blame Canon for lack of innovation in latest years. Some claims are not far from the truth, at least for photographers who have high expectations for the leading camera manufacturers like Nikon and Canon. Furthermore, it seems

Stock Photography Business Guide - Selling Your Photos Online

You have taken some great photographs, and you really want to do something with them, instead of letting them get old on your computer. For enthusiast photographers, there are many options to tell people about your best photographs and even make money from them.  What's great about the Internet, is that everyone can create it own stage and show the world his creations. The problem is not

Mac vs PC - Pros & Cons Comparison Review

In this unbiased comparison review, I want to address both Pros and Cons of both PC and Mac computers. I am a PC user. As a PC user, I was very interested to know about the Apple Mac computer Photo Editing experience work-flow. I must admit that after reading some hundreds "Mac vs PC" articles and forums threads, I still didn't get an answer, should I?

Well, Mac and PC computers are rivals back

Canon 60D Leaked Photos? - Looks Real to me

What looks like some Canon 60D leaked photos, has emerged on kakau.com (Japanese online photography store and photographers community website) Japanese website and posted on Rumors websites. In the images you can see a Canon camera with a swivel (articulating) screen that has an L-lens attach to it. There is no doubt that this is a real Canon camera, no fake I mean. It seems that those (maybe)

Hallucinatory Photoshop Video Tutorials that will make you LOL

Every now and then I am browsing YouTube to find Photoshop tutorials. I want to know how to better use tools like Curves, Vanishing Point, Levels, Filters and of that important tools for image manipulation. But nothing has made me ready for MyDamnChannel Photoshop Tutorials. Well, after watching about 5  Photoshop video tutorials from Donnie, I must say that I was laughing so hard, that I just

Sony 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 E-mount lens - Available from September 2010

I must admit that when I've first seen the Sony NEX-5 EVIL camera, I wanted to buy it. I was searching for in local stores, but couldn't fund the NEX-5 with the 18-200mm lens. After reading dpreview's news about the announcement of the Sony 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 E-mount lens availability, I realized that it wasn't even shipped. I didn't want to buy the NEX-5 only with the 18-55mm lens. Many

Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD for Nikon with Ultrasonic Silent Drive

Tamron has announced the availability of the Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4.-5.6 Di VC USD zoom lens. The lens will be available starting from September 2010 for Nikon F mount, Canon EF mount and Sony Alpha mount (though, Sony's lens does not include the image stabilization functionality). Many amateur photographers usually buy two lenses for best coverage, a normal zoom lens and a telephoto zoom lens.

Famous Photography Quotes & Sayings for Daily Inspiration

Photography quotes are everywhere. You can find some very useful selection of quotations about photography that will leave their mark in our mind forever. For many of us, photography quotes just give inspiration and help us shoot better photos in a few seconds of reading. I have been searching the Internet for the famous, inspirational and beautiful photography quotes sites. Luckily, it wasn't

Kodak [NYSE: EK] Reports 2010 2Q Loss - Company at Risk

Sometime we have good news, and sometime news that are not that good. Reuters reports that Kodak has posted bigger than expected loss in Q2 2010. It was also reported that Kodak shares has dropped after this announcement by 14 percent. Reuters.com also reported that this high loss in revenue was due to a lower demand for film, which is used for movies and video advertisements' production.

Sony NEX-5 Mirrorless Camera, a Good Alternative to a DSLR?

Sony NEX-5 Mirrorless digital camera
Very popular among hobbyist
photographers
BusinessWorld.com has posted it own review about the Sony NEX-5 camera. Not that I am a fan of business website camera review, but it unbiased reviews are always welcomed. The review about the Sony NEX-5 starts with a very important question: "IS THERE a compact digital camera out there that’s as good as a

GoIreland 2009 Photography Competition Winner was Announced

GoIreland.com, a website for online Ireland's hotel booking has announced its Photography Awards winner. A Dublin City's night-image has won this GoIreland.com amateur tourist photography competition. Many photographers has sent their Ireland landscape photos, hoping to show the world what they are capable of and winning the competition. There are many photography competition across the web. and

Sigma SD15 Photos keep Amazing me (in a Positive way)

I must admit that I am a fan of the Sigma SD15 photos, even though that I have a split mind regarding this camera, I just can't ignore the image quality of the photos online (an I am using a TN panel on my laptop computer). I like spending time going through dpreview Sigma SLR talk forum and browsing through the images photographers have taken with the Sigma SD15 and SD14 DSLRs. I think that I

DSLR & Mirrorless 2010 Market Share (Japan) - Nikon,Canon vs the rest

Every year or so, I sit down in front of my computer, reading DSLR market share reports. I want to understand more about where the photography market is going for. Who are the gainers in each year, and what should we expect from the upcoming years from leading camera manufacturer vendors.

We can see that when a new 'mirrorless' niche of cameras bursts into the market, many leading

Sony will announce 4 new DSLR cameras - New Innovations?

I must admit that I have been putting my eyes on Sony Alpha DSLRs for some time now. Even tough that many professional and enthusiast photographers prefer picking up either Nikon or Canon DSLR cameras, I think that in terms of innovation, Sony is probably the biggest contender to come up with new technologies in the upcoming years. So maybe Sony is not such a bad investment if you look into the

Prestige EVIL compact cameras - Concept Design

The new prestige EVIL cameras design version 6 is now ready. I just can't believe how much time and effort I have been given this new design. After working hard on the previous Canon EVIL camera designs I have decided to stay with the last EVIL camera design, but add a luxury touch to it. I remember telling you that I would be given more time for designing a new digital camera body, and I intend

Concept Design: Canon EVIL Digital Camera - Compactly Perfect

Canon EVIL cameras (also NIkon's) are in every photography rumors websites. Should Canon release a new line of EVIL cameras, who knows. But I have decided to become a concept design artist for one day, in order to try my photo editing software skills, and see what I can come up with. Canon EVIL cameras suppose to be very small, without mirror (also called "mirrorless interchangeable lens" cameras

Geotagging Photos - GPS Receivers and Software

What is geotagging?
Geotagging is a process, which is used to embed geographical data, usually longitude/latitude/altitude/geonames (place names) and other geographical data within the metadata into photographs, videos and other types of media formats. It is commonly used by photographers who use the geotagging process to keep track on the exact place (coordinates) where the photo has been taken

DSLR Replacements in 2010/2011 - Vintage DSLRs For Sale

The fourth quarter of 2010 and the first quarter of 2011 should be one of the most interesting times for digital photography, especially for the interchangeable lens cameras segment. As Nikon and Canon product cycle comes to a near end, many camera rumors are hanging around about new cameras. Whether we are talking about Nikon EVIL and Canon EVIL cameras, the upcoming Canon 60D and Nikon D90

Short films shot with Canon 7D (from YouTube)

Before the announcement of the Canon EOS 60D DSLR and the fact that we've already got the great Canon EOS 7D to upgrade from the 50D (all tough, read my analysis why Canon 60D won't be a great upgrade from the 50D), I want to share with you some short films taken with the Canon 7D. On YouTube you can find some very popular scenes that have been shot with the 7D, we can mention "Another night in

EVIL Term - What the word "EVIL" means in photography?

Have you seen the term "EVIL" in many Canon, Sony and Nikon forums and blogs (like Sony EVIL, Canon EVIL, Nikon or Olympus EVIL cameras), and wondered what "EVIL" means?. The term "EVIL" means Electronic Viewfinder, Interchangeable lens. It refers to new type of interchangeable lens' camera that will be much smaller then current DSLRs, because the camera will use an electronic viewfinder instead

Why Canon 60D Won't be a great upgrade from 50D

Canon 60D will probably be announced soon, but as the rumors and predictions get really intense, something really bathers me with with Canon marketing strategy. Let me further explain what I mean. In Pre-IFA 2009, Canon unveiled the Canon EOS 7D DSLR camera. By announcing it, Canon also told us that the 7D will fit in the range between the Canon EOS 50D and the Canon 5D Mark II. Means, that the

New Sigma SD15 Images and Reviews (from Foreign Language Sites)

There aren't many reviews and hand-on previews about the Sigma SD15 new DSLR, so I have digged a little harder on other languages websites to find out if I can find new reviews and image samples about the camera, including some product snapshots and Sigma SD15 image samples, so here's what I found:


Note: Use Google Translate to translate the websites in foreign languages. You can copy and

Nikon 16-35mm F4 VR II - First Ultra wideangle Image Stabilized lens

Dpreview has just posted a Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm 1:4G ED VR lens review. Nikon has intruduced some amazing new lenses the previous year. As you know, Nikon is known for its high quality ultra-wideangle lenses. This is the first ulta-wideangle lens that Incorporates Nikon's optical image stabilization, also known as VR.. Nikon and Canon are both competing against each other in the Wideangle

Vertical Battery Grip for DSLR Cameras - Buying Guide

I have been hanging around in camera accessories, and many times I see photographers asking the question "Do I need a camera battery grip/holder?" or "What hand grips are used for?".  So I decided to write this blog post in order to answer this question. Let's start by saying that if you ask yourself  if you need a battery grip, then you probably have to read this buying guide to found out. But

Canon Nikon Rumors Predictions Websites

As new cameras' announcements keep streaming in, I have decided to write this blog post about camera rumors websites. Many photographers are searching for camera predictions before making any call, if they should buy or upgrade their camera now, or wait till new models appear. Of course Canon and Nikon rumors sites are doing the best they can to provide the most accurate information that is

Samsung ST600 and ST100 DualView, Samsung PL200 Compact Cameras

Today July 21st 2010, Samsung has revield two three compact digital cameras. For Fujifilm new digital cameras click here. So lets see what Samsung has prepared for us today. Samsung announced the release of Samsung ST600, ST100 and PL200 digital cameras.So lets dig a little deeper and find out what surprises are waiting for us under the hood.

The first camera is the Samsung ST600 DualView camera

Fujifilm S2800HD and F300EXR New Superzoom Digital Cameras - August 2010

Today, July 21, 2001 has finally brought us some new digital cameras' announcements from Panasonic, Fujifilm and Samsung. For those of you who are still waiting for the Canon 60D to be announced by Canon, I guess that things started to get warmer in the last couple of days, and maybe we will hear some new announcements that will end our predictions for the upcoming Canon EOS 60D camera. But for

First Sigma SD15 Unboxing Video

This is the first Sigma SD15 YouTube unboxing video. So hey, another happy customer who bought the Sigma SD15 DSLR camera. The unboxing video doesn't so that much, I mean only the Sigma SD15 unboxing but without lens attachment. Rodney Balmes, the guy who uploaded the video is waiting for its new lenses to arrive pretty soon, any he said in the unboxing video, that he will post a full review

Canon 60D release date and specs - Very Soon, Hang on

AS the rumors about a new Canon 60D getting more and more dominant on the web, I have decided to contribute my opinion about the upcoming release of the Canon EOS 60D. Canon 50D is a very successful DSLR camera, and many amateur and enthusiast photographers have bought this great DSLR when it first released up to now. But before any Canon camera that suppose to be released, Canon probably see a

Neat Image Miracle - Removing noise on Sigma SD15 ISO 1600 image

I think I am really in stressed after writing my opinion on the Sigma SD15 DSLR. I wrote another post afterward about the green noise patterns in ISO 1600 and ISO 3200 images. So after bashing one of my most awaited cameras, I have decided to make some justice with the Sigma SD15. After all, noise in high ISO can be handled with noise reductions software, can it? - So today I want to show you how

Canon 60D Camera - Will Be Announced in August?

60There are many photographers or waiting for what's supposed to be the new Canon 60D camera. I've been following CanonRumors.com site for some time now. I am, like, was waiting for a more '7D like' affordable amateur camera with HD video capabilities. According to many Canon rumors websites, the new camera announcement (60D I assume), will take place at July 13, 20210.  But wait, we've already

Green chroma noise patterns - Sigma SD15

In this blog post I want to address Sigma's high ISO chroma noise problems (aka Green noise patterns). I know that you probably have thought that I've gone crazy after wiring the reason I opted not to buy Sigma SD15 camera. You know, at first, I was really impressed and still do, with the image quality at ISO 100 to 200, but after watching some high ISO pictures on pbase photo sharing website, I

Why I have decided not to buy the Sigma SD15 (My own opinion)

I've just read a Sigma SD14 discussion on Flickr, where in that discussions I have seen two sides: the one that are opted for Sigma Foveon X3 sensor and the one that prefer a more up-to-date and technology high-packed DSLR cameras. In my opinion, we photographers have become very spoiled. Given an option to shoot 6400 ISO images (and up) with the latest Nikon and Canon gear. Look at the cameras

Top Camera (and Lenses) Reviews Sites that You Should Be Familiar With

How many time you have entered "camera review" or "photography review sites" on search engines? - There are many camera and photographic equipment reviews sites on the Internet, but I am pretty sure that some of you are not familiar with all the best digital photography reviews sites on the Internet, and because of that, I've decided to create this blog post, which I will present to you my top

Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM Lens Announced (Unboxing Video)

On July 14, 2010, Sigma Corporation announced that the Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM is now available sale. This is a standard-zoom lens with a wide aperture of F2.8. The 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens will be available in Nikon, Sony, Pentax and Sigma mount for start.

As you can see, this new Sigma lens has an image stabilization feature (OS) and also incorporates the HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor)

JPEG Colors in Nikon and Canon DSLRs (Color Accuracy)

Today I want to talk and share with you my thoughts about the JPEG image colors in Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras, and the difference between the image output results (mostly in JPEG mode). The reason I am writing this post, is that I can't get a straight answer for what I see as a an important part for some photographer, mostly amateur photographer who do care about color accuracy and the

DSLR Rig Review - Canon 5D Mark II and 7D Camera Rigs

In this review we you will learn more about DSLR Camera rigs. Canon DSLRs offer every photographer an affordable way to shoot HD videos. Has HD videos in DSLR cameras are becoming more and more popular among amateur and professional photographers, there's come a need for special equipment like DSLR Rigs, which will offer a better and more comfortable way to shoot long and blur-resistant videos.

Video Frame Rate Confusion - 24p or 60i (Expert Help Needed)

Still thinking about which camera to purchase, and taking the fact that I want to shoot HD videos, I have decided to get to know video photography better so I can make a better buying decision. What drove me into writing this post and thinking of getting a DSLR with video or Video camcorder, was the announcement of the Sony NEX-VG10 Interchangeable lens HD camcorder. I mean, if I've gotten a

Sony NEX-VG10 - Interchangeable Lens HD Handycam Camcorder

I wrote few articles about HD Videos in DSLR Cameras, Canon DSLR HD Video Shootout and in there I explained the advantages of shooting HD videos with a large ASP-C or FF CCD sensor, compared to video cameras (even professional ones) with smaller CCD sensor. Even the new Sony NEX-5 camera can shoot HD videos over its ASP-C size sensor. But now it seems that Sony wants to take that feature into the

Canon DSLR HD Video Shootout - 550D vs 7D vs 5D Mark II

Canon has 3 SLR camera with which you can shoot HD videos. Starting with  entry level cameras like the Canon 550D/T2i, Canon EOS 7D and the professional level camera, Canon EOD 5D Mark II.  Those three Canon cameras have pushed HD video recording to a new level. You are probably asking yourself: "Which one is better for video recording?". Let's start by giving a big credit for Canon for

DSLR Camera Microphone for Videos - Buying Guide

 
If you want to shoot HD videos with your DSLR camera, whether it is the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 550D or the Canon 7D, you are probably searching for a DSLR Microphone comparison review, which will help you decide which microphone will help you get you a better audio quality recording that will go along with the DSLR HD videos. For that purpose, I was digging through the Internet to find

HD Videos in DSLR Cameras - Should I consider this option?

Many people on digital photography forums ask how important is HD movie capabilities in DSLR cameras. This is probably a good question, but every photographer need to ask this question for himself. I mean, you should ask yourself if you need the HD video option in your next DSLR camera?

I can just give you my opinion about that.Many people who want to shoot pictures and movies and share it on

Canon 550D and Nikon D90 Replacements, When?

It seems that a long time has passed since we've heard about new DSLR cameras from Nikon or Canon. There are many rumors about new Nikon D400 camera coming out this fall, but these are just rumors of course. If you ask me, I want a new replacement for the Nikon D90, that it is still one of the best amateur/enthusiast DSLR camera on the market today. When Canon released the Canon EOS 7D, Canon has

Portrait Image Enhancing Software - Portrait Professional 9

If you love to take portrait photographs, but after you shoot your picture, you find that you need to eliminate some imperfections from the portrait skin, you will be glad to hear that there is a specific software for portrait touch up called "Portrait Professional 9". I have first encountered this portrait touch up software while reading Digital Camera magazine. I know that there are many

Sony NEX-5 Review with HD Sample Videos

Sony Alpha NEX-5 is the second digital camera that I was thinking of purchasing. I was trying to decide whether to buy the Sigma SD15 or the Sony NEX-5. What I liked about the Sony NEX-5 is the fact that you can shoot HD 1080i videos with it and also easily shoot panorama images. The image quality of the NEX-5 in high ISO are very good to excellent, but even so, I've started to read review about

Buying Sigma DSLR camera and lenses - A smart Investment?

I am still in the progress of having hard decisions whether to buy the Sigma SD15 or a different DSLR camera. After reading some comments from photographers on the Sigma forums on dpreview, I have noticed that many photographers are concerned about the future of Sigma in the DSLR market. Every photographer knows that Sigma is a large and popular interchangeable lens manufacturer, but in the DSLR

Sigma SD15 - Tack sharp photos for your pleasure

If you look at the advantages of the Foveon X3 sensor over the Bayer in the Sigma SD15 and DP2, you can really understand why you should at least consider reading about Sigma cameras, prior of buying a new DSLR or compact digital camera.

I've been looking for more photographs taken with the Sigma SD15, and I found many picture galleries that really show the advantages of using the Foveon sensor

Buying Decision - Sigma SD15 vs Nikon and Canon

I must share my thought with you about my buying decisions. First I opted for the Sigma SD15. The most amazing aspect of the new Sigma SD15 DSLR camera is the Foveon X3 sensor, that really shines in terms of image sharpness and color production. I mean, wherever I look at Sigma SD15 sample images taken with the Sigma SD15, I am blown away with the sharpness and overall image quality of that

Sigma SD15 Review with Sample Pictures in different ISO Settings

I've just came across a Sigma SD15 review in Japanese, but you can translate it using Google translator online. The Sigma SD15 review includes sample images taken with up to ISO 3200. This is the first full review about the Sigma SD15 that I've seen since the announcement that the new Sigma will be shipped world wide pretty soon, around July 2010. If you are thinking about buying the new Sigma

Sigma SD15 ISO 3200 Sample Image

I have been searching for a High ISO settings images of the Sigma SD15, and I have found a 3200 ISO sample image taken with the Sigma SD15. I wanted to hear you opinion of the noise/image quality taken with the Sigma SD15 DSLR camera, and if you can tell me if there are any improvements over the SD14.

Link to the photo here

Sigma SD15 High ISO in Low Light Conditions Compared to Competition

One of the reason that I have been thinking of buying the new Sigma SD15, is that Sigma has incorporated the Foveon X3 sensor in its DSLR cameras line. The advantage of the Foveon sensor over the Bayer sensor are pretty huge in terms of image quality. I know that some of you are favor of the Bayer sensor, or actually prefer a Bayer sensor on a better DSLR body, instead of a Foveon sensor on a

Should I buy the Sigma SD15 DSLR Camera or go for the Nikon D300s instead?

I currently don't have any DSLR camera, but I intend to buy a new one pretty soon. I was looking towards buying the new Sigma SD15, the replacement for the older Sigma DS14 DSLR camera with the Foveon X3 sensor. The problem is that I can't find reviews or relevant posts with a in-depth comparison of image quality between the Sigma SD15 and SD14. I have seen some sample images taken with the Sigma

Canon EOD-1D Mark IV - For Professional Sports Photographers

I was just following an ad on the preview website, which was related to the new EOS-1D Mark IV professional SLR camera. When I click the ad, I was led to Canon's website, which in their you can see what professional photographers are thinking about the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV professional SLR camera. Daniel Powers, tom Hauck and Scott Audetta, all really liked the new SLR camera, which replaces the

Nikkor 200-400mm f/4 VR II - Telephoto Zoom Lens Announced

Nikon has announced the AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4 ED VR II lens. This is a new super telephoto zoom lens, which will replace the older Nikon 200-400mm lens. The first big change in you Nikon 200-400mm f/4 ED VR II lens is of course the VR II image stability should mechanism, which allows photographers to take photographs up to four stops lower compared to a non-VR lens. Nikon is also incorporated

TIPA Awards 2010 Winners Announced - Photography

TIPA Awards 2010 Winners Announced!
I don't know how many of you really care about TIPA awards. But I'm quite sure that many photographers will probably make their decision of buying a new digital camera, according to TIPA awards decisions. As far as digital cameras TIPA Awards 2010, Canon has managed to grab a lot of attention. Here is a summary of TIPA Awards first choice for digital cameras

New Nikon DSLR Cameras in 2010 - D90 and D3000 replacements?

Rumors about a new replacement for the Nikon D3000 and the Nikon D90
A few days ago I was very anxious to know whether we will see you do select cameras from Nikon or Canon in 2010. Today I've read a post on Nikon rumors website, that we probably will see three new Nikon D. SLR cameras pretty soon. I mean you can just count on rumors, but when NikonRumors.com posts a rumor, there is probably a

Pentax K-x, now in Orange, Purple and Green too!

Pentax K-x Gets More colors: Orange, Purple, Green and Blue

It is just me or this year we won't see any new DSLR cameras from the leading manufacturers (Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Olympus..). First I was kind of optimistic and I really thought that we actually got to see or hear new announcements about the abuse allow cameras in the first half of 2010. You know what drives me crazy, is one well known

Olympus E-P2 Micro Four-thirds digital camera reviews on dpreview

Dpreview.com has just posted a short review about Olympus E-P2 digital camera (firmware 1.1). The Olympus E-P2 digital camera replaces the older E-P1 camera. The E-P2 is built upon the E-System Four Thirds, called Micro Four-Thirds, which allows photographers to take DSLR Quality images, by using a compact body DSLR camera that you can carry everywhere with you, even in your pocket. Yes, it is a

Replacement for the Nikon D90 and D800, When?

I've decided to write this post because I'm very frustrated with the marketing strategies that Nikon takes. Tell me, I'll much time do we need to wait until we see a fresh and brand-new DSLR camera, which will replace the older Nikon D90 already. Dumb and rumors, especially on Nikon rumors websites, which talk about a new Nikon D800 camera that will replace the Nikon D700, and probably a new

Canon EOS 550D Reviewed on Dpreview

I've been waiting so long for dpreview.com releasing its own review about the Canon EOS 550D and its finally ready. If you thought about buying a new Canon DSLR and didn't know if to buy the Canon 7D or the 550D, you should probably read dpreview's review on the Canon EOS 550D.


First time DSLR users usually choose entry level DSLR cameras, and the 550D can perfectly fits their needs. But not

Dpreview review on Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm f/2.5-4.4 VC

Dpreview has posted a new review of the Rockh GXR camera with the S10 24-72mm f/2.5-4.4 VC lens module. Like many other photographers, I was very surprised to see such a revolutionary and unique product that find its own niche, between small-sized consumer cameras and more expensive and professional interchangeable lenses DSLR cameras. First I thought that because you can put a different module

NIkon 70-200mm F2.8 VRII Reviewed on Dpreview

Dpreview.com has just released a new review about the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F/2.8 VR II lens, that many Nikon photographer have waited to buy this lens when it comes out. Nikon has invested a lot efforts in order to become a leader in the DSLR market, and to compete against Canon. We can see more rugged and professional amateur DSLR cameras and new high optical quality lenses, that came out

Sigma New Website Design - Looks more professional

Sigma has update its website design to give it a more professional and updated look. SigmaPhoto.com website has also incorporated a new Lens finder search application, which helps the visitor/photographer, find the right lens for its needs (choose camera system, ASP-C/Full frame, Skill Level, Special user, technology).  As you know, Sigma has a large variety of great optical quality lenses, and