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