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