I confess, I am not the world’s greatest advocate of the compact digital camera. I think it perhaps originates from my days of repairing little compact film cameras. Now, I think my tune is beginning to change. I recently got a compact that we previously were very impressed by – the Sony Cybershot HX5 – … Read morePhoto Tip – Carry a Compact Camera
Welcome to a new feature here on PhotoComment – Photo Tip Tuesdays. The idea that you can only improve your photography by spending lots of money on new gear may be a great sales tactic but there is a lot of little tips that can spark new inspiration or add a little something to your … Read morePhoto Tip Tuesdays
Its has been an incredibly busy weekend but rather than skip our regular ‘Photo Website of the Week’ I thought I will post it late, you just can’t pass over this particular site as well. This is one of those site’s that – particularly as a new parent – is a tear jerker. NILMDTS – or Now … Read morePhoto Website of the Week – 28 Aug 2010
This is the very first image to kick off Photo Friday here on PhotoComment. Remember the aim of this feature is for you as readers to submit your images from which we will pick a favourite each week. Those picks will be added to a Photo Friday gallery and make up the finalists for our prize … Read morePhoto Friday – 27 Aug 2010
Canon have been busy today, introducing the new EOS 60D and a handful of lenses including: EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 L IS USM, EF 8-15mm f/4 L USM, EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS II USM, EF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM and if that is not enough, they announced development of new EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM plus an EF 600mm f/4L IS II USM.
Also announced earlier this wee was the successful development of an APS-H sized CMOS sensor with 120 megapixels – that is right 120mp. Read on for more details.
I was fortunate enough to have had a brief – very brief – encounter with Nikon’s D3100 today as well as some of the new lenses they announced last week. I thought you may like my first impressions on the camera which still strikes me as being one of the most exciting announcements thus far. If you want to know more, read on.
Today was the official press announcement of several new and exciting Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. The list of new bodies is as follows: DSLR-A580, DSLR-A560, SLT-A55, SLT-A33. In terms of new lenses: Carl Zeiss® Distagon T* 24mm F2 ZA SSM (model SAL24F20Z), a DT 35mm F1.8 SAM (model SAL35F18) and an 85mm F2.8 SAM (model SAL85F28).
With the introduction of the new A33 and A55 comes new technology and terms that will require a brief explanation. These two new cameras use what Sony is calling Translucent Mirror Technology™ which basically means that unlike traditional DSLR cameras where the reflex mirror moves out of the way during exposure, the SLT (Single Lens Translucent) cameras mirror is fixed and light passes through it during exposure. This will allow for fast, accurate autofocus during video shooting.
Read on for a summary on the individual cameras and lenses.
Were you at the FNB Stadium this past weekend for the big match? Even if you were not check out The Vodacom Fan Cam Image is a 360 degree HD image of the entire stadium and all the people in it. The image takes roughly 4 minutes to capture the stadium in its entirety with … Read moreVodacom Fan Cam – FNB Stadium 21 Aug 2010
With Photokina fast approaching rumors of new cameras from Nikon, Canon, Sony etc are running wild. In the meantime, the manufactures have announced some new products leading up to the show with several other brands expected to make announcements this week. While we can barely contain our excitement to share other news with you, for the time being we will have to restrain ourselves. While you wait with anticipation here are the latest releases from the past week or so.
We love to highlight local photography websites and this week we’re picking Full Circle Photography. Marius and Michelle seem to have a passion for wedding photography which is evident in their words and images. Their website also serves as another great example of a combining a portfolio site with a blog. I am not even … Read morePhoto Website of the Week: 21 Aug 2010