Christmas Gift Ideas for the Emotionally Distant Father

A friend of mine/arch-nemesis has drawn her father and father-in-law for this year’s Christmas celebration and demanded a Christmas gift guide for them. While I am generally compliant towards requests from friends who have incriminating stories about me, this one is a hard one as I don’t have a relationship with my dad * and I don’t have a lot of use for my father-in-law so I am at a bit of a loss. While I had to laugh at the label emotionally distant father , the problem with too many da

Joby GorillaPod Flexible Tripod Review

When the Joby GorillaPod hit the scene some time ago, it amazed consumers worldwide with its tenacious approach to all things tripod related. Capable of countless angles and poses, the Joby GorillaPod is a must buy for anyone that owns a digital camera or camcorder. Lightweight and easy to use, the Joby GorillaPod can quickly mold itself to your surroundings allowing for some really creative photo and video ideas. With your camera connected, you can detach it at a moments notice thanks to t

Nikon D3s

Last update 28 October’09 – Hands-on with Sample Photos @ PhotographyBay Nikon D3s announced on October 14, 2009 is a professional DSLR with an FX-format CMOS image sensor and 12.1 effective megapixels and it features 20p HD video recording and an ISO sensitivity range up to ISO 102,400 for increased low light capability, Dust Reduction System including Image Sensor Cleaning function, Active 5 frame bracketing D-Lighting, 9 frames per second in FX format, Viewfinder with 100% frame coverage

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

Last update 28 October’09 – Review and Sample Photos @ ByThom Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 announced on September 2, 2009 is being marketed as ‘the world’s smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens system camera with a built-in flash,’ features include, 12.1 megapixel sensor, 1280 x 720 HD recording in AVCHD Lite, optional hot-shoe mounted electronic viewfinder, Supersonic Wave Filter, Venus Engine HD incorporates two CPUs, ISO 100-3200, iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode with Face Recognition

Canon EOS 7D

Last update 28 October’09 – Review ad Sample Photos @ Pocket-lint Canon EOS 7D announced on September 1, 2009 is an 18 megapixel CMOS Sensor DSLR that features Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors, dual layer metering, ISO range from 100 to 6400, 8 fps, 19 point AF, 3 inch TFT LCD, camera dimensions (WxHxD) approx. 5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in./148.2 x 110.7 x 73.5mm, and it weighs approx. 28.9 oz./820g (body only). Overall Rating: Note: There is a rating embedded within this post, please visit this post

Olympus E-P1

Last update 28 October’09 – Review and Sample Photos @ DPS Olympus E-P1 announced on June 16, 2009 is an in body image stabilized 12.3 megapixel Micro Four Thirds compact mirror less interchangeable lens compact digital camera that features autofocus live focus, 19 scene modes, face detection, shadow adjustment, art filters, perfect shot preview, dust reduction system, ePortrait mode smooths out facial features, four selectable aspect ratios (4:3, 3.2, 16.9 and 6.6), other Four Thirds Forma

Olympus PEN E-P1 Review

We knew it was coming but it still surprised many when Olympus threw away the last vestiges of a single lens reflex camera in a digital snapper that otherwise could have been called a DSLR. Into the new PEN went the 4/3rds inch Micro Four Thirds Live MOS sensor. Out went the mirror box. Onto it went a large 7.6cm LCD screen. No optical viewfinder and no onboard flash. Quite a revolution. You still get Program AE, shutter and aperture priority plus manual exposure modes, precise control o

Pentax K-x Review

Pentax unveiled the Pentax K-x DSLR camera in September. The Pentax K-x comes in several colors and is on sale on Amazon.com. PhotographyBlog has tested the Pentax K-x and published this review. Quote from the review: "Pentax have been produci...

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