Lanterned Sky
Posted on February 18, 2009 - Filed Under Photography | 187 Comments
pimg src=http://digi.name/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/52281.jpg /br /Looking off the back balcony, we saw hundreds of flying lanterns floating across the a href=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LiuzhouLiuzhou/a sky tonight. They had been released from the banks of the Liujiang, which is just on the far side of these apartments. br / br /Flying lanterns are meant to take your wishes to heaven!. a href=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1287798.stmChina/a.
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Sony Alpha 700 review updated
Posted on February 18, 2009 - Filed Under Tests, Reviews | 5 Comments
tr td pimg src=http://digi.name/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/52796.gif /Firmly in the ‘better late than never’ camp we’ve updated our review of Sony’s Alpha 700 digital SLR to incorporate changes made to the firmware. We’ve re-shot, re-processed and re-analysed our noise comparisons using the latest (V4) firmware (which allows users to turn noise reduction off for raw files).
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Fujifilm A100
Posted on February 18, 2009 - Filed Under News, Digital | 6 Comments
img src=http://digi.name/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/52095.jpg /Fujifilm A100 digital camera : Fujifilm are proud to announce the launch of a new ‘A’ series compact digital camera - the A100 - continuing the success of the hugely popular A-series range of fun, easy-to-use compact cameras. Many people want a camera that’s easy on the wallet, high on performance and user-friendly, but don’t want to be confused by too many functions and settings.
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Canon releases firmware update for PowerShot G10
Posted on February 16, 2009 - Filed Under Tests, Reviews | 3 Comments
Canon has released a firmware update for the PowerShot G10 compact camera. Version 1.0.2.0 rectifies the occurrence of a magenta cast when RAW images are captured at ISO 1600 in continuous shooting mode or in single shooting mode with the monitor switched off. The fix only affects cameras with a serial number within a range specified by Canon.
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Onwards…
Posted on February 15, 2009 - Filed Under Photography | Leave a Comment
Passengers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Taken by Nyhao Source: planetearthdailyphoto.blogspot.com
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Upon the Statue We Sat Awhile…
Posted on February 11, 2009 - Filed Under Photography | 10 Comments
“The sculpture in the park of Palazzo Pitti. Florence, Italy”. Taken by Yulia Rodina Source: planetearthdailyphoto.blogspot.com
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Fujifilm introduces F200EXR with Super CCD EXR
Posted on February 8, 2009 - Filed Under Tests, Reviews | 6 Comments
Fujifilm has unveiled the FinePix F200EXR digital compact, incorporating its new 1/1.6” Super CCD EXR sensor. The camera is the first to use the company’s EXR technology that can use the sensor in three different ways to optimize resolution, dynamic range or low-light performance. The F200EXR has a 3.0" LCD, 5x optical zoom, dual image stabilization and HD (stills) output. An EXR Auto mode lets the camera select which of the three sensor modes is used or the user can make that decision themselves.
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Samsung Multifunctional printer
Posted on February 6, 2009 - Filed Under News, Digital | Leave a Comment
New Samsung printer : Samsung Multi Functional Printer for Quality Images and Durability, at an Affordable Price. The Samsung SCX-4826FN Model’s Scalability, Space-Saving and User-Friendly Design is an Add-Value for Workgroups. Samsung Electronics, the world’s second-largest manufacturer of laser printer engines, announces the expansion of its mono-laser multifunctional printer lineup. The Samsung SCX-4826FN printer is a versatile, four-in-one product that combines print, copy, scan and fax features in a compact footprint.
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Just posted! Canon 50mm F1.8 II lens review
Posted on February 6, 2009 - Filed Under Tests, Reviews | 30 Comments
Lens reviews on DPReview are one year old today, and we’re celebrating this auspicious anniversary with appropriate aplomb. Our 25th review features the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II, a bargain offering that sells for less than $100, yet features an optical design refined over decades of service as the standard lens supplied with 35mm film SLRs. So how does it measure up against F1.4 lenses costing three times as much? We’re also taking this opportunity to publish our studio test data for Nikon’s equivalent lens, the AF-Nikkor 50mm 1:1.8D on the D300 and D3.
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The Long Walk Home
Posted on February 3, 2009 - Filed Under Photography | 6 Comments
“One night, in Hyderabad, India while driving to the apartment Chandu had a flat tire. His cousin Swapna was with us. So, we all three had to get out and wait for a mechanic to come change the tire. We had tea and really a good time while waiting”.
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