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The Olympus E-PL5 In Cuba – A Review
The Olympus E-PL5 is part of the Olympus Pen line of compact, interchangeable lens “mirrorless” cameras. The Pen cameras give photographers nearly the same image quality and performance as a DSLR in a compact camera body. The E-PL5 is extra exciting because it shares the same 16-megapixel sensor as the critically acclaimed Olympus OM-D E-M5 […]
Read More »Samsung Announces NX300 Compact System Camera With Hybrid AF & Wi-Fi
Ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas January 8-11, 2013, Samsung launched their NX300 to the press in New York City today. The latest in the NX series of compact, mirrorless digital cameras with interchangeable lenses, the NX300 updated the lightweight camera with a 3.3-inch AMOLED flip-up view screen from a 3-inch display […]
Read More »2012 Camera of the Year Community Choice Poll
This was a big year for digital cameras and it’s time for us to choose our 2012 Camera of the Year. We saw a lot of new cameras and incredible improvements in image quality and camera performance, including the first full-frame compact camera (Sony RX1), a 36-megapixel full-frame DSLR (Nikon D800), a dedicated black-and-white rangefinder(Leica […]
Read More »Featured Member Photos – December 27, 2012
This is our last set of Featured Member Photos for 2012. Hopefully they provide great inspiration for us all as we transition into 2013. The Sports Photography Forum has been all about basketball lately so I chose one of Bob32’s many excellent b-ball action shots for this round of Featured Photos. WarrenH shared a really […]
Read More »Top Five Beginner Digital SLRs
If you’re frustrated with the image quality, speed and auto focus of your point-and-shoot camera it’s probably time to think about investing in a DSLR. There’s a huge difference between a compact camera and a DSLR. Digital SLRs give you more control, improved performance and much better image quality as well as the versatility of […]
Read More »Nikon D3200 Featured User Review
This review for Nikon’s 24-megapixel D3200 entry-level DSLR was just posted today. That’s perfect timing since lots of people are in the midst of last minute Christmas shopping and the D3200 is one of the best-selling DSLRs available right now. Besides a 24-megapixel DX-format sensor (APS-C), the D3200 has 1080p full HD video with full-time […]
Read More »The Instagram Terms Of Service Controversy
Instagram’s latest update, a new Terms of Service, has gone the wrong kind of viral. The buzz started slowly yesterday with a few articles about the new TOS, which takes effect on January 16th, 2013. Those were followed by a few alarming Facebook and Twitter posts about the changes in Instagram’s TOS. But by noon […]
Read More »Sony Alpha NEX-6 Review
In October Sony invited me to attend a camera event in Monterey, California where I got to spend a few days with some of their hottest new cameras. One of those was the 16-megapixel NEX-6, Sony’s latest interchangeable lens mirrorless camera. The NEX-6 was introduced in September at the biennial Photokina tradeshow in Germany. It’s […]
Read More »Take Arty Panoramic Film Photos With The Lomo Sprocket Rocket
Are you looking for a hip and original gift for the camera nerd in your life? The Lomo Sprocket Rocket could be just what you’re looking for. It’s a retro-styled 35mm film camera that takes wide-angle panoramic photos that include the film edges and sprocket holes. And if there’s one thing a hipster photo geek […]
Read More »Sony Alpha A99 Studio Sample Photos
I got to use the Sony Alpha A99 camera for three days during a Sony cameras press event a few weeks ago in California. I really, really liked it and was very sad when I had to return it. I’ve used a few full-frame cameras this year but the A99 stands out in my mind […]
Read More »Instagram Photographers Parody Video
Here’s something fun for Friday afternoon. This video has been making the rounds for about a week. I resisted watching it for a few days because it involves a Nickleback song. But someone I respect finally shared it so I watched it. As longtime holdout and recent convert to Instagram, I can see both sides […]
Read More »Featured Member Photos – December 7, 2012
Please enjoy the latest set of PhotographyREVIEW.com Featured Member Photos. These are some of the best photos posted recently by our members, chosen by our gallery and forum moderators. There’s jaimej26’s great photo of a bighorn sheep battle, megan’s auto racing photo from the Grand Am National Finals in Lime Rock, an artfully processed photo […]
Read More »The New MindShift Gear Rotation180° Professional Camera Backpack
Think Tank Photo, manufacturer of high-end camera bags designed for professional photographers, just spun off a dedicated outdoor camera pack business called, MindShift Gear. Maybe you’re saying to yourself, “So what? I’ve already got a great camera backpack that meets all my needs.” Experienced photographers will tell you there’s no such thing as a perfect […]
Read More »Nikon D800 Studio Sample Photos
Just before Thanksgiving I got Jeff McGrath, a.k.a. “Youtah,” to bring his Nikon D800 over to HQ so we could shoot some studio tests. In case you’re one of the five people who don’t know, the D800 is a 36-megapixel full-frame DSLR – a medium format digital camera challenger, if you will. It has the […]
Read More »Samsung Galaxy Camera Puts Android OS In Superzoom Camera
Smart Phones are awesome. They connect us in ways that we couldn’t have imagined ten years ago and they even take great pictures now. But there’s one critical camera feature they’re missing – a proper lens. And I’m not just talking about zoom. The teeny little fixed lens on your Galaxy S III or iPhone […]
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