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Back in about 2001 or 2002, I remember looking for a video version of PhotographyREVIEW.com. I wanted a community Web site where passionate people were sharing their camcorder and digital video experience. I never did find a site like that and I’m not sure one existed at the time. I wasn’t making any video back […]

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Datacolor "Real New York" Photo Contest

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  Timed to coincide with the 2010 New York Photo Festival, Datacolor is sponsoring a “Real New York” photo contest. The grand prize is a trip to the 2010 Photokina tradeshow in Cologne, Germany, this September. Contest photos will be displayed on the Datacolor Web site and the public will be able to vote for […]

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New Sony NEX Digital Cameras – Compact Interchangable Lens Alpha

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 Pardon me for being a little late to the Sony Alpha NEX party. I missed the announcement last night but I spent the day combing through the available material and digging into the features and specs of the new cameras. Read on to learn what I’ve discovered… Earlier this year, Sony had a big press […]

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Lensbaby Composer – Featured User Review

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  The Lensbaby Composer is a unique digital SLR lens. The effect isn’t for everyone and as a result people either love it or hate it. I liked this user review by thecounsel, because he loves the Lensbaby Composer and gives plenty of details about why. If you’ve got a Lensbaby lens, please share your […]

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Sigma 50-500mm OS HSM "Bigma" Lens – Featured User Review

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 This is our first user review for Sigma’s new “OS” image-stabilized 50-500mm “Bigma” zoom lens. The Bigma is popular with wildlife photographers who want an economical and reasonably sized alternative to big telephoto prime lenses. I’ve been waiting for a review of this lens because the OS image stabilization makes it a much more compelling […]

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New Nikon AF-S 200-400mm f/4 VR II Zoom Lens

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 Nikon has whipped up a new version of their powerful, versatile AF-S 200-400mm VR superzoom lens. The new AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II lens adds the latest Vibration Reduction image stabilization for up to four stops of camera shake compensation; Nikon’s Nano Crystal Coat to minimize flare and ghosting; and a new A/M […]

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Olympus Pen Firmware Update Improves Auto Focus

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  Olympus has announced a firmware update for their E-P1, E-P2 and E-PL1 Micro Four Thirds format Pen digital cameras. The Olympus Pen cameras offer the image quality and flexibility of a digital SLR in a smaller, lighter package. The new firmware improves auto focus performance for still and video on all three Pen cameras […]

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Adobe Photoshop CS5 and CS5 Extended

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 Today was a big day for Adobe Photoshop users. This morning Adobe made the official announcement for their new Creative Suite 5, otherwise known as, CS5. They started the day with an hour-long online video launch for CS5, which includes tools for Web design, video editing, print design and publishing, as well as photography. Based […]

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Pentax Optio W90 Waterproof Camera Preview And Video

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  The Pentax Optio W90 was announced about a month ago. It’s the latest waterproof, shockproof point-and-shoot camera from Pentax. I got a sneak peek at the W90 at the PMA tradeshow, the day before it was announced. I made sure they knew I wanted one as soon as it was available. Pentax was the […]

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Adobe Camera Raw 5.7 And Lightroom 2.7 Release Candidates

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The Impossible Project Gives Polaroid Photographers Hope

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The Impossible Made Possible For decades, photographers pro and vernacular have documented their lives using the magical media of instant photography. First debuted by Polaroid founder Edwin Land in 1947, instant photos were created to answer a poignant question posed by the inventor’s daughter as she was sitting for a portrait: “Can I see them […]

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Acme Bowler Camera Bag – Featured User Review

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 I think Megan is the first member to use the phrase, “OMG CUTE!!!!” in a review here. That groundbreaking accomplishment and had to be recognized. Besides Megan’s enthusiasm and ability to turn a phrase, I thought the Acme Bowler camera bag deserved attention because it’s something truly different as far as camera bags go. Not […]

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Adobe Lightroom 3 Beta 2

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 Adobe has released a second beta of the third version their popular Lightroom digital photography workflow and processing software. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Beta 2 is free and available for anyone to download. Among the new features and enhancements to Lightroom 3 Beta 2 are faster browsing, improved RAW image handling, point curve contrast control, […]

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SnowshoeUtah.com Snowshoe Photo Contest

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 There’s still a little winter left and we want your snowshoe photos! SnowshoeUtah.com is having a snowshoe photo contest and PhotographyREVIEW.com is helping out by providing the gallery space. Prizes include GU energy gels and GU CHOMPS, Fox River ski/snowshoe socks, and Dermatone skin and lip balm sun protection – plus the winning photos will […]

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The Impossible Project Announces New Instant Film

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 Polaroid stopped production of its instant film line in early 2008. Most people probably think of a trademark white frame and soft, quirky snapshots when they think of Polaroid. The truth is, there’s a passionate and flourishing fine art community that uses Polaroid instant film and cameras as the foundation for their art. The Impossible […]

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