Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Posted on August 5, 2008 - by Patrick
Olympus and Panasonic announce micro four thirds standard
Recognizing the consumer preference for smaller cameras, in addition to their curiosity for DSLRs, Olympus and Panasonic have decided to remove the optical viewfinder and mirror box from the four thirds standard (which will still continue), essentially reducing the flangeback distance by %50. This allows Olympus and Panasonic to use smaller lenses on a smaller camera body with the same size sensor as before with excellent image quality. Or as Haruo Ogawa (head of Olympus Imaging Corp SLR division) puts it:
“Packing high picture quality into a body thin enough to slide into a pocket. That is the basic concept of Micro Four Thirds.”
Existing Olympus lenses can be used with the new format via the use of an adaptor, and as of this moment no actual product has been announced. But just the idea of a smaller, lighter compact type camera with interchangeable lenses is very exciting. And as DPR points out, the new standard allows:
…Enables seamless switching between still and movie shooting
Now this new system does have a “catch”:no viewfinder. But the average consumer probably is used to composing on the LCD anyway. For me though I picture a ultra compact rangefinder with small interchangeable lenses, and perhaps an EVF thown on for good measure…we’ll have to wait and see. (I always hate that part)
Posted on January 27, 2008 - by Patrick
Camera Labs compares new Canon 450D to 400D, A200, D80, and more
Camera Labs compares the features and value of the newly announced Canon 450D to its predecessor and rivals. more >>
Posted on January 27, 2008 - by Patrick
Adobe Lightroom team discusses rise of DNG in recent cameras
Tom Hogarty discusses the recent increase in the use of DNG in newly announced cameras. more >>
Posted on January 24, 2008 - by Patrick
The Canon G9 takes a trip to Japan
Luminous Landscape’s Nick Devlin has posted his thoughts on the G9 and its performance in a piece titled “The Canon Powershot G9 in Japan”, which has all but sealed the deal for me that this is the best walk around camera you can buy right now. Read it here.
Posted on January 23, 2008 - by Patrick
Matt at Lightroom Killer Tips Releases “Nostalgic” Presets
You can get the presets, which give your photos that nostalgic look by going here. (It looks great by the way)
Posted on January 22, 2008 - by Patrick
Adobe Lightroom Community Help Wiki Introduced
“provides core documentation for Lightroom as well as links to additional learning content both within and outside of Adobe.com…” more >>
Posted on January 19, 2008 - by Patrick
Review:Canon WFT-E3A brings Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and GPS to your Canon 40D (all in a very cool vertical grip)
Camera Labs reviews the Canon WFT-E3A Wireless File Transmitter for EOS-40D
Posted on January 17, 2008 - by Patrick
Joby Gorillapod SLR Zoom Tripod Reviewed at Camera Labs
Becoming just one more thing I need to buy for my camera bag, the Joby GP3-01EN Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras
Posted on January 17, 2008 - by Patrick
New TTG HTML Gallery Web Module Template Released by Matthew Campagna for Adobe Lightroom
More customizable than the default Lightroom web module template, TTG HTML Gallery uses CSS and XHTML and is based on Campagna’s TTG Slimbox Gallery just minus all of its code. Does require Lightroom 1.3 or higher. details >>
Posted on January 16, 2008 - by Patrick
The Ever Popular “300″ Look in a Lightroom Preset.
Inspired by the crushed black, raw, and gritty style of the movie “The 300″, Matt Kloskowski from Lightroom Killer Tips has 2 variations of presets that will help you get the look. more >>
