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Sigma Announces Updated Camera Models

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:59:55 +0000

Sigma has recently announced plans to cut in half the price on one of its top DSLR cameras, the SD1, going from an MSRP of several thousand dollars to $3,300 MSRP. (Compare Prices)

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Fujifilm to Offer X100 in Black Body Color

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:29:11 +0000

Fujifilm has chosen to offer a limited edition of its FinePix X100 camera in black. Previously, the X100 was available in silver with black trim. About 10,000 black units will be offered.

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Learn About the Zoom Lens on Your Digital Camera

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:54:24 +0000

Manufacturers like to try to make things easy for you when you're shopping for a digital camera, especially by highlighting certain measurements of their models, such as large megapixel amounts and big LCD screen sizes. However, such numbers don't always tell the entire story, especially when looking at zoom lenses on a digital camera.

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Tips for Improved Camera Safety

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:01:32 +0000

As pieces of electronic equipment, digital cameras carry some inherent risks, if not used or maintained properly.

Damage to the electrical components or accessories with a digital camera could lead to a fire or to a malfunctioning or broken camera.

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Sony Introduces New High-Speed XDQ Memory Cards

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:44:05 +0000

Sony has announced a new set of memory cards that will provide high-end performance for professional photographers.

Sony's new XQD memory cards take advantage of the new XQD memory card format for high-speed data image capture, which includes up to 100 frames in RAW format in continuous shot mode.

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Learn About Both Types of Flash in Photography

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:37:29 +0000

Flash in digital photography is a form of extremely bright light used to illuminate a scene, or to help freeze fast moving objects.

Flash in digital photography also refers to the electronic flash unit actually producing the light, such as the Canon Speedlight 320EX (pictured here).

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Inexpensive FinePix AV200 Offered in Five Colors

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:31:23 +0000

The specification list for the Fujifilm FinePix AV200 doesn't exactly "wow" you ... until you realize this model is a sub-$100 camera, that is.

The AV200, which is known as the AV205 in some parts of the world, includes 14 megapixels of resolution and can shoot 720p HD video, both of which are very impressive features for a sub-$100 camera. With only a 3X optical zoom lens and a 2.7-inch LCD screen, however, the AV200 isn't perfect.

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Canon's High-End G1 X Now Available

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:32:28 +0000

Canon's new G1 X digital camera is a high-end fixed lens offering that attempts to offer DSLR photography results without the need for interchangeable lenses.

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Find New Tips for Troubleshooting Macro Lenses

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:39:14 +0000

DSLR and DIL camera interchangeable lenses, such as macro lenses, tend to be pretty easy to use.

You connect the lens, and you use the camera. Simple enough.

However, there are times when lenses don't work flawlessly. Sometimes the lens just isn't providing the types of image results that you want. Other times, these macro lenses just won't connect properly.

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Review of "The DSLR Filmmaker's Handbook" Posted

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:19:38 +0000

Even if you're an experienced digital photographer, you may need to use some different techniques to achieve great video results with your DSLR camera.

If you're looking for some good advice on translating your skills to shooting movies, one of the better books I've read when it comes to providing tips for shooting video with a still image camera is The DSLR Filmmaker's Handbook: Real-World Production Techniques, written by Barry Anderson and Janie L. Geyen.

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