2010 January

New Canon Cameras?

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/ January 27, 2010 / Leave a comment

Latest rumors regarding Canon’s newest P&S: 60D Specs Articulating screen Metal body, similar To 50D Upgraded 15.1mp APS-C Sensor 720p/1080p Video at 30fps Electronic Level New battery & battery grip Price about $1190 550D/600D Specs Articulating screen Body smaller than 500D Upgraded 15.1mp APS-C Sensor 720p Video at 30fps Price...
DSLR advantages (vs traditional P&S)

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/ January 19, 2010 / Leave a comment

P&S cameras are getting faster, and increasing HIGH-iso performance – case in point, Canon’s S90. EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens) cameras are coming on strong (i.e. Panasonics’ GF-1) but are still very price with smaller lens selection. So for the time being at least DSLRs do have advantages – here...
A P&S for Every Budget

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/ January 18, 2010 / Leave a comment

Each of the following offers an excellent value for quality/features. I will keep this post updated (Updated July 1, 2010) with my current recommendations. If you are looking for specific features ask me on twitter @camerarec or send me an email and I would be happy to recommend something specific...
S90 First Impressions

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/ January 15, 2010 / Leave a comment

I have had it in hand for about 48hrs now and I can say the control scheme is awesome. In my opinion a huge advantage of most DSLRs is the very nicely laid out buttons on the back that allow you to access ISO, focus, white balance and more without...
Bite sized tips

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/ January 15, 2010 / Leave a comment

As I think of tips and share them on twitter I will also add here, I may use this as a scratch pad for tips in progress too, not always easy to get a tip into 140 characters or less Previous Tips: CameraTip: Always reformat your memory card in camera-...
10 Photography Tips

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/ January 10, 2010 / Leave a comment

Kodak has a very nice list of 10 tips that will, if followed, greatly improve your pictures. http://classic.kodakgallery.com/fullpages/photo_tips/top-10-photo-tips.html
CES Photographers Summary

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/ January 9, 2010 / Leave a comment

CES saw a slew of new camera, new camera technology and accessories announced this year. I highlight some of the more interesting below. The megapixel race has slowed and dare I say plateaued (this is a good thing) with camera manufacturers focusing on new features and better low light performance....
Winter Shooting Tips

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/ January 3, 2010 / Leave a comment

Winter has certainly arrived to most of the Northern Hemisphere. Well technically to all of it but there are places where people still get to wear shorts. Here are some colder weather photography tips. Feel free to leave your own tips in the comments below. 1- Keep your spare camera...