Feb 08, 2010 07:00AM

Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i , previewed with samples

Canon has unveiled the latest in its long line of consumer digital SLRs, the Rebel T2i (EOS 550D). Highlights include 1080p HD video recording (with full manual control), an 18MP CMOS sensor, 3 inch 3:2 LCD with 1040k dot resolution and the 63-point iFCL metering system first seen on the EOS 7D. The new Rebel also offers a handful of less attention-grabbing upgrades, including redesigned buttons, 3.7 fps continous shooting, +/-5 stops exposure compensation and UI support for Eye-Fi cards. We spent a little time with a pre-production EOS 550D last week and have produced a detailed hands-on preview and (quick) gallery of Beta samples - check it out after the link...

Feb 08, 2010 07:00AM

Canon introduces PowerShot SX210 IS

Canon has introduced the PowerShot SX210 IS compact superzoom that replaces last year's SX200 IS. Key changes include the ability to stow the pop-up flash, a flat body design, a 14.1MP sensor and increased, 14x (28 - 392mm equiv.) optical zoom range. It also features a dedicated video recording button and supports SDXC memory cards.

Feb 08, 2010 07:00AM

Canon announces SD3500 IS with touchscreen LCD

Canon has released the SD3500 IS (Digital IXUS 210 in Europe) ultra-compact featuring a 3.5 inch touchscreen LCD with 460k dot resolution. It offers a 5x optical zoom lens starting at a useful 24mm and a 14MP sensor. The interface recognizes gestures for some commonly used features.

Feb 08, 2010 07:01AM

Canon releases PowerShot SD1400 IS and SD1300 IS

Canon has released the PowerShot SD1300 IS (IXUS 105 in Europe) and the SD1400 IS (IXUS 130), its slimmest PowerShot model to date. Both offer image stabilized wide-angle 4x (28-112mm equiv.) optical zoom lenses, 2.7" LCDs and incorporate 12MP and 14MP sensors respectively. The 17.8mm deep SD1400 IS also features 720p HD video recording using H.264 compression and an HD output.

Feb 06, 2010 07:00PM

Organizing and Simplifying Through Stacking in Bridge and Lightroom

If you're anything like me, you're probably accumulating more and more image files. Thankfully, Adobe keeps adding features to their software to make our lives easier. One such feature that both Bridge and Lightroom share is the ability to collect similar images into stacks based on when they were taken, what camera settings were in effect, and even how similar their content is....

Jan 30, 2010 07:00PM

Some Thoughts on Localized Adjustments During Raw Conversion

There once was a time when all adjustments made during raw image conversion were global, affecting the entire image equally. Nikon's Capture NX was one of the first raw converters to introduce localized adjustments back in 2006. Since then, Adobe Lightroom and Camera Raw (ACR), DxO Optic Pro and others have followed suit in varying degrees. But if Photoshop can do all this too, why should you care?....

Jan 23, 2010 07:00PM

Camera Raw Tricks and Underused Features

From the moment it was first released as an add-on to Photoshop 7 back in 2003, Adobe Camera Raw has been a popular choice for converting raw images. With each new version since, Adobe has expanded the list of supported cameras added new features. Lately, I've noticed that all these features mean that some get missed. As such, here is a selection of tips and tricks for ACR. Hopefully you'll be able to pick up something new to you....

Jan 16, 2010 07:00PM

Solving Monitor Profiling Problems

There are a number of hardware/software monitor profiling packages on the market from vendors such as X-Rite and DataColor. Most users are amazed at the improvement the first time they use one. But occasionally I hear from someone for whom things didn't go so well. If you've had problems profiling your monitor, here are some possible fixes....

2010-02-05T23:33:12+01:00

NPPA To Spend ACA Funds On Advocacy, Education, Information

2010-02-02T13:27:17+01:00

Magnum Photos Collection Bought By MSD Capital, Moved To University Of Texas

2010-02-01T15:15:22+01:00

National Press Photographers Foundation Announces $16,500 In Scholarships

2010-02-01T13:31:33+01:00

NPPA-PhotoShelter Marketing Strategies Webinar On February 16

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Feb 08, 2010 01:49PM

Is This Stock Photo Infringing--Or Fair Use?

A sculptor who embedded stylized bronze footprints into a Seattle sidewalk to illustrate the steps for "The Mambo" dance has sued for copyright infringement over a stock photo (shown here) of someone interacting with the sculpture. Sculptors Jack Mackie and...

Feb 05, 2010 01:49PM

Sculptors Plagiarize Image; What Should Photographer Do Next?

New York City-based photographer Alex Brown recently discovered that a pair of Glaswegian artists, Craig Little and Blake Whitehead, known as Littlewhitehead, had ?appropriated? an image he made of a young boy in a Darth Vader mask sitting in a...

Feb 05, 2010 10:07AM

Haiti Aftermath Coverage: A Live Chat

Photographers Chris Hondros, Timothy Fadek and Willie Davis will share images they shot in the first week after the Haitian earthquake and discuss press coverage of the disaster during a live chat hosted by BagNewsNotes, the politics and photography blog,...

Feb 05, 2010 07:38AM

Friday Fun: Is It a Fuji or a Voigtlander?

We got a great response from readers after we posted this story about a supposedly "new" medium-format film camera from Fujifilm. Some readers noted though that the Fujifim GF670 Professional medium-format folding camera bears a striking resemblance to the Voigtlander...

Feb 04, 2010 12:40PM

Did Getty Just Repackage Its RF Dregs?

A few days ago, Getty announced its royalty-free-by-subscription collection called Thinkstock, but I couldn't bring myself to broadcast the news because it looked too much like a discount on leftovers. RF images have long been sold a la carte. Borrowing...

Feb 08, 2010 12:26PM

Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 (with 18-55mm lens)

If you're a Live View-oriented shooter who doesn't care about color accuracy, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A550's good performance and decent noise profile make it attractive for the money. Otherwise, you can find a better camera.

Feb 08, 2010 12:26PM

Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 (body only)

If you're a Live View-oriented shooter who doesn't care about color accuracy, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A550's good performance and decent noise profile make it attractive for the money. Otherwise, you can find a better camera.

Feb 05, 2010 11:31AM

Casio Exilim EX-Z33 (pink)

As long as you and your subject aren't in a hurry, the Casio Exilim is a respectable budget-priced ultracompact.

Feb 05, 2010 11:31AM

Casio Exilim EX-Z33 (silver)

As long as you and your subject aren't in a hurry, the Casio Exilim is a respectable budget-priced ultracompact.

Feb 05, 2010 11:31AM

Casio Exilim EX-Z33 (blue)

As long as you and your subject aren't in a hurry, the Casio Exilim is a respectable budget-priced ultracompact.

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