To photographers, Lowepro is a name that brings instant recognition: camera bags, camera accessories and more – all of it high quality. The Lowepro Versapack 200 AW is a two-strap backpack that puts versatility above all else. Can this flexible carry-all live up to its name? Read on and find out.
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This post was written by Journalist on April 14, 2011
Nikon’s latest addition to its Creative Lighting System (CLS) is the SB700 speedlight, announced in September 2010 and available in mid-November of that same year.
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This post was written by Journalist on April 13, 2011
Sony announces today a new external flash unit for its alpha DSLRs. The HVL-F43M flash will offer an output of GN43 and Quick Shift Bounce for quick adjustments when the camera is moved between vertical and horizontal compositions.
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This post was written by Journalist on April 13, 2011
In a move to realign company interests and focus on enterprise customers in the wake of recent losses, Cisco is shutting down its Flip Video production division.
A Brief History of Flip Video
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This post was written by Journalist on April 12, 2011
This month’s list of the most-viewed digital cameras on DCR is comprised of new faces and recently-replaced models going toe-to-toe. Four popular cameras drop off the list altogether and a couple of surprising heavyweights are pushed into the bottom of the bottom five. And which camera took the top position? It’s the little Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS that could. Take a look at the full list and see which cameras got the most love last month.
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This post was written by Journalist on April 12, 2011
Adobe has announced that it is going to make tablet integration a part of Photoshop CS5, promoting mobile development with the release of the Photoshop Touch Software Development Kit (SDK) and three companion apps.
The Touch SDK will promote app creation by developers other than Adobe, but the Photoshop creators started things off with the announcements of Adobe Color Lava, Adobe Eazel, and Adobe Nav.
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This post was written by Journalist on April 11, 2011
With the somewhat smartphone-shaped Tryx camera due to hit stores and the Web quite soon, Casio and Best Buy delivered a lively pre-launch lift-off in Times Square this week, and I was there in New York City to try out the variable frame design and other distinctive features of the upcoming point-and-shoot camera.
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This post was written by Journalist on April 10, 2011
The new Panasonic Lumix ZS10 is the successor to last year’s very popular ZS7. Though the ZS7 was a best seller, it had a few shortcomings that consumers took notice of and spoke up about what they thought it needed improvement-wise. Panasonic listened and evidently tailored the ZS10 to meet those expectations. How does the ZS10 differ from its illustrious predecessor? The ZS7 was a 12 megapixel digicam, while the ZS10 boasts 15 megapixel maximum resolution. The ZS7 featured a 12x (25mm-300mm equivalent) Leica zoom, while the ZS10 features a 16x (24-384mm equivalent) Leica zoom.
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This post was written by Journalist on April 8, 2011
The Modern 3D era began in 2004 with animated feature The Polar Express, according to Buzz Hays, who produced many successful 3D movies including Beowulf and Monster House, and others.
In the seven years since then, 3D imaging technology has migrated from the massive Hollywood rigs and post production processes to consumer tech, notably the Sony Handycam HDR-TD10 and, quite surprisingly, the entry-level Sony Cyber-shot and Bloggie line.
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This post was written by Journalist on April 7, 2011
Fujifilm has announced the FinePix Z900EXR digital camera, the latest in the company’s Z series line of stylish compact cameras and the successor to the Z800EXR. The FinePix Z900 EXR features a slim metal chassis with a horizontal sliding lens cover and is available in a choice of three colors: matte black, red or blue.
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This post was written by Journalist on April 6, 2011
Sony hopes the Handycam HDR-TD10 ushers in a new era of camcorders as it will be the company’s first fully capable 3D consumer device. While Sony debuted the TD10 at CES in January, it is not set to launch until late in Q2, but DigitalCameraReview received extensive hands-on time with the 3D Handycam, which Sony claims are the very first production units to roll off the line.
While we will reserve judgment for our full review when the device ships, we can safely say that 3D shooting will present a new set of challenges, and Sony has much work to do in educating consumers on the ins and outs of 3D videography.
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This post was written by Journalist on April 6, 2011
At the core of the D5100 is a 16.2 megapixel DX CMOS sensor and an EXPEED 2 processor, an increase in resolution from the D5000′s 12.3 megapixels. Handling other image capture chores are an 11-point AF system and a 420-pixel 3D Color Matrix metering system.
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This post was written by Journalist on April 5, 2011
Lensbaby, manufacturer of creative-effects SLR camera lenses, has announced its newest lens body, the Composer Pro. The Composer Pro’s metal swivel ball design and refined focus mechanism aim to deliver smooth focus and tilt control. The updated focus mechanism features a fluid and accurate dampened focus ring comparable to the focus mechanisms of professional manual focus lenses.
The Composer Pro is compatible with the Lensbaby Optic Swap System and ships with either the Double Glass Optic or the new Sweet 35 Optic installed. Each optic creates a sweet spot of sharp focus that photographers can move around the photo by tilting the Composer Pro’s swiveling lens body. The Composer Pro is compatible with the complete range of creative optics in the Lensbaby Optic Swap System including the Fisheye, Soft Focus, Pinhole/Zone plate, Single Glass, and Plastic. Each optic can be swapped into the Composer Pro to deliver a different creative effect.
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This post was written by Journalist on April 4, 2011
Carrying on with the P100 and its 26x zoom lens while competitors Fuji, Olympus and Canon all produced models with at least 30x lenses, Nikon has finally answered back with the Coolpix P500 and its 36x Nikkor ED lens that covers the 22.5 to 810mm focal range in 35mm equivalents.
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This post was written by Journalist on April 4, 2011
Feature migration is common in consumer tech. Features only found on the high-end devices last year are now available on the mid-range offerings. And next year, you’ll see them on entry-level devices.
With that in mind, Panasonic is in a good spot. We loved last year’s prosumer-level TM700. And at CES 2011, Panasonic rolled out a slate of less expensive offerings promising many of the same menu and shooting options, including Intelligent Zoom (digital zoom with optical zoom quality), facial recognition, and a host of manual picture controls.
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This post was written by Journalist on April 1, 2011
Another day, another touch screen camera. The Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS was rolled out in early February – about the time when we used to go to that one trade show – with an “HS” designation and a big 3.2-inch touch screen. That HS stands for High Sensitivity. Translated from Canon-ese, that means the ELPH 500 has a backside-illuminated CMOS sensor (12.1 megapixels in this case) and a DIGIC 4 processor. We first saw this technology in the PowerShot SD4000 with several models following since then.
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This post was written by Journalist on March 31, 2011
Formally announced on February 7 and available in early March 2011, the Canon EOS Rebel T3i (henceforth T3i) becomes the company’s flagship entry-level model and is accompanied to market by a budget-priced T3 variant as well. No fewer than six Rebel models are currently displayed on the Canon USA website, so entry-level folks considering a Canon have their work cut out for them wading through all those choices.
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This post was written by Journalist on March 28, 2011
The digital imaging revolution shows no signs of slowing down. On the point-and-shoot front the marketing war for consumer dollars grows more competitive each year each. Competition drives manufacturers to add features and cut prices, which provides consumers with more options.
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This post was written by Journalist on March 24, 2011
Canon makes a foray into the production photo printing market with the DreamLabo 5000, a system designed for retailers. Canon claims it will produce up to 40 4 x 6 prints in a minute and will print on media up to 12 inches wide.
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This post was written by Journalist on March 22, 2011
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 (also known as the FS37) is Panasonic’s top-of-the-line “Stylish Casual” compact point-and-shoot digital camera. Panasonic’s small cameras have not been known for their sense of style, though Panasonic is trying to change that with some of its recent releases (the “FP” series and the “S” series). While the FH27 is not what most would consider particularly stylish, it’s not necessarily a bad thing, as not everyone desires a camera that is a fashion statement. I did find the camera to be attractive, however.
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This post was written by Journalist on March 21, 2011
*Editor’s Note: We published a version of this review using a prototype model of the Black Widow Holster. Spider has since made some adjustments to the design and sent us a revised, fully-functional and production ready unit. Our review has been edited to reflect these design enhancements.
Lugging around a heavy DSLR or prosumer camera can be a cumbersome task, especially if you are dealing with other activities at the same time. Outside of camera straps, few options have existed to help with this problem. That is until the Spider camera holster system. In this review, we take a look at the new Black Widow Holster, aimed at the average Joe instead of the professional photographer.
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This post was written by Journalist on March 18, 2011
At first glance Canon’s new PowerShot A3300 IS doesn’t look like the culmination of a century and a half of photographic progress, but it is. During the 19th century photographers captured images on large and very delicate glass plates loaded (one at a time) into very slow tripod mounted view cameras and viewed upside down under a dark hood before being manually exposed. When William Henry Jackson photographed Yellowstone National Park in the early 1870′s he needed an enclosed wagon drawn by two mules to carry his photographic gear and portable darkroom.
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This post was written by Journalist on March 17, 2011
Like its Optio RS1000 predecessor, the RS1500 will offer cosmetic customization by way of a removable faceplate. No tools are required to remove the camera’s protective front panel, an improvement over the last model.
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This post was written by Journalist on March 16, 2011
Adobe has announced the immediate availability of Adobe Photoshop Express 2.0 software for Apple’s iOS devices. Photoshop Express 2.0, which is available as a free download, introduces a new Adobe Camera Pack for in-app purchase for $3.99.
The Camera Pack includes the following functions:
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This post was written by Journalist on March 16, 2011
Canon T2i owners are probably wondering “didn’t we just do this?” Practically a year to the day after their camera was introduced as the new flagship of the entry-level Rebel line, Canon is back with a new entry-level flagship, the EOS Rebel T3i. The two cameras share a number of features, including DIGIC 4 processors, 18 mega pixel resolution sensors, a 9-point autofocus (AF) system and 3.7 frame per second (fps) continuous shooting rates.
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This post was written by Journalist on March 14, 2011
