February 2006

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February 23, 2005
 
Nikon Announces the Coolpix S5 and S6

Nikon Coolpix S5 and S6 News Release Excerpt:
A standalone One-touch portrait button is conveniently located on the top of the COOLPIX S5 and S6, giving direct access to three innovative Nikon features for in-camera improvement. Face-priority AF automatically finds and then focuses on people’s faces no matter where they are in the frame for pleasingly sharp portraits time after time.          Initial Review

February 23, 2005
 
Nikon Announces the Coolpix P3 and P4

Nikon Coolpix P3 and P4 News Release Excerpt:
The COOLPIX P3 and P4 feature the VR (Vibration Reduction) system originally developed for Nikon SLR cameras. Comprising two modes, it allows selection of VR Normal mode that compensates for the minor camera movement commonly encountered when taking handheld shots, and VR Active mode that compensates for more pronounced movements, such as when shooting from a moving vehicle. Providing a shooting experience akin to shooting at shutter speeds three stops faster, it enables photographers to shoot without blurring in lower light, keeps subjects clear when panning, and also helps support faster framing on the LCD.          Initial Review

February 24, 2005
 
New Photoshop Tutorial - Custom Photo Tinting

This tutorial is to help you learn how to create any kind of tone for your photo that you want.  With this technique you can make all sorts of unique tones that many graphic artists use to create fascinating scenes.  This tutorial will involve desaturation and color balance.  Ok, once you have your picture open in photoshop:         Full Tutorial

February 26, 2005
 
The New Canon EOS 30D

Canon EOS 30D News Release Excerpt:
The EOS 30D model builds upon the virtues that made the EOS 20D Digital SLR the number one camera in its class virtually from day one, including Canon's proprietary 8.2-megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor, powerful DIGIC II Imaging processor, fast five fps shooting capability and field-tested tough construction. This new EOS 30D Digital SLR takes professional photographers even closer to the upper reaches of Canon's pro digital SLR line, incorporating input from users and features and innovations from the EOS 5D and even the EOS-1D Mark II N Digital SLRs, at a fraction of their respective prices.    Initial Review

February 26, 2005
 
Canon Announces the Powershot SD700

Canon Powershot SD700 News Release Excerpt:
Adding to the unshakeable quality that is the benchmark of Canon cameras is the PowerShot SD700 IS Digital ELPH camera's new Optical Image Stabilization. Unlike electronic image stabilizer systems that typically cause degradation of image quality, Canon's Lens Shift Optical IS system is based on the advancements made in the development and refinement of Canon's EF and video lenses. Reduced in size to fit ELPH scale, this Image Stabilizer provides up to three stops of camera shake correction in shutter speed equivalent.          Initial Review

February 26, 2005
 
Canon Announces the Powershot SD630

Canon Powershot SD630 News Release Excerpt:
The PowerShot SD630 Digital ELPH camera features an ultra large 3.0-inch wide viewing angle type 173,000-pixel LCD screen with adjustments for 15 levels of brightness. What's more, the camera also features an innovative new touch control dial—similar to those found on many popular MP3 players—that allows users to easily scroll through captured images or change the camera's menu settings. In order to accommodate the larger LCD screen, the PowerShot SD630 Digital ELPH camera does not include a real-image optical viewfinder.           Initial Review

February 26, 2005
 
Panasonic's First Interchangeable-Lens Digital SLR

Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 News Release Excerpt:
Panasonic has proudly developed the new Live MOS sensor using its original Maicovicon technology. The 4/3 type Live MOS sensor with 7.5 million pixels helps capture the beautiful images of a CCD sensor with delicate gradation and a wide dynamic range, whilst suppressing energy consumption as only a CMOS sensor can do. Noise is also minimised thanks to a special processing technology that runs on voltage as low as 5V.         Initial Review

February 27, 2005
 
New Wallpaper Provided by James Christianson

This Endless Road desktop wallpaper was taken by James Christianson, a professional photographer who is now living in Boulder, Colorado.  I contacted Mr. Christianson after I saw this amazing photo in his online gallery and he was kind enough to let me add it to the wallpaper gallery.  To see more of James Christianson's work please visit his website at jmcimages.com. He is also an experienced wedding photographer and has a professional wedding photography website at jmcweddings.com.          See Full Sizes

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