Depok Street Hunting

More than 20 photography lovers walked around the street at Depok Street Hunting on January 24th. It started at ITC Depok to Depok Baru station, Kemiri Depok market, and finished at Margonda Raya street. They were not only hanging around but this event was held to organize a photography community in Depok.

Participants said, by doing this activity they had a chance to improve their skills and socialize with other photographers. Not just interacting with other photographers in this event they also socialized with the society. Even a pedicab driver voluntarily posed for them. There was so much fun in this street hunting. nana

Nikon D3X, Top Dog in Image Quality

Though Nikon has faced sharp criticism for selling its new Nikon D3X at a recession-unfriendly price of US$ 8,000, one group which tests image censor claims the 24.5MP DSLR has the best image quality on the market - by a considerable margin.

According to DxO Labs, the D3X takes the lead on the DxOMark Sensor scale with a 6-point gain above all other camera. The D3X scored an 88 out of 100 for its image quality which is first out of 54 cameras tested.

According to DxOMark's testing, D3x is the first camera which actually achieves more than 12-bit depth of effective image information, and thus is able to take full advantage of its 14-bit Analog/Digital (A/D) converter.

More interestingly, the top three cameras in DxOMark's Image Quality Database are all made by Nikon. In second place, for image quality, is the Nikon D3, which scored an 80.6 out of 100. In third place is the Nikon D700, which scored an 80.5. pdngearguide.com

Mobile Printers, Quick Printing without Ink

Polaroid Corporation released its two instant mobile printers: CZA-10011 and CZA-10022. They can print and share 2x3" borderless color images in under a minute. It provides instant magic prints without ink using ZINK (Zero Ink) printing technology from Zink Imaging. As mobile as you are, they are pocket-sized, sleek and stylishly designed.

These printers print directly your photos from camera cell phone or digital camera. You can send, print and share those photos with no computer connections needed. They are smudge-proof and water-resistant, and provide tear-resistant photos. There is no ink or ribbons to throw away. Print in about 60 seconds, and with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, they print up to 15 photos per full battery charge.

The first one is available in black (CZA-10011B), pink (CZA-10011P) and red (CZA-10011S). While the second is in black and pink only. No exact price is displayed in their official site. polaroid.com

A Lighter DVR

Outside nothing special about this lighter, but if you look at it carefully then you'll find what makes it special. This is a lighter DVR with built in Micro camera. Not only recording color video but audio as well. With the dimension of 6.45cm x 3.84cm x 1.84cm, this camera is ideal for hidden camera or spy camera. No need to worry about the battery as it can run for a minimum 6 hours with a full Charge and micro SD card can record up to 8 hours very high quality of audio video on 8GB Micro SD Card. ajoka.com

Small Camera but Multifunction

Sanyo introduces its new line-up of Xacti Dual Cameras offering the freedom to take both photos and videos with one device. They include new waterproof HD models (DMX-WH1, DMX-CA9), Compact HD unit (DMX-CG10), and Full HD 60p cameras (DMX-FH11, DMX-HD2000). The first camera to be released will be the Sanyo DMX-HD2000, available starting from February 6th 2009.

Xacti Dual Cameras combine the benefits of digital still cameras and camcorders into one unit. The cameras are small and compact, making them ultra-portable and easy to hold for active filming and shooting anywhere or anytime. Not only can the cameras be connected to televisions, but it is easy to upload and use on computers and the Web, thanks to a movie format compatible with computers. With the AVC/H.264 format, it is easy to share videos online, on blogs or other multi-media sites, and also easy to import to iPods and other portable media devices for viewing anywhere, anytime. The models for sale in 2009 are all HD-ready, so the images can be enjoyed in beautiful clarity. photographyblog.com

A Guide for Digital Photography

Digital Photography: The Missing Manual is a new book by New York Times tech columnist David Pogue. In this four-color book Pogue demystifies the art of shooting pictures, editing them, organizing them, and distributing them to audience. It covers both pocket cameras and DSLR models and costs US$24.99.

Part 1, The Camera, is a buying guide, it tells which features are worth looking for, and which are just marketing blather. Part 2, The Shoot, is a course in photography and digital cameras. These chapters cover composition, lighting, shutter speed, aperture, flash, eliminating blur and how your digital camera controls all of these parameters. Chapter 6, in particular features all the classic professional photo types (frozen action, silky-smooth waterfall, car-headlight trails at night, and so on) and tells you precisely how to achieve those effects yourself. This section of the book creates a bridge between everyday snapshots and the kinds of shots you see in magazines and newspapers.

Part 3, The Lab, covers the fundamentals of getting your photos into iPhoto or Picasa, organizing and filing them, searching them, and editing them to compensate for weak lighting. Part 4, The Audience, is all about the payoff. It covers the many ways you can present those photos to other people: as a slideshow, as prints, as a published custom book, as a Web page, as an email attachment, as a slideshow movie that you post on the Web, as a photo gift, and so on. With this new book, David offers plenty of friendly advice to help you join in the fun and get real satisfaction from digital photography. photographyblog.com

New High-resolution Photo Frames

ViewSonic Corp. expanded its digital photo frame offering with nine new models, including additions to its SwifTouch family and a new 4:3 line designed to show photos in true view format. The company is also previewing its innovative 'All-In-One' Wi-Fi digital photo frame alarm clocks.

These products contain an ultra-high 2GB of internal memory; displaying thousands favorite memories on a digital, high-resolution ViewSonic digital photo frame with brilliant picture quality and style.

The new SwifTouch offerings a high resolution of 800 x 600 for excellent picture quality, and will be available at US$ 129 for the 7", US$ 159 for the 8" and US$ 189 for the 10". The ViewSonic 4:3 product line will be available, start with MSRPs of US$99 for the 7", US$ 149 for the 8" and US$ 169 for the 10". While the ViewSonic Wi-Fi VFP350 All-In-One is designed with an intuitive user interface for easy wireless setup and supports Microsoft Windows Live FrameIt; can be purchased starting at US$ 99. viewsonic.com

French Veteran Photographer, Had No Idea about Technique, Won Awards

Marc Riboud, 85 years old French veteran photographer best known for his 1967 image of a girl - Jane Rose Kasmir - holding a flower in her hand and standing in front of a row of soldiers whose rifles are raised during a U.S. demonstration against the war in Vietnam, won the Sony World Photography Awards. The prize was given at a ceremony in Cannes, southern France, on January 16th.

What became his uniqueness during war was the ability to tell stories from both sides through photographs. He got a taste for adventure and independence while fighting with the French resistance during World War Two, which would serve him well over decades of travel across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

Awkwardly, in the previous time, he had often refused assignments even from the National Geographic because he thought they were too professional.

He believes instinct. A "predisposition" for photography is a key for him. And surprisingly, he insisted, "I had no idea about technique and don't even now." nz.entertainment.yahoo.com

Add Video to your DSLR

Want to be able to shoot video on your DSLR, but don't have the money to buy a Nikon D90 or Canon EOS 5D Mark II? Then some enterprising programmers might have just the (completely unofficial and at your own risk) solution for you. Canon Rumors has linked to a downloadable Russian program (http://valexvir.narod.ru/) that apparently enables video on any Canon DSLR that has Live View. The catch? (of course there's a catch). The camera has to be connected to a computer via the USB port, which then captures the signal from Live View mode and converts it to video. It's not exactly the most portable video camera in the world. Still, it is free (and as we said before, unofficial). photographyblog.com

The New Stylishly Slim and Colorful Panasonic Lumix FS-Series

Panasonic announced two new additions to its Lumix FS-Series of digital cameras in January 16, 2009; the DMC-FS7 and the DMC-FS15. The FS models, a stylish sister line of the highly-acclaimed Lumix FX-Series, combine easy operation with a slim and sleek look, enabling both beginner and advanced users to take beautiful digital photos with a model they can slip in their pockets.

The 12.1-MP DMC-FS15 features a 29mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens with a 5x optical zoom. Panasonic has enhanced the Intelligent Auto Mode (iA) to now include AF tracking and Intelligent Exposure functions in addition to Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection.

While the 10.1-MP DMC-FS7 features a bright F2.8 Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens with 4x optical zoom and iA mode, comprised of four functions including Mega O.I.S., Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection. Like the DMC-FS15, it also includes a newly-added independent iA button on top of the camera that lets you enter directly into the mode without going into the menu.

Their other features include a Venus Engine IV processor, which enables an advanced processing system and quick response times. An intelligent LCD screen detects light conditions and automatically adjusts the brightness levels for viewing in sunlight and helps to preserve battery life.

The new Photo Frame mode, the new My Scene setting, the capability of recording WVGA (848 x 480) motion pictures at 30 fps in 16:9 wide-screen format - as well as standard VGA (640 x 480) format - are also featured.

The DMC-FS15 will be available in silver, black and blue at a suggested retail price (SRP) of US$ 199.95. The DMC-FS7 will be available in silver, black, blue, pink and green at an SRP of US$ 159.95. Both models will be available in late March 2009. dcresource.com

Canon Celebrates 50 Years of SLR Sales

In New York, January 6, 2009, Canon U.S.A., Inc. is honoring 50 years of SLR camera sales. 2009 is a milestone year, commemorating the passing of 50 years since it sold its first single-lens reflex camera.

Exceeding a cumulative total of 53 million units, they have gained extensive support from photographers around the world.

As a review, Canon's history with 35mm single-lens reflex cameras began in May 1959, when it launched the Canonflex. Since the year 2000, an era of full-fledged digitalization has been dawning, beginning with the EOS D30 (2000). While last year, Canon released four models, including the EOS Rebel XSi, which has acquired the top market share in numerous countries.

With the introduction of these camera models, the company has successfully created an even more powerful line-up.

Looking to the future, Canon will continue its efforts to develop its single-lens reflex cameras and lead image culture for the next fifty years. steves-digicams.com

Protective Skin for Compact Camera

Camera Armor, a leader in protective accessories for cameras and digital SLRs, announces their first line of compact protective skins for point and shoot digital cameras. The Compact Camera Armor skins are created with the same silicone material and standards as their line of protective skins for high-end DSLR cameras. The protective silicone skins are custom fit for each model and provide complete shock absorbing protection. It allows full access to all buttons and controls, including a swing away door for battery and SD card access and a Polycarbonate LCD protective shield.

The Compact skins are engineered with a special grip texture to prevent accidental drops and a clear design allows the original color of the camera to show through. Camera Armor standards ensure that the protective skin will not lose its shape or fit over time. The Compact Camera skins, retailing for US$ 14.96, are available now for the Canon SD1100 and Sony DCS-W120. pixelperfectdigital.com

Yashica EZ F925 with YouTube Software

Yashica is preparing to rolls out EZ F925 the new 9.1MP compact digital camera this month. It is equipped with 36-108mm zoom lens with 3x optical zoom. Its lens offers 60cm minimum focusing distance along with ISO 100-800 and 5cm macro mode. It comes with 2.4-inch LCD display to view the images result and 640x480 video record at 20fps. It includes YouTube software for upload your video record. You can save your images and video in its 16MB internal memory. Yashica EZ F925 will be available starting from January 30 and priced at US$ 112. cameramoon.com