Choosing the right camera for you
The Independant has posted an article about how to choose the right digital camera that’s right for you.
If you need a very quick Digital Photography 101 (quick over view) then read this article. It goes over what sort of insurance and warranties cameras usually have and warns you to read fine prints that might trap you into paying hefty fees.
The best advice that I could give a digital photography beginner is to go on google.com and search for camera reviews and user feedback. Research first and then take out your credit card. This advice is nothing revolutionary but I’ve seen lots of people buying cameras which are clearly not for them.
Shutterfly Photo Contest | Crest Holiday Smiles
Shutterfly Photo Contest | Crest Holiday Smiles | Details
Holiday smiles are holiday memories – and we all have our favorites. Share yours here in the Crest Holiday Smiles photo contest. Whether it’s sweet, silly or surprising, make sure it shows us a great holiday smile.
Enter to win the top prize: a family vacation for four and a Canon Powershot SD200 digital camera. $75 Shutterfly gift vouchers are also up for grabs.
Olympus Magnifier Eyecup ME-1
Here’s a short press release that Olympus released yesterday. This little accessory seems to attach to the viewfinder of the E-500 and E-300 and magnifies the view by 1.2 times.
I don’t know how useful that would be… but the say that it will improve ease of use.
Hamburg, 9 November 2005 – The new Olympus Magnifier Eyecup ME-1 increases the viewfinder performance of the recently-launched E-500 by providing views 1.2 times larger than normal. It also fits on the E-500’s forerunner – the digital SLR E-300. Simply attach the eyecup magnifier in place of the standard eyecup and enjoy bigger views of subjects. Ease of use is thereby significantly enhanced during focusing and framing. The eyecup incorporates two lenses and measures 40 x 30 x 12mm. This very helpful accessory will be available from December 2005.
For questions or further information, please contact:
Christina Blake
Olympus Europa GmbH
Corporate Communications
Tel.: +49-40-237 73-191
email: christina.blake@olympus-europa.com
And visit: www.olympus-europa.com
Gift Ideas for Photography Addicts - Photography
Gift Ideas for Photography Addicts - Photography
Michelle Southern has posted an article about what the best christmas gifts would be for Photographers!
It certainly gave me a few ideas for gifts. The articles organized according to budget so its pretty useful . Check it out 
Gift Ideas for Photography Addicts - Photography
Oh wherefore art thou Canon 30D?
Camera-News.com has a post about the many rumors floating around the internet about Canons answer to Nikons D200 DSLR camera. It is assumed that the Canon 30D is probably going to be announced by Canon soon and it is not uncommon to see people suggesting potential buyers to go ahead and wait for Canon 30Ds before buying any expensive DSLR cameras.
We’ll see if Canon “accidently” posts pictures of their 30D on their website like Nikon did earlier 
Click here for more reviews, news, and press releases and images about the Canon 30D
Digital Cameras that make the Best Christmas Presents
DigitalCameraInfo.com has just released their “best 2005 camera” list!
It’s a great list and Canon and Fuji seem to take most of the awards with Sony and Kodak following close behind! The categories they chose are:
* Best Digital Camera Over $2,000
* Best Digital Camera Under $2,000
* Best Digital Camera Under $1,000
* Best Digital Camera Under $750
* Best Digital Camera Under $500
* Best Digital Camera Under $400
* Best Digital Camera Under $300
* Best Digital Camera Under $200
* Innovator of the Year
* Slim-Compact of the Year
* Hybrid of the Year
* Ultra Zoom
* Best Performer Over $2,000
* Best Performer Compact
* Best Performer Point and Shoot
* Camera of the Year
Check out the winners by clicking here!
Here is their press release:
PRESS RELEASE via PRWEB/PR Web Direct – The digital camera market is on track to hit 20.5 million in sales in 2005, according to Photo Marketing Association International, fueled by the major developments in technology and affordability that have enhanced an unprecedented number of models available this holiday season. To make choosing a digital camera the easiest task on your shopping list, DigitalCameraInfo.com announces its selections for the best digital cameras of the year—the DigitalCameraInfo Select 2005.
Controlling Your Digital Camera from Afar–ExtremeTech Feature
Controlling Your Digital Camera from Afar–ExtremeTech Feature
Here is a nice tutorial that teaches you how to control your digital camera with a universal remote!
If you are bored or are worried about loosing your cameras teeny weeny remote control or a remote comes as an accessory then this tutorial is for you!
Sigma Announces New 170-500 F5-6.3 APO DG Lens
Sigma Press Release:
An ultra-telephoto zoom up to 500mm producing high performance with digital or film SLR cameras.
- The new multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghosting.
- Aspherical lenses and SLD glass provide correction for all types of aberration throughout the entire zoom range.
- Rear focus system ensures fast auto focus.The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the new 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG lens. This compact ultra telephoto zoom lens covers a useful range up to 500mm.
The new multi-layer lens coating and lens design reduces flare and ghosting, and creates an optimum color balance resulting in better picture quality through the entire zoom range on both film and digital SLRs.
first 8 megapixel camera phone
Now cellphones have more megapixels than my digital camera 
I need to get a newer camera!
Today Samsung Electronics unveiled the world’s first 8.0 megapixel camera phone, the WCDMA SPH-V8200. Ki-Tae Lee, President of Samsung’s Telecommunications Network was the first to demonstrate the Samsung SPH-8200 model on Thursday.
We do know it looks nothing like it’s 7.0 megapixel brother, the SCH-V770, and very much like the SGH-i300 3GB multimedia smartphone being held up by Ki-Tae Lee at the press conference earlier today.
Photoxel.com Contest
Canadians rejoice! Photoxels have just commenced their Digital Photography Contest.
This is open to legal residents of Canada only so everyone else just move along nothing to see here!
Each Category Winner wins a FUJIFILM FinePix Z1 ultra-compact digital camera.
A Grand Prize Winner will be chosen from the 4 Category Winners to win in addition a PANASONIC Lumix DMC-FZ5 and an EPSON Stylus RX602 Photo Printer. Ooooh. Aaaah!
Contest started November 1, 2005 and will end on December 31, 2005 at 12 midnight.
So start snappin eh!