June 2008

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June 2, 2008
 
Winner of the May Photo Contest on Night Cityscapes

This is the winning photo of the May photo contest on our photography network. It was taken by Reza, a member from Indonesia. This was a relatively tough contest because the topic was night cityscape photography which is not easy to master. Nevertheless, the finalist's photos were very impressive. We are now starting the June photo contest, the category is Sunset Photography. All of the entries will be judged and narrowed down to three in the last couple days of the month for final voting. If you would like to participate, please join the Monthly Photo Contest Group.

June 3, 2008
 
Photography Light Usage Tips

Alongside photos taken by Ryan, Colin Aiken writes, "Light is the essence of photography. It’s not things that we photograph, but the light they reflect. Without light, there is no photography and the way things look to us and the camera is entirely dependant on the light that reaches them. People talk about the “quality” of light, but in fact this is a combination of four different things that all light sources possess. Every light has a level, a color, a direction and can either be hard or soft."          Full Article

June 12, 2008
 
Storm and Harsh Weather Photography Tips

Alongside photos taken by Siro, Tedric Garrison writes: "In most cases, extreme wind is not something you go out in on purpose. But for those times when it comes upon you, make sure you have some type of filter on (ideally you should do this all the time anyway). Remember a twenty dollar filter is much easier to replace than a three hundred dollar lens. If you kept your moisture bag with you as regular camera gear, this would help dramatically. Use a tripod, and if at all possible weigh your tripod down."          Full Article

June 13, 2008
 
Canon Announces the Rebel XS or EOS 1000D

The Canon Rebel XS or EOS 1000D in some countries is a 10.1 megapixel digital SLR camera which replaces the Rebel XTi. It is designed for digital photography enthusiasts who are looking image quality and creative functionality. The Rebel XS features shooting speeds of 3 frames per second, 7 point auto focus, a 2.5” LCD with live view shooting, and compatibility with SD and SDHC memory cards.          Initial Review

June 17, 2008
 
Sony Ericsson Announces an 8.1 Megapixel Phone

The Sony Ericsson C905 Cybershot is an 8.1 megapixel camera slider style phone. It is designed for casual point-and-shoot photographers who never want to miss a moment. The C905 features a Xenon flash, face detection, auto focus, smart contrast, a 2.4” scratch-resistant mineral glass display, and an image stabilizer. Images can be stored on 160 MB of internal memory or optional memory stick micro cards (up to 2 GB).          Initial Review

June 17, 2008
 
Black and White Photography Tips

Alongside photos taken by Rory Mole, Andrew Goodall writes, "As a photographer, black and white can allow you to discover a whole new character in a familiar subject. For many digital photographers, black and white photography is nothing more than color photography converted by software. It is a matter for your own judgement whether this is effective for your photographs. Often the image you assume will convert beautifully to black and white will prove a disappointment; sometimes a photo you never imagined will surprise you and turn out great."          Full Article

June 18, 2008
 
The Photography Social Network

PictureSocial.com, the photography social network, has now surpassed 2000 members. The photography social network only started about 6 months ago and is now growing by an average of ten new active members every day. There are also nearly 25,000 photos now uploaded to the site, and why not with unlimited photo storage for each member. PictureSocial is a great way to interact with other photographers from around the world who are at all experience levels.          Full Article

June 18, 2008
 
Tips on Capturing Great Landscape Photos

Alongside photos taken by Daniel Chinchay, Ted Burns writes, "After selecting the location which you feel will enable you to capture a great picture, evaluate the amount of light available in the area. If this is for an important picture, make the effort to consider the effects of light at different times over the course of 24 hours and decide which part of the day the light will be most beneficial."          Full Article

June 19, 2008
 
Sanyo Announces a Compact HD Camcorder/Camera

The Sanyo Xacti DMX-HD1010 is an ultra-compact HD camcorder. It is designed for consumers who want an easy-to-use camcorder with improved image quality. The DMX-HD1010 features full HD recording (1920 x 1080), a specialized slow motion video option, digital image stabilization, high-speed sequential shooting, face chaser technology, a "simple" mode for beginners, and a 2.7" LCD screen. It is being initially launched in Japan soon.          Initial Review

June 19, 2008
 
A JVC HD Camcorder with Dual Recording Formats

The JVC Everio GZ-HD40 is a full HD camcorder that can record in both AVCHD and MPEG-2 formats to an 120GB internal hard disk. The camcorder can record up to 50 hours of full HD video in the AVCHD format. The GZ-HD40 features JVC’s HD Gigabrid video engine, focus assist, manual settings, 10x zoom, and a 1/3" image sensor. It will be available in August for $1,299.          Initial Review

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