June 2008

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June 27, 2008
 
Ricoh Announces the GX200 Digital Camera

The Ricoh GX200 is a 12 megapixel digital camera with 3x optical zoom. It is the successor to the highly popular Caplio CX100 with more resolution and improved noise reducation technology. The GX200 features a 25mm thin pocketable compact body, a wide variety of manual shooting functions, a removable tilting electronic viewfinder, the Ricoh Smooth Imaging Engine III processor, and a 2.7” LCD screen.         Initial Review

June 28, 2008
 
Great Nature Photography Tips and Techniques

Alongside photos by Heather, Matt Smolsky writes: "Whether you're taking a picture of a geranium in your backyard garden or a grizzly bear in the Rocky Mountains, capturing a great photo outdoors means working with Mother Nature, and not trying to impose your photographic will upon her. It can get complex, but the enjoyment you'll get by taking nature photography seriously will far outweigh the extra time and effort you put into it."          Full Article

June 29, 2008
 
The First Camcorder with Smile Shutter Technology

The Sony Handycam HDR-CX12 is a full HD camcorder with 12x optical zoom. It is designed to be the world’s first camcorder with smile shutter technology that allows users to capture smiling photos and record video at the same time. When activated, the technology will detect and automatically take a photo when your subject smiles. The HDR-CX12 features a ClearVid CMOS sensor, optical image stabilization, a 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD, and surround sound. It will be available in early August for about $900.          Initial Review

June 29, 2008
 
Dog and Puppy Photography Techniques

Danny Eitreim writes, "Speaking of long lenses, not only do they allow your posing helper to stay near the dog, but they allow you to fill the frame with your subject. The number one thing that ruins pet portraits is making your pet too small in the frame. We see this beautiful scene, shoot it and when we look at the final print, our dog is nothing but a tiny blob, somewhere down in the corner. Fill the frame! If you end up totally eliminating the background - that's better than not being able to see your subject."         Full Article

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