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Hands-on: The Lytro "Shoot-Now, Focus-Later" Camera
Features: Written by Brian P. Lawler on March 28, 2012
There's been a lot of buzz about the Lytro digital camera that promises you can shoot an image and focus it afterward. But how does it work? What are the images like? And can you really focus after the fact? Here's a hands-on look at the Lytro.
Kodak Tosses Digital Cameras in the Dustbin
News: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on February 10, 2012
Legendary camera company decides to focus on online and retail imaging service.
Olympus Releases Another Micro Four-Thirds with Retro Look
News: Written by Terri Stone on February 9, 2012
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is a 16MP camera that accepts interchangeable lenses and is based on the Micro Four Thirds standard. It will sell for $1,299 when it's released at the end of March 2012.
Three New Sony Cyber-shot Digital Cameras
News: Written by Terri Stone on January 31, 2012
The new DSC-WX50, WX70, and TX200V are point-and-shoot cameras that range from $200 to $500. The high-end TX200V has impressive specs, including a super-thin profile that can nevertheless handle water, dust, and cold.
The Nikon D4 Is Your New Dream Camera
News: Written by Terri Stone on January 9, 2012
Yeah, the new Nikon D4 is $6,000, but it comes with a full-frame sensor, even better low-light image capture, and great video features. It deserves the title of "flagship".
Three New Fujifilm Cameras All Shoot Raw
News: Written by Terri Stone on January 6, 2012
These new compact digital cameras range from $380 to $800 with a wide range of functions and features. Is one of them what you're looking for?
Consumer Digicam Builds In Wi-Fi
News: Written by Terri Stone on January 3, 2012
The Samsung DualView DV300F has a few features you won't see in most lower-priced digital cameras, including a small LCD on the front of the camera and built-in wireless access to the Internet and your PC.
New Compact Camera from Leica
News: Written on December 12, 2011
The digital Leica V-Lux 3 boasts a lens that has the 35 mm equivalent of 25 to 600 mm focal lengths. You can buy it starting in January 2012 for about $950.
Trip the iPhone's Camera Remotely
News: Written by Terri Stone on December 5, 2011
You probably already own a cable release for an iPhone and don't even know it. Exploit its ability to remotely trigger the iPhone camera and take shake-free photos.
New High-End Speedlight from Nikon
News: Written on December 1, 2011
The SB-900 i-TTL, which retails for almost $500, is intended to be a top-of-the-line addition to Nikon's Speedlight system.
New Micro Four-Thirds Camera Boasts Very High ISO
News: Written by Terri Stone on November 10, 2011
Panasonic's new Lumix DMC-GX1 is a compact digital camera with interchangeable lenses. The company says that the camera excels in low-light conditions thanks to its ability to shoot at ISOs as high as 12800. Depending on kit options, it will cost between $700 and $950.
New Camera Lets You Change a Photo's Focus at Any Time
News: Written by Terri Stone on October 20, 2011
Whereas every other camera captures only a single plane of light, the new Lytro camera simultaneously captures multiple planes of light. The result is that you can change a photo's point of focus at any time using the free companion software. The cost for this ability may surprise you.
Best of the Blogs: September 21, 2011
Features: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on September 21, 2011
Lately, there have been a lot of provocative questions in design and photography blogs: Are there rules for creativity? Can designers embrace fear? What's the difference between looking at and seeing typography? But there's less cerebral stuff, too, like upgrading your camera, understanding image compositing, observing the day of a graphic designer, and filling your layouts with hipster lingo. I bring you all of that content and more in this installment of Best of the Blogs.
Ivy League Photography Instruction for Free
News: Written by Terri Stone on September 7, 2011
You may not be able to attend the likes of Stanford University, but you benefit from its ample resources and high standards anyway by following along with one of its photography classes online.
Speedier Sony D-SLR Cameras Debut
News: Written by Terri Stone on August 30, 2011
Sony's a77 and a65 digital SLRs capture 24.3 megapixel images at faster speeds than previously possible.
New Compact Cameras from Nikon Run the Gamut
News: Written by Terri Stone on August 26, 2011
Nikon has been busy! The company just debuted six new models in the CoolPix line of compact cameras.
Web-Only Series Covers Typography, Photography, More
News: Written by Terri Stone on August 4, 2011
"Off Book" is a little gem of a program from PBS Arts. It's available only on the Web, which hopefully means no pledge breaks.
Get Close with New Olympus Compact Camera
News: Written by Terri Stone on July 27, 2011
I hope you're ready for your close-ups, because the Olympus SP-810UZ compact camera has a 36x optical zoom that can handle everything from long-distance shots to macro photography.
Photo & Video Features in Panasonic's Lumix FZ47 Camera Are Worth a "Wow!"
News: Written by Terri Stone on July 26, 2011
The new Lumix DMC-FZ47 has a 25mm ultra-wide angle Leica lens, can zoom up to 24x (and that's optical, not interpolated), and boasts faster autofocus speeds than previous Lumix models. You can also manually set shutter speed and aperture while shooting HD video. You can even take 3D photos!
Free Tutorials for Wedding Photographers
News: Written by Terri Stone on July 19, 2011
B&H has put together 21 articles and videos that are helpful for photographers shooting weddings. While much of the information is gear-related, there are also tips and tricks related to everything from creating a shot list to coaxing reluctant participants.
