The Sigma DP1 and DP2 digital cameras use the unique Foven X3 14-megapixel sensor which is easily up to 12 times the size of sensors found in other point and shoot cameras. The DP1 has the equivalent of a 28mm f4 lens while the DP2 comes with that of a [...] Read more »

Fireworks are one of the best oh and ahhh moments of the family July 4th gatherings. They are pretty to watch and there are the “adventurers” that fire up the fireworks and the “concerned” folks who are always telling us to BE CAREFUL – lol. I have to admit I [...] Read more »

The Canon EOS Rebel T1i offers 15.1 megapixels via a CMOS sensor that is used to capture beautiful still images as well as full HD Video. An Auto Lighting Optimizer balances exposure even in difficult light. Live View is easily viewed on the big 3″ display even in bright conditions. [...] Read more »

With a 20X optically stabilized zoom lens (28-560mm), HD Video Sweep Panorama, and a 9.1 megapixel resolution, you have the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. Night photos are no probem with Sony’s Handheld Twilight Mode that quickly takes six images of the same subject and through the magic of compositing produces a [...] Read more »

With a 12.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, HD 720p video capable, a variable angle LCD display and the Nikon name branded on the front, you’ve got the D5000 DSLR. Also under the hood is Live View, 19 automatic Scene Modes, low image noise and 4 fps shooting. And, with a price [...] Read more »

If you have a hot shoe flash you can trick the camera into getting sharper more focused pictures. Knowing how your focus system works is the first biggest step towards getting sharper pictures. One of the biggest complaints about cameras is the grips I read about soft focus and out [...] Read more »

With 14.7 megapixels of shooting power the Canon PowerShot G10 has become popular as an alternative to heavier cameras. Standard is a 5X optical zoom that ranges from 28-140mm backed with optical image stabilization. Also appealing is the G10′s support for Raw files and manual exposure. Images can easily be [...] Read more »

The Pentax K-7 is a 14.6 megapixel DSLR with 720p HD Video. With a magnesium alloy body chassis and weather resistant body  the K-7 is able to handle just about any conditions. Innovative features include a 77-segment metering system, electronic level function, in-camera lens correction, and even a mirror lock-up. [...] Read more »

Adobe today released the final Photoshop Lightroom 2.4 and Camera Raw 5.4 updates, available for immediate download at www.adobe.com/downloads/updates/. Both updates bring additional raw file support to 31 camera and camera back models including the Canon EOS 500D, Nikon D5000 and 18 Hasselblad models. A full list of the newly [...] Read more »

The Olympus PEN E-P1 is an interchangeable lens camera based on the Micro Four Thirds System that was announced back in August 2008. The camera is made out of stainless steel and aluminum, housing a 12.3 megapixel High-Speed Live MOS sensor. There’s are features galore that include image stabilization, dust [...] Read more »