It may seem like a rumor but Pentax held an invitation only event tonight in New York City tonight. Surely, at least one new product was shown. Speculation is running high that on Thursday, September 17, Pentax will officially announce their latest DSLR, the Pentax-X. It’s said to be a [...] Read more »
Nikon Said to Eye APS-C For Compact Camera

September 9th was the day that Leica officially announced its X1 fixed-lens digital rangefinder equipped with an APS-C sensor. Sony makes that sensor. But, it’s also speculated to find its way into a Nikon compact sometime possibly in the near future. In March of this year Samsung released a press [...] Read more »
Press Release :: Introducing X-Rite ColorChecker Passport

RAW Color Power From Capture to Edit – A Solution Made Even More Powerful When Combined With Adobe® Imaging Solutions Based on the renowned ColorChecker product line, ColorChecker Passport allows those working in RAW to quickly and easily capture accurate color, instantly enhance portraits and landscapes and maintain color control [...] Read more »
Getting Better White Balance From Your DSLR – Peter Gregg

There are tons of White Balance questions: Should I or shouldn’t I? What about if I shoot RAW, I don’t have to white balance right? Can’t I white balance afterward when I get back home and do it in PhotoShop? Okay, let me set you straight READ FULL ARTICLE AFTER [...] Read more »
Portrait of a Changing DSLR Market
According to an analysis of the DSLR market worldwide Canon is getting some stiff competition from Nikon. According to German website PhotoScala, Nikon, although still smaller when compared to Canon, is gaining ground against the leader, somewhere around 10%.. You might find it of interest as to how other popularly [...] Read more »
Jeff Ascough takes some test shots with new Canon 7D

Jeff Ascough – a world’s best wedding photographer currently at the top of his game has posted some pictures he took with the brand new Canon 7D digital camera. They look awesome! Jeff used a provided camera with a provided 24L II lens. He was not able to fine tune [...] Read more »
Leica M9 and X1 Get Real
The Leica M9 and X1 became a reality today giving the company a three-way punch for 2009. The Leica M9 is a full-frame digital rangefinder with interchangeable Leica lenses. Shipments are coming to dealers now. The X1 arrives to the market in December with an APS-C sensor. Then, there’s the [...] Read more »
Nikon D3000 DSLR Review – TechRadar
Nikon recently introduced the 10.2 megapixel D3000 camera and combined it with an 18-55mm VR Image Stabilized lens priced at under an unbelievable price of $600. Features include 6 automatic exposure Scene Modes, in-camera image editing, 3 fps shooting, special effects, and quick image capture. Even in low light the [...] Read more »
Leica X1 Digital Camera – A Clearer View
Recently, an online Leica brochure made an appearance before being put in the custody of a a required password. (At the time of this post the PDF was accessible HERE.) Not only in there mention of a full-frame 18 megapixel M9 but deeper down there’s mention of an X1 digital [...] Read more »
Press Release: Baryta FB and Photo Rag® 500- two new papers in Hahnemühle’s Digital FineArt Collection
In the 425th year of its existence, Hahnemühle FineArt adds two stunning new products to the innovative market for inkjet papers. Woodstock, IL September 03, 2009 The traditionalists among photographers will be delighted about the new Fine Art paper Baryta FB. It was created at their request and represents a [...] Read more »