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This photo is worth $4.34 million
This is a real ground breaking record: a whopping $4.34 million is the price paid at a Christie’s auction in NY. This Rhein II river snapshot set the world record for a photo. Gursky’s print, made in 1999, was expected to sell for between $2.5 million and $3.5 million. It depicts a stunning panorama of [...]
Go Pro with the new Canon EOS-D1 X top DSLR camera!
It’s been quite a long time since Canon introduced the (now old) EOS 1D Mark IV and EOS 1D Mark III: Canon has finally unveiled the 10th (I might be wrong, but this should be the right number) generation of its professional digital camera. The new Canon EOS-D1 X sports a CMOS sensor with 18.1 [...]
Magnum Photos exhibition in Germany (Oct 2011-Jan-2012): war photography compendium
Do you happen to be in Reutlingen, Germany from October 10, 2011 – January 31, 2012? You should, we all should, even if we’re not photo enthusiasts. Magnum Photos (yes, the name associated with Robert Capa, Henry Cartier Bresson, Steve McCurry…) is presenting Wunden der Welt – Wounds of the World, an educational exhibition on [...]
Sony SLT-A77: a video hands-on review
If the previous post about the Sony SLT-A77 and its DPReview test-drive wasn’t fully exhaustive, check out DigitalRev video. Follow DigitalRev’s Kay W testing the new translucent-mirror camera from Sony.
Sony SLT-A77 reviewed
As usual, the excellent DPreview just published their 27-pages full review of the latest – and much-awaited Sony A77, the new flagship camera with SLT (Translucent mirror) technology, a brand-new 24 Megapixel sensor and a product placement that’s going to boost Sony’s position among the major DSLR makers (Nikon and Canon namely). The Sony A77 [...]
Nikon P7100 debuts with tilt-screen – not just an update
Nikon’s latest premium compact, the Nikon Coolpix P7100, replaces the P7000 and comes with a 1/1.7in sensor and 10.1 million effective pixels. Also new to the P7100 is a tilting 3in LCD monitor for composing at unusual angles. Users also get 720p HD video recording, RAW file format and a 7.1x zoom NIKKOR lens with [...]
Sony NEX-5N: a shiny new – and powerful – mirrorless interchangeable lens camera
Sony adds 16.1 MP Sony NEX-5N. A slim magnesium alloy body, the NEX-5N allows 10fps continuous shooting, and a new BIONZ processor enables high-sensitivity images at ISO 25,600 for low-light shooting. The Sony NEX-5N shoots AVCHD Ver. 2.0 (Progressive) Full HD movies with stereo sound at 1080p and, in video mode, users can access manual [...]
Canon EF 75-300mm with 50% discount!
Just for today the Canon EF 75-300mm is available on Amazon with a 50% off! If you use a Canon digital SLR and are satisfied with the kit lens (18-55) then buying this lens can be the perfect next step for you. Practically speaking, you will be able to increase your zoom reach to the [...]
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm: all in the frame
The new Tokina 16-28mm f/2.8 PRO FX is the first in a new generation of lenses designed for professional digital SLR cameras with full-frame (FX) image sensors. Ideal for landscape or architectural photography, the PRO FX offers a super-wide-angle view and features a newly-developed silent DC motor that allows the lens to focus faster and [...]
2011: Canon celebrates 60 millionth EF lens production
Canon is celebrating the production of its 60 millionth EF lens. The Electro Focus (EF) mount series was introduced in 1987 with the launch of the EOS system of 35mm autofocus SLRs. A press release from the company stresses milestones in its history.
