June 19, 2012
by Derek
Following on from the release of the Sony RX100, a large sensor compact camera, I compared it to the Nikon 1 system which shares the same sensor size. In my Nikon 1 vs. Sony RX100 article I came to some troubling … Continue reading
June 18, 2012
by Derek
Last week Nikon announced a couple of new lenses for their DSLR cameras. today I’m going to give you a brief overview of each. 18-300mm AF-S DX f/3.5-5.6 G VR First-up, the DX designation in the lens name means … Continue reading
June 15, 2012
by Derek
Here’s your weekly helping of photos gathered from the internet this week. The Atlantic returns to the past with More Historic Photos From New York. They then remind us about the ongoing struggle to end child labour in World Day … Continue reading
June 14, 2012
by Derek
Last week I previewed the new large sensor compact camera: Sony RX100. In that article I compared the RX100 to the other large sensor compacts you can buy, but I didn’t compare it to the Nikon 1 cameras which share the … Continue reading
June 12, 2012
by Derek
Those of you who remember my series of articles on Japan will know that I like to share with you some of the wonderful places I’ve had the good fortune to live. Today marks the Independence Day national holiday for … Continue reading
June 11, 2012
by Derek
Just as Sony were stealing the headlines with their new large sensor compact, the RX100, Canon quietly announced their latest consumer DSLR, the 650D. The 650D (named Rebel T4i in the US and the Kiss X6i in Japan) is the … Continue reading
June 8, 2012
by Derek
The best photo galleries on the internet from this week. We start off thinking about freedom in The Atlantic’s Tiananmen Square, Then & Now series. The BBC highlights Colombia’s struggle with violence in modern times. The Boston Globe remembers that … Continue reading
June 7, 2012
by Derek
For as long as I can remember, photography enthusiasts have pined for a compact camera with a large sensor. There have been a few attempts up to now with varying degrees of success. Sigma DP cameras (Slow operation and poor … Continue reading
June 6, 2012
by Derek
Welcome back after the long weekend. Today a short bit of news. June is National Photography Month in the UK. There are lots of activities going on, including competitions, special offers from major retailers, and other events. The theme of … Continue reading
June 1, 2012
by Derek
Here’s the best photo galleries on the internet this week. The Atlantic takes us where all is not quite as it seems in The Unreal World. We then get a look at this year’s Olympic city, London, through its people … Continue reading