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A Computer For Digital Photography
David B. Brooks  |  Jun 02, 2011  |  20 comments

First of all, what does a computer do? In our world today the word compute |kəmˈpyoōt| means to make a calculation, especially using a computer: modern circuitry can compute faster than any chess player. So is a photographic image made by a calculation of number values? Yes, to some extent with a digital camera. But graphics, an image on-screen was a side effect of computing, a part of the in and out communication with a computer. It was not what the computer did but how it communicated its answers after the question were typed into a computer with a keyboard. A monitor was just a convenient way to make a computer respond so its output could be read by human eyes.

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Lens NewsLens Reviews
Tamron AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD; Sometimes One Size Does Fit All
Joe Farace  |  Jun 01, 2011  |  13 comments

Tamron has always been a pioneer in the do-everything zoom lens category and their new AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD lens is no exception. Don’t be intimidated by those initials—it’s all good stuff—and I’ll get to them shortly. The 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 is part of Tamron’s Di II family of lenses that are engineered specifically for digital SLRs with image sensors measuring 24x16mm, typically referred to as APS-C. The sensor size of the Canon EOS 50D I tested the lens with measures 22.3x14.9mm so I guess that’s close enough. The 15x zoom range of the lens provides a 35mm focal length equivalency of 28.8-432mm with the Canon EOS 50D’s 1.6x multiplication factor, but that will be slightly different for the Nikon and Sony versions that are also available. Shooting full frame? Check out Tamron’s Di lens series for 35mm film cameras or digital SLRs featuring larger (24x36mm) sensors.

 

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Lighting NewsLighting Reviews
Calumet Genesis 300 B Monolight; Economical, Portable Flash
Steve Bedell  |  Jun 01, 2011  |  1 comments

I’m not an equipment snob. That applies to both cameras and lighting gear. I’ve always believed that it’s that gray matter in back of your eyeball that determines whether or not you get a decent image, not the price tag on your gear. I like fast lenses and dislike variable apertures, so I pay for them. With lighting equipment, higher prices usually mean more power, more features and flexibility, and better construction. With that in mind, let’s see what the very reasonably priced Genesis 300 B monolight ($399 with battery) from Calumet offers.

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News
Panasonic ZS10
Shutterbug Staff  |  Jun 01, 2011  |  1 comments
Panasonic has introduced the LUMIX DMC-ZS10 with a 24mm ultra-wide-angle and powerful 16x optical zoom LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens. It features full-High Definition 1920x1080 video recording capability, a newly-adopted large 3.0-inch, and a 460,000-dot Smart Touch Intelligent LCD – which allows for Touch Zoom, Touch Auto Focus (AF), Touch Shutter, and Touch Playback. The LUMIX ZS10 also features a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) function allowing geotagged images to be pinpointed via online maps and easily shared with friends and families.
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Newsletter
June Table Of Contents
Shutterbug Staff  |  May 31, 2011  |  0 comments
June Cover Welcome to our travel and location photography special. This month we present photo journeys that take you to towns big and small as well as trails and rails in the US and across the globe. We also have an informative insider’s report from pro photographers who expose business tips that you need to know in order to make travel photography a successful endeavor. In addition, we tested a range of products that you’ll want to take on the road this summer, including the Calumet Genesis 300 B monolight, the Nikon D7000, and the Tamron 18-270mm VC lens.
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Jill-e Designs Fashion Camera Bag for Canon U.S.A
Press Release  |  May 31, 2011  |  0 comments

Jill-e Designs was chosen recently by Canon U.S.A., Inc. to create a high-fashion, high-function bag ideal for photographers on the go.

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News
Clik Elite’s Magnesian Packs
Press Release  |  May 27, 2011  |  0 comments
Clik Elite’s padded camera bay protects expensive – and fragile photography equipment – from the hard, harsh outside world. Customizable to fit any photographer’s set-up, the bay features adjustable cushioned dividers to shield and cradle delicate camera bodies and lenses. A zippered inner cover adds yet another level of protection. And the innovative magnetic closure snaps closed like magic, holds like a vise, and releases with the twist of its anodized aluminum knob.

Small accessories – media cards, cables, batteries, bags of M&M’s – stay organized and accessible in the multi-pocketed top flap. A roomy side pocket totes a water bottle or additional lens.

The Magnesian 10 travels easy – the shoulder strap adjusts to fit right, and the strap’s air-cell pad cushions the load. An ingenious sleeve slides onto rolling luggage’s’ handle while cruising through the terminal or train station.

With sharp looking hardware and six color options, the Magnesian 10 – and it’s bigger brothers, the Magnesian 20 and 30 – combine high-performance style with fully-loaded function.
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News
New Instant Color Film for Polaroid 600 Cameras
Press Release  |  May 25, 2011  |  1 comments

Discontinued in 2008, the legendary Polaroid 600 color film is difficult to find and sorely missed by millions of photographers. Impossible now fills this colorless void just in time for the most colorful season and proudly introduces a new generation instant color film. Presented in a limited First Flush Edition, the PX 680 Color Shade film brings color back to all Polaroid 600 cameras and introduces a magical new color palette within the classic white frame.

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New 13-Inch Epson Stylus Photo R2000
Press Release  |  May 23, 2011  |  1 comments

Epson America has introduced the latest 13-inch printer, the Epson Stylus Photo R2000. Taking advantage of Epson’s next-generation pigment printing technology, this printer produces vivid, archival prints with an unmatched glossy look and feel that’s optimized for serious photography and other high-level creative applications.

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"Taking The Digital Out Of Digital Photography"
David B. Brooks Blog  |  May 21, 2011  |  2 comments

What does the quoted title of this blog mean to you? Does it mean you as a photographer don’t really want to do photographs digitally, but do? Does it mean photographers using digital photography don’t understand what digital means? Or does it mean you need to buy a product that makes digital photography look like film photography?

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