Life on a Mirror

Life on a Mirror
Originally uploaded by RickBlythe.

If you're lucky like me, you got some photo related gear/books this Christmas to inspire you to get out there and take more photos.

While I did get a nice new lens for Christmas I actually took this shot today with my pocket camera, my Casio EX-Z750. The Nikon 55-200mm VR will have to wait for another day.

Clicking the photo takes you to my online flickr galleries where you can see more.

Carl Zeiss Photo Contest

"Your most impressive creations in 2007" is the name given to the Carl Zeiss photo contest now underway. The use of a lens from Carl Zeiss is required for participation in the contest. The campaign lasts until 7 January 2008 and is evaluated in two categories. In the first category, photos can be submitted that have been taken with a Sony digital camera, a Nokia camera phone or a Logitech webcam. In the second category you can enter photos created with an SLR, rangefinder or medium format camera.


Press Summary
Carl Zeiss AG is launching a photo contest on 21 December. Under the motto “Your most impressive creations in 2007“, the manufacturer of premium lenses is looking for interesting photos from the past year. The use of a lens from Carl Zeiss is obligatory for participation in the contest. Decisive evaluation criteria are personalized composition and creativity. A short, written description of how the photo originated is also requested. The prizes include a Nokia N95 8 GB, Carl Zeiss lenses and Carl Zeiss binoculars.

The promotion lasts until 7 January 2008 and is evaluated in two categories. In the first category, photos can be submitted that have been taken with a Sony digital camera, a Nokia camera phone or a Logitech webcam. In the second category you can enter photos created with an SLR, rangefinder or medium format camera. A jury will assess all submissions and select ten winners for each category.
All winning photos will be published on the Carl Zeiss website.

Customers who wish to take part in the photo contest can find further information and the participation form at www.zeiss.com/photo

Sony DSC-H3 Digital Camera Review

Sony DSC-H3 Review - Matt Grayson takes a look at the Sony DSC H3. It's a bridge camera, but only just. Despite its name, the H3 has no bearing on the über-camera from medium format gurus, Hasselblad. It is in fact a clipped version of the H7 giving the same 8Mp resolution with a slightly smaller 10x optical zoom and creative control. Sony DSC-H3 SpecificationSensor: CCD - 8.1Mp Image Size: 3264

Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Specifications

Price • US: $1299.95 inc kit lens • UK: £800 inc kit lens Body material • Metal and plastic (details not known) Sensor • 4/3 type MOS ('Live MOS sensor') • 17.3 x 13.0 mm active area • 11.8 million total pixels • 10.1 million effective pixels

Pentax K10D Digital Camera Review

The 10-megapixel K10D is the first viable prosumer body released by Pentax, marking a departure from the simplified 6-megapixel mold that characterized the manufacturer’s previous efforts. At the camera’s core are an APS-C-sized CCD chip and PRIME image processor, capable of 22-bit A/D conversion. Eleven-point autofocus (with 9 cross-type), mechanical image stabilization (Shake Reduction), dust

Event Photography USA Masterclass with Keith Trainor

Event Photography USA - Keith Trainor has announced that he will be holding a photography seminar on 18th January entitled Event Photography USA. Press Release: Leading UK event photographer Keith Trainor will deliver a lecture and masterclass entitled Event Photography USA on January 18, 2008 at the Novotel London West Hotel.Keith is giving the lecture as part of the Society of Wedding and

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Pentax Optio E40 Digital Camera Review

Pentax Optio E40 Review - Matt Grayson gives the lowdown on the Pentax Optio E40. A small, light camera designed for the happy snapper. The 'E' range of cameras from Pentax are easy to use, compact and light. The E40 fits the brief perfectly. Pentax Optio E40 Specification 8.1Mp effective3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoomFace Recognition AutoFocus & AutoExposure functionDigital SR (Shake

15 Free Photo Managers

Here is a list of 15 Photo Managers that will help you manage your photos with ease! Transfer, find, organize, edit, print, and share images, all with these easy-to-use products.

• CompuPic Pro
• VSO Image Resizer
• PicPerk
• 3D Photo Browser
• Webshots Desktop
• VisiPics
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This free software helps you organize and view multimedia files (images, audio, and video).

Go Wild with your Camera DVD

Go Wild with your Camera DVD now available - Focusing on the nature and wildlife of Britain, the first DVD in the Go Wild TV series follows three of the country’s top wildlife photographers as they demonstrate how to capture truly stunning images in the field. Press Release: Three of Britain's top wildlife photographers have just released the most comprehensive guide to wildlife photography ever

Tamron AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II

Nikon fit superzoom from Tamron - Tamron introduce the AF18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II with built-in motor for Nikon. This all-in-one wide-angle to telephoto covers a 35mm equivalent range of 28mm to 388mm. PRESS RELEASE:A compact, lightweight and ultimate high power zoom lens boasting the 13.9X zoom power designed exclusively for APS-C sized digital SLRs Mr. Morio Ono, of Tamron Co., Ltd., announced

Canon PowerShot A460 Digital Camera

The 5-megapixel Canon PowerShot A460 succeeds the A430 with a marginally larger LCD screen and CCD size. Its 2.0-inch LCD screen has a paltry 86,000 pixels, an in-camera flash, and a 4x optical zoom lens. It comes equipped with a full auto mode, a manual mode, eight preset scene modes and a movie mode with audio capture. Manually speaking, the camera offers a surprising number of controls

Canon Powershot A460 Digital Camera Review

With a 4x optical zoom with a great macro facility and at a decent price, the Canon Powershot A460 is the perfect compact for the happy snapper. Canon Powershot A460 Specification Price: £79 Resolution: 5Mp Zoom: 4x optical, 4x digital Processor: DIGIC II Focusing: 5-point AiAF Modes: 12 shooting modes and My Colors Video: Yes, VGA movie clips with sound Macro: Yes, 1cm Super Macro mode

Olympus SP-560UZ Digital Camera

The SP-560UZ updates Olympus’ ultra-zoom series with a higher megapixel count and a few new features. The SP-560UZ has 8 megapixels, up from the older SP-550’s 7.1 megapixels. Both have 18x optical zoom lenses and mechanical sensor-shift image stabilization. One of the biggest differences is the new image processor: the SP-560 has a TruePic Turbo III processor and includes face detection.Physical

Olympus SP-560UZ Digital Camera Review

Olympus SP-560UZ SpecificationsSensor: CCD - 8 Million pixels Image Size: 3264 x 2448 PixelsLens: 27-486mm f2.8-4.5 (18x zoom) Focus: TTL AutofocusMacro: 1cmISO range: ISO50-3200 plus ISO6400 (reduces resolution)Shutter speeds: 4-1/1000sec in AP/SP, 15-1/1000sec in MExposure: Program AE/AP/SP/M Metering: ESP, Spot, CW Monitor: 2.5in. TFT LCD Movie Mode: YesOther Features: PictBridge Support

SP-560UZ: Manual for Shooting with the Olympus Wireless RC Flash System

Wireless flash shooting is possible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. With this wireless flash system, you can take pictures using multiple wireless flashes. The built-in flash is used to communicate between the camera and the external flashes. For details on using the wireless flash, see the manual of the external flash.

Fuji FinePix F50fd Digital Camera

Offering the most resolution on any Fujifilm digital camera, the FinePix F50fd, the successor to the F40fd, has 12 megapixels and updated face detection technology. The F50fd is also the first F-series camera with mechanical image stabilization. The slim camera has lots of trendy features but adds a serious tone with its manual control. It retails for $299.Physical TourFrontThe front left side

Fuji FinePix F20 Digital Camera Review

With Fuji's Real Photo Processor II technology and Intelligent flash system, as well as Anti-Blur Picture Stabilisation and an attractive outer packaging, you get a lot for your money with the Fuji F20. Specifications Sensor: CCD – 6.3MpImage Size: 2848 x 2136Optical Zoom : 3xLens range: 36-108mm, f/2.8-f/8.0Focusing: TTL AutoMacro: 5cmWhite Balance : Auto, Custom, Fine Weather, Cloudy weather,

Turn your Photos into Cash

If you want to turn your photography hobby into cash, you need a plan. It doesn’t have to be anything complicated but it should help you to build a revenue system out of your photos. Selling your photos shouldn’t be as hard as it sounds. If you produce the right images and follow a plan, there’s no reason why your images shouldn’t find buyers as easily as those from any other photographer. Photopreneur has written up a plan for folks like you, who are looking to generate some income through photography. In short-

1. Choose Your Sales Outlet
2. Shoot Good, Commercial Images
3. Put your Photo on the Market
4. Know Your Rates
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A good start to earning money with your photos!

Nikon Coolpix S200 Digital Camera Review

7Mp, 3x optical zoom, a nice slim exterior and metal body. The Nikon Coolpix S200 is a great camera for those of you guided by style and ease of use. Nikon Coolpix S200 Specification Price £119Resolution: 7.1Mp Lens: Optical 3x Zoom-NIKKOR lens Image stabiliser: Electronic Vibration Reduction Design: Ultra-slim body Highest ISO: ISO1000 Monitor: 2.5 in. LCD monitor Part of the Slim

Fujifilm FinePix A920 Digital Camera

The 9-megapixel Fujifilm FinePix A920 follows the very similar A900 with the same resolution and 4x optical zoom lens. A slightly larger 2.7-inch LCD screen graces the back of the new model, and a redesigned graphic user interface helps to make it easy to use. With a $199 price, the Fujifilm A920 competes in the budget ranks of the digital camera market.FrontThe Fujifilm FinePix A920 is not the

Fujifilm F40fd Digital Camera

The newest model in Fujifilm’s F-series includes all the bells and whistles from the older cameras and adds a few cool features too. The Fujifilm FinePix F40fd has face detection and high ISO sensitivity like its predecessors. It adds 8.3 megapixel resolution and accepts both xD-Picture and SD memory cards. The F40fd was announced in January 2007 and now sells for $299. Front The F40fd is one of

Fujifilm FinePix S9000 Digital Camera

The Fujifilm FinePix S9000 has the look of a digital single lens reflex camera and almost has the feel, but its 10.7x optical zoom lens is not detachable. This digital camera aims to bridge the gap between compact cameras with ultra-zoom lenses and the growing market of low-end digital SLRs. Indeed, the FinePix S9000 is somewhere in between. It has 9 megapixels on a 1/1.6-inch CCD, an RP image

Nikon Coolpix S200 Spec Sheet

Specs Table Manufacturer Nikon Model Coolpix S200 Specs Type Point-and-Shoot Length 3.60 Width 0.70 Height 2.20 Weight 4.40 Pixels 7.41

Fujifilm FinePix A920 Digital Camera Review

Designed as part of the "Fun" range of digital cameras, the Fujifilm A920 is packed with features like 9Mp, 4x optical zoom, a Baby mode and a Slideshow facility. Fujifilm A920Specification Resolution: 9Mp Storage media: 10Mb internal/xD Lens: Fujinon 4 x Optical, equivalent to 39-156mm Focusing: 60cm - infinity Macro: 10cm - Infinity LCD Monitor: 2.7in TFT LCD Video Output: NTSC/PAL Digital

Canon IXUS 960 IS Digital Camera Review

Take the camera versions of Marilyn Monroe, Paula Radcliffe and Carol Vorderman and what do you get? The Canon IXUS 960 IS with a 12Mp brain, Digic III processor for increased performance and more curves than you could shake a stick at. Canon IXUS 960 IS SpecificationSensor: CCD - 12Mp Image Size: 3264x2448 pixelsLens: 35-140mm f/2.8-5.5 (4x zoom) Focus: TTL 9-point AiAF- 2cm MacroExposure: TTL