Archive for July, 2010
Samsung Introduces Two New DualView Compact Cameras
Samsung is really taking its two-LCD camera concept and running with it. The company has just announced two new members of its DualView line of compact digital cameras, the ST100 and ST600. These two new models are follow-ups to the TL220 and TL225 DualView cameras, improving on several technical aspects.
Canon Rebates Available Now at B&H and Amazon
Canon rebates are around again! Lots of really great deals this time too. Here’s the run down:
Canon 5D Mk II – $500-400 off. B&H or Amazon
7D – $500-400 off B&H or Amazon
50D – $500-400 off B&H or Amazon
T2i – $500-400 off B&H or Amazon
T1i -$500-400 off B&H or Amazon
plus $100 instant savings
1Ds Mk III- $700 off B&H or Amazon. Get it with the Pro9500 and get an additional $500 off.
PIXMA Pro9500 Mark II- $200 off B&H or Amazon. Purchase one of the above cameras with it and get an additional $300 off.
PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II- $100 off B&H or Amazon. Purchase one of the above cameras with it and get an additional $300 off.
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Panasonic Announces New LX-5 and Other Cameras
Today, Panasonic announced an update to their point-and-shoot line with most prominently the Panasonic LX-5(which is now available at Amazon)! The other cameras are the FZ700, FZ40, FZ100 and the TS10. Important details after the jump.
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Reader Question: How to Improve My iPhone 4 Images
My review of the iPhone 4′s camera made quite the stir; and some users are even wondering how they can make their photos better. Take the recent case of Kyle, who found the posting through Google. He’s got some problems with his images and he wants to make them better, but he’s not a photographer. As I’ve learned in the commercial world, great editors can also create great images. I’m going to show you how to create better iPhone images by converting them to RAWs.
The Complete Canon 1D Mk IV Review

Now that the Canon 1D Mk IV review is over, we can do a full round-up on all the days of testings and all the features of the camera.
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Field Review: Canon 1D Mk IV (Day 8)
So remember how previously I stated that the autofocus points on the Canon 1D Mk IV do not track the subject in your frame? I was wrong. After shooting a soccer game on the Lower East Side the other day, I’ve come to the conclusion that the Canon 1D Mk IV will only track subjects with a USM lens of some sort. Obviously, the camera needs to be switched into AI Servo mode and the focusing points need to be selected. More on the performance after the jump.










