March 23, 2007

Buying an HD Camcorder - Research First

Whenever I put my money into a big-ticket item, I do my research. Here's what I found in researching high definition (HD) camcorders. Anyone looking into HD camcorders should learn from my experiences.

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September 24, 2006

Fuji FinePix F30 Review

Fuji F30 The FujiFilm FinePix F30 has a remarkable feature- it is the first compact sized camera that can take full resolution ISO3200 pictures.  This tops the ISO1600 of the previous Fuji F10 and F11. I ran some tests to see how good it is.   So, is it good enough to use?  That depends- read the full review and find out.

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April 29, 2006

Review: Panasonic Lumix TZ1

Review: Panasonic Lumix TZ1
The first compact 10x zoom camera. Image stabilization, ISO 1600, 35-350mm (35mm equil) zoom, 5 megapixels. Is this the ultimate travel camera?

 

March 19, 2006

Comparing 4x5 film to digital

Serious landscape photographers use large format film cameras. 4x5 film is film that is 4 inches x 5 inches in size, and yields extremely detailed images (over 100 megapixels). For instance, here is a 4x5 camera.

This is a great article comparing 4x5 film to a modern digital camera, the Nikon D200 done by Ken Rockwell. Which one is better? The results may surprise you :)

Read on to find out- I think the author is right on!

Review: Fuji Finepix F10

Review of the Fuji Film F10
The Fuji F10 is a compact camera notable for its high ISO capabilities. See review for examples of its ISO 1600 performance.

April 25, 2005

Review: Canon EOS Rebel 350D XT

Review of the Canon EOS Rebel XT 350D
A great entry level digital SLR with some annoying flaws. Canon makes key improvements upon their previous model but cripples its ergonimics.

October 20, 2004

Review: Sigma 18-50mm F/2.8 EX DC Lens

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC Lens
Sigma's bright f/2.8 18mm to 50mm zoom for APS-sized digital SLRs is compact and light, but how does it perform?