As an amateur photographer, I always like carrying around my DSLR camera everywhere I go. At first I used the strap that came with the camera, but that wasn’t comfortable and the strap always got in the way when I lifted the camera up. Then I changed to a sling type strap, but I didn’t like [...]
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This past spring I decided to purchase a waterproof camera and was pleasantly surprised to find they’ve come a long way since the disposables with the plastic housings. Every top manufacturer had at least one camera in their rugged line with features such as being waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof–but Nikon was mysteriously absent. Five months later, [...]
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I hate to sound like Andy Rooney but have you ever noticed those bulky camera straps that hang around your neck? They’re supposed to hold your camera and supposed to allow you to port your camera about and it’s supposed to be easy. Have you ever noticed how heavy and bulky wearing your camera around [...]
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Can’t think of the perfect gift for the photographer on your list this year? Here’s something that will allow them to extend their photography hobby into the bathroom. It’s a toilet paper cover in the shape of a film canister from Brando. The covers are available in Yellow, Red and Green, for $16.90. It’s definitely a conversation [...]
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Recently, photography has been picking up popularity in both the amateur and professional sectors. As an amateur photographer, I always love to carry my Sony NEX-5 DSLR around with me when I go out exploring NYC or traveling. I wanted a bag that can protect my camera, lens, and accessories and also have room for [...]
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While the GoPro Hero has been the defacto go to wearable camera for extreme sport photographers, Swann has just released an alternative in their Freestyle HD. Specifications include: Detachable LCD viewer 3 X Digital Zoom Waterproof up to 65′ 1080 HD Video at 30 fps 8 MP still in single-shot or rapid fire Wireless remote [...]
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I am an avid digital photographer, and I love to bring my DSLR with me where ever I go. I take great pictures that help me create memories that will last forever. But I, like many of my photography-loving friends, hate carrying the added weight of my DSLR around my neck. I am also self-conscious [...]
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GoPro has just announced its new HD Hero2 camera. Twice as powerful as the original Hero, it now supports 1080p HD video and 11 megapixel photos. It has a newly designed 170º wide angle lens and is capable of snapping 10 photos per second. The GoPros are the camera of choice for adventurers and extreme sports fanatics due [...]
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The tripod is one of the great accessories for your camera for rock steady photos, low light/night shots, and also to get yourself in the picture. The problem is even a miniature tripod is a pain to carry around with you and dig out and attach when you need it. The Tiltpod hopes to alleviate this issue. Consisting [...]
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Mixtapes (or mixCDs, if you’re of the younger generation that didn’t have to use tape), those custom-designed soundtracks of your life from high school and before, were ubiquitous. If you liked someone, or wanted to celebrate a special memory or event, you’d make a mixtape to play in the background. We still do similar things [...]
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We’ve talked a lot on The Gadgeteer about ways we can help our older or less tech-savvy relatives get connected. We’ve talked about phones, computers, and email services; see the related posts links at the end of this review to read about some of them. Now let’s talk about an easy way to keep these [...]
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Sun Sniper produces a line of camera straps that are different than the usual strap. You no longer have the camera hanging from your neck and bouncing around on your chest. You wear the Sun Sniper straps across your body, so the weight of the camera is distributed across your chest and back, with [...]
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The new Samsung NX200 camera combines a powerful 20.3MP CMOS image sensor with a small package. The NX200 body is only 4.6″ wide X 2.5″ tall X 1.44″ deep. It comes with the 18-55mm lens and the flash unit shown in the picture. The Samsung NX lens uses single AF, continuous AF, and manual focus. [...]
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Adobe has announced its Photoshop Touch suite of photo editing apps for tablets. You’ll be able to use images from a variety of sources, including the online picture sites and your on-board camera. You can combine photos with layers, even using your on-board camera to fill in a layer as you work. You’ll be able [...]
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