Camera gear

Panasonic announces GF2 pricing

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Panasonic has finally announced US pricing for the (much anticipated) GF2, their second generation micro four thirds camera with interchangeable lenses. The current MSRP is $499.95 for body alone; $599.95 for body plus 14 – 42mm GF2K lens; and $699.95 for body plus 14mm prime GF2C lens. The new micro 4/3 cameras produce dSLR quality

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Take your photography to the next level

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My best buddy Bill of iPhotosports.com sent me a link this morning telling me that I needed to check out Ortery Photosmilie systems so that I could take my product review images to the next level. Ortery’s multi-dimensional imaging tools allow you to take 360 degree 3D images and videos of products. They offers several

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Time Lapse Photo Journal App for Apple Devices from Redbot Software

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I was reminded of all the talk of journals on the website lately when I saw this app from Redbot Software.  The Time Lapse Photo Journal app works with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad to let you make a journal of photos that you take daily to record how a subject changes.  It requires iOS

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Protect your DSLR with Camera Armor

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Camera Armor is a light weight elastomeric silicone skin for your high dollar DSLR camera and lenses. These skins provide shock and scratch protection to the camera body and LCD. The lens armor includes a lens hood and impact bumper that fits lenses in the 50-85mm range. Also included is a lens cap leash. Mainly available for

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Special Holiday Pricing for Professor Kobre’s Lightscoop

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Last year, I had the opportunity to review Professor Kobre’s Lightscoop – an accessory for cameras with a pop-up flash.  The Lightscoop is designed to redirect the harsh, direct light of the pop-up flash to the ceiling to wash the scene was a softer, more even light.  It worked great with my Nikon D80 to

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World’s Widest Digital Pinhole Adapter for Micro 4/3’s Cameras

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I fancy myself a pretty decent photographer. At least as far as macro photography for the product shots in my reviews are concerned. I’m not sure that I’m all that great with general photography though. I have a goal to work on that in this coming year and have even considered purchasing a Micro 4/3’s

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HandlePod Camera Stabilizer Review

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One of the first good “tricks” that budding photographers learn is that good, sharp pictures often require a tripod, or at the very least, require the photographer to brace him or herself against something solid to reduce camera shake.  Unfortunately, this just isn’t possible in many situations, and otherwise good pictures are sometimes ruined because

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This Digital Photo Frame Loads Its Own Pictures

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The iGala WiFi digital photo frame, available now at ThinkGeek, has a Linux-based brain inside.  You don’t even need a computer to get this frame connected to your WiFi and setup to receive pictures.  After setup, this frame can log on to a Gmail account and add any emailed photos to its 1GB internal memory.  The

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iSteady Shot ARC Camera Stabilizer for iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS

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About a year ago, Julie told you about the iSteady camera stabilizer for iPhone and iPod nano.  After some time and some changes, the iSteady Shot ARC is available to pre-order.  This camera stabilizer supports your iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS while you take videos and eliminates the shakes and jitters you often get with

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Pandigital Greeting Cards with Digital Photo Frame

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If you’re looking for a greeting card that can also be a gift, look no further than the Pandigital Photo Greeting Card sets sold at Amazon.com.  There are three themed sets:  birthday, holiday (not Christmas specific), and general.  Each set has three cards, each with a different design, and costs $34.99.  The cards contain a 1.4″

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Lulu Photo Book Review

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  Lulu is a publishing house headquartered in Raleigh, NC.  They provide a variety of services to authors to help them design, publish, market, and distribute their work.  They produce hardcover or paperback books, ebooks, cookbooks, photo books, calendars, even CDs and DVDs.  You can create a book for just yourself, or you can buy

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Capturing Couture Camera Strap Review

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Camera straps are accessories you usually do not think about, but Capturing Couture certainly did.  They have created several lines of unique camera straps that can give your DSLR or point and shoot camera character and personality to match. Their fabrics and designs are beautiful and eye catching.  These straps combine beauty with function.  Most

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