"A photographer's best pictures are from deep inside him, and also some of the worst. Some photographers enjoy distinguished careers without ever taking personal photographs. Others, audaciously and arrogantly and courageously discharge their most private feelings through photography. Trouble is, sometimes it all adds up to baloney." - Burk Uzzle...More »

"I now measure my growth as a photographer in terms of the degrees to which I am aware of, have developed my sense of, and have the skills to symbolize visually the four-dimensional structure of the universe." - Wynn Bullock...More »

On January 7 2013, Fujiflm announced the X100S retro-styled camera . This is an update to the original X100 introduced about 2 years ago . The X100S comes with the same 23mm f/2.0 Fujinon fixed prime lens and body styling as its predecessor and it features a new 16.3 Megapixels APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor, EXR Processor II, and a higher-definition hybrid viewfinder system. With built-in Phase Detection, the X100S offers a fast AF speed of just 0.08s. The Intelligent Hybrid AF can swit...More »

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$1,202.95 from 03-21-13 5pm
$1,299.00 from 05-09-13 12pm
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On February 20 2013,  Sony announced the α NEX-3N mirrorless camera , a new addition to the  Sony NEX interchangeable lens cameras lineup . Weighing in at just under 7.5 ounces and 30% smaller than NEX-3F, the NEX-3N is the world's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera with an APS-C size sensor. The camera features a newly added zoom lever on top of the body, allowing for fingertip control of lens focal length.  The lever can also adjust digital zoom on the...More »

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$448.00 from 05-11-13 7am
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"It should be the aim of every photographer to make a single exposure that shows everything about the subject. I have been told that my portrait of Churchill is an example of this." - Yousuf Karsh...More »

"I set out only a provide a visual continuum of experience, of existence." - Gilles Peress...More »

On September 17 2012, Canon announced 3 new PowerShot digital cameras - G15, S110, and SX50 HS. These 3 new models provide advanced features, greater focusing speed and multiple-shot speed. Both the G15 and S110 models include a newly designed 12.1 Megapixels High-Sensitivity CMOS image sensor. The PowerShot S110 comes with built-in Wi-Fi feature allowing the camera to share images and video to social networking sites through the Canon iMAGE GATEWAY or to Wi-Fi enabled devices such as iOS...More »

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$349.00 from 06-08-13 9am
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Nikon ViewNX image viewing and editing software allows users to edit movies files captured by Nikon's DSLR and compact cameras. The software allows you to trim and then merge clips together, apply a variety of attractive transition effects with the addition of still images and soundtracks of music to generate stylish and animated films to share with family and friends. In addition to basic data importing and browsing, ViewNX 2 incorporates various frequently used adjust menus an...More »

On September 17 2012, Panasonic announced the new DMC-GH3 Micro Four Thirds camera . The GH3 features a new 16.05 Megapixels Live MOS sensor, 3-inch OLED screen, built-in Wi-Fi, 1080 50p Full HD recording in a range of video file formats. Aimed at both photographers and professional filmmakers, the GH3 can support capturing of AVCHD video with a bitrate of 28 Mbps or MOV1 movies with 72Mbps in ALL-I. It also comes with the timecode feature seen on models such as the EOS 5D Mark III. ...More »

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6/15/2013: Add review by SLRgear. On April 17 2013, Sigma announced the  18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM lens which is the first zoom lens ever to achieve a maximum aperture of f1.8 throughout the zoom range. Offering a focal range equivalent to 27-52.5mm in the 35mm format, the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM is standard zoom-lens for DSLR cameras with APS-C size sensors.  The lens is constructed of 17 elements in 12 groups. It has a minimum aperture of f/16 and a 72mm filter size. It has...More »

On February 20 2013,  Sony announced the α NEX-3N mirrorless camera , a new addition to the  Sony NEX interchangeable lens cameras lineup . Weighing in at just under 7.5 ounces and 30% smaller than NEX-3F, the NEX-3N is the world's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera with an APS-C size sensor. The camera features a newly added zoom lever on top of the body, allowing for fingertip control of lens focal length.  The lever can also adjust digital zoom on the...More »

NEX-3N Prices from Online Shops
$448.00 from 05-11-13 7am
$449.99 from 06-09-13 10pm
$498.00 from 06-08-13 10am

On February 20 2013,  Sony announced the α NEX-3N mirrorless camera , a new addition to the  Sony NEX interchangeable lens cameras lineup . Weighing in at just under 7.5 ounces and 30% smaller than NEX-3F, the NEX-3N is the world's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera with an APS-C size sensor. The camera features a newly added zoom lever on top of the body, allowing for fingertip control of lens focal length.  The lever can also adjust digital zoom on the...More »

NEX-3N Prices from Online Shops
$448.00 from 05-11-13 7am
$449.99 from 06-09-13 10pm
$498.00 from 06-08-13 10am

The Sigma USB dock works in conjunction with Sigma Optimization Pro software in order to connect a photographers lens to the PC/Mac to update firmware and other parameters such as focus, and for the Sports category: Autofocus speeds, focus limiters, and optical stabilization functionality. Updating the firmware can be done via the internet. According to Sigma, the new USB dock will be available early May for a street price of $60 and an MSRP of $80. The dock has the Sigma fans excited as...More »

On March 4 2013, Nikon announced 2 new COOLPIX cameras , the COOLPIX A and the P330. Unlike any other COOLPIX camera, the COOLPIX A is equipped with a DX-format CMOS sensor that's usually found in DSLR cameras. In additions to the 16.2 Megapixels DX-format sensor, it also comes equipped with an  all-glass 18.5mm (28mm equivalent) prime lens with an f/2.8 aperture, allowing users to shoot with a shallow depth of field to blur backgrounds. The camera also comes with quick AF performance...More »

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$1,096.59 from 03-09-13 9am
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On March 21 2013, Canon announced a new flagship model to its popular EOS Rebel line , the EOS Rebel T5i (aka 700D) DSLR Camera.  It is essentially the same camera as its predecessor -- the Rebel T4i that was announced on June 8 2012  but with a few key changes, including a new kit lens, real-time viewing of creative filter effects, an improved Mode dial and a revamped rubber grip.  The T5i features a 18 megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, DIGIC 5 Image Processor, ISO range...More »

T5i Prices from Online Shops
$740.00 from 04-08-13 11am
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