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digital cameras
Cameras for Mac Makes Connecting Digital Cameras Way Easier
If you have more than one camera (and a Mac), you need Cameras, a free preference pane app. It tracks all the cameras you plug into your Mac and lets you assign a custom behavior for each one. More » -
diy
How to: Make a Fisheye DSLR Lens for $16
Over at Instructables, user Banjomaster shows how to make a fisheye lens for his Nikon D90 for just $16, with the help of one of those wide-angle doorway peephole lenses.
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By Dan NosowitzComment by bosskev: Given the extremely low-res and cheesy image quality you get, I'd say your describing it, Dan, as a "hotel door"... 7 Responses | Other threads
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canon
Canon Launches 5 New Printers, We Like the One That Comes in a Bucket
Canon, as is their wont, let loose with a bunch of new all-in-ones, laser and photo printers, and this time, we're digging two of them: The WiFi- and USB-enabled MP560, pictured, and the CP790, which comes packaged in a bucket.
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By Dan NosowitzComment by smegz: Granted; printer-in-a-bucket is still portable, but will it fit in my backpack...with my laptop? 3 Responses | Other threads
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digital cameras
8 Ways to Get More Battery Life Out of Your Digital Camera
Sure, you know how to squeeze more battery life out of your notebook—dim the lights, kill the wireless—but what about your camera? Photography Bay has 8 tips: buying a faster memory card is the most surprising. [Photography Bay] -
photography
Magic Lantern Firmware Unlocks the Canon 5D Mark II's A/V Potential
The Canon 5D Mark II can shoot jaw-dropping 1080P video, but nothing about the interface makes it easy. So one video guru wrote his own firmware for the device to bring camcorder luxuries to the dSLR. More » -
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Nikon Concedes to Canon, Develops Opulent Line of Planters
After years of feuding, Nikon sustains an injury that pulls him away from all the my lens vs your lens politics. (Complete shot after the jump.) More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Kaiser-Machead: And perfect for those overly efficient people that want to consolidate their photog and cannabis symposiums into a single meeting. 5 Responses | Other threads
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software
iPhone DSLR Camera Remote Coming To Nikon Users
Remember that iPhone app which let you control your Canon DSLR (while it was connected via USB to a laptop) and even display a Live View feed? Well a new version will also add support for those with a penchant for Nikon cameras. The update, which is due out mid-July, is also said to feature a new, more intuitive UI . [onOne via NikonRumors]
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By Simon CrispComment by aubreyAubrey: I'd love to buy a dslr that uses only my iphone for a screen. I just plug it into the... 3 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Gizmodo's Mission Critical E3 Gear
Essential to our E3 coverage: Canon's 5D Mark II's made our liveblog shots effortless and awesome in any light , Sprint's 3G network was our crucial lifeline in the bowels of convention centers, and UCC Black powered us. -
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cameras
Canon 5D Mark II Firmware Update Available Now
In case you're one of the lucky ones toting a Canon 5D Mark II around, know that the 1.1.0 firmware update is available, which enables manual exposure control for video mode. [Canon]
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Comment by Vello Pop: they should update T1i 1080p 20fps - 30 fps that would be awesome 4 Responses | Other threads
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wtf
Canon Employees Are Forbidden to Sit Down, Walk at Normal Pace
You might think your job sucks, but at least your boss wasn't insane enough to remove all the chairs and install security so an alarm goes off if you don't walk fast enough. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by switchblade saints: what about the disabled? do they get special treatment, or maybe they wouldn't get hired. This raises an important question. Nice pumas though. 24 Responses | Other threads
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cameras
I Could Spend All Day at the Canon Camera Museum
I wish every company who made gadgets did this: The Canon Camera Museum is a comprehensive virtual tour of Canon's camera history. Every DSLR, film camera and point-and-shoot, the history of Canon design and technology, random trivia, it's all there. [Canon via Retro Thing via Wired] -
review
Sigma's Zoomy 18-250mm Lens Review/Rant: Better to Have 1 Lens or Many?
I was psyched when Sigma sent me an 18-250mm lens to test, because I am lazy and love the idea of a single lens that I can use to take most shots. At $530, it seemed like a decent price for that much range. But then I got to thinking... More »
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Comment by Shawn Tavassoli: I think I would rather have primes. Im not a big fan zooms because you don't have a fast F-Stop.... 11 Responses | Other threads
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digital cameras
Canon 5D Mark II Update Gives You Manual Exposure Control While Shooting HD Video
Canon said today that it would give a free firmware update to users of the hallowed EOS 5D Mark II camera, allowing them to shoot in full HD using manual exposure controls including ISO, aperture and shutter speed. More » -
software
DSLR Remote Controls Canons Wirelessly, With Live View
Taking DSLR shots through a USB-connected laptop is a popular way of monitoring a photo shoot realtime. Now OnOne has released the extension of this idea through an iPhone app. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by LittleJon: If it could work directly with the WiFi vertical grips or even an EyeFi WiFi SD cards (not that my... 2 Responses | Other threads
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cameras
Underwater Camera Cases, Video DSLRs Are a Match Made In Fish Heaven
Most popular, mid-to-high-range DSLRs eventually get their own waterproof diving cases, but this one is special. It's a Sea&Sea housing for a Canon 5D Mk II, and it lets you take videos like this:
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By John HerrmanComment by andyo: Well, it's not THAT impressive unless you look at it in 1080p, AND use a 85/1.2. 1 Responses | Other threads
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space
Amateur Astronomer Captures Stunning Images of Atlantis, Hubble in the Face of the Sun
It's difficult to imagine a more epic scene, but this photo has modest origins: amateur Astronomer Thierry Legault shot it with nothing but his own telescope, a solar prism and a Canon 5D Mk II. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by HaleGoddard: In the first pic...what's that thing next to the shuttle? 11 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Rumor: Sony UK Support Page Reveals 'Alpha 330' DSLR Line, Lenses
The Canon Rebel T1i and Nikon D5000 aren't the only DSLRs having fun this week, if a new rumor pans out. Apparently, Sony's preparing something new for the Alpha series—but what?! More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by Theimbellis: Oh, god, what is it with everybody chasing after rumors? 2 Responses | Other threads
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digital cameras
Pogue Says Panasonic's Pseudo-SLR GH1 Makes a Great HD Camcorder
Hopefully things are cloudiest before they clear up: Nobody buys real camcorders anymore, entry-level DSLRs are all about HD video, and NYT's David Pogue picks Panasonic's Lumix GH1 as the current 1080p shooting champ. -
battlemodo
Toughcam Battle: Canon PowerShot D10 vs. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Both Panasonic and Canon announced their first water- and shock-proof compact toughcams earlier this year, and we've taken them underwater for a test. Which is better for capturing your summertime antics both wet AND wild? -
DSLR battlemodo
Nikon D5000 vs. Canon T1i: Place Your Bets
Nikon's D5000 and Canon's Rebel T1i are the two hottest sub-$1000 cameras ever created. But which one is hotter? The specs and shots below say plenty—but tomorrow we give you the final verdict. -
dslrs
Redrock Hybrid Cinema Rig Aims dSLRs Right at Spielberg
The latest dSLRs shoot excellent HD video, as long as you don't mind the shakiness. Redrock, who released some of the first pro solutions to this problem, have just announced a product that's downright buyable. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by rootfindr: Redrock has a music video exclusively shot with this bundle and the d90 (directed by Jon Collins from Denton, TX)... 4 Responses | Other threads
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image cache
This is Half a Canon Color Copier
Ah, the many treasures of Canon HQ in Tokyo, recently explored by the guys at PopPhoto. On top of the demi-copier, there's also a $6,500 DSLR and 400mm lens combo halved. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by .357: That is a lot more interesting than looking at the boring exterior. Why don't they just sell gadgets with clear... 6 Responses | Other threads
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photography
The Photographer King Needs No Tripod
Photographer Juza rocks the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III with a monstrous Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG lens. For reference, the Sigma weighs about 35 pounds. Hell yes. [JuzaPhoto]
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filmmaking
Crank: High Voltage Directors Talk Cameras and Filming While Rollerblading
As you can probably guess from their movies, Crank: High Voltage directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor have sort of a different filmmaking philosophy that's as dangerous and awesome as what they produce. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by SJRNWT: I'm just going to say it-- this movie looks completely retarded. The moment I saw him connect a jumper cable... 14 Responses | Other threads
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dslrs
Shooting a Feature FIlm With the Canon 5D Mark II: Challenges and Ingenious Workarounds
Andrew Disney is hoping to shoot Searching For Sonny, a feature film, entirely in HD on a 5D Mark II. But first, he had to solve several problems. Hint: it involves using Nikon lenses! More »
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By John MahoneyComment by tmgold: Why go through all this trouble to still only be able to shoot at 30p? A panasonic HVX with 35mm... 8 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Canon Adopting dSLR Chips for a New Pro Camcorder?
There's a rumor afoot suggesting that Canon will be ditching CCD and adopting CMOS chips for a new pro-level camcorder. Digital cameras and camcorders never been so indistinguishable.
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By Mark WilsonComment by LittleJon: CMOS is necessary in order to achieve high MTF (resolution). CCDs just can't handle the data throughput required for full... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Hands-On Preview
Canon EOS Rebel T1i First Hands On: 50D's Sensor, 1080p Vids, $899 (!!)
The rumors were true. Canon has crammed the $1500 50D's sensor and 5D-Mark-II-like 1080p video capture into an $899 entry-level Rebel. We ran it through its paces for a few hours, and it's awesome. More » -
rumor
Rumor: Canon Rebel EOS 500D To Launch on March 25th
Canon has an event scheduled for March 25th, and rumor has it that their big announcement will involve a new DSLR in the Rebel line—the EOS 500D. More » -
king of the hill
Sony DSLR Camera Image Sensor Better Than Canon's?
DxO Labs does something quite tricky: Quantifies the quality of an image sensor's performance, so you can look at a neat number grade for a quick gauge. Surprisingly, a Sony DSLR bests equivalent Canon models. -
tomorrow's cameras
Click: A Visual Tour of Camera Interfaces
Digital cameras do more stuff than ever—detect smiles, track specific people, shoot HD video—but while some are adding dials and buttons to manage feature bloat, others are shedding buttons like dead, obsolete skin.
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destructomodo
Olympus Uses Sadistic Machine To Test Tough Cams
Canon and Panasonic may have had the hottest new rugged cams at the camera tradeshow in Vegas, but only Olympus had the balls to brutalize their Stylus Tough 6000 for all to see. More »
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Comment by Elliuotatar: Ooh, they dropped it onto RUBBER. And they're "compressing" it while it's sitting on another bed of RUBBER. Let's see... 4 Responses | Other threads
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tomorrow's cameras
Canon D10 Submarine Toughcam: Love It, But Hate It
I love Canon's D10 toughcam because it looks like a submarine. I hate it because I can't fit its blimp-sized ass in my pocket or anywhere else in my pants. -
tomorrow's cameras
Powershot SD780 Is the Puny Point-and-Shoot Canon Employees Wanna Take Home
Canon's got a bajillion cameras laying around, but this little guy, the Power SD780, is the one that most of the Canon reps said they want to stick in their pants and take home. -
how it works
How Optical Image Stabilization Lenses Work (Jiggle, Jiggle)
Ever wondered what's going on inside lenses that are all "we optically stabilize yer blurry images, biyatch" and make you pay extra? A lot of movin' and groovin', as this Canon lens cutaway reveals. -
tomorrow's cameras
We're Looking at Tomorrow's Cameras Today and...Tomorrow
Today and tomorrow at the PMA photo show, we're going to be checking out tomorrow's—well, next month's and the rest of the year's—cameras. -
rumor
Sony HX1 Camera Rumor: 1080p Video, 20X Zoom
Sony is rumored to be following up its Cyber-shot H50 with the DSC-HX1, a 20x superzoom cam that shoots 1080p video, a competitor to Canon's already announced SX1. More » -
review
Canon 5D Mark II vs. Nikon D700 Review Shoot-Out
For the last few months, we've been shooting with the two hottest cameras on the market. Lucky us. If you've been eyeing either one of these for purchase, here's everything you need to know. More » -
giz explains
Giz Explains: Why More Megapixels Isn't Always More Better
Between all the new digital cameras pooped out before the upcoming PMA show and the crazy cameras buried inside cellphones at MWC, it's a good time to go over why more megapixels isn't necessarily better. -
digital cameras
Canon Digital ELPH SD970, SD960 SD780 and SD1200 Point-and-Shoots Look Pretty, Feel Nice
Most point-and-shoots have extremely similar feature sets now, whoever they're from—smile, booger and blink detection; image stabilization and other boingos you never use. So Canon's choice to focus on look-and-feel stands out—and pays off. -
digital cameras
Canon SX200 Point-and-Shoot Looks Classy, Has 12x Zoom Wide-Angle Lens
Aesthetically speaking, Canon's SX200 pro point-and-shoot is my second favorite camera of the bunch, after the shockproof Cold-War-and-candy inspired D10. It just looks so classy, and it's got a 12x zoom, 28mm wide-angle lens.
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