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by jim on January 26, 2010
The subject of a photographer's legal rights regarding the use of cameras and camcorders in public places was discussed in this blog a few years ago.
It seems that the rules concerning, "...
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by jim on December 12, 2009
The saying goes, “Never say never”, and with Polaroid returning to the instant photo camera market, the saying has never been truer.
Apparently the digital age has caused many people to further a...
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by jim on July 27, 2009
Here's good news for fans of Canon digital cameras and lenses; Canon's "instant factory discount" program has been extended through August 8.
I am providing the link to the announc...
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by jim on May 20, 2009
Here's a chance to do something with your 8-12 year old kid that's fun, educational and free.
Courtesy of Apple, your kid can attend the free "Apple Camps", being conducted at Appl...
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by jim on April 25, 2009
Here's something for digital photographers who also like ships and life at sea, at least on a temporary basis.
This may not be an exclusive business, but Crystal Cruises is conducting a "Ph...
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by jim on April 5, 2009
Fashion photography may not be for everyone but for those who are successful in this field the monetary rewards can be enormous.
The world of fashion photography is all about glamour and having the ...
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by jim on February 27, 2009
I've suggested in the past that an occasional visit to the major digital camera manufacturer's websites was well worth the time.
Besides the information about the company's products ther...
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by jim on February 23, 2009
The line between toy and tool is becoming more blurred every day as the world's digital electronics manufacturers continue to churn out dazzling new gadgets.
Twenty years ago a cell phone was ho...
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by Jordan Grodecki on December 25, 2008
Just wanted to say a little late Merry Christmas to you all. I've had a wonderful day and have taken many photos of the family, as well as scoffing down a load of awesome christmas dinner.
I sinc...
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by jim on November 16, 2008
There are plenty of digital photography courses out there but which one is right for you?
Well, when they're free, you can pick and choose until you find the right one, but you still have to inv...
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by jim on August 27, 2008
Here's a pair of winners, Maria Sharapova, and Canon that have joined forces to bring you an opportunity to win a rather unique camera.
Canon is running a sweepstakes and the prize, actually Can...
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by jim on August 10, 2008
I've often said that I don't understand the way big business operates and here's another example of why.
Canon has an unusual trade in program that allows owners of older canon digital c...
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by jim on August 5, 2008
If you love taking pictures of wild and varied scenery then the American National Parks are places you will want to investigate.
We have dozens of areas in The United States that have been set aside...
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by jim on June 27, 2008
Here's a concept I just discovered and it really appeals to me.
The organization, "World Wide Moment", has a goal of attaining peace on Earth, for at least one moment, on August 08, 20...
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by jim on June 19, 2008
Wow, cell phones with a digital camera feature are still relatively new, and now we have what can only be described as a digital camera with telephone features.
Alexander Graham Bell could never hav...
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by jim on May 16, 2008
In case you haven't noticed there's been a war of sorts going on among the places, both online, and bricks and mortar that offer digital photo processing.
You can find lower and lower prices...
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by jim on March 26, 2008
There's no denying that Nikon has made and continues making some of the best cameras and lenses in the world.
Because of that experience and quality you have to assume that Nikon knows a bit abo...
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by Dominic Rivera on January 23, 2008
Olympus announced the release of its new high-speed Type M+ Series xD-Picture Card, which offers approximately 1.5 times faster data-transfer speeds than its predecessor (Type M Series xD-Picture Ca...
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by Dominic Rivera on January 17, 2008
Eye-Fi, the world's first wireless memory card, announced an upgrade for Mac users that includes wireless photo uploads directly to iPhoto, support for Safari, and Leopard. The downloadable upgrad...
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by Dominic Rivera on January 15, 2008
Smugmug has teamed with Marc Silber, Bay Area photographer to present a series of free introductory workshops entitled Capturing the Spirit of Photography. The first to be held Wednesday, January 23, ...
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by Dominic Rivera on January 2, 2008
Face Recognition, the surprise technology success of 2007, will be universally adapted. This would mean that new starter DSLRs will have this technology. It's already in most new compact cameras...
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by Dominic Rivera on December 20, 2007
PhotoWorks.com, an Internet-based personal publishing company and photography community, inked a strategic partnership with Grandparents.com, the online destination for modern grandparents. Under the ...
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by John Mello on October 29, 2007
When you pay more than four grand for a digital camera, you expect it to work right. That's apparently not the case with the EOS 1D Mark III, touted at its introduction by Canon as the "most...
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by John Mello on October 18, 2007
Consumer satisfaction pulse takers J.D. Powers and Associates released the results of its digital camera study today and topping the digital SLR category was was Nikon's D Series of bytecams. On ...
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by John Mello on October 15, 2007
There's a hall of fame for just about everything these days-including consumer electronics. And this week, among the 11 new members of the hall will be someone we should all pay homage to: Steve ...
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by John Mello on October 15, 2007
Maybe it's too early to hear sleigh bells, but it's not too early to start thinking about what kind of digital camera you'd like to see on Christmas morning. online retailer Adorama has s...
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by John Mello on October 10, 2007
With any new technology comes a raft of new words and digital photography is no exception. That's why, no doubt, specialty publisher Rocky Nook, of San Francisco, decided to corral some 1500 word...
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by John Mello on October 6, 2007
Nikon released a dizzying lode of cameras at the end of the summer-eight new Coolpix models, as well as two new high-powered digital SLRs, the D3 ($5000) and D300 ($1800). If you want to learn more a...
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by John Mello on October 4, 2007
Canon may have let its new Powershot A650 IS 12-megapixel camera out of the barn too early. Pictureline.com is reporting that the camera maker has issued a service notice concerning the unit, which w...
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by John Mello on September 28, 2007
Looking to boost your academic credentials in photography, but haven't been able to leave life for two years to do it? Take heart. The London College of Communications is launching in January an ...
