Photography (29 articles)
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Nikon D800 video samples roundup
FEATURE 1080p me 7 February 2012 14:56 GMT TweetNikon’s new D800 can shoot broadcast-quality 1080p video, at least that's what they tell us. It damn well needs to, as Canon has had quite a monopoly over video fans with its 5D MK II. On paper the D800 delivers in just about every respect. It...
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iPhone photography course on offer for 'appy snappers
At Kensington and Chelsea College 3 February 2012 17:36 GMT TweetIn what is believed to be a UK first, London's Kensington and Chelsea College is to offer budding photographers a photography course with a twist. For there won't be any SLR action going on; the course, called "iPhoneography" is, you guessed it, centred...
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Google Doodle honours physicist Louis Daguerre
Beautiful permanent images 18 November 2011 10:05 GMT TweetGoogle has produced another Google doodle which pays tribute to Louis Daguerre on his 224th birthday; inventor of the daguerreotype his process enabled the fixing of a permanent image to a silver coated copper plate.
Although his invention...
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Leica D-Lux 5 arrives in 'Titanium' special edition form
Rock 'ard 18 October 2011 16:59 GMT TweetLeica knows how to make a sweet looking camera, with the normal D-Lux 5 being pretty enough. Some however want that extra special edition factor and for those select few, there can be no other than the titanium version of the camera.
So what...
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iOS 5 camera update allows for remote shutter photography
Headphone volume shutter release 14 October 2011 12:19 GMT TweetThe iPhone 4S, although externally mostly unchanged from the iPhone 4, has plenty of surprises under the hood, not least its improved camera. Along with the improved camera there's also a nice improvement to go alongside with the addition of iOS 5...
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New Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 brings Wi-Fi to your shooting
Instant social network uploads 26 August 2011 10:08 GMT TweetPanasonic has released the DMC-FX90, a camera that allows users to skip out the computer-connected middle man and upload shots straight to things like Facebook and Flickr via the joys of built-in Wi-Fi.
The really exciting thing about the DMC-FX90,...
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Best five camera bags for all occasions
FEATURE The top snap sacks money can buy 5 August 2011 18:08 GMT TweetHaving a decent bag to lug your precious camera kit about in is crucial. Without one, lenses will get scratched and dropped, memory cards lost and plenty of things dented and bashed about.
There are however a massive number of camera bags...
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Photobox snaps up Moonpig
Annoying TV adverts to continue 28 July 2011 11:39 GMT TweetPhotobox, the online photo giant, has merged with card sales company Moonpig to add even more printing capabilities to its services lineup. For Photobox, this means an instant 50 per cent plus market share in the online card printing market.
"People...
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Lytro camera makes its fashion shoot debut
Selective focus 25 July 2011 11:08 GMT TweetRemember the Lytro camera? The cutting edge snapper that allowed you to focus selectively on any part of an image? Well it has gone and made its vocational debut, being put to use in a Conran shoot and creating interactive fashion photos unlike any...
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Sony Alpha A77 pics leaked?
24 megapixels of goodness 21 July 2011 17:37 GMT TweetPictures of the new Sony Alpha A77 have turned up over on the message boards of imaging site dyxum.
They show a camera with a 24 megapixel sensor capable of shooting 1080p video. There is also a rumoured double Bionz image processor and translucent mirror...
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First Adobe product hits Apple app store
Photoshop Elements 9 Editor arrives 21 July 2011 16:52 GMT TweetAdobe has set its first ever product free in the Mac app store; Photoshop Elements 9 Editor. The £54.99 application is a downloadable photo editing suite not unlike the standard Elements.
It is designed to compliment iPhoto by adding more...
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VIDEO: How a Leica lens is made
Talk about precision 15 July 2011 17:23 GMT TweetLeica is famed for its unbeatable image quality and supreme build. The company's cameras offer a unique combination of years of hand made precision, with cutting edge technology.
A Leica lens is very much the same, offering high quality craftsmanship...
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Google's Photovine ready to grow
Request an invite for photo sharing site 13 July 2011 10:39 GMT TweetThe Google owned Photovine website has sprouted a couple of new leaves - firstly a teaser video for the photo sharing social platform, and secondly a "Request an Invite" button.
There's nothing more to go on other than the clues in the video,...
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Clap camera combines USB flash drive with mini point and shoot
2 megapixels of tiny-cam goodness 5 July 2011 15:00 GMT TweetDisappointingly this tiny digital camera/flash drive is not activated when you clap. Making up for this lack of audio activated snappery however is the name of the company who makes it; Powershovel and of course the decision to manufacturer it in pink.
The...
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Olympus Pen Mini (E-PM1) hands-on
HANDS-ON A quick snap with the E-PM1 1 July 2011 12:29 GMT TweetThe Mini, or E-PM1 to give it its full product name, is the baby of the newly announced Olympus Pen family and Pocket-lint was at the European launch of the new camera to get a hands-on play to see what it's all about.
We say hands-on, but...
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