We test the Canon 450D for its infrared photography capability in this review. The Canon 450D/Rebel XSi is the latest iteration in this well received digital camera series of models. Starting with the 300D, and going through the 350D and 400D, this has been a hugely popular series for Canon is excellent image quality and …
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An Exhibition at the Bonita Museum International art show, running Oct 4 to Nov 15 A large exhibition showing the work of some forty-two artists from around the world opens on the 4th of October, 2008 at the Bonita Museum, Bonita, California.The Digital Art Guild brings an international print exhibit to the San Diego area. …
Yes, we do weird things. The other day I was out testing some cameras for their infrared performance and decided to test the new Nokia I also have for review. The low end of the camera market is, to a large extent, disappearing into the phone market. New mobile or cell phones (depending on where …
We got to handle the new Sony A900 and shoot some images to see what the image quality is like. The New A900 is an impressive camera. Rather than give you an exhausting listing of all the features, we will focus on taking pictures with this camera. So these are my first impressions from handling …
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While there is great value in the idea of the artist or photographer working away in blissful isolation, there is also a lot of value in learning from others. One school of thought is that if you work in isolation that you will be free to create your own, completely personal and original voice as …
The Nikon D300 is a very impressive camera. Well built, well featured and with excellent image quality, this is a camera worth owning. Nikon has been very impressive of late, with a renewed confidence and camera qualities and features that lead rather than follow, as was the case some years ago. The Nikon D300 is …
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We had some great entries in the July competition for photography and digital art. The July 2008 ThinkTank Photo Competition was on the theme of people. It was open to both photography and digital art. We had a lot of great entries and so we wish to acknowledge a few close runners up. We were …
Do you give up when out photographing just a little too soon or do you give up when you have a succession of failures with a new technique? If so, you need to read this. You may be tired and decide to pack it in for the day. And of course as soon as you …
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We’ve had the Sigma 150mm macro for awhile and here are some test results I’ve been very impressed with the Sigma lenses I have seen recently. So I was curious to see how their longish macro lens, the 150mm would perform. The lens is available in Canon, Nikon, Sigma and Olympus/Panasonic mounts. The rationale for …
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Mark returns with a new photography tip. If you’re reading this, there is a good chance you’re in love. In love with photography. Like any relationship, an interest in making photographs starts out innocently, but has the potential to develop into something special. Special to the degree that actually enriches your life. I see this …