argus digital camera: July 2008

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Camera Labs Assignment: vote for your favourite!

Camera Labs Assignment: vote for your favourite!
It's the first day of a new month which means a new Assignment in the Camera Labs forums. The theme as suggested by the winner of June's Assignment, richcaw, is 'Trees'. To enter, visit the August Assignment Submissions page. This also means submissions for last month's Assignment are now closed so you can vote for your favourite entry of Georgie2H's 'Minimalism' theme. So to vote, register or sign-into our forums and head on over to our July Assignment Submissions thread.

Sony Kdl 46X3500 Tv

Sony Kdl 46X3500 Tv
The Sony KDL46X3500 Full HD LCD TV is one of Sonys latest releases of High Definition glory. With 1080p,

Nintendo announces Wii-focused photo printing service

In partnership with Fujifilm, Nintendo is rolling out a new online photo printing option for Japanese users of the company's popular Wii video game console. Read More

Good response for 2008 IV european photo contest

Good response for 2008 IV european photo contest
The European photo contest held every year by EBT (Ente Bilaterale del Turismo � the Tourism Board) of Venice was launched about two months ago and it has already achieved a good response among photo-fans!

Microsoft Tech Ed Australia 2008: discount for kiwis

Microsoft Tech Ed Australia 2008: discount for kiwis
Well, since the Microsoft Tech Ed Australia 2008 does't seem to be selling out as fast as the New Zealand one, the good folks there decided to give the kiwis who missed the local registration a chance (discount!) to catch the sessions in Sydney, 2th ... (more in the full post)

Asus M70SA-X2

If watching Blu-ray movies is at the top of your “must have” list for a notebook, the Asus M70S should be a system you need to be looking at. The M70S offers a fantastic movie watching experience thanks to its huge, crisp display, excellent sound system and Blu-ray drive. You can also store an unbelievable amount of your own movies and music on the M70 too, thanks to its unheard of (on a notebook at least) 1 terabyte of storage space. The systems only major drawback is the annoying media controls embedded in the touchpad. Not only are they difficult to control, but they include an area that disables the touchpad if you touch it accidentally, which was highly annoying.

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Canon EOS 450D / XSi - compared to 400D / XTi and rivals

Canon EOS 450D / XSi - compared to 400D / XTi and rivals
As the successor to the best-selling DSLR of the last 18 months, there's no doubt Canon's new EOS 450D / Rebel XSi will shift by the bucket-load when it arrives in March / April. As always though new buyers should consider very carefully whether the new features are worth the extra money, especially since the existing 400D / XTi remains as an entry-level option in the range. So in this article we've compared the new 450D / XSi's features against both its predecessor and key rivals, many of which are now available at bargain prices. Find out which models should be on your shortlist at our Canon EOS 450D / Rebel XSi feature comparison.

Crumpler camera bags - full review

Crumpler camera bags - full review
A good bag is an essential accessory for every photographer. You can of course carry your camera in any bag, but one designed with photographers in mind should accommodate your specific equipment and accessories, along with giving you quick and easy access to them. In this review we'll be taking a look at two camera rucksacks by Australian bag giant Crumpler: the Keystone, a dedicated (but convertible) camera bag, and the Sinking Barge, a hybrid day-pack. See our Crumpler camera bag review for the full story.

So it goes on...

The saga of the Mobile Me debacle continues.

Now over 7 days since my wife had access to her mail. I would imagine that Apple could have totally replaced any servers affected many times over within seven days. The average corporate IT dept can fix things in 24 hrs - I am sure the problem is bigger, but then so are the resources Apple has available to deploy!

Worst of all is the fact that there just seems to be no comment coming from Apple about the nature of the issue and when they expect to have things up and running.

On top of that it has still barely stopped raining....!

We did go and see Dark Knight today. IMHO one of the better Batman films to date. The late Heath Ledger is, I think, an excellent Joker - a memorable Swansong performance from an actor who had much potential. If you like that kind of thing, it's a great film with lots of action. We are in danger of trying to explore 'the reason why' a bit too much though - Batman is because Batman is! We need not be troubled with his navel gazing when we have so many of our own issues to resolve, I feel.

Well, have a good weekend, Dear Reader!

Joby Gorillapod SLR Zoom - full review

Joby's Gorillapod SLR Zoom is designed for those who want the stability of a tripod, without the inconvenience of lugging one around. Like earlier Gorillapods, flexible jointed legs allow you to securely grab onto almost any object or surface from curved railings to tree branches. Once locked into place you can then comfortably take long or multiple exposures, along with self-timer shots. The big difference with the SLR Zoom Gorillapod is it can support weights up to 3kg, thereby accommodating semi-pro DSLRs, while remaining light and portable. Is it the perfect tripod for you? Find out in our Joby Gorillapod SLR Zoom review. Read More

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Olympus E-3 - full review and video tour

The Olympus E-3 is the long-awaited new flagship of the Four Thirds standard. The E-3 doubles its predecessor's resolution to 10 Megapixels, features tough weather-proof construction, built-in image stabilisation, a fully-articulated screen with Live View, and of course the legendary SSWF anti-dust filter. Olympus has also addressed two concerns with the Four Thirds standard by equipping the E-3 with a large viewfinder and a new 11-point AF system which it claims is the World's fastest. It's an impressive specification, but directly up against models like the Nikon D300, not to mention the more affordable Canon EOS 40D and Sony Alpha A700. To find out how it compares and whether it's a contender in the semi-pro market, check out our Olympus E-3 review - and as always for a demonstration of its features, see our Olympus E-3 video tour. Read More

Fuji Z10FD

Fuji is getting with the programme, by introducing the Fuji Finepix Z10FD digital camera�which has some Read More

Sony DSC-T70 Digital Camera

Sony DSC-T70 Digital Camera
The Sony Cybershot T70 digital camera has a unique innovative feature that makes us want to shout out

Rumours of a new Nikon

Rumours of a new Nikon
Nikon author has suggested that a new camera will be released soon.

Windows XP and Explorer - Order Online Prints from Photos

Windows XP and Explorer - Order Online Prints from Photos
You can order prints of photos inside Windows XP Explorer folders. ...

Nikon D700 - compared to D3, D300 and EOS 5D

Nikon D700 - compared to D3, D300 and EOS 5D
Nikon's D700 is the company's second full-frame DSLR, and comes in at a much more affordable price point than the flagship D3. The new D700 takes the D3's 12.1 Megapixel FX format sensor, 3in VGA monitor, 51 point AF system and Live View, but squeezes it into a smaller and lighter D300-sized body equipped with a popup flash and anti-dust features. In our D700 preview article we'll detail the features of the new model and compare the differences between it and the D3 and D300, along with Canon's EOS 5D. See our Nikon D700 preview to find out if Nikon's found the perfect balance of price and features.

So it goes on...

The saga of the Mobile Me debacle continues.

Worst of all is the fact that there just seems to be no comment coming from Apple about the nature of the issue and when they expect to have things up and running.

On top of that it has still barely stopped raining....!

Well, have a good weekend, Dear Reader!