New Interceptor Bags from Intro 2020

Intro 2020 have added new Interceptor camera bags to their product portfolio. Constructed from special ‘Tarpaulin’ cloth material that has superb strength and waterproof properties, the bags are available in a range of bright colours. There are four models in the series, including the Interceptor Messenger Small, the Interceptor Messenger Press…

Posted on: February 26, 2014 4:00 pm

Nikon’s New Flagship DSLR Is a Supercharged Low-Light Champ

If only the highest-end DSLR will do for you, you’ll be happy to know there’s a new flagship full-frame Nikon camera at the top of DSLR mountain. The newly announced Nikon D4S is a successor to the venerable D4, and comes with a host of improvements, including better autofocus capabilities,…

Posted on: February 26, 2014 4:00 pm

Nikon Unveils Capture NX-D: A New RAW Image Processor for Nikon Shooters

In a rather interesting development that was somewhat overshadowed by the announcement of the Nikon D4s, Nikon has unveiled a new piece of photo editing software made specifically for processing images from Nikon cameras. Nikon Capture NX-D, as it’s being called, is a post-processing tool for adjusting RAW NEF…

Posted on: February 26, 2014 4:00 pm

Which camera is best? DSLR, iPhone or Point and Shoot

The short answer is it depends. A reader recently contacted me regarding my iPhone photos from Tinker Field that were shot using the Hipstamatic app. She said "The effect of the app was perfect for Tinker Field and reminded me of old family pictures." She followed with some questions about…

Posted on: February 26, 2014 4:00 pm

Clique March Challenge Buildings and monuments

Fairfax photographer Peter Rae gives out tips on how to shoot buildings and monuments. PT6M17S http://www.smh.com.au/action/externalEmbeddedPlayer?id=d-31r61 620 349 January 31, 2014 Australians love to travel. When we travel, the main subjects we photograph – apart from food and selfies – are buildings and…

Posted on: February 26, 2014 11:00 am

Dual-nozzle 3D printer allows two-colour prints

The Lathon 3D printer has two print heads that operate in sync for integrated two-colour or cross-material prints. (Credit: Nohtal Alex Partansky) Kickstarter has been the absolute champion of making 3D printing accessible, and it’s hopefully just about to bring another first to the table: the Lathon 3D Printer. Unlike…

Posted on: February 26, 2014 11:00 am

Pentax K-3 review

It might be playing third-fiddle to Canon and Nikon, but Pentax – now part of Ricoh Imaging – is a venerable name in the field of photography. Its long history means that its DSLRs, like the now-top-spec K-3, can more than hold their own. The company not only has years…

Posted on: February 26, 2014 11:00 am

Nikon D4S: Still 16.2MP, but now at 11 fps with night vision-like 409600 ISO

Nearly two years into the product life of Nikon’s flagship D4 DSLR, the company has announced an updated model in the form of an "S" version. Nikon uses the S designation for performance upgrades to their DSLRs that are too small to warrant a new product number. Because it has…

Posted on: February 26, 2014 6:00 am

SEEN: Kelly Corrigan Book Signing

Were you SEEN supporting your community at the luncheon with Kelly Corrigan? Photo: P. Ha-Stevenson/Hearst Connecticut Media Group Were you SEEN supporting your community at the luncheon with Kelly…

Posted on: February 26, 2014 6:00 am

Irish woman wins photography award using off-the-shelf camera

It has emerged that an Irish woman who won a prestigious underwater photography competition was the first to do so using a compact camera. Jackie Campbell won first prize at the British Society of Underwater Photographers open portfolio competition for a selection of photographs from the Red Sea and UK….

Posted on: February 25, 2014 11:00 am