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Read reviews of the latest wildlife and nature photography equipment. Our camera equipment reviews cover lenses to accessories and everything in-between.
Best D-SLRs for B&W
There’s more to getting a good black-and-white image than just shooting in color and doing a conversion. In the field, take advantage of your camera’s settings and you can unleash its inner TRI-X!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
 There are two basic ways to produce black-and-white images digitally: Shoot them that way in-camera or shoot them in color and convert them to black-and-white using imaging software. Both offer advantages. Most of today’s D-SLRs provide a monochrome mode.
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In Focus: January/February 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
 CLASSIC D-SLR KIT Named for Ono no Komachi, a famous Japanese poet, Olympus delivers the limited-edition E-420 Komachi Kit, which includes the compact D-SLR and the ED 25mm ƒ/2.8 Zuiko Digital lens in a vintage-looking, handmade brown leather case.
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Nikon Unveils D3X
New Flagship Full-Frame 24.5-Megapixel D-SLR
Monday, December 1, 2008
 MELVILLE, N.Y. (Nov. 30, 2008) – Nikon Inc. today announced the D3X, an FX-format digital SLR featuring extreme 24.5-megapixel resolution and superb low-noise capabilities, which provides professional photographers with commercial-quality image performance in a familiar and extraordinarily versatile D-SLR form factor. In conjunction with the groundbreaking Nikon FX-format D3, the D3X tops off a collection of flagship level, rugged, professional caliber digital single lens reflex cameras engineered to excel in all types of professional photographic disciplines from photojournalism and sideline sports, to commercial in-studio applications.
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The 4th Annual Palm Springs Photo Festival
Learn and Study with Legendary Photographers
Monday, November 24, 2008
 The city of Palms Springs welcomes Connect 09, the fourth annual Palm Springs Photo Festival. Founded by master photographer Jeff Dunas, CONNECT 09 offers the opportunity for professional and advanced amateur photographers to MEET top photographers, museum curators, gallery directors, art directors, photo editors, publishers, advertising agency creatives, educators and industry leaders in the spectacular desert environment of Palm Springs, California. At this four-day, five-night event, attendees can SHOW their portfolios, STUDY with legendary photographers, ATTEND cutting-edge seminars / symposiums, enjoy Evening Presentations by world famous image-makers and ENJOY the warm Palm Springs weather at our two great evening parties and outdoor events. The Palm Springs Photo Festival will again take flight March 29-April 3, 2009. Special Guests include Duane Michals and Steve McCurry.
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New Think Tank Photo Backpack
Features Enhanced Security For Air Travel
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
 SANTA ROSA, CALIF –Think Tank Photo announces that it has enhanced the security features of its lineup of backpacks. With these new design solutions, photographers can now carry their bodies, lenses, and accessories onto aircraft with different carry on requirements, legally store them in overhead bins or under the seat, and secure them to immoveable objects once they land.
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The New Generation Of D-SLRs
Cameras keep getting better, and the latest models to come out this fall are among the very best yet for nature photographers
Monday, December 1, 2008
 It’s fall, and besides the annual leaf change and wildlife migrations, this is a time of year when manufacturers unveil their new D-SLR lineups. Some of these cameras are ready and available right now, some are coming soon, and others are only concepts, but all of them represent new leaps forward in technology that will help you make better photographs.
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Gadget Bag: Ultralight Carry Solutions
Keep things light without sacrificing protection for your cameras and lenses
Monday, December 1, 2008
 We expect a lot from our gadget bags. They have to be comfortable, durable and fashionable, but still versatile enough to hold everything we want to carry.
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RED Announces DSMC
Modular Camera System that Doubles as D-SLR and Video
Thursday, November 13, 2008
 The Red DSMC System
Scarlet and EPIC are the DNA of RED's new DSMC system. Using a DSMC (Digital Stills and Motion Camera) lets you shoot no-compromise still or motion images with the same camera. Well Actually with over a trillion different cameras. Configure your camera to handle like a DSLR... or a cinema camera... or anything you can imagine.
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Sigma Corporation Acquires Foveon
Three-layer Image Sensor Developer Joins Sigma Team
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
 Kawasaki, Japan, November 11th, 2008 - Sigma Corporation (Location: Kawasaki, Japan) has acquired 100% of the stock of the company that developed the original three-layer image sensor, Foveon, Inc. Foveon will continue its sensor development operations in San Jose, CA, USA.
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