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  • Get the Most from Your Point-and-Shoot Camera [Photography] Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:13AM# photography Just because you've got a relatively inexpensive point-and-shoot camera and not a $1500+ DSLR rig doesn't mean you can't take awesome photos. Here's a look at how you can elevate your regular old point-and-shoot shots to greatness. More »
  • Photos Taken By A Single Candle Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:46PMFor this week’s Shooting Challenge , I asked you to capture a photography by the light of just one candle. Your response, as always, was remarkable. (more…)
  • Better specs and features from Canon digicams Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:43PMTHIS is the week of The IT Show and vendors are rolling out their wares to woo buyers, with discounts and free gifts to boot.
  • Hobby turns into obsession as Liew captures pictures of bugs Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:03PMBARELY two years into the art, storage specialist Liew Weng Keong has become a leading macro (close-up) photographer in the country.
  • Charlestown Press Photo Contest Winners - Places Category Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:01PMCHARLESTOWN - The Queens River is the subject of our first place winner in this week's Places category.
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Review Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:36PMWith a 12x optical zoom and 25mm wide-angle lens, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 means business. But did it bring the goods to the table? Find out in our full review, complete with video and image samples.
  • The Wood River Press Photo Contest Winners - Places Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:01AMBackyards were the theme for winners in this week's Places category of our annual photo contest.
  • First looks: 3 new Canon compact cameras with D-SLR functions Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:42PMWITHOUT compromising on their stylish looks and slim designs, Canon is equipping its latest range of compact cameras with D-SLR features that offer photographers more creative possibilities.
  • Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Review Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:51AMThis tiny party animal is ready to hit the dance floor. Check out our review of the Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS, complete with videos and images.
  • Nikon developing a direct competitor for Canon PowerShot G11 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:43AMLooks like Nikon is suffering from a little camera-envy as one of the company's execs has revealed they're in the process of developing a direct competitor for the Canon PowerShot G11.
  • Nikon says it's developing a competitor to Canon's G11 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:21AMWell, here's something you don't hear everyday -- a Nikon exec saying that Canon's PowerShot G11 is the "benchmark" against which other compact cameras are measured. According to Nikon UK's senior product manager Kevin Egan, however, that may not be the case for much longer, as he says that Nikon is now developing a new Coolpix model that will give the G11 a run for its money. That word comes ...
  • Nikon developing rival to Canon G11? Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:11AMNikon is developing a rival to Canon's PowerShot G11, the company's UK senior product manager Kevin Egan said in a recent interview. He told Amateur Photographer that the G11 is considered a "benchmark" for high-end prosumer compacts and that a model should come out soon with similar performance. While short on what this entails, Egan did say it would likely borrow technology from Nikon's DSLRs ...
  • BC BREAKING NEWS : Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:10PMothers also read... Oak Bay police are optimistic they’ll recover some of the $5,000 worth of electronics and jewelry stolen from an Oak Bay home Feb. 23.
  • Police News in Brief March 3 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:08PMothers also read... Oak Bay police are optimistic they’ll recover some of the $5,000 worth of electronics and jewelry stolen from an Oak Bay home Feb. 23.
  • Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Review Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:32PMThe king of the touchscreen castle has arrived! The Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS rocked our socks. Read on for exclusive videos and images.
  • Canon PowerShot SD960 IS 12MP Digital Camera for $200 + free shipping Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:19AMBest Buy offers the Canon PowerShot SD960 IS 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera in Silver (pictured), Pink, Blue, or Gold for $199.99 with free shipping. That's $30 under our January mention and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where app...
  • Underwater photography Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:43AMTo shoot fantastic underwater snorkeling photos, you need a waterproof housing for your camera or a decent waterproof camera. Here are some tips. Shoot near the surface on a bright sunny day for best light. Below 20 feet, you need a strobe. Shoot up, not down on the creatures and plants, and get as close as you can.
  • Londonist Behind The Lens: ProphecyBlur Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:20AM              A series celebrating the talent of our friends over in the Londonist Flickr pool . Here, they introduce themselves and share their favourite London shots. Today, introducing ProphecyBlur: I’ve had a passion for photography as long as I can remember. However it wasn’t until last year when my girlfriend bought me a photography lesson for my birthday that I finally realised maybe I ...
  • Framing Childhood Points of Entry Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:14AMHas the curating of digital photos come to define modern parenting?
  • Every picture tells a story, but man's precious record is gone Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:50AMBy BRIDGET THARP BLADE STAFF WRITER Simon Greenspan lost his lifeline. Have you seen it? Mr. Greenspan, 24, is a temporary resident at the Northwest Ohio Developmental Center in South Toledo who recently lost his digital camera at a Toledo Walleye hockey game. The camera is a Canon Powershot Digital ELPH with his name and phone number on the back, and it was in a red Samsonite bag. Mr. Greenspan ...
  • Rock on while being good to the environment Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:20AMWe take a look at the latest gadgets available on the local market to feed your mind and body.
  • MARINA POLICE LOG: Woman throws object at boyfriend, he grabs her by her hair Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:56AM02/07/2010 243(E)(1) PC BAT:SPOUSE/EX SP/DAT \ VISTA 0058 CASE DEL CAMINO AV MG1000379 AN ADULT FEMALE REPORTED HER BOYFRIEND GRABBED HER BY THE HAIR AFTER SHE THREW AN OBJECT AT HIM. THE MALE FLED THE SCENE PRIOR TO POLICE ARRIVAL. CASE REFERRED TO THE MONTEREY COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR REVIEW.
  • PMA's Camera Trends: What They Mean for You Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 6:14AMBased on the recent PMA show, two trends stand out: mid-size cameras and better sensors, even in point-and-shoots. What will this mean for you? Michael Miller explains.
  • Review: Canon PowerShot S90 digital camera Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:44AMCanon’s PowerShot S90 might be one of the most powerful point-and-shoot cameras that you can slip into your shirt pocket.
  • SanDisk Ships 64GB SDXC Card Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:44PMSanDisk Corporation today announced that it has begun shipping the 64 gigabyte (GB) SanDisk Ultra SDXC card, the company's highest capacity SD card ever. With its 64GB capacity, up to 15MB/sec read speed and Class 4 speed rating, the new card is ideal for capturing and storing massive 1080p High-Definition video files and then transferring them quickly to a computer.
  • SanDisk Ships 64 GB SD Memory Card Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:52AMThe Ultra SDXC has a read speed of 15 MB per second and is built for capturing and storing 1080p HD video files.
  • Future not so bright for cameras Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:20AMLOS ANGELES — The best days may be over for the digital camera industry.
  • Samsung announces S90 competitor, high-speed compact, and two rugged point-and-shoots Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 9:37PMSamsung announced four new compact cameras at PMA 2010: The TL500 high-end compact, the TL350 high-speed shooter, and the AQ100 and SL605, two durable point-and-shoot cameras.
  • Samsung makes a run at camera glory at PMA 2010 Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 8:10PMSamsung is a company more commonly associated with HDTVs and smartphones, but the company's camera announcements at PMA 2010 in Anaheim made it clear that they're very serious about cameras.
  • Promising new pocket megazoom cameras Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 8:14AMThese pocket point-and-shoot cameras pack a lot of zoom into a compact size. Meet some of the most anticipated models of the year.
  • SanDisk ships 64GB SDXC card Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 7:54AMSanDisk announced that it has begun shipping its new 64GB Ultra SDXC card. The flash media can store approximately eight hours of typical HD video, and can transfer data at up to 15MB per second. Devices compatible with the new SDXC format have only recently been introduced, and include Canon's new VIXIA camcorders and PowerShot cameras. The extra capacity doubles that of the largest SDHC memory ...
  • Digital camera prices won't go much lower Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 6:35AMCamera sales peaked in 2008, and with 81% market penetration, fewer new customers are out there to buy a camera, says an IDC analyst.
  • SanDisk Ships Its Highest Capacity SD Card Ever, the 64GB SanDisk Ultra SDXC Memory Card Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 5:45AMMILPITAS, Calif.----SanDisk Corporation , the global leader in flash memory cards, today announced that it has begun shipping the 64 gigabyte 1 SanDisk Ultra® SDXC™ memory card, the company’s highest capacity SD™ card ever.
  • Samsung’s Best Ever Point-and-Shoot: TL500 Shoots RAW With Ultrafast F1.8 Lens And Twisty AMOLED Screen Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 2:32PMSamsung’s new TL500 is capable of shooting RAW with a crazy fast F1.8 lens and lets you view it all on a twisting AMOLED screen. It’s possibly Samsung’s best point-and-shoot ever, and it could be a Canon S90 killer. (more…)
  • Samsung Cameras at PMA 2010 With Video Tour Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 1:19PMSamsung pulled a Cinderella story this year with four new exciting models. Watch our exclusive video of the new Samsung TL500, Samsung TL350, Samsung SL605, and Samsung AQ100.
  • Most Promising Pocket Megazoom Cameras of 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 7:41PMThese pocket point-and-shoot cameras pack a lot of zoom into a compact size. Meet some of the most anticipated models of the year.
  • Canon's 7D DSLR Makes Serious Power Its Focus Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 5:45PMSport shooter looking to upgrade to a DSLR for not much money? Your camera is here.
  • Former Bibb teacher pleads guity to sexual exploitation Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:45PMA former Central High School teacher pleaded guilty this afternoon to charges of sexual exploitation of a child.
  • Former Bibb teacher pleads guilty to sexual exploitation Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:45PMA former Central High School teacher pleaded guilty this afternoon to charges of sexual exploitation of a child.
  • Preview: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 9:14PMSony enters the waterproof camera fray with the TX5, a slim and stylish take on the rugged bricks we've seen elsewhere.
  • Milwaukee man jailed in Saturday assault Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 10:42AMA Wisconsin man was charged with second-degree assault Saturday after allegedly breaking his friend’s eye sockets.
  • A passion for photography Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 3:26PMBARELY two years years into photography, storage specialist Liew Wai Keong, has become a leading macro (close-up) photographer in the country.
  • Review: Canon PowerShot SD940 IS camera Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 5:39AMOne of the best ultracompact point-and-shoots we've seen in the past year.
  • Best cameras for $300 Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 3:20AMIn 2001, I conducted a search for the best camera with a street price under $300. I've repeated the experiment every year since.
  • Geared to last Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 12:59PMTrekkers may be well equipped to deal with the elements, but gadgets aren’t. Here’s how you can keep electronic gear safe, reports Aalap Deboor .
  • What Really Makes a Good Cell Phone Camera? Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 10:35AMThe great megapixel race may finally be slowing down in digital cameras, but it's picking up steam in cell phones.
  • My love affair with the G11 Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 12:18AMI admit it: I fell in love, and now I’m nursing a broken heart. For seven days, everything was beautiful—my nights were brighter, colors were sharper, and the world was just more picturesque. I became an artist, a painter, no, a poet who could see true beauty and capture every moment of it.
  • InvisibleHand Makes All Fair in Love and Shopping this Valentine’s Day Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 7:55AMFree service exposes best prices on top gifts just in time for Cupid’s big day
  • Review: Canon PowerShot S90 IS Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 9:27PMAs long as you're not expecting dSLR speed in a tiny body, the Canon PowerShot S90 is an excellent compact camera for advanced amateurs.
  • Apple releases Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.0 Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 11:42AMFollowing the release of Aperture 3, Apple has released Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.0 with support for a number of cameras and formats.