June 2009

Amateur Photographer dropped the word today that Pentax is modifying the sensor of the Pentax K-7 prior to its production release.  I guess all those “reviews” and “previews” on the topic of image quality just became moot  (or, “moo” as Joey would say).

[via Photo Rumors]

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Kodachrome is Dead

by on June 23, 2009

in Film

After slashing HIE-135 Infrared film 18 months ago, Kodak has officially killed Kodachrome film as well.  Kodachrome has had served photographers for 74 years.

Here’s Steve McCurry reflecting back on some of his history with Kodachrome – “the gold standard of imagery” as he calls it.

More details on the death of Kodachrome in the press release below. [click to continue…]

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Wired UK has posted a hands-on report of the new Olympus E-P1.

Its technical proficiency makes this a very good camera. What makes it great is its sense of style, which leaves an SLR feeling clunky by comparison.

For more news and reviews, stay tuned to Photography Bay’s Olympus E-P1 Reviews and Resources.

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PhotographyBLOG has posted a review of the Nikon D5000.

Those who require dual control wheels, more dedicated buttons, a large viewfinder and greater compatibility with older AF lenses will still be better served by a D90 and are therefore advised to save up for the higher specified model. For everybody else, the Nikon D5000 provides much the same functionality and image quality in a smaller, lighter and quieter edition.

For more news and reviews on the D5000, visit Photography Bay’s Nikon D5000 Reviews and Resources.

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PC World has posted a review of the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS.

Canon’s PowerShot SX200 IS is a very good camera with plenty of features for everyone: novices will make good use of the easy mode, while experienced photographers will appreciate the manual features. It’s a comfortable camera to hold and it has the ability to take some good looking shots – even in dim light.

For more news and reviews, check out Photography Bay’s Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Reviews and Resources.

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PhotographyBLOG has posted a review of the Kodak EasyShare Z980.

Image quality is at the heart of any camera, but unfortunately it’s also at the top of the Z980′s list of problems. Noise is evident even at the slowest ISO speed of 64, and it will become apparent even in prints at ISO 400 and faster, limiting the Z980 to hand-held use in good lighting conditions only.

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