No bones about it, Apple makes some nice computers. The new iMacs offer a very sleek package and take up a tiny footprint compared to the typical desktop. Additionally, the new MacBook adds the popular unibody design of the Macbook Pro laptops and keeps the same smidgen-under-$1000 price tag.
Photographers seem to love Macs. Sure, there are plenty of “Windows photographers” out there, but the thought of a 27″ backlit LCD screen on the new iMac powering Photoshop Lightroom or CS4 makes us all a little giddy inside, right? While I opted for a Windows-based computer on my last update, the recurrence of driver issues and small niggling bugs lately has prompted me to consider another Mac. I still have my 1st-gen 17″ G5 iMac on the desk that sees occasional use; however, it’s begging for more horsepower when it comes to processing images nowadays. [click to continue…]
Image Credit: David Bergman (used with permission)
David Bergman took a prototype version of the Gigapan Epic to the World Series Game 1 and used it to create an enormous 2,904-megapixel image from 675 photos.
David explains the process that he used to capture this image with a Nikon D700 and 400mm focal length on his blog. For instance, the white band in the center of the image is from rain that came and went while capturing all those shots – the process took almost an hour. You can read about it here.
Additionally, the entire image is on MLB.com, where you can zoom in to see the faces of almost every fan and player at the stadium. It’s pretty amazing that you can clearly make out Alec Baldwin sitting behind home plate (you know you’re going to check that out now…).
Bergman says he plans on capturing another mega-pano with the Gigapan Epic during the World Series. Hopefully, he’ll get through it without rain next time.
The Canon G11 is the latest in a long line of solid compact cameras. One of the big buzz features about the G11 was Canon’s decision to drop from 14.7-megapixels in the G10 down to 10-megapixels in the G11. It finally seems like the marketing department has listened a bit to the cries from the prosumer audience who say that more megapixels is not necessarily the answer. Canon has embraced the growing voice of critics with the launch of the G11 stating, “You asked, and Canon not only listened, but delivered big-time.” So, does Canon deliver big-time in the noise department with the G11? [click to continue…]
The Manfrotto 732CY is the latest addition to the M-Y family of tripods. The 732CY uses carbon fiber to reduce weight down near the two-pound threshold.
Key specs of the Manfrotto 732CY include the following:
- 52.95″ max height
- 16.73″ closed height
- 2.09 lbs.
- 7.7 lbs. max capacity
The Manfrotto 732CY carries an initial retail price of $200.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
The Canon G11 is a 10-megapixel point and shoot camera with many advanced features geared toward the enthusiast photographer. The PowerShot G11 follows the 14.7-megapixel G10 with Canon taking a dead-aim at reducing noise on the camera’s tiny sensor and optimizing the balance of resolution and noise control. [click to continue…]
Need more light?
The Lastolite TriFlash is a new bracket that gives you the ability to mount 3 speedlights on one light stand. The Triflash is available now and carries an initial retail price of $70.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]
