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July 02, 2009 - Broncolor scores big with this best-in-class studio flash generator. |
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July 02, 2009 - This "sequel" to Canon's first 13-inch pigment printer seems a lot like the original. |
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July 02, 2009 - Litepanels provide soft, LED lighting when shooting video with your digital SLR. |
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July 02, 2009 - If you want the quality of a drum scanner but can't deal with the insane cost, one of the best alternatives on the market are Hasselblad's pair of Flextight scanners. |
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July 02, 2009 - We're already a fan of Tenba's photo backpacks so the company's new Black Label premium collection of satchels and shoulder bags is right up our alley. |
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July 02, 2009 - One recent product that does a good job of cutting the cords for photographers is the Cradlepoint PHS300 personal Wi-Fi hotspot. The device was designed as a way to create your own mobile hotspot without having to hook up a cellular modem to your laptop. |
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July 02, 2009 - Nikon and Canon models in this focal length/aperture will set you back about $1,500 or higher. In contrast, Sigma's new 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM has a street price of just under $900. |
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June 02, 2009 - Hasselblad's inventive tilt shift lens adapter proves that what's old can be made new again. |
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June 02, 2009 - As portable reflectors go, the Sun-Mover is one of the best. Just be careful when you open it. |
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June 02, 2009 - Acrylic + magnets = a unique way to show off your photos without glass. |
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June 02, 2009 - Tilt-shift lenses are all the rage lately, which is pretty interesting considering that this "effect" has been around since the earliest view cameras. The latest tilt-shift product comes from Arca-Swiss, a view camera manufacturer which has been in the photo business for 85 years. |
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June 02, 2009 - The WiebeTech RTX400-QR is a sturdy but portable RAID back-up storage system with a convenient, built-in handle on top. |
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June 02, 2009 - Laptop bags are a dime a dozen these days which is why we're so jazzed about this customized, photo-friendly bag from RedCamper. |
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June 02, 2009 - Just connect your external drive to the small WD TV unit, plug the unit in to the wall and connect it to your TV by either HDMI or RCA, pick up the enclosed remote and scroll through all your images via a simple but elegant menu/thumbnail system. |
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May 28, 2009 - Does this toy-like instant film system from Fuji fill the void left by Polaroid? |
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May 04, 2009 - This 60.5-megapixel medium-format camera system has the highest resolution on the market and the highest price tag. |
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May 04, 2009 - Necessity is the mother of invention with this low-priced group of American-made light shapers. |
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May 04, 2009 - The PRO HD350 from Liquid Image is actually a very well designed scuba mask that can help you photograph and shoot high-definition video of aquatic life at up to 330 feet below. And the best part is you can do all this hands-free. |
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May 04, 2009 - We've been fans of the female-friendly photography bags from jill-e for a while now and it delighted us to discover at PMA that the company has added to its line-up with a new oversized rolling leather camera bag that looks good and has improved ergonomics. |
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May 04, 2009 - If you like that distinctive, three-dimensional shadow wrap in your portraits generated by a ring flash but don't necessarily want to carry around a cumbersome and expensive ring flash all the time, maybe it's time to switch to Ray Flash. |
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May 04, 2009 - Because it's a multi-sided device and not just a flat card, the SpyderCube lets you adjust your RAW images files using five separate surfaces. |
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April 22, 2009 - Battery limitations don't prevent this 17-inch laptop from being Apple's best notebook computer yet. |
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April 02, 2009 - With a recycling time of 0.9 seconds at full power, this 2400 watt-second flash generator will keep pace with even your fastest cameras. |
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April 02, 2009 - Improved digitizer from Wacom will please pen tablet lovers. |
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April 02, 2009 - This nice, compact lens for Nikon's DX-format DSLRs may suffer from being just a little too nice. |
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April 02, 2009 - The focal length of this new lens from Leica is not that remarkable, but its compact size and quality, light-weight build should appeal to a range of photojournalists and street photographers. |
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April 02, 2009 - Wood is good. That's the message from master craftsman Rainer Spehl who created this handsome new wooden case for the original 15-inch Macbook and Macbook Pro. |
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April 02, 2009 - Sea & Sea is a company with a reputation for making reliable and, yes, high-priced underwater camera housings. The new MDX-D700, which costs a couple of ticks under $4K, is no exception. |
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April 02, 2009 - Hahnemühle's been churning out eco-friendly inkjet papers for a while now through its "Green Rooster" environmental initiative and the new Sugar Cane 300gsm paper could be one of its best yet. |
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March 02, 2009 - This new studio-oriented DSLR from Nikon may be priced high for the times but its image quality is drop-dead gorgeous. |
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March 02, 2009 - This Network Attached Storage (NAS) device with RAID capability is a great solution for backing up images in your photo studio. |
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March 02, 2009 - New searchable interface puts you in the driver's seat for Photoshop actions. |
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March 02, 2009 - Some software updates are cyclical—you always know that an update to Adobe Creative Suite is imminent about 18 months after the last release. Updates to other applications are less predictable but worthy of attention since they may be free to current users and often provide extra incentive for non-users to add another application to his or her digital toolbox. |
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March 02, 2009 - Perhaps the snazziest looking Blu-ray player on display at CES was Samsung's BD-P4600 which is so slim and slick, you can mount it on a wall while using it to play back your images or high def video on an HDTV. |
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March 02, 2009 - At CES 2009 earlier this year, Camera Armor unveiled its next generation of body armor known as Extreme. Made of tough polycarbonate, Extreme is a weatherproof case that gives you access to all your DSLR's controls while protecting your camera from rain, snow, sleet, and dust. |
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March 02, 2009 - Resistant to rain, snow, sand and dirt, the Zx1 is the pint-sized follow-up to Kodak's generally successful Zi6 pocket camcorder. |
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March 02, 2009 - Palm was once king of the smart phone/PDA market but its star has fallen in recent years as its creaky, old mobile operating system has really shown its age. So instead of just building a new phone Palm smartly decided to rebuild its operating system with successful results. |
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February 02, 2009 - Though it may not be the "game changer" it's been billed as, this long-awaited DSLR will certainly change your options as a photographer. |
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February 02, 2009 - For studio photographers on a budget, this full-frame, 24.5-megapixel monster from Sony is a great option. Noisy low-light images may turn off others, though. |
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February 02, 2009 - Along with photo software, a couple of external devices have been created to improve iPhone quality. One new one is Clarifi from Griffin which is actually a case that slides over the iPhone 3G and includes a sort of pseudo "macro" lens. |
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February 02, 2009 - No, we don't hope that white digital SLRs will be a big trend this year but as a one-off, specialty product, we kind of like this eye-catching, black-and-white cookie, limited-edition Pentax K2000. |
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February 02, 2009 - Though at the time of this writing it was unclear whether the Lenovo IdeaPad S9 netbook would make it to the United States in '09—so far, Europe-only—we thought it was cool enough to warrant a mention in Objects of Desire. (C'mon Lenovo, U.S. geeks want this too!) |
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February 02, 2009 - The CableBox from Bluelounge is a smartly designed plastic container—available in white or black— that does away with cable clutter by providing a discreet housing for all your cords. |
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January 20, 2009 - Adobe's latest professional video editing program gives Final Cut Pro a run for its money. |
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January 02, 2009 - Adobe has made many improvements to its venerable image editor, but some seem more incremental than dramatic. |
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January 02, 2009 - A sling-style photo bag built with professional photographers in mind. |
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January 02, 2009 - Easier-to-use selective-focus lens also works great with HD movie mode on new DSLRs. |
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January 02, 2009 - Dell is not really known for producing laptops with any sort of style—they're Dells after all—but that's starting to change with some of their latest "(Product) Red" models, which feature fancy customized artwork. |
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January 02, 2009 - The rise of micro projectors is upon us. While they're not perfect yet, they're better than you'd expect. The latest "pico" projector is the MPro110, from 3M, of all companies. It weighs less than a pound and is small enough to fit in your hand. |
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January 02, 2009 - Though Vizio's HDTV prices are insanely cheap when stacked up against comparable LCD and plasma sets from Panasonic, Pioneer, Sony and others, the quality is still surprisingly good. |
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January 02, 2009 - The latest company to try to put some buzz into backing up is the Storage Appliance Corp. which recently introduced its very simple Clickfree automatic backup drives. |
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December 22, 2008 - A look back at some of our favorite professional photography equipment from 2008. |
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December 02, 2008 - Compress your files with WinZip, still more from Nik, Alien Skin is blowing up, Raw Apple, and low-priced high-def from Pinnacle Systems! |
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December 02, 2008 - Carry your digital SLR like a gunslinger with this ingenious new camera strap. |
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December 02, 2008 - The first product in the Gura Gear line is the Kiboko, a spartan and lightweight bag that emphasizes comfort and ease of use over gratuitous bells and whistles. |
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December 02, 2008 - Canon's new mid-level DSLR is a solid upgrade, but might have been even better with less resolution. |
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December 02, 2008 - South Korea-based Phiaton has just introduced its high-end MS 400 headphones to the U.S. market, and after trying out a pair, we are impressed with the great listening quality and hot look of these 'phones. |
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December 02, 2008 - New 12-ink large-format printer from HP improves on an already great product. |
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December 02, 2008 - The Cozy Camera bag slides over your digital SLR to keep it warm and, well, cozy. |
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December 02, 2008 - Sony has gone a long way to give photo-centric PC notebooks a makeover with its attractive new VAIO AW series of laptops. |
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November 17, 2008 - One of the best Windows-only slideshow programs gets better with Blu-ray option. |
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November 03, 2008 - If you’re planning to do any photo shoots from a sailboat, during a raft trip, or in a rainforest (or even in Seattle for most of the year), you may want to consider slinging this attractive bag over your shoulder. |
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November 03, 2008 - Lenovo tries to attract Apple users with this fully stuffed mobile photography workstation. |
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November 03, 2008 - As the first DSLR to offer both HD video with sound and high-quality stills, the Nikon D90 deserves some props. |
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November 03, 2008 - Pretty much a complete reimagining of the D-LUX 3, the new 10-megapixel Leica D-Lux 4 includes a raft of quality upgrades from the previous model. |
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November 03, 2008 - Called the Gorillapod Focus, this new tripod weighs only 1.1-pounds, but it can support up to 11 pounds of gear. |
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November 03, 2008 - If you’re planning to do any photo shoots from a sailboat, during a raft trip, or in a rainforest (or even in Seattle for most of the year), you may want to consider slinging this attractive bag over your shoulder. |
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November 01, 2008 - The most recent update to the Lensbaby line of lenses increases their creative potential while keeping the system as simple and affordable as ever. |
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October 16, 2008 - Learn more about the Samsung GX-20 from our guest contributor, Mark Goldstein... |
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October 16, 2008 - Location-friendly softbox provides flattering light in a pinch. |
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October 10, 2008 - Get a detailed review on the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 from guest contributor, Mark Goldstein. |
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October 02, 2008 - Find out if this new model in the popular F-Series will be your next purchase... |
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October 02, 2008 - Our wedding photographer buddy Jason Groupp turned us on to the Sun-Bounce MINI, which we’ve found to be one of the most effective and convenient reflector systems for portraits we’ve tried yet. |
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October 02, 2008 - The Checkthrough will let you leave your pricey Apple MacBook Pro or Sony Vaio safely in the bag when you send it down the belt to get zapped by airport security. |
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October 02, 2008 - Adobe improves its image-management program, but some users may still prefer the simplicity of Bridge. |
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October 02, 2008 - This stunningly sharp, low-light telephoto lens will blow you and your bank account away. |
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October 02, 2008 - Small and sturdy “full-frame” digital SLR could be Nikon’s best camera yet. |
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October 02, 2008 - The Composer features a whole new twist. Sporting an innovative “ball and socket” design. |
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September 24, 2008 - Find out if the ExpoImaging's Ray Flash is for you... |
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September 22, 2008 - If you can figure out how this complicated sling bag works, you'll appreciate its innovative if slightly flawed design. |
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September 15, 2008 - The Fisheye-Hemi, a useful plug-in for Photoshop or Aperture… |
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September 10, 2008 - The Lowepro SlingShot can be a great organized way to transport your equipment... |
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September 05, 2008 - Handheld multi-media devices may no longer be unique but Epson's is still the best. |
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September 04, 2008 - Retouching portraits can be easy with Portrait Professional 8... |
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September 02, 2008 - Haier isn’t Apple, and the player hardly has the form factor of an iPod Touch, but the Ibiza Rhapsody from Haier offers a cool twist on tired old music players: a direct wireless link to the Rhapsody online music service. |
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September 02, 2008 - Nik has done it again with this great plug-in for Photoshop and Aperture. |
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September 02, 2008 - Despite service disruption issues, Web-based photo-book-building company produces high-quality tomes. |
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September 02, 2008 - Just as I started writing this column, the Gold Master version of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 arrived on my desk. You’ll need to read Dan Havlik’s review next month to get the full scoop, but let’s just say that you’ll be pleasantly surprised at some of the features incorporated into the final version. |
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September 02, 2008 - Ricoh follows up a camera “cult” favorite with an upgraded model, but noise issues continue. |
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September 02, 2008 - If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to add a video blog to your Web site but you haven’t been impressed with the image quality from those ubiquitous pocket Flip Video camcorders, Kodak is now offering a high definition alternative: the Zi6. |
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September 02, 2008 - Linksys has come up with a new router that lets you get the best of both frequencies: the WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router which offers 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands in one device. |
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August 20, 2008 - What could be the last of the great all-in-one superzoom cameras from Fuji features "film" modes. |
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August 19, 2008 - Though its jumbo-sized and pricey, the Nikon SB-900 is a fast and powerful flash that's a snap to use. |
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August 11, 2008 - Nikon's new point-and-shoot cameras... |
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August 06, 2008 - A few operational quirks don't diminish the stunning image quality you get from Epson's latest 13-inch printer. |
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August 04, 2008 - Despite some limitations, X-Rite's ColorMunki is a simple and affordable tool for basic color management in your digital workflow. |
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August 04, 2008 - The addition of the Auto Retouch Brush and Selection Control Points with Nikon's U Point Technology expand this software's appeal. |
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August 03, 2008 - Stylish bags from Shootsac and jill-e are aimed at women but may appeal to all. |
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August 03, 2008 - Don't judge a book by its tiny cover. These mini photo albums could earn you extra cash. |
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August 02, 2008 - Stay warm in this cool-looking photographer's parka. |
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August 02, 2008 - A more affordable touchscreen graphics tablet from Wacom makes photo editing easier. |
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August 01, 2008 - Nikon has stepped up its game with this excellent mid-level digital SLR. |
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August 01, 2008 - The Canon G9 is one of the more full-featured compact cameras. Here's some of the things we do to trick ours out. |
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July 31, 2008 - This dedicated CD/DVD printer may be fast but its image quality seriously lags. |
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July 30, 2008 - This unique mouse-like device will fly you into other (computer) dimensions. |
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July 28, 2008 - Kodak’s Zi6 pocket video camera is about the size of a cell phone but it’s able to capture video at up to 720p HD resolution... |
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July 17, 2008 - For a window into digital imaging displays, see Michael Stewart's tips for monitors with LED backlighting. |
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July 11, 2008 - Plagued by mice? Michael Stewart offers a solution with this lineup of slick input devices. |
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The latest addition to the PDN family, the PDN Gear Guide in print, has a total circulation of 30,000, and covers the latest and greatest in photographic equipment. Initially created in 2006 to be the official guide to PDN's annual flagship photography event, PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo, the PDN Gear Guide is now also available online for gear news and updates 365 days a year.
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June 25, 2009 - Medium format camera maker Phase One will take over portions of the Leaf business. |
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