Browsing all articles by Sime.
Sime is the administrator of the DPS Forums and lead blogger in our Cameras and Gear Blog. Visit his blog and site to view more of his writing and work at gtvone.com.
What they say : The Expoimaging Ring Flash Adapter (U.S. and international patents pending) is a unique adapter for your hot-shoe flash unit designed to replicate the lighting effect produced by traditional, expensive, and heavy powered studio ring light units.
The Ray Flash is portable and lightweight, and has been designed to take advantage of a [...]
Sony have today announced a new jewel on their “Cyber-Shot” flavoured crown. The Sony Cyber-Shot HX1 is a high spec “compact” camera that has a whole host of high end features, including a 10fps mechanical shutter, a 20x optical zoom (Yes, that’s the equivalent of a 560mm telephoto lens) and the little camera also features [...]
A couple of weeks back we saw the OLympus Tough launched, then a few days ago we had Panasonic release the Lumix DMC-TS1. I mentioned in that post that I was pretty sure that we would see an offering from either Canon or Nikon along the same lines in the coming weeks, and, sure enough [...]
How about some “family friendly” imaging software? Play! with Pictures is a newly released piece of software from Vertus that could fill that requirement.
A fun new program for kids and families that is an easy, creative alternative to more intimidating imaging software. Anyone of any age or software experience level can take ordinary photos [...]
Have you ever wanted to jump in the pool with your camera? I know I have… I saw the new OLympus Tough recently and have not seen the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 in the flesh as yet, but it seems like more and more people are wanting to do just that. With a 12.1mp sensor, Panasonic’s [...]
We all want bigger, better, more amazing looking photos, right? Some times you need a different camera to take those photos, but do you consider the other side effects of having the biggest and the best? I was thinking about this yesterday, my friend Nathan and I were out on a shoot (I as his [...]
I remember when I bought my first plastic camera that was “sealed” so that I could take it swimming. I also remember, to my horror, opening the back of the camera to take the film out and water running out onto the kitchen table! Well, I don’t think that will be happening with this new [...]
Well, for the first time in assignment history, the judges have managed to make my job SO MUCH FUN! We have a tied first, a tied second and a third place… So, we actually have FIVE winners today from our assignment : sleep.
Tied in first place, we have “Afternoon Snooze” and “Bokeh Dreams” Second place [...]
The thinkTANK Streetwalker HardDrive camera backpack was sent to me for review, now it’s my full-time, much loved camera bag – You want a bag that will last you a life time and carry anything you throw at it, this could be that bag…
thinkTANK Photo make some of the best camera carrying kit I have [...]
Weekly Assignment *Sorry for the late posting folks, I was cooking!!*
This week we finished the Dream assignment. The very last in our series of Crumpler 5 Million Dollar Bag assignments. So, congrats to Zetson, our winner this week with the photograph “Dream” I’ve had dreams like that, mostly after a cup of strong Jasmine tea [...]