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News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)
Fresh from the Pentax Ricoh launch event in New York, we’ve put together a real-world samples gallery from the Pentax K-50. The 16MP mid-range DSLR builds on the very likeable K-30 and promises improved image processing. We take a closer look at the K-50 and its similar sibling, the K-500, to see just what they bring to the table, as well as presenting a selection of full-resolution sample images.
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Pentax Ricoh has announced the Q7 – its latest Q-mount camera and the first to feature a larger, 1/1.7″ type sensor. The 7.44 x 5.58mm, 12MP BSI CMOS sensor is the same size as the one used in many enthusiast compacts, with the company claiming a 60% improvement in S/N ratio over the existing Q10. This improvement also allows the camera to focus faster in low light. The Q7 will cost around $ 500 with the ’02’ 5-15mm zoom lens and can be custom-ordered in any of 120 color combinations. The company has also introduced a body-cap ‘Mount Shield’ lens for the Q system – the 11.5mm F9 lens will cost around $ 80.
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Pentax has refreshed its entry level DSLR lineup with the announcement of the K-50 and K-500. The K50 is an update of the K-30, featuring less controversial styling and slightly tweaked processing, helping it offer a maximum ISO of 51,200. The K-500, meanwhile, gets most of the K-50’s features – the main loss being weather sealing – in a less expensive package. While not radically different from the K-30, both cameras bring twin dial controls and 100% glass prism viewfinders to price points ($ 799 and $ 599 respectively), where both those features are rare. Alongside the cameras, Pentax is launching revised, DA-L versions of its 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 WR and 55-200mm F4-5.6 WR lenses.
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We’re just completing the final editing of our brand new Advanced Guide to Lightroom 5. Only a few more days until it’s available.
In the meantime, you can watch the opening chapter.
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The Luminous Landscape – What’s New
Sony’s flagship Xperia Z offers some head-turning specs, including a 13-megapixel primary camera and a high-definition 1920×1080 443 ppi display on its 5-inch screen. It’s even and water- and dust-resistant — the ad campaign shows users rinsing the Xperia Z off by pouring water over it. We were eager to see if these exciting features make for a quality mobile camera. See our findings on connect.dpreview.com.
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POMPIDOO BAG REVIEW
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Until recently I wasn’t fully aware of the availability of such stylish camera bags for women, until I received the opportunity to review this refined camera accessory.
The Palermo Camera Bag by Pompidoo is a very stylish and functional way to carry your camera equipment to any occasion. Whether I’m out taking photos, or having a milkshake with my family, this bag plays it’s part perfectly.
When I’m out taking photos, I love the fact that this Palermo bag doesn’t look like a typical camera bag. As well as looking stylish this bag acts as a great safety function for the “Female Street Photographer” like myself, the general person on the street wouldn’t realise your carrying expensive camera equipment as it looks just like a larger style hand-bag.
First Impression was ‘Style & Quality’.
I was very impressed by how the bag was packaged when I opened the shipping carton; it was very protected. My initial impression to the Palermo Bag was quality of the leather and fixtures then the lining inside and padding.
What I Loved
1. There’s something special about handmade European leather goods. The quality of the genuine bane leather is simply beautiful and it has a pearl touch to it. The bag comes in 3 different colours, this one that I am using is Kitty Red, which I love.
2. The two carry options. The Palermo Bag has two handles to use like a carry bag or an adjustable de-attachable cross shoulder strap. The leather strap I found to be very functional and comfortable for those longer photo walks, it made it easy to distribute the weight of my equipment evenly across my back.
3. The padded main body and the 4 padded Velcro dividers to customise the bag to suit your belongings and keep them well protected. I found it to be the perfect size for my gear, as an example, the equipment for my typical outing would be – Canon 5D MarkII with a 24-70mm lens attached, external flash, 50mm lens and a Lensbaby Spark. I really like the built in padded section with a soft cloth attached to carry your ipad / tablet. The front pocket is ideal to hold camera accessories like CF Cards, cloths, and business cards along with some personal belongings such as your mobile phone, keys and even snacks for my little man ?. There really is plenty of room. There is also a zip pocket at the back, which I found perfect for a notebook to keep any notes or lists.
I need to mention that the floral material used inside this bag is beautiful.
What Could Be Improved
1. The metal feet are a perfect idea for the bag to stand upright when you place it on the ground in whatever situation or environment, however I did find that the bag would still sometimes fall forward, as if unbalanced. This didn’t happen all the time.
2. I’m not sure if this next feature actually needs to be improved, as this probably would depend on each individual using the bag. I am very fussy with my camera gear and I found when removing my camera from inside the bag, I needed to fold the zipper section back on either side of the main compartment so the zipper wouldn’t scrap along the camera body. I also found that when the zipper section is folded back, it made the top opening larger and easier to view and remove my equipment without obstruction.
Overall, I would recommend Pompidoo products to any Female Photographer who is looking for a bit of “Style, Quality & Functionality”.
Lisa Cole – Melbourne based photographer
Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.
Check out our more Photography Tips at Photography Tips for Beginners, Portrait Photography Tips and Wedding Photography Tips.
Pompidoo Palermo Camera Bag Review
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Apple updated its Raw engine to include more cameras. The new update applies to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’11. Cameras now supported include the Canon EOS-1D C, Canon EOS Rebel SL1 / 100D / Kiss X7, Canon EOS Rebel T5i / 700D / Kiss X7i, Hasselblad Lunar, Nikon COOLPIX A, Nikon D7100, Nikon 1 J3, Nikon 1 S1, and Sony Alpha NEX-3N.
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A new smartphone gadget promises to use your mobile device to digitize your 35mm film. Compatible smartphones snap photos of backlit film inserted into the device while an app automatically inverts the negative image. See the Lomography Smartphone Film Scanner in action on connect.dpreview.com.
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