http://www.imaging-resource.com/new-on-ir The Imaging Resource gives consumers all the tools required to choose just the right digital camera for their needs: Accurate, factual reviews, clear-cut test results, and online shopping/price comparison covering dozens of merchants. Whether rank beginner or practicing professional, photographers of all levels will find the products they're looking for reviewed in depth on the Imaging Resource website. en havlik@gmail.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-16T21:38:16+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/NPICS1/LOGOS/IMAGINGRESOURCE-2009-144x86.GIFhttp://www.imaging-resource.com/new-on-ir11470 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/05/14/lens-review-pentax-40mm-f-2.8-xs-smc-da http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/05/14/lens-review-pentax-40mm-f-2.8-xs-smc-da 40mm f/2.8 XS SMC DA "pancake" lens with the K-01 mirrorless camera, making for a very small and portable camera-lens combination. With its K-mount, the lens is compatible with other Pentax cameras, so we took the opportunity to put it through its paces in our test lab. Does smaller become better? Check out the results for yourself in our full review of the Pentax 40mm f/2.8 XS SMC DA "pancake" lens.
(read more) ]]> 2012-05-14T23:46:34+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/05/09/apple-iphone-4s-review-posted http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/05/09/apple-iphone-4s-review-posted Apple's iPhone 4S is an impressive computing and communication tool, and one of its strengths is a better camera than you can find in most dumb phones, to be sure. Enhanced by downloadable apps, Apple also souped up the iPhone 4S camera in its latest hardware rev, with a higher-resolution sensor, a faster lens, support for Full HD video, and access to the smartphone's more powerful processor. Our tests show that it's improved in a few ways, with better color and resolution, as well as performance, but it's not such a great leap that we'd call it radically improved. We still recommend it...
(read more) ]]> 2012-05-10T03:05:55+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/05/09/olympus-e-m5-shooters-report-posted http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/05/09/olympus-e-m5-shooters-report-posted As product reviewers, we're faced with a bit of a problem. The cameras we most want to tell you about are the ones we find really enjoyable to shoot. Since we're having fun with them, though, it can be difficult to extract these gems from anybody's hands for long enough to put them through our lengthy lab testing process, let alone get some writing done! If you've been hopefully looking forward to our Olympus E-M5 review, we have good news on two fronts. First, we've managed to tear the E-M5 from Senior Editor Shawn Barnett's grip long enough for him to put pen to paper (well, fingers to...
(read more) ]]> 2012-05-09T16:25:16+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/05/08/pentax-q-review-posted http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/05/08/pentax-q-review-posted The Pentax Q is a camera that instantly polarizes opinion more than most. Some love it for its incredibly compact design: there is truly no other interchangeable-lens camera that comes close to the size and weight of the Q, especially when one takes into account the optics. Others decry its smaller-than-average image sensor, and the limitations that brings in a number of areas. Both camps have a point: the Pentax Q certainly fulfils on the portability promise of mirrorless like no other camera, but Pentax was still bound by the laws of physics, and it had to make some significant...
(read more) ]]> 2012-05-08T21:12:13+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/05/07/photoshop-touch-lays-it-on http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/05/07/photoshop-touch-lays-it-on (read more) ]]> 2012-05-07T23:29:12+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/05/07/nikon-d3200-test-shots-posted http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/05/07/nikon-d3200-test-shots-posted We've just posted our first set of test shots from the Nikon D3200, straight from the lab! The entry-level Nikon D3200 sports a 24.2-megapixel sensor, almost double the total pixel count of the D3100, and EXPEED 3 processing allows the Nikon D3200 to record up to 4 fps at full resolution. The D3200 also includes compatibility with Nikon's new WU-1 wireless mobile adapter, which allows easy image sharing and even camera remote control via an Android phone via a free downloadable app (an iOS app is expected in late Fall 2012). Other major upgrades include a new 3-inch 921K-dot LCD monitor,...
(read more) ]]> 2012-05-07T13:29:18+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/05/03/photo-of-the-day-winners-for-march-chosen http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/05/03/photo-of-the-day-winners-for-march-chosen (read more) ]]> 2012-05-03T20:51:42+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/05/02/lens-review-sigma-150mm-f-2.8-ex-dg-os-hsm-apo http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/05/02/lens-review-sigma-150mm-f-2.8-ex-dg-os-hsm-apo Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO updates an existing (and now discontinued) 150mm macro, redesigning its array of lens elements and adding optical stabilization to the mix. As Sigma excels in doing, the lens plugs a hole in other manufacturers' lineups, offering a medium telephoto macro solution with integrated optical stabilization. We've run the lens through its paces in our test lab: click here to read our full review of the Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO.
(read more) ]]> 2012-05-03T01:59:17+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/05/01/nikon-d800e-test-shots-posted http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/05/01/nikon-d800e-test-shots-posted We've just posted our first test shots from the Nikon D800E, and the results are impressive. Click here to go to the Nikon D800E landing page for both JPEG and RAW samples compared to D800 output at ISO 100. We'll be posting our full set of crops soon, comparing the D800E and a few rival cameras, but feel free to take a look at all our sample shots for yourself by going to our Thumbnails page. If you look at the full-res images, you'll find a few areas where moire becomes a problem, like the Samuel Smith label, but the artifacts are on surprisingly fine detail. We'll be looking at the...
(read more) ]]> 2012-05-02T03:25:09+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/30/can-you-bare-your-backups http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/30/can-you-bare-your-backups our review for the answers.
(read more) ]]> 2012-04-30T22:02:51+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/30/announcing-comments http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/30/announcing-comments cool steampunk cameras, a true "box" camera from IKEA, a 6mm, 220 degree fisheye lens for $160,000, or whatever the latest is from your favorite manufacturer. Comments will appear at the bottom of each news story: Just scroll down to the bottom of any news story--including this one--and you'll see a box where you can Add a New Comment, and a list below it of...
(read more) ]]> 2012-04-30T17:29:10+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/23/lens-review-nikon-10mm-f-2.8-1-nikkor http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/23/lens-review-nikon-10mm-f-2.8-1-nikkor Nikon 10mm f/2.8 1 Nikkor "pancake" lens. At just 77 grams (under 3 oz) it's one of the smallest and lightest lenses Nikon has ever produced. We've put the lens through its paces in our test lab: click here to read our full review of the Nikon 10mm f/2.8 1 Nikkor.
(read more) ]]> 2012-04-24T03:45:34+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/19/samsung-untangles-future-with-three-new-wifi-connected-mirrorless-cameras http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/19/samsung-untangles-future-with-three-new-wifi-connected-mirrorless-cameras Demonstrating its faith in the future of the compact system camera market, and in mirrorless cameras' ability to triumph over the SLR, Samsung has today launched three new models for its NX series. There's much shared between the flagship Samsung NX20, and its two siblings, the mid-range Samsung NX210 and entry-level Samsung NX1000. All three also share DNA with the existing NX200. Their sensor design is quite similar to that camera's, although we understand that there have been some circuitry tweaks, and they all best its burst performance slightly. All three new models share a common...
(read more) ]]> 2012-04-19T06:59:15+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/18/nikon-d3200-previewed-boosts-speed-and-resolution-courts-android-users http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/18/nikon-d3200-previewed-boosts-speed-and-resolution-courts-android-users Nikon has today announced its latest consumer digital SLR, the Nikon D3200. As the name would suggest, it's a followup to the D3100, which launched back in late 2010. The new model boosts resolution significantly, but simultaneously brings a step forward in terms of speed. The D3200's new DX-format image sensor has a resolution of 24.2 megapixels. That's almost double the total pixel count of the D3100, equating to an increase of around 30% in the sensor's linear resolution. Despite the increase in pixel density, Nikon has simultaneously brought ISO 6,400 inside the standard sensitivity...
(read more) ]]> 2012-04-19T03:59:33+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/18/fujifilm-x-pro1-review-posted http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/18/fujifilm-x-pro1-review-posted Quality prime lenses and a tack-sharp sensor come together with a unique hybrid optical viewfinder to form the Fujfilm X-Pro1, a digital camera built exclusively for enthusiast photographers. The X-Pro1 really hits the nail on the head, driving deep into high-ISO territory with tack-sharp images. Its controls and feature set are also ideal for the target market, and its available lenses are reasonably priced, small, well-made, and light weight. We found it to be a terrific photographic tool, easy to control, and a joy to use. Click here for our review of the Fujfilm X-Pro1, or just take our...
(read more) ]]> 2012-04-18T21:20:25+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/14/lens-review-sigma-105mm-f-2.8-ex-dg-os-hsm-macro http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/14/lens-review-sigma-105mm-f-2.8-ex-dg-os-hsm-macro 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM macro lens is a redesign of an older design, with a few extra features. HSM focusing replaces an older (and slightly confusing) focusing system, and optical stabilization has been added in case you didn't want to lug a tripod into the field. We've put this lens through its paces in our test lab - click here to see our full review of this lens.
(read more) ]]> 2012-04-14T15:44:32+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/12/canon-announces-eos-1d-c-4k-camera-and-cinema-eos-c500 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/12/canon-announces-eos-1d-c-4k-camera-and-cinema-eos-c500 Canon USA today made quite a range of announcements revolving around the National Association of Broadcasters tradeshow, which is about to kick off next week in Las Vegas. The list includes a new video-oriented EOS-series professional DSLR and a Cinema EOS-series video camera, both with 4K resolution. There are also four new EF Cinema zoom lenses, a 30-inch 4K industrial display, and new firmware for XF-series camcorders. First on the list--and likely the most interesting for Imaging Resource readers--is the Canon EOS-1D C, an 18-megapixel digital SLR that shares the same body and most of...
(read more) ]]> 2012-04-12T13:07:56+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/09/panasonic-gx1-review-posted http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/09/panasonic-gx1-review-posted As a digital camera made expressly for enthusiasts, the Panasonic GX1 is a little larger than the smallest compact system cameras, but is still small enough to bring along easily. While the GX1 is in some ways a return to an older design, it still includes improvements in resolution and image quality. Its new touchscreen interface also manages to add a bit of utility as well; and an expanding list of compatible lenses make the Panasonic GX1 an appealing digital camera. Click here for more on the Panasonic GX1!
(read more) ]]> 2012-04-09T18:55:54+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/05/panasonic-gf5-entry-level-mirrorless-camera-unveiled-previewed http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/05/panasonic-gf5-entry-level-mirrorless-camera-unveiled-previewed Panasonic has today announced the Lumix DMC-GF5 compact system camera, a new model that revisits the design of its earlier GF3 model, and makes refinements in a number of areas. Most significantly, the Panasonic GF5 has a new image sensor and processor combo. Sensor resolution is unchanged at twelve megapixels, but the GF5's imager has lower-profile, better-positioned circuitry that should contribute to improved noise performance. The new image processor also plays a part, adding a Multi-stage Noise Reduction function. The GF5's performance also receives a modest improvement both for the...
(read more) ]]> 2012-04-05T05:00:51+00:00 http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/04/pholium-brings-photo-ebooks-to-the-ipad http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/04/04/pholium-brings-photo-ebooks-to-the-ipad our...
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