We test the Nikon D40x for image noise as we vary the ISO The Nikon D40x is a nice little camera. Very functional, it fits the hand well and takes great shots. For this test we shot in daylight as we varied the ISO. The images below are 100% crops from the center of the …
We test the speed of a sampling of memory cards to see what difference the higher speed cards make in reality with current digital cameras. With the frequent releases of new memory cards for digital cameras a common question on the discussion groups is whether you need these faster cards or whether they will make …
Sitting at the top of Epson’s middle range of scanners, the V500 is a very capable scanner for both reflective and film scanning. The V500 is a scanner with excellent specifications for the price range it sits in, selling at about half the price of Epson’s most expensive A4 or Letter sized scanner, the V700. …
We conclude our tests of the Nikon D80 digital SLR camera for noise with daytime shots. We finish up our tests of the Nikon D80 digital SLR camera with daytime tests. Two series of tests were made. The RAW (NEF) files for these are available on the DIMi Camera Test page. Below are minimal compression …
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We test the Nikon D80 digital SLR camera for noise during completely dark frame shots to expose the basic noise of the camera. A dark frame image is one taken with the lenscap on. The purpose of a dark frame image is to show the noise that the sensor and camera combination will produce during …
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We test the Nikon D80 digital SLR camera for noise during longish exposures at night. We have been living with the Nikon D80 dSLR now for some weeks and as part of our tests have taken a series of exposures at night to examine the image noise with this camera. The test images below are …
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We review a couple of Epson’s latest data projectors, the EMP-83 and the EMP-S5. Data projectors are an indispensable tool, and not only for education and presentations. They are used by wedding and portrait photographers to sell their clients on big images, by artists and by web designers, in fact by everyone who is an …
Michael Levin is landscape photographer who creates the most stunning monochrome images. In our second award of the month, we look at his website. A Vancouver based landscape photographer, Michael Levin creates striking monochrome landscape photographs. Michael’s website is a stunning reflection of his work, calm, cool and oh so elegant. He is a master …
May 2007 Outstanding Art/Photo Site Award – Michael Levin Read More »
The Lensbaby 3G seems to be a love or hate phenomenon. I’ve been living with the latest version for a month or so and this review examines the results of my experimentation with it attached to my digital SLR cameras. The Lensbaby is a tilt/swing lens for your 35mm SLR and digital SLR (it is …
A well-engineered ball head is a joy to behold and use. Wayne’s been testing the Freedom FB-12QR for some months. There are two schools of thought, with regard to tripod head choice: two-way (or three-way) tilt, pan heads and ball heads. There are pros and cons with both head types: simply put the bal head …