Sony Competes with the Big Boys: Sony A900 24.6 MP

The Sony A900 promises to offer Canon and Nikon serious competition in the pro camera field.

At a price tag of about 3,000 dollars, this 24.6 MP camera will have such features as body image stabilization and five-frames-per-second shooting speed.

The camera will be built tough, having a magnesium body with rubber seals. One feature will the be ability to use a practice shot to set white balance and other settings. Will Nikon, which just recently released the D700 with 12.1 MP at a similar price, be upended? Time will tell.

A full review of the Sony A900 can be found here. Thanks to Gizmodo for the first leaked magazine ad for the Sony A900.

Photography News: Become a more Knowledgeable Photographer

Photography can take you in many directions. Perhaps you are just a beginner, or have reached a more advanced plateau. But no matter where you are at, there is always a higher rung to reach. One quality I have found incredibly useful is to have self-confidence in your ability to reach for the next rung in the ladder. To reach higher it is important to follow the lead of others who are climbing ahead of you.

An excellent read is: "The Pitch:Book Proposals that Hit their Mark" In this six-page article you will follow three proposals that found their way to print in the very difficult market of photography books. Interestingly, all three proposals had elements in common, and could help give you an edge in getting your book published. You will see the process from both the photographer's point of view and that of the publishers.

Recommended: A video interview with Photographer Munem Wasif, a current and popular photographer from Bangladesh. He is attending the Visa pour l'Image festival and is noted for his black and white photographs and documenting global warming.


Photocritic always presents interesting content for photographers. Now, here is how to make an extreme Macro lens for your DSLR out of a Pringles tube. And you can enjoy a snack while you do it. Some of his example photos are awesome.

Now for the first time: A Video and Review of the Nikon D90

Yes, the Nikon D90 does exist, and with two new great features: 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor, and video. Now, take a gander at the Chase Jarvis video:





And here is a written review by PDN photography news.

Photography News: New Products on the Horizon

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Lenovo Unleashes Highest Performance Mobile Workstation with ThinkPad W700

Look for this laptop to come out in September. This laptop will feature a built in Wacom and a 17-inch WUXGA screen. Another excellent addition will be built in - screen calibration by X-Rite.

With slots for 8 gigs of ram, this computer will certainly be a powerhouse.

Along with a hefty price (expect to pay 3000 plus), this laptop will weigh more than a five-pound sack of potatoes.


Expect two new cameras to come out soon: The Nikon D90 and the Canon EOS-9D UPC's codes are out at retailers now, as discovered by Endgaget.

Features of the new Nikon D90 are humorously reported at this site.

Did you know? There is a ban on photographers taking pictures of military returning dead. This ban was enacted in 1991. A Bill in the House of Representatives is now challenging this.

Photography News: Will the DSLR become Extinct?

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New Technology could lead to Cameras based on the Human Eye

This article is about current research of building a camera sensor like a human eye. Since the beginning of photography, images have been projected on a flat surface. This could soon change and usher in a new breed of cameras that may force extinction of the cameras we use today.

Lenovo Unveils Ramped Up ThinkPad W700 Laptop Aimed at Photographers

IBM is rolling out a new laptop targeted for the photographer. One interesting feature of this laptop is built-in Wacom tablet. Another interesting feature - super-bright 1920 x 1200-pixel, 400-nit WUXGA display with up to twice the brightness of earlier ThinkPad laptops.

When It all Goes Wrong

A new, hopeful magazine is closing up shop. Built on the model of JPG Magazine, EveryWhere Magazine has failed to establish a customer base. Read this article to see what happened to this offshoot of JPG magazine. Sometimes when one door closes, another opens.

Did you Know?: JPG Magazine pays 100 dollars for pictures that are published in their magazine and also pays for photo stories. You may want to get an account and try your luck. I have been published there and so can you.

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Todays Must Reads: Photography News

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How Every Flickr Photo Ended Up For Sale, by Jim Goldstein
An article about how the Flickr API is used by companies and individuals without regard to copyright and a commentary on whose fault this is. A must read for every Flickr user who values his or her photographic art.

I need your Help Badly, By Kris Kros aka Joe
Joe has been a good friend of mine for years. In his field of photography he is the best. Right now, he is facing a crisis in his life and needs our help. He is selling his Fine Art work for a tenth of what it is worth.

How to Win Photography Contests, by PhotoCritic
This lengthy article can serve more than as a suggestion on how to win contests. It gives an in-depth view on what makes photographs great. A must read for any photographer who wants to improve his or her art.