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Forum Flashback Series - 13 March 2010

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Each Saturday, an image will be posted here that was originally posted somewhere in our forum roughly one year prior. Be sure to check back each Saturday for our blasts from the past!p style=”background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;”a href=”http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://photography.about.com/b/2010/03/13/forum-flashback-series-13-march-2010.htm”Forum Flashback Series - 13 March 2010/a originally appeared on a href=”http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://photography.about.com/”About.com Photography/a on Saturday, March 13th, 2010 at 08:09:58./ppa href=”http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://photography.about.com/b/2010/03/13/forum-flashback-series-13-march-2010.htm”Permalink/a | a href=”http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://photography.about.com/b/2010/03/13/forum-flashback-series-13-march-2010.htm#gB3″Comment/a | a href=”http://photography.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://photography.about.com/b/2010/03/13/forum-flashback-series-13-march-2010.htm#038;zItl=Forum Flashback Series - 13 March 2010″Email this/a/p

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Ricoh exhibits GXR modules at CP+

CP+ 2010: Ricoh has exhibited prototypes of its A12 28mm equiv. prime and P10 28-300mm equiv. lens modules for the GXR system at the CP+ photographic trade show. The show report by Japanese website DC Watch includes camera writer Fumio Nakamuras mock-ups showing the potential of the system including remote modules and modules with conventional lens mounts. Ricoh has confirmed that it does not currently have any plans to make such modules.

Friday, March 12th, 2010

PocketWizard tests FlexTT5 for Nikon

PocketWizard has tested a prototype of its radio controlled flash triggers for Nikon flashguns. The hot-shoe mounted FlexTT5 transceiver is currently available only for Canon flash systems and allows photographers to wirelessly control flashguns. The company plans to release a beta version to the public once it completes initial testing and fixes bugs of the early prototype.

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Severe Weather Photography

In many regions tornado season is starting as cold weather begins to be struck with occasional warm fronts. Storms have fascinated photographers for generations but the process for capturing these events on film hasn’t changed much over the years.BR
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a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://photography.about.com/od/photographybyoccasion/a/svrweathersafet.htmSafety Issues When Photographing Severe Weather/aBR
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And for those of you who’d much rather just view other photographer’s images there are numerous storm photography books out there. On of my favorites is a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://photography.about.com/od/photoopportunities/gr/tornadoalleybk.htmAdventures in Tornado Alley/a.p style=”background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;”a href=”http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://photography.about.com/b/2010/03/12/severe-weather-photography.htm”Severe Weather Photography/a originally appeared on a href=”http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://photography.about.com/”About.com Photography/a on Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 07:51:38./ppa href=”http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://photography.about.com/b/2010/03/12/severe-weather-photography.htm”Permalink/a | a href=”http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://photography.about.com/b/2010/03/12/severe-weather-photography.htm#gB3″Comment/a | a href=”http://photography.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://photography.about.com/b/2010/03/12/severe-weather-photography.htm#038;zItl=Severe Weather Photography”Email this/a/p

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Sony, Panasonic Cameras Combine Small Size With SLR Features (PC World)

PC World - It’s been a year since Panasonic debuted the first digital camera that combined the compactness of a point-and-shoot with the flexibility of interchangeable lenses. The Lumix G1 kick-started a new segment in the camera market, which this week saw a new model from Panasonic and the second showing of a prototype camera from Sony.

Friday, March 12th, 2010

New Advanced Zoo Photography Lesson

To help out with the a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://photography.about.com/od/assignments2010/qt/zooassignment64.htmzoo photography assignment/a I have two announcements. First, the zoo photography assignment is being extended until the end of the month to give everyone more time to get to a zoo. The new deadline is March 31st.BRBR
Second, I have added a new zoo photography lesson. The new lesson focuses on specific types of challenges with different cage types at zoos. This lesson will help you get better shots in spite of wire enclosures, tinted glass, and poor backgrounds.BRBR
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And remember that if you have questions or would like to share non-entry zoo photos the a href=http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://forums.about.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?tsn=1#038;nav=messages#038;webtag=ab-photography#038;tid=3485forum discussion thread is always open/a!p style=”background:#f5f3ef;border:1px solid #d5d0bf;clear:both;padding:.5em;”a href=”http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://photography.about.com/b/2010/03/11/new-advanced-zoo-photography-lesson.htm”New Advanced Zoo Photography Lesson/a originally appeared on a href=”http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://photography.about.com/”About.com Photography/a on Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 09:20:23./ppa href=”http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://photography.about.com/b/2010/03/11/new-advanced-zoo-photography-lesson.htm”Permalink/a | a href=”http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc#038;zu=http://photography.about.com/b/2010/03/11/new-advanced-zoo-photography-lesson.htm#gB3″Comment/a | a href=”http://photography.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://photography.about.com/b/2010/03/11/new-advanced-zoo-photography-lesson.htm#038;zItl=New Advanced Zoo Photography Lesson”Email this/a/p

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Nikon Coolpix S360 12-Megapixel Camera (PC World)

PC World - Online photography store Adorama is offering a factory-refurbished Nikon Coolpix S360 digital camera in black for just $129.95 with free shipping. The 12-megapixel camera features a 7X optical zoom, four-way image stabilization, a 2.7-inch LCD, and in-camera editing features. It has nifty features such as a Sport Continuous Mode for high-speed image capture, and a Smart Portrait System that includes face-priority autofocus, Smile Mode, Blink Proof, and in-camera Red-Eye Fix.

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Nikon Coolpix S630 12-Megapixel Camera (PC World)

PC World - Online photography store Adorama is offering a factory-refurbished Nikon Coolpix S630 digital camera in black for just $129.95 with free shipping. The 12-megapixel camera features a 7X optical zoom, four-way image stabilization, a 2.7-inch LCD, and in-camera editing features. It has nifty features such as a Sport Continuous Mode for high-speed image capture, and a Smart Portrait System that includes face-priority autofocus, Smile Mode, Blink Proof, and in-camera Red-Eye Fix.

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

UK minister aims to reassure photographers

The UK Policing and Crime Minister has reasserted that anti-terrorism should not be used to stop photographers and photojournalists. In a meeting with a Parliamentary photography group and journalists, David Hanson MP said the Sections 44 and 58A of the 2000 Terrorist Act should not be used to stop ordinary people taking photos or to curtail legitimate journalistic activity. He also said guidance to that effect has been provided to the UK police forces, advising that these powers should not be used to stop innocent members of the public, tourists and journalists.

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Photo of the Week - March 10, 2010

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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010