You’ve heard us talk about some big changes coming for quite some time. Well it is finally happening. Version 2 or commonly called by insiders V2 will start to be released in just a few days. At the end of this week, Fotolia will be closed for approximately 12 hours to move our servers and release the new version of the website. No major visual changes have been made from a design point of view, however the entire website has been recoded to improve performances and prepare Fotolia for the future. (Read the article)
Each month the NPD Group ranks America’s top-selling digital cameras based on unit sales. Here are the top-selling digital SLRs for April 2007. Also, see our digital compact rankings for April, or compare to March’s Top 5 DSLRs.
1. Canon Digital Rebel XTi - $799/$749
2. Nikon D40 - $600/$539
3. Nikon D80 - $1000/$899
4. Canon Digital Rebel XT - $899/$499
5. Olympus Evolt E-500 - $699/$415
Source: PopPhoto.com
Panasonic LUMIX has announced the dates and locations of its first Digital Photo Academy workshops in 20 cities across the United States. It will help digital camera owners at all skill levels learn how to better use their cameras and optimize their digital photography experiences. (Read the article)
Beautifully designed and packed with high-end features, Panasonic is pleased to announce the new DMC-FX100, an eminently worthy addition to the Lumix line of advanced digital cameras. The world’s first 12.2-Megapixel digital camera with 28mm wide-angle lens - the FX100 offers the outstanding performance of a 28mm wide-angle lens and a 12.2-Megapixel CCD in a sleek body. A superior camera with extraordinary expressive power, the DMC-FX100 is a highly sophisticated proposition. (Read the article)
Olympus has added to the range of underwater accessories for its compact and SLR digital cameras. Interestingly Olympus have released housings for its already waterproofed SW range. The entire current lineup of DSLRs now has the option of dipping beneath the surface with an array of lens ports available for wideangle and macro lenses. They decidet to cover the adventurous digital photographer. These are waterproof up to a water pressure equivalent to a depth of 40 meters. (Read the article)
I saw this site a few weeks ago, but I forget to recommend it. 
Yesterday I saw it again and decide to post link here on my blog so you can find it easier. Images are great and you won’t find sterile landscapes, pets, ordinary family images, uninteresting human faces, etc… Some of these images have made a very strong impression on me. I have been thinking about them to the point that i am starting to see shapes and subtleties differently. You must visit it. Here is the link. (new window)
total inspiration - who said surrealism is dead!
(BUSINESS WIRE) SEATTLE, WA—May 14, 2007—Leading online retailer Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced it has acquired www.dpreview.com, the web’s most comprehensive site for digital camera information and reviews. Founded in 1998 by Phil Askey, dpreview.com provides unbiased reviews and original content regarding the latest in digital cameras, and offers a host of features and forums designed to make it easy for consumers to find the camera that’s right for them. With its unique voice and in-depth technical reviews, dpreview.com draws millions of unique visitors each month. (Read the article)
Zenphoto is an answer to lots of calls for an online gallery solution that just makes sense. After years of bloated software that does everything and your dishes, zenphoto just shows your photos, simply. It’s got all the functionality and “features” you need, and nothing you don’t. Where the old guys put in a bunch of modules and junk, we put a lot of thought. We hope you agree with our philosopy: simpler is better. (Read the article)
Listen carefully: Opportunity is knocking. And it’s carrying a $5,000 check, along with the title “The Best Shooter on the Planet.” Both of these could be yours before this summer is out. It’s time for Pop Photo’s Third Annual Photographer of the Year Shoot-Out, your chance to earn fame and fortune, and to show the world just how good you really are. (Read the article)
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