February 10, 2012

What Is an XQD Card? The New Media for Pro Cameras!

The new XQD memory card format will replace CompactFlash in pro SLR and video cameras

The CompactFlash Association announced a new media card format last month, and now Sony and Nikon have introduced the first media and digital cameras, respectively. But what exactly is an XQD memory card? Read on for the details.

Sony NEX-5 Camera Review

The Sony NEX-5 packs the optics and sensor of a digital SLR into a compact body

The world of photography is like so many others: A vast gulf separates the amateurs and enthusiasts, from equipment to nomenclature to skills. I am decidedly in the amateur camp when it comes to photography, but I recently upgraded to a new compact interchangeable-lense camera, the Sony alpha NEX-5. It is an excellent match for my needs, allowing me to expand my skills and explore more advanced photographic techniques without sacrificing portability and ease of use.

Don’t Be Jealous Of The New MacBook Pros!

Apple’s recently introduced mid-2009 MacBook Pros sure do look nice! I am definitely tempted to trade up my late-2007 model, leveraging the excellent resale value that Mac hardware commands. But two of Apple’s trick features for 2009 are already present on my old workhorse: An integrated SD card slot and up to 7 hours of [...]

E-Waste: 32 MB Flash Cards

Why cant digital cameras come with a useful memory card?

Just about every digital camera comes with a tiny, mostly-useless “starter” memory card