Digital Cameras

Waterproof = Poor image
Following a good pointer from places such as this group I used the Compare features page at DP Review to check out waterproof P&S models. Some good looking specs... with one exception: their user reviews ALL suggested poor image quality. Does adding that waterproof seal automatically mean manufacturers stop caring ... 4 May 2010 20:12

B&H pricing scam outed
This kind of scam is as old as the hills, but it works. http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1022&message=35197494 ... 5 May 2010 18:16

Does the crop work?
http://www.nothingnotpossible.com/cgi-bin/NotPossible/UnderConstruction Take Care, Dudley ... 8 May 2010 22:10

Dearth of new camera releases
Dear camera makers; reducing releases of cameras in a recession makes about as much sense as cutting back advertising to save money. All you do is allow your competition to take (and keep) market share. If the market has shrunk from 100 to 80 (arbitrary numbers) do think being LESS visible is going to help your ... 8 May 2010 17:49

Lighting equipment for portraits
Hello group, I'm doing some research on buying some lighting equipment for studio portraits. There's a ton of gear out there and it's all pretty confusing. As I push through some books/vids, I thought I'd ask the experts: what's a good way to start with doing some simple portraits? I would be taking this on loca... 28 May 2010 11:33

Camera RAW for Olympus E-PL1 on Mac OS X (10.6.3)
Currently I am not able to process the RAW [files .orf files] from my Olympus E-PL1 on my Mac OS X platforms. Is there anyway to get the plugin or whatever it is Apple uses to process specific RAW. I am not able to process the .orf files in iPhoto or in Aperture 3. It is my impression that what I need to process... 4 May 2010 08:59

Nikon point & shoot to replace SLR
I have a Nikon D50 SLR with a Sigma 35-75mm zoom lens. I am looking to supplement this camera with a point and shoot, for two reasons. One, I don't always have access to the D50 since I "share" ownership with someone else and two, I don't always want the bulk of that camera and lens. For everyday photos I would pre... 9 May 2010 18:43

Sailing Photos
Hello: I also took these photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mmyv/4571305649/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mmyv/4571344947/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mmyv/4572052188/ Thanks for your technical comments about photography. -- MMYV http://www.mmyv.com ... 9 May 2010 02:30

Insect-like Chinamen invade photo group (Rich's racism)
Rich <rander3127(a)gmail.com> wrote: Or hadn't you all noticed? Rich exposes his racism yet again. -- Ray Fischer rfischer(a)sonic.net ... 4 May 2010 13:28

Software for Panoramic photos??
Hi, I am looking for easy to use software to create Panoramic photos. I bought AutoStitch from Serif and am not overly impressed with the stitching capabilities. It is an ok tool. Is there any other software that can create Panoramic photos? Thank you in advance for any help. NJ ... 2 May 2010 14:14