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There are new Canon cameras once again and this includes the SX210 IS. The replacement for the SX200 released last year, this new camera boasts 14 megapixels , a stable lens that has 14x zoom, an LCD screen and HD video capability.

The camera can be yours for $349.99 and you can choose from black, gold or purple. If you are interested in getting the SX210 IS, it will be in stores near you by March.

Canon’s SD13000 IS is an affordable yet good looking digital camera. Apart from it looking good it is well-equipped as well and that includes a 28mm view with 4x optical zoom, 2.7 inch LCD, and a 12 megapixel sensor. At $199.99 that is a good buy.

Another one of Canon’s newest babies is the SD14000 IS. It is capable of HD video recording, has a 28mm wide lens and 4x optical zoom along with 14 megapixels of resolution and a compact metal body. This rather slick camera will be sold at $249.99 once it hits the shelves. Colors come in orange, black, pink and silver.

Last but not the least, we have the powerful SD35000. It has ultra wide optical zoom (5x), is capable of recording HD videos and sports Canon’s IS technology. According to the grapevine, the Canon SD35000 will be sold at around $330 once it reaches the stores and will come in three different colors –silver, black and pink.

Cleaning your camera can be a difficult feat but cleaning it is important. However, cameras are very sensitive gadgets and without enough knowledge on how to clean your camera you might end up voiding your manufacturer’s warranty. Now that is something we wouldn’t want any photography enthusiast to experience.

When cleaning your own camera, it is advised to build or make your own swab. If you have a Fuji camera or one from Kodak, do not worry because you can just get Eclipse or PecPads to clean the sensors. For those who own Nikon, Pentax, Sigma or Canon cameras, the cleaning is covered by warranty just make sure that the products you are using are recommended for your lenses.

Now for the swab –you have to remember that doing this is at your own risk and should do it only if you want to save some money on the cleaning. The very first thing to consider when making a swab for your lenses is what material you will use. Whatever material you use in the inside, you should wrap the whole thing or at least the swab with a Pec Pad. You can also use lens tissue if you want to save more money but getting the best of the best when it comes to lens tissue is recommended. Now back to the materials, you can choose from wood, rubber, and plastic. The best choice among the three is rubber followed by wood and then plastic.

But where do you get this material? Go to the kitchen section and get a spatula. Most spatulas are made out of rubber. Just cut the sides so you have the right size for your swab. When you are done just cover it with lens tissue and voila you have a lens swab!

Does your easy-share camera drain the batteries as faster than you can take pictures. If it does then you should know that this is not normal and it can be fixed by our friends at Teleplan camera repair. A Kodak Easy Share battery life should last for 4-6 hours of photos. If you battery is life is 20-30 minutes then you have fixable problem. Other problems with the Kodak EasyShare DX3700

Remember if you have a Kodak camera that is out of warranty then your best bet for a speedy and reliable repair is Teleplan. Teleplan also fixes all other major brands of digital cameras.

Many people ask “When is the right time to buy a camera?” To answer this rather mind boggling question, many salespeople say that the best time to purchase a digital camera is when you need one. Photography enthusiasts would have to disagree to this but in a practical sense –this advise is actually sound.

However, if you want the latest camera or something fresh from the oven as they say;  do not buy right NOW because camera manufacturers usually announce their newest additions to their series of cameras. Majority of these manufacturers announce their newest digital cameras on the first quarter of the year i.e. from January to February. Most of the time these cameras will make it to the store shelves around February or March. So if you are itching to buy a new camera, go to stores in March. The second announcement usually happen in the month of September and the items will be released just in time for Christmas. The waiting game might be the hardest part of it all but if you really want the latest camera, all you have to do is save your money and wait. Or, if you find a camera that you really like then go ahead and buy it.

Planning to buy a new camera? Now that you have seen the newest models from Nikon, Olympus and Sony you might be interested in buying a new shutter gadget. But what are the things you should consider when buying a camera apart from the specs?

Before you go out to buy that camera here are a few questions you should answer first:

• What will you use the camera for?
• Will you be taking portraits, macro shots, sports shots, or landscapes?
• What is your budget?
• Under what conditions will you be using your camera for? Would it be indoors, low light or bright or outdoors?
• What is your experience in using cameras?
• Will you be using auto mode most of the time or do you want to learn photography in its purest sense?
• What size of camera do you need? Is portability important to you?

It would be good if you answer these questions before purchasing a camera. By doing this you will be able to make the right decision on which camera to buy.

Nikon USA is following the old saying “Out with the old, in with the new” by unleashing new CoolPix models. The CoolPix P100 from Nikon is equipped with rather high-end features i.e. 26x optical zoom lens, 10fps burst (all bursts in full resolution), full HD video recording, and a 10 megapixel CMOS image sensor. This beautiful and powerful camera is in the Prosumer category and can be yours for $399.95.

For those not fond of compact cameras, check out the S6000, S4000, S3000 and S8000 models. These compact cameras are equipped with 14 megapixels and have 10x optical ED zoom. With a vibrant LCD, these compact S-series cameras from Nikon are also HD video recording capable. According to the grapevine, the S8000 will be sold at $300 and will come in silver, black, red and bronze.

The S6000 on the other hand will be sold for $249.95 and it comes in silver, red, bronze and black like the S8000. But what makes these S-series models different from each other apart from the tag price? The S6000 is a slim unit, it is only 1 inch thick but even if this baby is small it packs a lot of power. With its wide optical zoom of 7x and its 4 way vibration reduction capability, this compact camera is something digicam aficionados will love.

The S3000 on the other hand is a budget shutter but looks real cute. At $149.95, this affordable CoolPix camera from Nikon boasts 12 megapixels , 4-way VR, 4x wide zoom and other cool features.  When it comes to video recording, this camera only shows videos in VGA resolution which means it is only 640×480. But that is the only handicap and this baby is cool enough anyway.

Next stop we got the S400 a super cool and super affordable digicam. It boasts 12 megapixels, has 4 way stabilization technology and come in five colors (plum, pink, silver, black and red). Now this is something really cool because it is only $199.95.

The L110 and its sister L22 are the newest from Nikon’s L series. It has 15x zoom which means it has a range of 28 to 420mm. It is HD video recording capable and looks really slick as well. At $279.95 you will never go wrong.

Let’s talk about history for a quick bit and this is with regards to a camera possibly manufactured in the year 1924 or maybe a few years before that. In 1924, there was a climber who tried to go to the top of Mount Everest. This however was a failure and the first people to reach the summit were Tenzig Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary –the two of course made it alive. The first men to try and reach the summit are believed to be Andrew Irvine and George Mallory and there is now a dispute that they may have succeeded in their endeavor. They climbed Mt. Everest in 1924 nearly 50 years before Norgay and Hillary.

Irvine and Mallory climbed the mountain but never returned. Lots of expeditions were launched to find the two or at least recover their remains. After a few expeditions, Mallory was found but Irvine’s body is still missing.

According to those manning the expeditions, they key to this mystery is to find Andrew Irvine’s body and the Kodak camera he had in his vest pocket. If this camera is found, there will be photographic evidence if the two actually made it to the top or not. Interesting isn’t it? Let us all hope they will find Irvine and that camera because it would change history and the photos will tell us about Irvine’s and Mallory’s story.

Are you looking for an over-the-shoulder sling for your camera? If you think that the ones sold in stores are a bit too pricey, you can make one on your own. John Abella, an avid blogger and photographer made is very own camera sling –and at a very low cost as well.

For a mere $15 accompanied with a little manual labor, the blogger and photographer got his very own low-cost camera sling. What Abella used is his laptop bag’s strap, some boating supply and voila! He got a camera sling.

This is of course a project you can try at home but it would depend on how creative you are so if you are talented in this arena then go ahead and make your very own camera sling –this would not only hone your DIY abilities but will save you lots of money as well.

This may be old news for photography enthusiasts but if you just got a Sigma 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 DG Macro or is planning to get one for your camera, here is a review you might be interested in. This lens has a focal length of 28-200mm and can take photos at 12°to 75.4°. The lens’ minimum focus distance is at 0.48mm making it a rather powerful lens for its price. Repro ratio for the Sigma DG is 1:3:8. Min aperture is f/22-32 while its maximum is at f/3.5-5.6. The lens is equipped with a 62mm filter and its dimensions are at 74 x 86 mm weighing a mere 0.4 kilograms.

This budget zoom is very compact and has optical quality even towards reaching middle range. Some lenses usually do not have a clear focus as you go further with the zooming, but this one performs well in this division. Several tests have been done to see how the Sigma DG performs and it has proven itself in all those independent tests –it is however your opinion that will determine the final judgment.

But basing on how this lens performs and on how affordable it is –this is truly one remarkable gadget.

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Here is some good news for those fond of Lensbaby. The company just announced its newest addition to its optic swap system and it will be better and won’t have to operate in its usual selective focus. The Fisheye optic is the first optic added to Lensbaby’s system but users would need an adapter to use the gadget with either Control Freak or Muse. Those who use Composer should not worry though because you’d be good to go once you got the Fisheye.

This optic system has 12mm focal length and it is not only powerful but has a rather nice design as well. Those who will be buying the new Lensbaby will be able to take pictures from a 160° angle. Apart from that, you can even focus the lens on anything at a distance of merely an inch. Do not worry about how far the distance the lenses can cover though because according to reviews of the Fisheye Optic, the lens is powerful enough to go as far as 2 kilometers -some even say up to infinity. There is no need to break the bank if you want to get a hold of this gadget because it is sold at $149.95, not budget but surely a great investment for photographers and photography enthusiasts.