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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.

February 1^st, 2010 – FujiFilm USA unveiled 10 of its newest digital cameras. These gadgets come in different types, from durable to rugged to slender and stylish –FujiFilm’s compact digicam line has it all.

FinePix XP10 is the first release for the XP series and it is water resistant and freezeproof making it the best FujiFilm camera for those who love to take adventure trips. Its 2.7 inch LCD screen is anti-reflective. With an internal zoom lens, this camera is rather durable because it can withstand shock without hurting the lens in any way. Aside from that it is also dust resistant. Its chassis is made out of metal and stainless steel and it is HD video capable.