The Camera Spider » Point ‘n Shoot http://the-camera-spider.com searching the dark corners Fri, 24 Feb 2012 03:32:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Added Lomo LC-a Section http://the-camera-spider.com/2010/05/add-lomo-lc-a-section/ http://the-camera-spider.com/2010/05/add-lomo-lc-a-section/#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 03:36:37 +0000 The Spider http://the-camera-spider.com/?p=574 The new Lomo LC-A section, includes comments on the camera's batteries (important), specs and some pictures of mine.

One of the Spider's favorite cameras, the Lomo LC-A. Its an old plastic Russian film camera. People call it a rangefinder, but it doesn't have a rangefinder "finder", so it is really a point'n'shoot. In any case, it is still wonderful (and cheap).

The LC-A produces unique images and the camera itself encourages quick, informal shooting. I expect no more than one good shot per roll -- but I am generally surprised at how interesting that one shot is.

I think everyone should try the Lomo out at one time or another.

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]]> http://the-camera-spider.com/2010/05/pentax-optio-w90-macro-1cm-and-underwater-tests/feed/ 0 Panoramic Feature by Taylor Swift W/ Sony DSC-TX7 http://the-camera-spider.com/2010/05/panoramic-feature-by-taylor-swift-w-sony-dsc-tx7/ http://the-camera-spider.com/2010/05/panoramic-feature-by-taylor-swift-w-sony-dsc-tx7/#comments Fri, 28 May 2010 17:48:41 +0000 The Spider http://the-camera-spider.com/?p=556 (Yes, I'm an old fashion Spider after all) Its a girl with fancy hair showing off the new pano option on the point and shoot. Actually it is pretty cool. I'd rather tave this water proof camera to be honest, but this is a neat feature.


Sony launches our new national ad campaign featuring Grammy Award-winning artist, Taylor Swift. The plot of the commercial is focused around Sony's new Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 camera and its ability to shoot sweeping panoramic photos with the touch of a button which allows Taylor to get all of her fans in one shot.

]]> http://the-camera-spider.com/2010/05/panoramic-feature-by-taylor-swift-w-sony-dsc-tx7/feed/ 0 Sigma DP2s Now Available http://the-camera-spider.com/2010/05/sigma-dp2s-now-available/ http://the-camera-spider.com/2010/05/sigma-dp2s-now-available/#comments Sun, 23 May 2010 19:55:16 +0000 The Spider http://the-camera-spider.com/?p=442 The new funky, cool large-sensor compact camera is just now becoming available. Improved autofocus, superior dynamic range and color.

  • 14MP (Foveon)
  • 24.2mm f/2.8 lens (41mm equivalent)
  • 2.5 inch LCD

Check prices and learn more about the Sigma DP2s

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Karim Noblecilla, product marketing manager in the digital imaging division talks about the new Cyber-shot line up

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One of my favorite photography trips included giving a near stranger my camera for the day to get some pictures of his every day life. This was in India and the results were absolutely amazing. Pictures that I would never have an opportunity to take myself.

A single use digital camera can be a great photography tool just as a backup camera can be. Give one a try someday and you might be surprised what happens.

There are a of cameras like this available. Generally you purchase them and part of the cost included getting the results transfered to a CD or printed.

If you are handy with a soldering iron and feeling adventurous, you can try a hardware hack and install a USB port so you can download the images yourself. Here is some more info on a project like this.

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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 camera features Intelligent Auto mode, a 28mm wide-angle lens, automatically detects 8 scene conditions and selects the appropriate camera settings. Face Detection captures faces more naturally and helps prevent blur. Also, now record high-definition videos in 720p HD and enjoy your memories on your HDTV.

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