Designer Miha Feuš doesn't think the user interfaces on low-end compact cameras are very useable for the average consumer, so earlier this year he set out to create a better camera interface. After a good amount of thinking, building, and testing, Feuš made this video to share his ideas, show off his prototype, and report on his results.
CNN recently published a pop-quiz with 10 photos and a simple question: was the photo taken with a phone or DSLR? The test is meant to open the public's eyes to the fact that phone cameras are getting to be just as good as expensive DSLRs. It's misleading though, and Neal Krawetz over at Hacker Factor has a great explanation as to why: …
Here's an inspiring and educational video in which Marc Silber sits down to chat with photographer Michael Zagaris -- a man who has had a career as the official shooter for both rock bands (e.g. Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin) and sports teams (e.g. San Francisco 49ers, Oakland A's).
Canon once sold these telephoto lens keychain flashlights in its online store for $7. They're out of stock now, but they sometimes appear on eBay for about $15. They perform quite well in low light situations.
