Cameras needed Nov 9, 2009
The Odessa College photography department is in need of donated 35mm SLR film cameras for students. Steve Goff, OC photographery chair said students still use film cameras during the semester ... "With the rise of digital popularity and the small point and shoot camera, we are certain that film cameras are being ignored and not used," Goff said. (Odessa American, TX)
Travel Photography Oct 15, 2009
While this is a great advantage over film cameras, it can be a disadvantage. Travelers may become overwhelmed with the number of photos to weed through, and perhaps edit, upon returning from a trip. (Suite101.com)
Houston rock concert tries for world records Sep 26, 2009
The concert, including behind-the-scenes footage and band interviews, will be filmed using 227 high-tech still film cameras and high-definition digital movie cameras, the largest number of cameras ever used in a concert recording. The other record being sought is the largest number of still cameras used in a sequence. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
The World's Biggest and Most Expensive Yacht Sep 23, 2009
This kind of protection, of course, will do little but stir up the interest of the most hardcore paparazzi and presumably the system is useless against good old film cameras. But it's an indication of just how annoying such intrusions must be when you're one of the world's richest men, riding on the world's biggest private yacht with your supermodel girlfriend. (BusinessWeek)
Shooting A Movie in New Britain Sep 22, 2009
New Britain is on a roll this week thanks to high priced film cameras and actors. The film titled "FAKE" should prove to be the genuine article for the state. (FOX61, CT)
11 Things: Your kids won't understand Sep 11, 2009
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11 Things: Your kids won't understand Sep 10, 2009
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Briefing: Battery-powered cars Sep 4, 2009
These were more expensive than film cameras and had lower resolution. But they brought two advantages. (The Economist)
Panasonic Introduces Its Latest LUMIX G Series Digital Camera - The LUMIX DMC-GF1 Sep 2, 2009
The LUMIX DMC-GF1 distinguishes itself from previous models with its elegant, compact design reminiscent of classic film cameras, yet builds on Panasonic's success with the revolutionary LUMIX G Series of digital interchangeable lens system cameras based on the Micro Four Thirds system standard. With its compact size, user-friendly design and ability to record High Definition (HD) video and take professional-quality photos, the LUMIX GF1 continues to redefine digital photography standards. (PR Newswire)
Sony to Unveil New E-book to Rival Kindle Aug 6, 2009
I remember reading one review that said "you would have a hard time finding a 35MM camera as bad as any digital camera." Now, digital cameras are ready to replace film cameras as anything but specialty items and something for collectors, like 45 RPM phonograph records. I have an e-book reader and have over 700 books on it, all of them downloaded for free from the many web sites offering them. (CBS News)
Billerica photographer is no flash in the pan Jul 28, 2009
Q: Do you prefer to take photos with digital or film cameras. A: Digital. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Avatar raises the bar on 3D technology Jul 25, 2009
The 450-pound contraption which had two film cameras mounted on a metal frame was so heavy that producers had to jury-rig construction equipment to lift it off the ground for shots from above. The cameras, slightly set apart, had to be mechanically pointed together at the subject, then locked into place like an unwieldy set of eyes to help create the 3-D effect. (MSNBC -- News)
TV from the Moon? That's Dad's camera Jul 20, 2009
TV news crews carted around big, bulky film cameras. I couldn't figure out how the Orioles or "The Flintstones" showed up on TV. Those were miracles. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Shutterbugs show at Watermark Jul 17, 2009
Dodge still uses film cameras, but he scans them into his computer to convert them into a digital form. He mostly shoots black and white photographs of local people and places. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Pentax K-7: Overcome the elements easily Jul 10, 2009
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Cinema File: 'Public Enemies' seriously misfires Jul 9, 2009
Sidney Lumet, whose credits include such classics as the original "12 Angry Men" and "Network," made 2007's award-winning "Before The Devil Knows You're Dead" using high-definition video, and you can't tell because the entire picture was lit and photographed the same way it would have been if they'd used 35mm film cameras. For his 2004 release, "Collateral," Mann shot half on digital and half on film, and everything blended together well, but the main point is that you'd never know it because... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Outdoors hot line Jul 7, 2009
Theme: "The World Around Us." Digital and film cameras provided. Pictures will be developed and put together in a final project at the end of the week. (Anchorage Daily News)
Government non-profit vs. for profit (2) Jul 7, 2009
Film cameras - It doesn t require a statistician to prove the rapid disappearance of the film camera in America. In 2006 Nikon announced it would stop making film cameras. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Community datebook (7/5/09) Jul 5, 2009
The theme is "The World Around Us." Digital and film cameras are provided. Pictures will be developed and put together in a final project and a CD will be sent home. (Anchorage Daily News)
Shooting Timelapse Video in Gardens... May 4, 2009
In the past, expensive film cameras were needed for the projects, but digital cameras have brought the cost down considerably. Cameras such as the Nikon D300 and Canon digital cameras produce high quality photos. (Suite101.com)
Rick Steves: What's new in Europe for 2009 Apr 20, 2009
I finally deleted all discussion of traveler's checks and film cameras in my guidebooks, relegating that information to the trash-heap of tourism history. I will never sign a travelers check again, as ATMs are now the only way for travelers to change money smartly. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Private equity firms buy ailing Polaroid Apr 18, 2009
It discontinued production of its celebrated instant film cameras in February of last year and now produces LCD televisions, digital cameras and other consumer electronics products. Polaroid unveiled a digital camera which makes instant full-colour prints at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas earlier this year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Canadian group buys Polaroid Apr 18, 2009
Polaroid was founded in 1937 by Edwin Land, making polarized sunglasses and becoming famous for its self-developing film cameras, produced between 1948 and 2008, when it belatedly moved to digital photography products. It underwent a bankruptcy reorganization in 2001, and the reconstituted company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last December. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Gadget Graveyard: 10 Technologies About to Go Extinct Apr 15, 2009
Film cameras: When Polaroid announced in February 2008 that it would stop selling its famous instant-developing film, people ran out to buy up the remaining stock in order to preserve this unique form of photography. Kodak and Fuji still make film, but they, like Polaroid, are counting on their digital-camera lines to keep them afloat. (Fox News)
THURSDAY NIGHT UPDATE: Fire district finances improving-- Senate panel approves revised Oregon ethics rules-- Life in K-Falls blog: On the edge of extinction Mar 27, 2009
A details familiar things that aren't quite extinct yet: Handwritten letters, film cameras, VHS tapes and ham radio ... NOT GONE YET: A story in Sunday's paper details familiar things that aren't quite extinct yet: Handwritten letters, film cameras, VHS tapes and ham radio. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Not extinct yet Mar 22, 2009
Tonight, a comedian died in New York. Drinking and driving is a lethal mix, yet young people who legally arent allowed to buy or drink alcohol are doing so, sometimes with tragic consequences. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Pupils left exposed as speed cams go Mar 9, 2009
The Government refused to replace the 13-year-old wet film cameras despite their proven record as a deterrent, and even though a report by the Roads and Traffic Authority recommended it introduce a fleet of new digital cameras in unmarked vans. The commander of the police traffic services branch, Acting Superintendent David Evans, said the cameras were "past their use-by date" and no longer a good use of his officers' time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Cropped Lenses and Full Frame Senso... Mar 5, 2009
Traditional 35mm film cameras use 36mm x 24mm sized film ("full frame", Nikon FX or Canon EF). Most DSLRs use smaller (roughly 24mm x 16mm) "cropped" image sensors (Nikon DX or Canon EF-S). (Suite101.com)
Sohonet Solutions Launches 'VESSEL(TM)' Feb 24, 2009
"With digital film cameras such as the D21, Genesis and F35, complete file based workflows are finally becoming possible for digital productions," said Sohonet Solutions Senior Partner and Sohonet CTO Jon Ferguy. "VESSEL(TM) provides a streamlined solution for data-heavy digital productions. Its intelligent design assures that critical frames from the digital negative are always in the right place at the right time and in the right format.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cinematography: Anthony Dod Mantle, 'Slumdog Millionaire' Feb 23, 2009
Arguably among the true mad wizards of modern world cinema, Mantle mixed conventional film cameras with small and light digital technology for "Slumdog Millionaire," creatin 00004000 g an essential ingredient to the film's vibrantly colorful look and breakneck momentum. Hurtling through the street-level slums of Mumbai, India, to the high-rise construction sites that tower over the city, his work captured something elemental about the disorienting velocity of the city itself. (Los Angeles Times)
Whats new in Europe Feb 19, 2009
Ditch the travelers checks, film cameras, and get ready for less smoke ... I finally deleted all discussion of traveler's checks and film cameras in my guidebooks, relegating that information to the trash heap of tourism history. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Telegraph a friend Feb 12, 2009
And it also takes pictures, although we have two digital cameras and several old film cameras that do that, but you never know when you ll need to take a picture while you re holding your phone. It does not text. (Washington Daily News, NC)
What's new in Europe for 2009 Feb 7, 2009
I finally deleted all discussion of traveler's checks and film cameras in my guidebooks, relegating that information to the trash heap of tourism history. I will never sign a traveler's check again, as ATMs are now the only way for travelers to change money smartly. (CNN -- Travel)
