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In response to a question on www.dpreview.com's forum, I made a quick video of the speed of the Panasonic DMC-FX150.

You can download the video here.

Sorry about some of the subtitling speeds, this was a rush job to answer the question. You can always pause it to read the words.

Further information:

Initial images from Panasonic DMC FX 150

Images at f/2.8, also from DMC FX-150

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When I posted yesterday, I hadn't had chance to try the Panasonic DMC-FX150 out at f/2.8. I've uploaded some now.

Panasonic DMC FX-150, using tripod and 2 second timer  read more »

As of the 10th October, the Photoshelter will discontinue stock photo licensing.

That's a shame. Out of the agencies I've been using, that's the one with the best user interface. Well, it was the best in my opinion for photographers anyway. I've used a number of other site/agencies and I much preferred the submission route to Photoshelter than any others.

 

I've just purchased a Panasonic DMC-FX150. There aren't that many in-depth reviews around yet, I'd still like to see a detailed study at www.dpreview.com or similar.

To keep you going, I've uploaded some images from the camera so we can assess image quality.
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Panasonic have recently released news and specifications of a few new cameras. Two caught my eye; the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 and the Panasonic DMC FX-150.  read more »

I'm still figuring out what I want from a compact camera. I'm aware I want more control over shots than the standard point-and-shoot and that I do not need a lot of the gimmicky features that come with newer consumer cameras. I can't believe I forgot to mention the lens in the previous article on the subject. D'oh!

List of required features

These are my must-haves. If the camera can't do all of these, then it's immediately discounted  read more »

Despite using a DSLR on a regular basis, there are still times when it's not appropriate to take one out. For instance, I don't always want to handle a camera body plus paraphernalia around with me. I miss using the simple point-and-shoot of my old Canon Ixus. That's still working, but its speed lets it down compared to today's cameras. However, having been won over by the flexibility of DSLRs, I'm going to find it hard to get back. Over the next couple of months, I'm going to have to get a new camera.  read more »

There are a number of reviews about Nikon's new DSLR releases of the D3 and the D300. I like the look of D300 a lot. It's a step up the model range and a generation newer than the prosumer D80 that I've been using. I'm surprised how much the technology has moved on in such a short time, I feel I shouldn't be surprised since technology is moving quicker every day, but I am.

Macworld has a nice, simple review of the D300 providing a very quick overview.
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The Short Answer

Everything

The Longer Answer

The longer answer is that every series of actions we perform can be thought of as a process. Understanding those processes will help us improve, even as individuals, whether we're concerned with Music, Audio, Photography, Moviemaking or what have you. I'll discuss each in turn and set the scene for forthcoming articles.

A Basic Process

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I don't like a lot of photography books, but there are a couple of gems out there.

The Rant  read more »