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Monthly Roundup
February 3, 2009
 January 2009 Monthly Roundup for PictureSnob
 This year will bring yet more innovation on the digital photography front. While more folks get in the digital picture frame game, the space to watch is digital cameras. The lines are blurred completely between cell phones, cameras and computers. 
Product of the Month: Superzoom Digital Cameras
One of the interesting new products to come out of CES 2009 is the digital cameras with superzooms--up to 26x optical zooms! The Olympus SP-590UZ and the Kodak Z980 are the models of note. You can pre-order now with Amazon but the product isn't set to ship until spring. You can read our full post here.
Digital Cameras
Digital Picture Frames
Industry News
Monthly Roundup
Tips and Tricks
flickr Friday
January 6, 2009
December 2008 Monthly Roundup for PictureSnob
Well we survived an odd December with shortened shopping time, storms, soft economics and whatever other unique things happened to you, Picture Snob reader. Mostly we rounded up some good shopping information for you--from kids digital cameras and ink jet printers to camera phones and certain digital picture frames.
 Product of the Month: GiiNii GN-711W Wedge Digital Picture Frame
We like this innovative design from GiiNii. Just remember it's a desktop frame, this wedge won't work well on the wall at all! It's got a 7-inch screen, all the usual basic functions (no wireless) and you'll find it intuitive to use. Amazon's got it for $80 and you can read our full post here.
Camera Phones
Digital Cameras
Digital Picture Frames
Monthly Roundup
Photo Printers
flickr Friday
December 1, 2008
November 2008 Monthly Roundup for PictureSnob
The heat is on for the holidays, economic hardship or not. The photography gift of this holiday season is definitely digital picture frames. While many scoff at these devices, we admit that the digital frames have grown on us as their functionality and design has improved and the price point has dropped. While there are many great choices out there, if you can afford it, go for wi-fi features and do not be wooed by cheap prices on unestablished brands. There are some great picks in PictureSnob's Holiday Gift Guide.
If you're not in the market for a digital picture frame, check out the best digital cameras under $250, digital cameras for kids as well as photo software and photo printers.
 Product of the Month: Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS
Featured among the best compact digital cameras under $250, we have the Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS (Amazon $160) . The 8 megapixels are ample for most of us and the features we need most (3X optical zoom, image stabilization) work great on this camera. The rechargeable battery, 2.5-inch screen and direct-to-printer features just top it off. Check it out.
Digital Cameras
Digital Photo Services
Digital Picture Frames
Gift Guides
Monthly Roundup
Photo Printers
Scanners
Tips and Tricks
flickr Friday
November 3, 2008
October 2008 Monthly Roundup for PictureSnob
Well, we're finding that October lacked a little luster, folks. Perhaps the calm before the holiday storm or supreme distraction of economy and election? Whatever the case, we saw a couple new digital picture frames come on the market--Digital Foci's Image Moments 6, some nice new designs from Cagic, the horror show that is the Anne Geddes frame from Westinghouse and finally a couple of wi-fi options from Ceiva.
 Product of the Month: Cagic Digital Picture Frames
We're awarding on looks this month. While Cagic's digital picture frames are basic in function (lacking wi-fi, remote control and audio/video) what they do, they do well. And there's a lot to be said for that in the competitive, feature-ridden digital frame market. The frames look great, have ample memory included and work via touch-matting technology. Read the full post here.
Digital Cameras
Digital Picture Frames
Industry News
Monthly Roundup
Photo Printers
Tips and Tricks
flickr Friday
October 1, 2008
September 2008 Monthly Roundup for PictureSnob
It's getting noisy out there. September marks the start of the hubbub for gift givers the world over as we near the holiday months. There's a few new digital picture frames out there, most notable the immense 32-inch frame from Smartparts and the world's first OLED from Kodak. As for cameras, we'll tip our hats to a couple unique offerings, the photographic binoculars and the digital camera spy sunglasses. Product of the Month: Nikon D90 DSLR with Movie Capability
As much as we loathe the relationship between Nikon and Ashton Kutcher, Nikon deserves some credit for launching the first DSLR with movie function. While the point-and-shoot cameras have blended video, audio and image functions for years, the very technology in a DSLR (in short, mirrors) works against video technology. Until now. Read the post for the full story and start saving, the Nikon D90 costs $1200 with lens.
Digital Cameras
Digital Photo Services
Digital Picture Frames
Industry News
Monthly Roundup
Photo Printers
Scanners
flickr Friday
September 2, 2008
August 1, 2008
August 2008 Monthly Roundup for PictureSnob
There were a bunch of exciting products we'd like to remind you of this month. Only stuff-you-can-buy is eligible for Product of the Month, but do take a gander at GigaPan, the little robot who helps you take one sick panoramic. We touched on some lack luster digital frame features--love the frames, getting tired of the gimmicky "features"--and give a big hats off to Parrot for their dynamic digital frame designs. You can read up on dye sub vs. ink jet printers and glean some pointers on ghost photography as well.
 Product of the Month: Frame Channel
We love this service from Frame Channel--it's simple, useful and a little ahead of its time. It's a free membership you can use to manage the content on your wireless digital picture frame--news and sports feeds, photo sharing with friends and family, you name it. Read the full post here.
Digital Cameras
Digital Photo Services
Digital Picture Frames
Industry News
Monthly Roundup
Photo Printers
flickr Friday
July 1, 2008
June 2008 Monthly Roundup for PictureSnob
Well, you've wasted another perfectly good month reading PictureSnob. And we thank you. Lots of innovation this month -- the discovery of the BirdCam and Ricoh's GPS camera, the release of the Strobist's lighting tutorials on DVD -- and some crazy animals taking charge of Flickr Friday. We're still being inundated with touch screen digital picture frames, which you know makes us cringe. But hey, when touch screens get us down, we think about the wonderful world of Wi-Fi and we feel better. Don't forget to take a break from the screens in your life and see the real life earth this summer! Product of the Month: Wingscapes' BirdCam
We like birds. We like cameras. We love the BirdCam! This little machine is simply perfect for capturing our feathered friends on the sly. Attaches to feeder posts and trees, operates by battery with infrared motion-activation. You will be the paparazzi of the birds. Check out the earlier post for the full story or be impulsive and hit up Amazon for the BirdCam at $249.99.
Accessories
Digital Cameras
Digital Picture Frames
Gift Guides
Industry News
Monthly Roundup
Photo Printers
Tips and Tricks
flickr Friday
June 2, 2008
May 2008 Monthly Roundup for PictureSnob
May brought forth a variety of news in digital photography. Some happy innovations with Kodak's preloaded frames and Blurb's ImageWrap, new digital frame offerings with Sony's WiFi and Fidelty's Photo Vault, and a few things you never thought you'd hear about: digital picture frame pet urns and astro cameras. As the world turns, folks.
Product of the Month: Kodak Preloaded Digital Picture Frames
While this seems like no big deal, we think Kodak hit the gift nail on the head here by offering preloaded digital picture frames and memory cards. That means you can purchase a frame as a gift and preload it with your favorite photos, saving the recipient from technology anxiety. In fact, you can gift them on a regular basis with preloaded memory cards (just $20) --they'll never have to do more than turn on the frame. Check out the earlier post for the full story as well as our coverage of the Kodak EasyShare Picture Frame line.
Digital Cameras
Digital Photo Services
Digital Picture Frames
Industry News
Monthly Roundup
Tips and Tricks
Updates & Recalls
flickr Friday
May 1, 2008
April 2008 Monthly Roundup for PictureSnob
This month we spent a lot of time on photo editing software and photo books. We were surprised how many great, affordable, and even free options are out there for software. We talked about Kodak's lineup of digital frames, including their new wireless model. A great discovery of MyPhotopipe, a high quality digital photo lab -- a great option for enlargements and event photographers. Then there's the crazy Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ50S Wi-Fi from Japan. It is cra'zazy. See below for links to all this month's articles.
 Product of the Month: GE G1 Digital Camera
Our hats must go off to GE this month for the wonderfully affordable and feature-packed GE G1. Sometime this year we'll see some updates with the G2 and G3 -- we'll let you know when they hit retail. $119.95 gets you a slim, 7-megapixel camera with zoom, movie and sound capability, and a zillion other features. Read the post to get the whole story.
Digital Cameras
Digital Photo Services
Digital Picture Frames
Industry News
Photo Software
flickr Friday
March 31, 2008
March 3, 2008
February 2008 Monthly Roundup for PictureSnob
This was a big month, kicked off with the latest photo innovations showcased at PMA 08. We put together some comprehensive assessments of digital printing and sharing photo services to help you decide which is best for you -- these services don't need to be like cell phone plans! There are several exciting lines of digital picture frames out now, most notably Sony and Ality. And of course the cameras just get better and better with more megapixels and less body mass. Now go out there and take some shots!
 Product of the Month: Ality Wireless Pixxa Digital Picture Frame
This actually wasn't a hard choice this month. The coveted Product of the Month award is going to the Ality Wireless Pixxa Digital Picture Frame! The entire Ality line is so impressive and unique. The Wireless Pixxa is right up there with the latest developments and a commendable free service for sharing photos that really embodies the spirit of the World Wide Web. Ality, we like your style and can't wait to see more from you.
Digital Cameras
HD Video Recording is the New Standard for Point + Shoot Digital Cameras
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Slim Digital Camera
Olympus Stylus 1030 SW is Shockproof, Waterproof, Freezeproof + Crushproof!
Just Released! The Casio EX-S10 is Slimmer than Slim
Smile Detection, Blink-Recognition and Other Intelligent Promises
VuPoint Zippo Digital Spy Camera
New Patent Allows You to Take Movies on DSLRs
RIP: Polaroid Stops Making Instant Film
NEW: Sony DSC-W300 and DSC-H50
Digital Picture Frames
Sony S-Frame: DPF-V900, DFP-V700, DPF-D70
Coping with Technology: Smashing a Digital Picture Frame
Smartparts SP3200 32" HD Photo Frame: The Crème de la Crème
DIY: Homemade Digital Photo Frame
Ality Digital Picture Frames: Wireless Pixxa is King
Digital Photo Services
Digital Photo Services: Comparing Apple, Kodak, Shutterfly, SmugMug and Snapfish
Photo Sharing: From Flickr, Facebook and Shutterfly to iWeb, .Mac and Pixamo
Industry News
News from PMA 08: HD Video Recording is the New Standard for Point + Shoot Digital Cameras
News from PMA 08: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Slim Digital Camera
News from PMA 08: Olympus Stylus 1030 SW is Shockproof, Waterproof, Freezeproof + Crushproof!
New Patent Allows You to Take Movies on DSLRs
RIP: Polaroid Stops Making Instant Film
Tips & Tricks
Coping with Technology: Smashing a Digital Picture Frame
DIY: Homemade Digital Photo Frame
Flickr Friday
Dinnertime by Laura Travels
A Striped Affair by Catherine Reyes
Valentine Altoid Tin by HerArtworks
Inseto by Werner Mathi
Maple Tree Buds by Danno-3
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