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Top Rated Photos This Week: May 3, 2012

Without further ado, here are all of the Top Rated Photos of the week, based on the sum of all photo ratings. This week’s top 3 images are (just click on the image to view larger): Dwarfed by Marsel van Oosten Azure Kingfisher Fishing by Ford Kristo Annas Hummingbird by Monte Stinnett . . . → Read More: Top Rated Photos This Week: May 3, 2012

Benro A100EXU

Benro has just announced its A100EXU Compact Digital Travel Tripod Kit. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Benro A100EXU

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA Review

While the Sony NEX mirrorless camera system offers a number of excellent bodies, most notably the NEX-7 and NEX-5N, the lens range is a little more threadbare in terms of quality optics. The Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA is an obvious exception to this rule, offering a versatile focal length of 36mm and a fast maximum aperture. But is it a must-have lens for every NEX owner? Check out our Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA review to find out… Read the review . . . → Read More: Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA Review

Just Posted: Olympus OM-D E-M5 review

We’ve just posted our review of the Olympus OM-D E-M5. The E-M5 is the first in a line of OM-D Micro Four Thirds cameras, featuring an electronic viewfinder and resembling the company’s classic OM line of SLRs. It boasts a 16MP Four Thirds sensor and a ’5-axis’ image stabilization system, wrapped-up in a compact, weather-sealed magnesium alloy body with a tilting rear screen. It’s also one of the most customizable cameras on the market. So does the range-topping camera live up to Olympus’ promises? Click here to find out. . . . → Read More: Just Posted: Olympus OM-D E-M5 review

Land Rover Launches ‘Five by Five’ Photography Project

Land Rover North America has launched on Tumblr with “Five By Five,” an innovative photography project that “reflects a unique approach to the creation and distribution of content”. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Land Rover Launches ‘Five by Five’ Photography Project

Nikon UK Corrects RRPs of D4, D800 and D800E

Nikon UK says that due to an internal systems error, incorrect recommended retail prices (RRPs) on the D800, D800E and D4 products were communicated in the UK and Irish markets at the time of announcement. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Nikon UK Corrects RRPs of D4, D800 and D800E

CameraTrace Launches

Formerly in beta as GadgetTrak Serial Search, the recently launched CameraTrace service gives users a chance to find images taken with a stolen camera based on its serial number alone. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: CameraTrace Launches

Chasing the Lights: How to Photograph the Aurora Borealis

In the first of a three part ‘Winter Photography’ series by the Light & Land team, tour leader and Landscape Photographer of the Year winner Antony Spencer talks us through the challenges of capturing the spectacular Aurora Borealis… Read the article . . . → Read More: Chasing the Lights: How to Photograph the Aurora Borealis

Twelve Days of Christmas Photo Contest

The Lab Magazine has announced a new photography competition entitled, “Twelve Days of Christmas”. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Twelve Days of Christmas Photo Contest

Olympus TG-310 Firmware Update 1.1

Olympus has released a firmware update for the Olympus Tough TG-310 camera. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Olympus TG-310 Firmware Update 1.1

Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA

The Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA is a new, ultra-bright moderate wide-angle lens for the Sony NEX system. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm f/1.8 ZA

Young Outdoor Photographer of the Year 2011

The Young Outdoor Photographer of the Year contest is free to enter for those aged 18 and under. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Young Outdoor Photographer of the Year 2011

Epson Stylus Photo R2000

The Epson Stylus Photo R2000 is a new A3+ high-gloss photo printer that uses 50% larger ink cartridges for fewer cartridge changes. Read more and comment . . . → Read More: Epson Stylus Photo R2000