http://www.photocitizen.com TRAVEL. PHOTOGRAPH. REPEAT. PHOTOCITIZEN.COM Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:26:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://www.photocitizen.com/reviews/the-lightweight-photographer-four-compact-cameras-for-the-pro-or-serious-amateur/ http://www.photocitizen.com/reviews/the-lightweight-photographer-four-compact-cameras-for-the-pro-or-serious-amateur/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:20:54 +0000 Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen http://www.photocitizen.com/?p=1537 In the hands of a good photographer, a compact (or point-and-shoot) camera can capture excellent images. But only a few of these cameras are worthy of a pro or advanced amateur photographer. Find out how you can reduce your load and still get publishable pictures with the Canon G11, Panasonic LX-3, Nikon P6000 and Canon S90.]]> http://www.photocitizen.com/reviews/the-lightweight-photographer-four-compact-cameras-for-the-pro-or-serious-amateur/feed/ 3 http://www.photocitizen.com/tips/protect-your-lens-with-a-uv-haze-or-skylight-filter-or-not/ http://www.photocitizen.com/tips/protect-your-lens-with-a-uv-haze-or-skylight-filter-or-not/#comments Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:15:57 +0000 Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen http://www.photocitizen.com/?p=1502 Should you protect your lens with a filter? UV/Haze and Skylight filters are commonly used to protect lenses, but keeping a filter on your lens all the time can lead to poorer-quality images. It might be best to use these filters only when they are needed and turn to lens hoods for protection that doesn't affect your pictures.]]> http://www.photocitizen.com/tips/protect-your-lens-with-a-uv-haze-or-skylight-filter-or-not/feed/ 8 http://www.photocitizen.com/tips/the-polarizer-one-filter-you-need-on-your-lens/ http://www.photocitizen.com/tips/the-polarizer-one-filter-you-need-on-your-lens/#comments Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:41:14 +0000 Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen http://www.photocitizen.com/?p=1441 Photographing outdoors? Use a polarizing filter. Software filters can simulate some of the effects of a polarizer, but only a polarizer on the end of your lens can cut glare and reflections. The result is more saturated color, better contrast and better pictures.]]> http://www.photocitizen.com/tips/the-polarizer-one-filter-you-need-on-your-lens/feed/ 0 http://www.photocitizen.com/photo-equipment/new-nikon-d5000-slr-announced-stills-video-and-more/ http://www.photocitizen.com/photo-equipment/new-nikon-d5000-slr-announced-stills-video-and-more/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:11:22 +0000 Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen http://www.photocitizen.com/?p=923 Tne new Nikon D5000 SLR gives us a lot of reasons to upgrade. It has a variable angle LCD, does still and videos, and it's reasonably priced. Nice!]]> http://www.photocitizen.com/photo-equipment/new-nikon-d5000-slr-announced-stills-video-and-more/feed/ 0 http://www.photocitizen.com/reviews/smartparts-8-inch-digital-picture-frame-px8-review/ http://www.photocitizen.com/reviews/smartparts-8-inch-digital-picture-frame-px8-review/#comments Thu, 01 May 2008 22:19:36 +0000 Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen http://www.photocitizen.com/?p=4 Digital photo frames are a popular way to show off your photos. The Smartparts SPX8 8-Inch Syncpix Digital Picture Frame is a good choice. Find out what to look for in a digital frame and why the SPX8 is worth a look.]]> http://www.photocitizen.com/reviews/smartparts-8-inch-digital-picture-frame-px8-review/feed/ 0