Technology Explained, Practice
Daniela Bowker
Resolution and pixels and image quality! Oh my! ...

When you hear the term 'high-res' thrown about with such abandon when it comes to images for web use, have you ever stopped to think just how big or how high quality and image meant for the web needs to be?

Resolution and pixels and image quality! Oh my! Saving images for the web
Feature Articles, Photography Theory
Haje Jan Kamps
Low-contrast photographs don't have to be boring

There's an assumption that high-contrast images are more dynamic, more compelling, more inviting. Have a go at some low-contrast photography. You might surprise yourself with the results.

Low-contrast photographs don't have to be boring
Feature Articles, Theory
Daniela Bowker
Seeking balance in your photos

Balance doesn't mean symmetry; it means an internal consistency and tension within your photos. And it's a vital element of composition. 

Seeking balance in your photos
Feature Articles, Photography Theory
Haje Jan Kamps
Training your photographic luck

Great photos might be down to a little bit of luck, but most of that 'luck' you make yourself. Don't believe us? Read on...

Training your photographic luck
Feature Articles, Practice
Daniela Bowker
The ups and downs and ins and outs of ...

Photographing buildings doesn't have to mean wide-angle lenses and fretting about correcting for the keystone effect. Any lens, and angle. Don't believe us? Let us show you!

The ups and downs and ins and outs of photographing buildings

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3D video camera on the cheap

Okay so it looks a bit My-First-Camera, but who cares, if the final results look good.

With Toy Story 3 earning just shy of £40million during the first two weeks of its release, geeks still reeling from the beauty of Avatar, and all of Hollywood being a-flutter about 3D, you’d almost think there’s some sort of trend going on, or something.

It’s not just in the cinemas the revolution is raging: Sky is announcing the arrival of a new 3D channel later this year. It seems 3D has taken over our cinemas and is now making its way into our living rooms.

Okay so it looks a bit My-First-Camera, but who cares, if the final results look good.

Firebox is jumping on the bandwagon, and is giving mere slobs chance to get a piece of the action, with a HD 3-D Camera priced only £199.99. Awesome stuff.

This sleek, portable camera has been developed by the German technology firm Aiptek. It’ll have you recording in 3D super easily, without breaking the bank – sure as hell a lot more affordable than the $2,000 version from Panasonic…

The little gem uses two separate lenses and image sensors to record videos in 3D.

Watching it couldn’t be easier: You can playback your recording immediately on the device, upload it straight onto YouTube 3D using the embedded USB connector and 3D glasses (included), or watch it on your fancy-pants 3D TV, through the supplied HDMI cable.

The battery will last for up to 1.5 hours and has an expandable memory suited for 32GB SD cards.

The Aiptek 3D Camera is available now from Firebox.com, and will set you back the princely sum of £199.99.