Flymage February 2012

The February issue of Flymage is out and of particualr note is an article by Rogue Angel K8 Taylor called Protecting the Magic of Bristol Bay.

Check it out.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT4

The new 2012 waterproof digital point and shoot models continue to roll out.

The Panasonic DMC-FT4 is a new, 12.1-megapixel dustproof, waterproof, shockproof point and shoot camera. The FT4 features a 28-128mm equivalent Leica lens and a Hi-Speed CCD sensor that makes it possible for the camera to record Full HD videos. In addition to an on-board GPS module; compass; altimeter and barometer, the camera has three new shooting modes, time lapse shot, miniature effect and panorama shot. The FT4 will be available in a choice of black, blue, white or orange.

Pricing to be announced.

LINK (Photography Blog)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

Sony leads off the 2012 crop of waterproof digital point and shot cameras with a new high resolution offering. What it lacks in shock proof or depth proof capability of competing models it more than makes up for with image quality. 

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V is an 18.2-megapixel dust-and waterproof ultra-compact camera with extremely fast auto focus, 5x optical zoom, optical Steady Shot functionality and Full HD movie capture. The 18.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensor, gives this camera the hugest resolution of any point and shoot camera.

The camera features a polished glass camera front, think iPhone, without protruding lenses or control buttons, making it one of the thinnest cameras in its class. Other highlights include an internally stacked zoom lens, on-board GPS and compass, as well as a background defocus filter that allows the camera to simulate the shallow depth of field achievable with larger-sensor cameras and fast/long lenses.

All this comes at a price,  the Sony TX200V will be available sometime in March at an MSRP of $499.99.

LINK (Via: Photography Blog)

Gizmodo weighs in:

Sony's new glass-faced TX200V is a decidedly opulent stab at something we've been asking for around here: a waterproof camera that doesn't sacrifice optics and design. It's just that it does it at a pretty painful price point.

Daniel Göz Photography

Daniel Göz is a freelance photographer and journalist who specializes in wildlife, underwater freedive, fly fishing and travel photography. You may have caught some of Göz's work in Catch or This is Fly but you  should take a few and surf his website's fly fishing portfolio. Encompassing some stunning photos taken both above and below the waterline, Göz's portfolio covers a broad spectrum of species and locations.

LINK (Via: Salt Water Rusty Memories)

Fresh photos from Adam Barker

Pro photographer Adam Barker recently updated his website's fly fishing gallery, definitely worth checking out.

LINK

Flow

Flow is a new electronic magazine that was recently launched by Fly Water Travel. This issue, “Alaska, Past, Present and Future” not only features beautiful photography but also a strong environmental message.