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Archives for April 2009

Nikon D5000 Announced

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The oft-rumored and poorly kept secret Nikon D5000 has finally been revealed by Nikon.  The final camera is basically what was expected by the numerous rumor-mongers out there.  The Nikon D5000 features 12.3 megapixels, a 2.7″ articulating LCD and, of course, HD video capture.

Check availability of the Nikon D5000 at Amazon.com.

Nikon D5000 Key Features

  • 12.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100-6400
  • HD video capture
  • 11-point autofocus
  • 100,000-cycle shutter

To see more details (including the official press release) and images of the Nikon D5000, visit Photography Bay’s Nikon D5000 Reviews and Resources.

 

Nikon AF-S 10-24MM F/3.5-4.5G ED DX Lens

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The Nikon AF-S 10-24MM F/3.5-4.5G ED DX lens is a new, wide angle lens for Nikon crop-sensor DSLRs – hence the DX designation in the lens name. The 10-24mm lens has 35mm focal length equivalent of 15-36mm. It will be available in May 2009 for a retail price of $899.95.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Review

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The Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom is one of the more recent additions to the popular Gorillapod line.  The previous Gorillapod SLR offered the ability to mount your DSLR and small lightweight lens onto it with a maximum capacity of 1.75 pounds.  The new Gorillapod SLR-Zoom allows you to drop a big lens on the camera (like the 70-200mm f/2.8 above) for a maximum capacity of 6.6 pounds. [Read more…]

Zacuto Gunstock Mount for DSLR Video

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Introducing the DSLR Gunstock Shooters from Steve Weiss, Zacuto USA on Vimeo.

Shortly after the Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D90 cameras were announced last Summer, Zacuto brought us some really cool video accessories to turn these hybrid-DSLRs into pro-capable video cameras.

Well, Zacuto just made things a lot better with their new gunstock rigs for DSLRs.

The key here is not to encage with metal, keeping it light at 6.5 lbs. including camera & follow focus make it the only true portable capable of shallow DOF.

Steve Weiss, product designer, Zacuto USA

They also became much more reasonable in price, going from the $5k range down to the $2k range.

More details on Zacuto’s site.

Ricoh CX1 Firmware Update – Version 1.16

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Ricoh has released a firmware update for the CX1 digital camera.  The update addresses the following issues:

1. Modified the following phenomena.
• If you take pictures with the M-Cont. Plus, a MP file may be recorded with missing a partial frame(s).
• In the Focus-Bracketing, a self-timer feature may not work properly.

2. Corrected a part of the information on a file in the MPO / JPEG format to comply with the Multi-Picture Format.

Download Firmware Ver. 1.16 Update Here

More news and reviews available on Photography Bay’s Ricoh CX1 Reviews and Resources.

Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Review at Trusted Reviews

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Trusted Reviews has posted a review of the Casio Exilim EX-FC100.

The Exilim EX-FC100 is a unique camera, combining a well-made and nicely designed high-performance ultra-compact with HD video capability and some entertaining and potentially useful high-speed shooting and video recording functions.

Additionally, check out Photography Bay’s Casio FC100 Hands-On Review.