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Sony NEX-5n First Impressions Review

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Sony NEX-5n

I’ve had the Sony NEX-5n in hand for all of a day now; however, I already have some quick first impressions to share.

First up, its a very fun camera to use.  Quick response from shutter and focus.  Autofocus is also very good in video mode.  The face tracking AF during video recording seems to be very smart and smooth all the way around.

It’s also very compact – with the biggest part being the lens, which is rather bulky on the otherwise tiny camera.  That’s the nature of the beast though, particularly considering that it is an 18-55mm zoom lens that’s including in a very affordable kit package. [Read more…]

 

Major Canon Announcement Confirmed for Nov. 3

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Canon Hollywood Announcement

Well, Canon just stirred the pot.  Engadget received the above invitation for an announcement of something big from Canon on November 3, 2011.  The prominent display of the Hollywood location leads to the obvious suggestion that Canon is finally set to premiere its serious, large-sensor video camera. [Read more…]

RED Cameras and the Push to a 48fps Standard

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The above video does a nice job of summarizing the state of RED and what filmmakers like James Cameron and Peter Jackson are doing with the technology, along with their push toward a cinematic standard frame rate of 48 frames per second.  You also get some nice behind-the-scenes at RED Studios.

[via The Daily]

Ricoh GR Digital IV Officially Announced

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Ricoh GR Digital IV

Ricoh has unveiled its GR Digital IV, which features a 10MP and a 28mm f/1.9 fixed lens.   The Ricoh GR Digital IV adds sensor-shift image stabilization over its predecessor, the GR Digital III.

Additional features include a 3-inch 1.23 million dot resolution LCD, an improved image processor and quicker autofocus.  A special edition, white model will be available in a total of 10,000 units.

No word yet on price or release dates.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details and images below. [Read more…]

Canon Puts 8-Inch Image Sensor in Telescope, Records Video at 60fps

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Canon 8-inch Telescope Sensor

Last year, Canon showed off an 8-inch CMOS sensor, which was roughly 40-times the size of the 5D Mark II sensor.  We were all summarily impressed; however, Canon has gone off and put this massive sensor into a telescope.

What’s more is that they are recording video at 60fps using this massive sensor, which works swimmingly well in the low-light scenes of space. (I think everyone’s wishlist for the 5D Mark III just went up a couple levels of intensity.)

For all of the amazing details, the below press release is a must read. [Read more…]

Aussie Retailer Kogan Now Selling Canon & Nikon DSLRs, Massively Undercuts Retail Prices

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Kogan Screenshot

Kogan, an Australian online retailer, announced today that it would start selling Canon and Nikon DSLRs, among other electronic gear.  The initial prices are substantially lower than retail prices for the same merchandise elsewhere in Australia, which has caused quite a stir. [Read more…]

More Canon 1Ds Mark IV Rumblings

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Canon 1Ds Mark IV

It seems that rumors of the Canon 1Ds Mark IV just won’t go away.  The latest word from Canon Rumors‘ sources proclaim an October announcement – with availability in 2012.  Frequent spec rumors include a 30+MP sensor and high frame rate.

With no solid leaks or consistent rumors, it’s all still guess work at this point.  With no new pro DSLR from Nikon so far this year though, there’s no new competitive threats to the 1D Mark IV or 1Ds Mark III.

There’s been a lot of speculation that the Japan earthquake has delayed both Canon and Nikon’s new products; however, that is still speculation until we get word from the companies’ mouth one way or the other.  And that’s probably not something we are going to get – both Canon and Nikon rarely tip their hand until they are ready to proceed with their own marketing plans (leaks notwithstanding).