Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Stereo3D Toolbox LE v3.0 has been updated to work with Final Cut Pro X for your 3D editing needs. The effects plugin offers a number of powerful features, including the ability to adjust convergence points and auto-crop based on those adjustments. [Read more…]
More rumored specs for what could/might/should be the Canon 5D Mark III have surfaced. This time we’re talking about some specs that could be quite helpful to the video shooters out there – and keep the Canon 5D line strongly grounded in the video realm. [Read more…]
It’s time for our weekly break from the gear for a few minutes so we can enjoy another round of reader photos from the Photography Bay Flickr Group.
Check out the rest of the photos below. [Read more…]
FCP X Camera Import Window
For all of its faults, Final Cut Pro X offers much better native file compatibility than its predecessor. However, all files aren’t equal when working in Final Cut Pro X. Some files, like the .MTS files produced from AVCHD video capture, require you to take a couple of extra steps to get them into FCP X.
Here are a some simple tips to make it smoother to get those .MTS files off of a memory card or hard drive – and without the need to connect the camera to your Mac. [Read more…]
Mastering the Nikon D7000 is a new book from Darrell Young. “The book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user’s manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option.”
Mastering the Nikon D7000 retails for $34.95; however, it is currently available for $19.22 on Amazon.com or the Kindle version for $9.99.
Sony A77 Close Up
What appears to be a Sony A77 commercial has found its way onto YouTube. In the short video spot, you see the 24MP A77 half-buried in sand (obviously showing off its extreme weather sealing). Then someone comes along, picks up the camera, dusts it off and commences to shoot using the live view display.
Check out the embedded video below before it gets pulled. [Read more…]
Below you will find this week’s firmware updates. Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware. [Read more…]
A leaked diagram of the second-generation NEX-to-Alpha lens adapter, dubbed the LA-EA2 (rolls off the tongue, don’t it?), will apparently include a translucent mirror that also appears to incorporate a phase detection AF sensor for fast and precise AF acquisition on the upcoming NEX-7 and NEX-5N.
The current LA-EA1 NEX-to-Alpha lens adapter is rather sluggish for AF acquisition on compatible models; however, it lacks any mechanical AF optimization.
[via Photo Rumors]
The pink Sony NEX-C3 is now in stock at B&H Photo. This one is sure to be a hit among the girls who want a more girly camera this Fall and on into the holiday season.
There also several other colors of the NEX-C3 that are available for pre-order at the moment.
For the past few weeks, Canon USA has been regularly listing refurbished Canon 5D Mark II’s for $1999. They sell out pretty quick each time.
They’re back in stock now (here’s the link to the 5D Mark II page), along with solid deals on several other Canon bodies, including the Canon 60D for $799.
There are also a number of refurbished Speedlites and lenses available direct from Canon USA.