Archives for 2011

Leica V-Lux 30

May 26, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Leica has unveiled its V-Lux 30 point and shooter, which sports a 14.1MP sensor, a 16x optical zoom (24-384mm equivalent) and the ability to capture 1080i AVCHD video.

The Leica V-Lux 30 is essentially a clone of the Panasonic Lumix ZS10. Other than the cosmetic differences in the two cameras, the only thing separating them is about $400. The V-Lux 30 retails for $749, while the middle-class Panasonic ZS10 retails for $399 (although the street price is now under $350).

Check availability for the V-Lux 30 on Amazon.com if you’re really itching to pay twice as much for a Leica logo.

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

Nikon Sues Sigma Over Lens Stabilization Patent

May 26, 2011 By Eric Reagan

In what could be a pretty nasty situation for Sigma, Nikon has filed a patent infringement suit in Japan against the competing lens maker. [Read more…]

Canon Updates New Lens Availability

May 25, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Today, Canon announced updated availability dates for five of its delayed EF lenses.

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM lens is scheduled to be available in late July 2011
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens is scheduled to be available in late August 2011
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens is scheduled to be available in late August 2011
Canon EF 500mm F4L IS II USM lens is scheduled to be available in December 2011
Canon EF 600mm F4L IS II USM lens is also scheduled to be available in December 2011

What Kind of Camera Do You Use?

May 25, 2011 By Eric Reagan

As I’m planning for future gear coverage and other topics, I wanted to see what kind of cameras are represented amongst Photography Bay readers.

Take a couple of seconds and let me know in the below poll what kind of camera you use for most of your photography (I recognize that many of you own more than one, so pick your primary camera type). [Read more…]

Don’t Lose Your Camera in the Snow

May 25, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Poor kid just got a new camera and now his mom is going to kill him for losing it in the snow.

My wife told me about this video after the family won the grand prize on America’s Funniest Videos. I’d say the kid is getting a pretty good start to his film making career.

Tenba Discovery Collection Camera Bags

May 25, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Tenba has launched its new Discovery collection of camera bags, which includes the Discovery Photo/Hydration Daypack and the Discovery Shoulder Bag. The Daypack lets you insert a hydration bladder that holds up to 72 ounces of liquid. [Read more…]

Sigma SD1 Gets Street Priced $3K Less Than MSRP

May 24, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Remember last week when Sigma announced the (what some would call outrageous) $9700 price tag on its SD1 DSLR?

Turns out that retailers are posting the real street price at nearly $3000 less. [Read more…]

WD TV Live Hub and WD Photos App Review

May 24, 2011 By Eric Reagan

The WD TV Live Hub is a set top box for your TV that gives you access to streaming content like Netflix and Pandora. Other services like Flickr and Facebook are also accessible through the WD TV Live Hub.

However, where it beats out other streaming devices is with the inclusion of a 1TB hard drive and the ability to share media across devices on your network and remotely with your iOS or Android devices using the WD Photos App. [Read more…]

Vanguard Skyborne 53 Camera Backpack Review

May 23, 2011 By Eric Reagan

The Vanguard Skyborne 53 is a large camera backpack that’s designed to carry a large load and do it comfortably – or as comfortable as you can carry a big load of DSLRs and lenses. [Read more…]

Apple Issues Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.7

May 23, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Apple Aperture 3

Apple has released a Digital Camera Raw Compatibility update, which adds RAW support to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’11 for the following cameras: [Read more…]