Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Nikon has extended its DSLR and lens instant rebates through April 30 with a couple of modifications. The high-end pro DSLRs are out, but the new stuff like the D7000 and D3100 are still part of the program.
B&H Photo has the full details on available DSLR and lens combos.
The Benro C0190 Travel Flat tripod is an ultra-portable tripod. The Travel Flat series offers a unique design whereby the legs actually fold flat rather than into a triangle formation as in most other tripods on the market. [Read more…]
Here’s something new from the Kubota world. The newest templates from Kubota Image Tool’s sister company, Red Boot Design, “give photographers new ways to easily provide amazing-looking deliverables.” Rounded White is a fresh spin on the popular classic white template, and the Gallery Wrap set includes 5 templates available through White House Custom Colour, all with the same clean and fresh look that makes it an appropriate choice for many occasions.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Canon PowerShot S95 is a 10MP point and shoot camera that is essentially a slight refresh to its predecessor, the PowerShot S90. With the ability to capture RAW image files and a bright f/2.0 lens, the S95 is a great pocket camera for the DSLR shooters out there.
To learn more about the serious little compact camera, read on. [Read more…]
With a little help from the DSLR.Bot app ($4.99 in the App Store) for iOS, you can add an infrared trigger to your iPhone for Canon (and soon Nikon) DSLRs.
Check out the simple DIY instructions for the infrared iPhone adapter in the video below. [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…]
A photojournalist from Malaysia National News Agency was covering a cycling race from the back of a motorcycle when he dropped his Nikon D3s. The camera was then ploughed over by the race marshal’s vehicle. When he recovered the camera and applied some duct tape to the battery cover, he finished shooting the race with it. See the video below for his story about how the Nikon D3s saved his job. [Read more…]
Stephen Carr shot the clips in the below video with a Canon Rebel T2i. To get the HDR-effect, he processed each frame through Photomatix. [Read more…]
Canon has released a statement in which it apologizes for the postponement of recently announced lenses. The EF 8-15mm f/4L, EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II, and EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II were all scheduled to be released in March 2011.
However, the recent earthquake in Japan caused damage to its manufacturing plants and, as a result, the availability of these lenses is currently unknown. Canon stated that it will provide an update on the availability of these lenses once that date becomes clear. Note that B&H Photo has listed an approximate availability date of May for the 8-15mm and 400mm lenses (see above links).
[via Canon]
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…]