Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The Flashpoint II Model 320M is an AC/DC-powered 150 watt-second monolight that comes with a portable battery pack for only $200. I bought one of these about 9 months ago to use as a portable light kit. And, for $200, I couldn’t be happier with it. [Read more…]
The Panasonic Lumix GF3 is the latest in the compact Micro Four Thirds GF-series – and it’s the smallest yet. Panasonic says the GF3 is over 16% smaller than its already-small predecessor, the GF2. The GF3 has a 12.1MP sensor, a 3-inch Live View touchscreen LCD and can also capture 1080/60i AVCHD video. [Read more…]
I missed this feature in the initial announcement of the new Sony NEX-C3. Check out the video above for a demo of the NEX-C3 “peaking” feature in action. [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.
Also, you guys crossed the 20,000 mark this week for the group’s total photos. Lucky number 20,000 is featured up top and was captured by Rodrigo Caicedo Lopez with a Canon 7D. Send me a Flickr message with your mailing address Rodrigo and I’ll send you a copy of Strobist Photo Trade Secrets Volume 2 for being part of the Photography Bay community.
Check out the rest of the photos below. [Read more…]
A recent Nikon patent application concerning the voice recording capability of camera reveals an oddly-shaped camera with a touchscreen interface and a stylus for menu navigation. [Read more…]
The recently announced Panasonic Lumix FH7 will carry a retail price tag of $179.99 and be available in July 2011. The FH7 sports a 16.1MP sensor, a touch screen display and a Leica 4x optical zoom lens. It addition to shooting stills, it will capture 720p video at 24 fps.
Lots of deals are floating around the web right now. Check them out below. [Read more…]
The new Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8 lens is now in stock at B&H Photo. This lens is likely to be a hard one to find over the next few months, so get it while you can.
Here’s the link to B&H’s product page.
The Canon Rebel T3i (aka 600D) is the lastest entry-level DSLR from Canon. As a step-up from the budget-oriented Rebel T3, the Rebel T3i offers a little more bang-for-your-buck while still retaining an entry-level price point.
To see if this entry-level shooter is the right one for you, read on. [Read more…]
