Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
[Update 2 – 7/25/12: It’s now in stock at Amazon here. Again, don’t expect it to last.]
[Update: 4 hours later and it’s already gone at Newegg.]
The Nikon D800 has been ridiculously hard to come by. Right now, you can find it in stock at Newegg.com.
Don’t expect this to last long though.
ikan’s $10 Cinema Forms app is now available on the iTunes App Store. From the description:
Cinema Forms app is a powerful tool that allows you to create, manage, and share production worksheets and legal releases directly from your iPad. With this app, you can now create call sheets, break down sheets, talent releases, location release, and so much more directly on your iPad.
• Portable and convenient
• Extensive Library of Forms (90+)
• Interactive Smart Forms
• Share as PDF to Dropbox or Email
• Customer Letterhead
• Rich Text Editor
• Signature
• iCloud Backup
• Keyword Search
• Geotag
• AirPrint
• Intuitive Interface
Check out this film canister toilet paper dispenser. How funny is this thing?
Insert your own processing/developing jokes below.
The Sony SLT-A77: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide is a new book from Carol Roullard and Brian Matsumoto. In it, they “teach you how to obtain exceptional photographs and videos as they cover everything from the basics of using the camera’s automatic modes, to the more advanced aperture-priority, shutter-priority, program, and manual exposure modes.”
The Sony SLT-A77: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide retails for $34.95; however, it is currently available from Amazon for $19.06.
Kata has several new D-Light camera bags geared toward the hobbyist/enthusiast user. You can find Kata bags here at B&H Photo.
See the full line-up pricing and descriptions below. [Read more…]
Canon has a Direct Print and Scan for Mobile application is available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPad or at www.itunes.com/appstore. It works with Canon imageRUNNER and imageRUNNER ADVANCE printers.
Check out the below BTS video of sport photographer Walter Iooss Jr. working Andy Samberg of SNL fame on a photo shoot as Samberg portrays tennis stars.
[via PetaPixel]
Canon recently launched several new photo printers, which include PIXMA Photo All-in-One (MG4220, MG3220, and MG2220) and SELPHY CP900 printers.
The MG4220 and MG3220 are wireless printers, while the MG2220 rounds out the low-cost end as a starter all-in-one printer. They are priced at $130, $80 and $70, respectively.
The SELPHY CP900 is a compact photo printer that can print 4×6 images. It runs $100.
New Fujifilm lens are coming for the X-Pro1. Fuji recently released a roadmap detailing upcoming XF mount lenses.
This fall, expect to see the XF 14mm f/2.8 prime, alongside the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 lens. In early 2013, Fuji will be launching the XF 56mm f/1.4, the XF 27mm f/2.8 pancake and the XF 23mm f/1.4 lenses. In mid-2013, Fuji will launch the XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 and the XF 10-24mm f/4 lenses.
JVC has a new action cam to compete with GoPro. It’s the JVC GC-XA1 Adixxion.
It features 1080/30p and 720/60p video capture, a 1.5″ LCD and a 5x zoom. It will also capture 5MP still images and includes built-in Wi-Fi and a wireless smartphone link.
The camera should be available in August for $350. Check availability at B&H Photo.
See JVC’s teaser video below. [Read more…]