Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The Nikon D5500 is the latest starter camera in Nikon’s DX line. It is a step up from the D3300 and a step below the D7200. As such, it serves a nice position as an upgrade camera for beginners and a powerful package for enthusiasts.
The D5500 goes head-to-head against the Canon Rebel T6i and Rebel T6s models. In many sections of the spec sheet, the D5500 best the Canon alternatives and rivals even more advanced models. [Read more…]
Leica has unveiled a new black and white camera – the Leica M Monochrom (Type 246). It features a 24MP full frame CMOS sensor and can also capture 1080p video (also black and white). [Read more…]
After seeing the SpiderPro Hand Strap last year at PhotoPlus, I felt like it was probably the best hand strap that I have used with a DSLR. It slides on easy and, more importantly, it stays on with contact points closer to the wrist, rather than the back of your hand. [Read more…]
LaCie’s new Rugged RAID Thunderbolt 4TB external hard drive is a speedy addition to the Rugged line. It is bus-powered over Thunderbolt and includes an optional USB 3.0 port, which you can use with an AC adapter attached. [Read more…]
Kai from DigitalRev is back with another over-the-top camera review. This time he pits the Nikon D7200, Canon 7D Mark II and Canon 70D against each other with an ultimate test (… I use that term loosely) in AF performance by pitting three shooters against each other in a very unique photography challenge.
MindShift Gear has announced several new cases designed for carrying and organizing GoPro and other other action cameras and accessories. The new MindShift Gear Action Camera Case System includes 13 cases and bundles for a variety of GoPro configurations. [Read more…]
B&H has the legendary Canon EF 1200mm f/5.6L USM lens in stock. A single used unit in excellent condition is currently priced at $180,000. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Update: A little back story….
They had one in 2010 available for $120,000, which you see pictured in the top image.
And then, back in 2008, they had on for $99,000.
From Canon:
This remarkable lens is the longest in the world with full autofocus capability. Two fluorite elements for superb image quality, make it ideal for many professional applications where it’s impossible to get close to the subject. Fully compatible with any EOS SLR, including digital bodies, autofocus performance is silent and instantaneous thanks to the Ultrasonic Motor. It’s also compatible with the Canon Extender EF 1.4x II (making it a 1700mm f/8) and EF 2x II (2400mm f/11). Available upon special order.
Have you ever tried creating complex photo slideshows in video editing software? Unless you thoroughly know the ins and outs of the video software, it probably wasn’t a pleasant experience.
This week, Photography Bay has teamed with Boinx Software to give away a full license of FotoMagico 4 for Mac OS X, which is a slideshow creation app created by photographers for photographers. [Read more…]
Zeiss has announced a pair of new full frame lenses for Sony E-mount cameras – the Batis 25mm f/2 and the Batis 85mm f/1.8. Both lenses offer autofocus, which is a first for Zeiss full frame E-mount lenses. [Read more…]
Ok. Sure, there’s the GoPro HERO4 Black. But let’s be real about what we mean when we say “camera.” I am a huge fan of GoPro cameras but they are not the first choice for top-notch video production unless you need some POV shots of some extreme sports.
There are plenty of cameras out there that will capture 120fps but few do it at 1920 x 1080 resolution and none of those do it at the $3K entry-price of the URSA Mini 4K camera. Sony almost gets us there with the A7s; however, it is limited to 720p resolution at 120 fps. The Panasonic GH4 also gets close with a variable frame rate mode delivering 96fps in 1920 x 1080 resolution.
Still, no one is delivering a camera close to the prowess of the URSA Mini in the same DSLR-price ballpark. [Read more…]