Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
CineStill’s crowdfunding efforts to make 120 roll film for medium format cameras hit its main goal of $120,000 in contributions. It took 20 days to make that happen and there are still 5 days left to try to hit a couple of key stretch goals. [Read more…]
Check out this video from Canon and Syl Arena as he walks us through the on-camera menu system for controlling Canon Speedlites like the 600EX-RT.
Syl is the author of the popular Speedliter’s Handbook series, which is now in its second edition. If you are interested in really digging into the Canon Speedlite system to understand how it works, his book is well worth the money. You can read my review of the first edition here.
ebay (via BuyDig) has the Nikon D5500 with 18-55mm VR II lens refurbished (by Nikon USA) for $499 (compare to $846.95 new). Check it out here on ebay.
Also, check out Photography Bay’s Nikon D5500 Review.
ebay (via GetItDigital) has the Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA lens for Sony E-mount (full frame coverage) for $699 (reg. $999) in limited quantity. Check it out here on ebay.
Note: This is labeled as a gray market lens. ebay seller GetItDigital has a positive feedback rating of 99.6% at the time of this post.
ebay (via GetItDigital) has the Canon 5Ds for $2399 (compare at $3699) in limited quantity. This is the lowest we’ve seen this camera go so far. Check it out while it lasts here on ebay.
Note: This is labeled as a gray market camera. ebay seller GetItDigital has a positive feedback rating of 99.6% at the time of this post.
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…]
B&H has the Tiffen 77mm Variable ND filter for $79.95 (reg. $149.95) as its Deal Zone deal of the day. The deal ends tonight at midnight. Check it out while it lasts here at B&H Photo.
[Update: This lens is now official and is available for pre-order.]
As my wife and I were watching The People v. OJ Simpson a couple nights ago, we talked about how television programming has reached a renaissance era. The best programming ever is available today. And it’s because we have alternative platforms driving incredible content. Netflix, HBO Now, Hulu and other platforms are forcing traditional cable to push the boundaries of the limited quality we’ve seen over the last three decades.
In a very similar vein, Sigma and other third-party lens manufacturers are holding the traditional guards’ feet to the fire with amazing new lenses. It’s like we’re hitting a lens renaissance now that the digital era is maturing and the market is moving up stream to the enthusiast and pro niches. And now that next crazy lens is almost here… [Read more…]
The G-Speed Studio XL arrays have made a lot of noise as a dedicate pro storage solution. They offer up to 8 bays for 3.5″ hard drives, along with G-Drive ev Bay adapters and a RED Mini-Mag Reader. [Read more…]
ebay (via ElectronicsValley) has the Nikon D750 for $1299 (compare at $1996.95). Check it out here on ebay.
Note: This is labeled as a gray market camera. ebay seller ElectronicsValley has a positive feedback rating of 99.5% at the time of this post.