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A Literal “Shootout” Among the Nikon D7200 vs Canon 7D Mark II vs 70D

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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.

Canon EF 1200mm f/5.6L USM Lens Available for $180,000

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Canon 1200mm Lens at BH Photo

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.

Photography Bay Giveaway: Boinx FotoMagico 4.5

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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…]

Blackmagic URSA Mini is the (almost) Most Affordable 1080p 120fps Camera

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Blackmagic URSA Mini-4

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…]