Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The previously teased Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens has officially been unveiled. It features a 1:1 magnification with a 1-foot minimum focus distance. It is an internally focusing lens with a non-rotating filter mount and a rounded 9-blade aperture. [Read more…]
Nikon has announced the Nikon 1 J5 compact interchangeable lens camera. It features a 20.8MP BSI sensor and is capable of shooting 20fps with full AF. [Read more…]
The Transcend Ultimate 64GB UHS-I SDXC Speed Class 3 85MB/s write speed card is one of the better “fast” cards available today. Note the W85MB/s speed rating. That refers to the data write speed, which is what matters when using it in your camera. [Read more…]
Decent budget earbuds are pretty easy to find. Decent budget Bluetooth earbuds are another story. The sub-$40 Avier XE3 Bluetooth 4.0 headphones, for the most part, cover all the bases by providing reliable connections and competent audio quality.
Check out my full review over at Tech Tilt: Avier XE3 Bluetooth Headphones Review
Canon just made some massive price drops on the EOS C300 and EOS C100 cinema cameras. The EOS C300 dropped from $11,499 to $6,499. That’s a $5k drop in price. The C100 dropped by $1,000 from $3,999 to $2,999. [Read more…]
B&H has the JVC GY-HM170 and GY-HM200 4K camcorders in stock and now shipping. Both models capture 4K video at 24p or 30p at up to 150Mbps and 4:2:2 1080p video up to 60fps at 50Mbps.
The JVC GY-HM170 can be found here at B&H Photo. The GY-HM200 includes a shotgun mic and carry handle with two XLR inputs and can be found here at B&H Photo.
B&H has the new Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens in stock and now shipping with 4% rewards. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Canon’s official UK website now shows the PowerShot G3 X, which was recently announced as a product that is under development. [Read more…]
Manfrotto will no longer distribute Switzerland-based Elinchrom lighting equipment in the US, effective May 5, 2015.
In a statement issued today, Manfrotto cited the continued evolution of the US photography and lighting market as the reason for the break and that the companies are “updating their respective strategies in the marketplace.”
My next question is: “When is a Manfrotto studio strobe coming out?” [Read more…]
Samyang has posted another one of its teasers on its Facebook page. This time the teaser is rumored to be for a new 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens.
The caption with the above teaser image reads as follows:
With immense focus and unparalleled features, #Samyangoptics will introduce the latest product. Stay tuned.
[via Samyang Facebook page]