Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
New rumors suggest that we will see a new Panasonic 4K camera arrive around NAB 2015. The camera is expected to serve as a replacement for the Panasonic AF100, which can now be had at the discounted price of $2799.
Rumors include references to improved dynamic range of 15 or 16+ stops possible, depending on the various rumor sources. Additional rumored specs include the following: [Read more…]
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 new Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC lens in stock and now shipping. The lens covers full frame sensors and is available for Canon, Nikon and Sony E mount cameras. It retails for $549. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Anyone who has gone to the beach with the family understands the pressure on the photographer in the family to capture the perfect portrait on the beach.
It’s not like there aren’t enough things to worry about between hitting the lighting at the right time, to timing your shot in between random beach walkers to keeping sand out of your camera bag. On top of normal photographer thoughts, there is the challenge of working with your own kids, grandkids, nieces or nephews who don’t see you as a photographer but as dad/mom/grandpa/grandma/uncle/aunt with a dorky habit of carrying a camera. [Read more…]
New rumors suggest the Nikon D7200 will arrive on or before March 13, 2015 – less than a month away. Previously rumored specs suggest that it will feature a 24MP APS-C sensor and 1080/60p video capture. Additional rumored specs include the following: [Read more…]
The launch of Lightroom 6 appears to be just around the corner with March 9, 2015 being the suspected release date. Photo Rumors uncovered a leak at a French retailer of the new Lightroom 6 box art (seen above) and some of the key new features, which look very impressive.
The big new features include:
These are all great additions if this leak turns out to be legit. Based on other info in the leak, there appears to be a retail prices for Lightroom 6, which would negate some rumors that have been floating around suggesting that Lightroom 6 would make the exclusive move to Creative Cloud. Of course, you still need Creative Cloud to take advantage of some of the great features inside of Lightroom mobile.
As noted previously, Lightroom 6 will be a 64-bit only application and will require Windows 7 or higher; or OS X 10.8 or higher to run.
The Transcend StoreJet 500 is a portable and fast external drive with a single 2.5″ SSD inside. It is available in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB capacity options and ranges in price from $229 to $699. [Read more…]
This clever guy played it up during a selfie shot of couple as he acted like recording a video was a mistake. As he shifted down to one knee and pulled out a ring, his girlfriend (and soon to be fiancé) was completely shocked. The video of her reaction is simply fantastic. Watch it below. [Read more…]
The Canon 7D Mark II is going to sit on the APS-C throne for Canon over next few years. It has been a hot topic of discussion since it was first announced and initial impressions of the camera have been very positive.
I have used the camera for a couple of months and have been very impressed with most aspects of the camera. While there is no one feature that is a “Wow!” factor when you look at the Canon 7D Mark II’s spec sheet, all of the little things start to add up for a solid-performing camera born from the pedigree of the original Canon 7D. [Read more…]
B&H has the new Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC lens in stock and shipping. The lens is priced at $399 and is available for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony A and Sony E mounts. Note that the Sony E mount version is not listed as in stock yet. It ships with free expedited shipping. Check it out here at B&H Photo.