Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Canon Digital Photo Professional version 3.13.45 is now available. The new version includes the following updates:
You can download the update here on Canon’s website.
Capture the Magic is a new book from photographer Jack Dykinga.
“In this book, author Jack Dykinga teaches the art of creating interesting, well-composed images. He provides solutions to the challenges that often get in the way of producing great photographs and he emphasizes the importance of training the eye to exclude the extraneous.
Examples of strong images are juxtaposed against flawed images, illustrating how to create a successful composition. Topics covered include light and shadow, lens choice, framing, negative space, and many more.”
Capture the Magic retails for $39.95; however, it is currently available for $29.56 on Amazon.com.
Cinevate is launching a Kickstarter campaign to bring its new Morpheus stabilizer to life. The Cinevate Morpheus is a all-in-one stabilizer solution for Steadicam-like handheld operation of GoPro, iPhone and pocket cameras while recording video. It serves as multipurpose device for static shooting, as well as an auto-leveling jib head and a slider or dolly. [Read more…]
After a bit of a tease, Canon has released a white color variation of the EOS Kiss X7 (aka Rebel SL1 & 100D) in Japan only. All of the features appear to be the same other than the color. The white Kiss X7 is available with a standard 18-55mm IS STM kit lens or a matching white EF 40mm f/2.8 STM kit lens.
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The recently announced firmware updates for the Canon EOS C100 and C300 are now available for download. [Read more…]
B&H has the Samsung NX1100 with 20-50mm kit lens for $299 (reg. $349) through Nov. 30. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
onOne Software’s Perfect Photo Suite 8 is in its final beta version prior to the November 26 launch of the new version. The program is works as a plugin to Aperture, Lightroom, Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. It can also be used as a standalone for editing images from start to finish. You can download the beta here at onOne Software’s website.
You can purchase Perfect Photo Suite 8 as a standalone app for $79.95. If you want the plug-in version only, it costs $129.95. The Premium Edition works as a plug-in and standalone application for $299.95. onOne Software is offering a pre-order price for $179.95. More details here at onOne Software’s website.
B&H has the new Fuji Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic instant film camera in stock with free US shipping. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Apple has issued an update to Digital Camera RAW to version 5.01, which adds RAW image compatibility for several new cameras in Aperture 3.5 and iPhoto.
New camera support in Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 5.01:
The update is available through the Mac App Store’s Updates tab.
Another update on the oft-rumored Canon 7D Mark II points to a release date sometime in the first half of 2014. Previous rumors pointed to a second quarter announcement for the camera, so this latest update remains consistent.
A couple of key new pieces of info point to a price point around $2000 and its positioning as a pro APS-C camera. Additionally, the 7D Mark II is rumored to feature a variation of a new AF system from an unannounced EOS 1 Series camera.
See the below list of previously rumored specs. [Read more…]