Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The new Fuji X-A1 entry-level mirrorless camera is now in stock and shipping from B&H. Recall that the X-A1 features a 16.3MP standard Bayer sensor instead of the X-Trans sensor found in other X-Series models. It’s also substantially cheaper. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Apple released OS X Mavericks yesterday. I’m not going to cover all of the new features. It’s free though and there are several things I do like (e.g., tabbed Finder, and Menu Bar/Dock available on all screens); however, one of the first things photographers want to know before upgrading to a new OS is whether there are compatibility issues with photo editing software.
I’ve used Lightroom 5 in OS X Mavericks and have no problems at all with it thus far. Additionally, Adobe released a statement regarding its CC and CS6 apps. In short, everything should work fine (except After Effects requires an update). The full statement is below. [Read more…]
Alongside several other updates today, Apple updated Aperture to version 3.5. the update adds several new features and bug fixes.
Notably, Aperture 3.5 now supports iCloud Photo Sharing and Apple Maps support. For SmugMug users, you can now publish and sync galleries directly from Aperture to your SmugMug account.
The list of new features and bug fixes is below. [Read more…]
Apple launched its new Mac Pro today after teasing it earlier this year. The Mac Pro packs a powerful punch into a cylinder chassis that’s often been compared to a coffee maker.
The base model features an Intel Xeon E5 Quad-Core processor at 3.7GHz, 12GB DDR3 ECC RAM, 256GB PCIe-based flash storage and dual AMD FirePro D300 GPUs (at 2GB VRAM each). The Mac Pro offers six Thunderbolt 2 ports, four USB 3.0 ports, dual Gigabit ethernet ports and an HDMI 1.4 UltraHD port. All models will power up to three 4K displays simultaneously. [Read more…]
A little more detail is shaking out on the Nikon retro full frame camera that was first rumored a couple days ago. The most interesting thing is that it will look more like the Nikon F3 than the FM2 and it will only be a still image camera – no video features. So, for all of you who have been clamoring for a stills-only camera, here you go. [Read more…]
Sony has confirmed that future mirrorless cameras and DSLR-style cameras will be branded under the Alpha name, and that there will no longer be any other “NEX” cameras. (see the 3:10 mark in the video from Sony below) [Read more…]
Ricoh has launched a new GR Limited Edition camera with a magnesium-alloy body in a metallic vintage green wave-tone finish and a high-gloss shine. [Read more…]
ebay (via bigvalueinc) has the Canon 5D Mark III for $2549.99 with free shipping. These deals generally don’t last long when they pop up. Check it out here on ebay.
B&H has the new Sony Alpha A3000 mirrorless camera with 18-55mm and 55-210 lenses with built-in image stabilization for $498 (reg. $748). Check it out here at B&H Photo.
The Olympus Stylus 1 compact camera has leaked out ahead of its official announcement. It bears a striking resemblance to Olympus OM-D Micro Four Thirds cameras; however, it will obviously sport a smaller sensor. [Read more…]