Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Pentax has announced its latest Q-mount camera – the Q7. The leading spec from Pentax is that the Q7 will be available in 120 color combinations.
Aesthetics aside, the Q7 features a 12.4MP 1/1.7″ backlit CMOS sensor and captures 1080p HD video at 24p or 30p. Additionally, the Q7 sports a 3-inch LCD at 460k-dot res and a max ISO 12,800 sensitivity setting. [Read more…]
The Fotodiox DY-200 LED Fresnel lights feature powerful light and offer focusable, dimmable, cool lighting options for video and studio photography work. Available in 5600K daylight and 3200K tungsten color temperatures, the DY-200 and DY-200w LED Fresnel lights feature accurate flicker-free light, low power draw, cool-to-the-touch operation, and remote controlled power and focus. A separate ballast unit and an adjustable yoke mounts on either a floor stand or hangs from a lighting grid for many mounting options. [Read more…]
Lowepro recently lauched a pair of camera bags in its new Transit series.
The Transit Sling 250 AW and Backpack 350 AW feature fast-access, front to back rotation for rapid camera retrieval and UltraFlex fit system for more organization options. Both new bags offer side acces to your DSLR, a hideaway tripod mount and an all-weather cover. [Read more…]
Along with the announcement of the upcoming Mac Pro, Apple also unveiled a MacBook Air refresh with the big feature being extended battery life – the 11.6″ models get 9 hours and the 13.3″ models get up to 12 hours run time. [Read more…]
Leica has taken the official wraps off of its ‘Mini M’ teaser campaign and introduced to the world the Leica X Vario. [Read more…]
I know all of you have been waiting so long to get your hands on a Hasselblad Lunar, so you’ll be glad to know that the Lunar has started shipping in the US for an insane price of $7000.
In case you have missed my previous rants, the Lunar is essentially a glorified Sony NEX-7 with a reworked body and controls from Hasselblad and a bloated price tag. You can pick up one (or two) for yourself here at Amazon.com.
Alien Skin has released Exposure 5, which is a film simulation plug-in that works with Photoshop, Lightroom, Aperture or as a standalone application. [Read more…]
B&H now has a direct download available for the new Lightroom 5. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Adorama is now shipping the new Olympus M. Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Check it out here at Adorama.
At WWDC today, Apple announced the upcoming Mac Pro, which will be available later this year. The new Mac Pro is clearly a massive change from the Mac Pro form factor we have grown accustomed to really since the aluminum Power Mac G5’s introduction in 2003, which was somewhat refreshed with the first Mac Pro in 2006. [Read more…]