Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Photography Bay reader, Carol, just got her new D7000 camera. As a new DSLR user, she wants to know more about zooming with the camera and lens.
I just purchased a D7000 camera, and in using the various features, I noticed that I can NOT take a picture in the zoom in or out setting. Apparently this setting is used only for playback viewing? Why is that?
Here’s my response to Carol on why this is the case with DSLRs like the Nikon D7000…. [Read more…]
B&H has the new Nikon AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR in stock and now shipping. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
And yes, if you want to save a few bucks, you can still order the old version for half the price.
PictureDefense.com is a website that is designed to help photographers take action to have their stolen images removed from the infringing websites hosting such images. The site was created by Jimmy Beltz from PhotoTips.biz and I think he’s done a bang up job on walking us through sending out proper DMCA letters to protect our images. [Read more…]
While previous rumors pointed a March announcement of the Canon 70D, the new Rebel T5i and Rebel SL1 will apparently stand alone as the March Canon announcements. New rumors, however, point to an April announcement for the Canon 70D. [Read more…]
B&H has a couple of Vello extension tube kits (includes 31mm, 21mm and 13mm tubes) in both Canon and Nikon kits for only $55.
If you aren’t familiar with extension tubes, they are mounted between you camera body and lens. This shortens the minimum focus distance and essentially turns all of your current lenses into macro lenses. These are a great and affordable option for trying your hand at macro photography without the need to invest a lot into a dedicated macro lens.
I’ve used a set of Kenko extension tubes for years. The great thing about these (as well as the Vello tubes that B&H has) is that they will transmit AF info between the body and lens, which means you don’t have to use manual focus if you don’t want to.
At $55, these Vello extension tubes look like a real steal. Note, however, that his is a 20% off sale that looks like it will end on March 22. Still, the $68 normal asking price should be well worth it.
Check out the Vello extension tubes here at B&H Photo.
B&H has the Nikon MB-D15 battery grip for the new Nikon D7100 in stock and now shipping. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
The new Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM lens for Nikon APS-C DSLRs is in stock and now shipping. Check it out here at B&H Photo and at Adorama.
Canon users, it’s been available for you guys for a while now. If you missed it, it’s here at B&H.
Canon has taken the wraps off its new and tiny Rebel SL1 entry-level DSLR. All of the key details about the SL1 are already known thanks to several leaks leading up to the camera’s launch.
As a refresher, I have included a quick overview below. [Read more…]
The Canon Rebel T5i was just announced alongside the new, smaller Canon Rebel SL1. The Rebel T5i sticks with an 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor, which Canon seems to be pretty happy with over the past several generations of Rebel DSLRs. [Read more…]
Canon has announced the new PowerShot SX280 HS camera, which sports a 12.1MP CMOS sensor with DIGIC 6 image processor and a 20x optical zoom. The camera is still small enough to be considered a compact camera, yet it offers a powerful zoom range equivalent to 25-500mm. [Read more…]