Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Canon should be announcing a pair of new entry-level DSLRs, a new 18-55mm kit lens with the new STM motor and several point and shoot cameras later tonight. Stay tuned for full press releases, specs and product photos around midnight or so tonight.
For right now, the complete list of new Canon gear is below. [Read more…]
The new Fuji X20 point and shoot camera is now available and shipping at Adorama and B&H Photo.
I really liked my hands-on time with the X20 at CES 2013. I think this is going to be a solid compact camera that is worthy of its retro flare…
Canon’s upcoming EOS-b camera now has a face – with new images that have leaked out following the specs we previously confirmed. The Canon EOS-b should be announced later this week as a smaller DSLR than the Canon Rebel T4i. [Read more…]
Adorama has released a new Steadicam-style video camera stabilizer under its Flashpoint in-house brand. The Flashpoint ZeroGrav appears to be a close reproduction of the Glidecam HD-2000, which is about the right build for HDSLR rigs. Notably, the ZeroGrav has a bigger load range of 2.2-11lbs capacity, while the Glidecam HD-2000 is rated 2-6lbs. [Read more…]
The new Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens is now available for pre-order. Check it out at B&H Photo, Adorama and Amazon.
Or, if you want to save a few bucks, you could just order the old version for half the price….
“All story is manipulation.”
I love this quote from Ken Burns.
Jean-Luc Godard said “Photography is truth, and cinema is truth 24 times per second.” Ken Burns turns that on its head with his perspective on storytelling, along with his personal inspiration in the stories he chooses to tell.
And it rings so true – even in our photos. We manipulate the audience/viewer based on the story we decide to share – be it a single frame or a feature length production. Regardless of the facts present, we are manipulating those facts based on the facts we choose to include. Whether it is framing, crop, spoken words or something else, our creative vision shapes the stories we tell.
[via John Nack]
Phottix’s new Mitros TTL flash should be shipping soon for Canon systems. The Mitros TTL speedlight was announced back at Photokina and claims “do everything you expect a top-of-the-line TTL flash to do. Functions include built-in IR triggering with Master and Slave modes, AF assist light, auto/manual zooming flash head, all with fast recharge times. The Phottix Mitros TTL Flash includes a USB port for firmware upgrades and a 3.5mm Sync port.”
The Phottix Mitros TTL flash retails for $349, which is substantially cheaper than the Canon 580EX II at $489 that it has its sights on. The Phottix Mitros TTL flash should be available soon at Amazon, Adorama and the Phottix store.
It appears that the upcoming EOS-b, Canon EOS 100D (or whatever it will be called) specs have leaked out via Best Buy’s website. These appear to be legit – although the official camera name may not be listed yet and you can expect this to be pulled soon…
Previous indications of a “smaller DSLR” appear to be legit with the camer weighing a full 5 ounces less than the Canon Rebel T4i and measures 3.6″ (height) x 4.6″ (width) x 2.7″ (depth).
The new EOS model should carry a retail price of $799 with a EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens, which further confirms the EF-S mount and that this is NOT the follow-up to the EOS M. [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…]
