Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Detailed specs for the 20MP Canon 6D full frame DSLR have leaked. Note that these specs provide for a 1/8000s max shutter speed, which is different from prior specs rumors that referenced 1/4000s max shutter speed.
The camera should be announced in the next few hours with a retail price of $2099, so we should know for certain in a little while.
Check out the full specs below. [Read more…]
Ahead of Photokina 2012, Sekonic unveiled its new LITEMASTER PRO L-478 series light meters. The LITEMASTER PRO L-478D and L-478DR.
The L-478DR has the ability to wirelessly control your flashes via PocketWizard ControlTL. It can also trigger standard PocketWizard Plus or MultiMax transceivers, as well as other strobes with built-in PocketWizard control.
Both models feature metering modes for strobes and continuous lights – with options for frame rate and shutter angle available in cine mode.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Fuji XF1 is the latest in the X-Series lineup and set to be announced later tonight (or early morning). Most of the details on the new camera, however, have already leaked out via Samy’s Camera (although Samy’s appears to have removed those specs as of now).
The Fuji XF1 will feature a 12MP 2/3-inch CMOS sensor and optical image stabilization on its 4x zoom lens (25-100mm equivalent). The lens offers a variable aperture of f/1.8-4.9 . . . so, very bright on the wide end. Other features include full HD video capture and 360-degree panoramic images.
Some great news is that the XF1 will offer RAW capture. Earlier spec leaks/rumors did not mention RAW capture, which cause some concern among enthusiasts. So, kudos to Fuji for putting this important feature in this new X-Series shooter. [Read more…]
It looks like Adorama jumped the gun on the Canon 6D product listing (now removed), confirming the $2099 price tage and the 20.2MP full frame sensor. The full announcement should hit later tonight around midnight.
As a recap, here’s the previously leaked spec list:
[via Canon Rumors]
Olympus E-PL5
Samy’s Camera has product pages and pre-orders listed for the Olympus E-PL5 and E-PM2, as well as new lenses with US pricing info confirmed.
The Olympus E-PM2 with 14-42mm kit lens is priced at $599 (link). The E-PL5 with 14-42mm kit lens is priced at $699 (link). As previously reported, both new cameras will sport a 16.05MP Live MOS sensor (apparently the same one used in the OM-D EM-5).
A pair of new lenses, the 60mm f/2.8 Macro (link) and the 12mm f/2 Limited Edition (link) are priced at $499 and $1099, respectively.
Expect official announcements on these products to hit tomorrow.
The first footage from the Canon EOS C100 cinema camera has been published in the form of a promotional short film, Just C It!, from Sebastien Devaud.
According to Sebastien: [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…]
Lighting for Digital Photography is Syl Arena’s next book, which is due out at the end of October. Syl wrote the excellent Speedliter’s Handbook on Canon Speedlites last year and I expect him to nail this one as well. (You can read my review of Speedliter’s Handbook here.)
Lighting for Digital Photography will go beyond just the Canon Speedlite system and also dig into lighting with Nikon speedlights, bigger strobes and continuous lights. Additionally, the book will cover use of light modifiers such as umbrellas, softboxes, flags and gels.
Syl is a great teacher and Speedliter’s Handbook proved he knows how to teach in written words in addition to the workshops he’s known for.
Lighting for Digital Photography is currently available to pre-order for $14 on Amazon.com. This book would make a great stocking stuffer this holiday season for the photographer in your life.
Canon announced 5 new large format imagePROGRAF printers this week – the iPF9400, iPF9400S, iPF8400, iPF6450 and iPF6400.
Complete details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Olympus E-PL5
Expect plenty of new cameras on Monday from Olympus, including the new E-PL5 and E-PM2, as well as the previously mentioned XZ-2. Both new cameras will sport a 16.05MP Live MOS sensor (apparently the same one used in the OM-D EM-5). [Read more…]