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Along with the new Nikon D600 DSLR, Nikon unveiled a new 18.5mm f/1.8 lens for its 1 Series mirrorless cameras.
The 1 Nikkor 18.5mm f/1.8 offers a full frame effective focal length of 50mm. Essentially, the new lens becomes a “fast fifty” when used with the Nikon J1, J2 and V1 cameras.
The new 18.5mm f/1.8 lens should be available in November for $189.95. It will be available in black, white and silver. You can order the lens here at B&H Photo.
The Nikon D600 is available for pre-order with retail delivery expected next week on Sept. 18.
Nikon has finally take the wraps off one of its worst-kept secrets – the full frame D600 DSLR.
The Nikon D600 is a bit of an entry-level to the full frame DSLR world. While it packs a whopping 24.3MP sensor (most likely the same sensor or derivation of the one inside the new Sony A99), it also features some limitations like a max shutter speed of 1/4000s (instead of the 1/8000s shutter speed found on the Nikon D7000 and higher models).
Nonetheless, the D600 offers full frame prowess at a more affordable retail price point than ever before. At just $2099.95, the Nikon D600 is most certainly a bargain and will likely fly off shelves for months to come. You can order the Nikon D600 body here at B&H Photo.
The D600 is also available as kit with the Nikon AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR lens for $2699.95. The D600 w/ 24-85mm lens kit is available here at B&H Photo.
The Nikon D600 should be in stores on September 18.
Nikon has provided several full size sample images here on its website, some of which are RAW files converted to JPEG in Capture NX 2.
Along with the Nikon D600, a new WU-1b was announced, which allows you to wirelessly connect the D600 to Android devices and share images or remotely operate the the D600’s shutter from up to 50-feet away. The WU-1b will be available September 18, 2012 for $59.95.
Here’s a quick little tease to tide you over until the Nikon D600 launches in a little while. Amazon has a promo for the Nikon D600 in the search results for the D600.
While the official page isn’t active yet, it’s clear that the D600 will be here shortly.
[via Nikon Rumors]
Canon has issued a firmware update for the EOS 7D. Firm version 2.0.3 incorporates the following fixes: [Read more…]
Sony NEX-VG30
Sony has announced the NEX-VG900 and NEX-VG30 interchangeable lens camcorders. The NEX-VG900 is the first full frame camcorder to hit the market.
The NEX-VG30 is an APS-C format camcorder that comes available with an 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 power zoom lens.
Sony NEX-VG900
Both the VG900 and VG30 capture 1080p at 24p and 60p frame rates using the AVCHD 2.0 codec. The VG900 is compatible with both E-mount and Alpha mount lenses courtesy of the included LA-EA3 adapter. When using E-mount lenses, the VG900 operates as an APS-C crop camcorder without any loss of resolution.
The NEX-VG900 has a new Multi Interface Shoe that works with a new XLR adapter kit, which allows you to connect higher-end shotgun mics.
The Sony NEX-VG900 will be available in November for $3300. Check availability here at B&H Photo.
The Sony NEX-VG30 will be available in a kit with the 18-200mm power zoom lens in November for $2700. It will also be available in a body-only version for $1800. You can order the NEX-VG30 here at B&H Photo.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Sony Cyber-shot RX1 is a new full frame compact camera, which sounds like a bit of an oxymoron. Somehow, Sony managed to stuff a full frame image sensor inside a compact body and bolt a 35mm f/2 Zeiss lens on the front with a 9-blade aperture for circular bokeh.
And, you know what?
It looks amazing. [Read more…]
The Sony A99 is a 24.3MP full frame DSLR that packs a punch on both the still image and video capture side of things. The A99 is capable of capturing still images at 10 fps in full 24.3MP resolution.
The camera sports a new AF system that combines a standard 19-point AF system with 11 cross-type sensors and a new 102-point AF sensor that overlays the main image sensor. [Read more…]
As expected, the Sony NEX-6 is a 16.1MP mirrorless camera situated in Sony’s NEX lineup between the NEX-5R and the NEX-7.
The NEX-6 features an advanced, hybrid AF system comprised of phase-detect (read: DSLR AF system) and contrast-detect AF methods, which is the same system found on the new NEX-5R that was introduced last month. The NEX-6 also offers 10fps still image capture with AF tracking and a sensitivity up to ISO 25600.
The NEX-6 features the same XGA OLED viewfinder found on the NEX-7, as well as a DSLR-style mode dial. The camera captures 1080/60p HD video and offers integrated WiFi sharing and camera apps via Sony’s PlayMemories Mobile app on iOS and Android devices.
Along with the Sony NEX-6, a new 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 powered zoom lens, a 35mm f/1.8 lens and a 10-18mm OSS zoom lens were announced for the Sony NEX line of cameras.
The Sony NEX-6 will be available in November with the 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 powered zoom lens for $1000. It will also be available as a body-only option for $850. You can order the NEX-6 here at B&H Photo.
The SELP 16-50mm power zoom lens will be available in January for $350. Check availability here at B&H Photo.
The SEL 35mm f/1.8 lens will be available in November for $450. Check availability here at B&H Photo.
The SEL 10-18mm zoom lens will be available in November for $850. Check availability here at B&H Photo.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
More details on the upcoming Nikon D600 have leaked out further confirming the 24.3MP FX format DSLR with 1080/24p HD video capture. The specs indicate that it will carry several limitations as a low-end full frame camera. Notably, the D600 is limited by a max shutter speed of 1/4000s, 1/200s sync-speed and a sensitivity range of ISO 100-6400. (The D7000 reaches up to 1/8000s shutter speed, while the D3200 and D5100 also max out at 1/4000s.)
The D600 will also be compatible with the new WU-1b wireless mobile adapter for connecting it with iOS and Android smartphones and tablets – just like the WU-1a for the Nikon D3200.
Check out the rest of the specs below. [Read more…]