Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Alongside the new K-30, Pentax has introduced a 50mm f/1.8 lens that fulfills the medium-telephoto role for the new APS-C shooter and should serve as an affordable portrait lens.
The new 50mm f/1.8 lens should be available in July 2012 for $249.95. Check availability at B&H Photo.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Pentax K-30 has been officially announced. It features a 16MP CMOS sensor with full HD video capture at 24p and 30p, as well as 720p capture at 60fps. The K-30 touts a weather resistant design with functionality in temperatures down to 14°F.
Additionally, the K-30 offers a new 11-point AF system with 9 cross-type AF points. The viewfinder features 100% frame coverage at a 0.92x magnification. The K-30 can capture 6 fps when shooting JPEG images and offers sensor-based image stabilization.
The K-30 should be available in July 2012 for $849.95 for the body only or $899.95 with an 18-55mm kit lens. Check availability at B&H Photo.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
For the Pentax fans out there, it looks like another DSLR will land this week in the form of the 16MP Pentax K-30. It looks like an entry-level shooter with full HD video capture and a sensitivity range up to ISO 25,600. Expect the full details as soon as it officially drops.
[via Photo Rumors]
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…]
A recent patent application reveals that Apple is working on a multi-point touch focus method for the iPhone. (Perhaps the upcoming iPhone 5?) [Read more…]
Canon Rumors believes they have solid word on the short spec list for the upcoming Canon Rebel T4i set to replace the T3i.
If these are for real, this could be the third generation of the same 18MP sensor in the Rebel line-up. [Read more…]
The Sony A37 was announced today alongside the NEX-F3. Both cameras are entry-level shooters feature 16MP APS-C CMOS sensors and capture full HD video.
The A37 features Sony’s trademark Translucent Mirror Technology to enable phase detection autofocus while maintaining live view on the A37’s 3-inch tilt/swivel LCD screen. This fast live view autofocus is available in both photo and video modes – something no other DSLR manufacturer has achieved yet.
The A37 also features sensor-based image stabilization, up to 7 frames per second with 8.4MP stills and a sensitivity range of ISO 100-16,000. The camera also sports a 1440k dot resolution EVF with 100% coverage.
The Sony A37 should be available in June for $600 with an 18-55mm kit lens. Check availability at B&H Photo.
Alongside the Sony A37, the new 18-135mm zoom lens was introduced. It should be available in July for $500. It will also be sold as a kit with the current Sony Alpha SLT cameras beginning in August 2012. Check availability at B&H Photo.
More details and images below. [Read more…]
The Sony NEX-F3 is a follow-up to the popular NEX-C3. While the resolution is the same as the NEX-C3 (via an APS-C 16.1MP CMOS sensor), the NEX-F3 steps up in a couple of departments. The NEX-F3 offers full HD 1920 x 1080 video capture in 60i or 24p flavors via AVCHD codec.
Additionally, the NEX-F3 features a 180-degree tiltable LCD screen, which allows you to live view from the front of the camera. The F3 also sports a built-in pop-up flash (something that was missed on the NEX-C3), making it all the more compact to carry.
The existing FDA-EV1S OLED viewfinder is compatible with the NEX-F3 for those preferring a more traditional camera view rather than the live view display. The Sony NEX-F3 will be available in June for $600 with an 18-55mm kit lens. Check availability at B&H Photo.
Alongside the NEX-F3, Sony introduced a revised 18-200mm E-mount lens (for NEX models). The new 18-200mm lens is smaller and lighter than the old version. It also comes in black rather than the original silver color. The new lens retails for $850 and should be available in July 2012. Check availability at B&H Photo.
More images and details below. [Read more…]
B&H has the Canon 5D Mark III in stock again with double instant rebates applicable. These have been going in-and-out rather quickly. Good luck.
The Sony HXR-MC50U is a pro/prosumer-level camcorder that is packaged with a shotgun mic. The MC50U captures 1080/60i AVCHD video at a max 24Mbps bit rate. [Read more…]