Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Norman makes pro lights for both studio and portable use. The D12 and D24 are the studio packs, which offer 1200w/s and 2400w/s, respectively. Additionally, the D12 and D24 feature built-in PocketWizard receivers. The portable kits from Norman come in 200w/s and 400w/s flavors. [Read more…]
A couple of months ago, I mentioned the film ‘Like Crazy’ was shot on a Canon 7D and scheduled for release on October 28. It was initially released in 4 theaters, and now is up to 16 in its limited release. [Read more…]
Below you will find this week’s firmware updates. Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware. [Read more…]
The Nikon P7100 is the latest prosumer compact in the Coolpix lineup. When I reviewed the Nikon P7000 earlier this year, my biggest complaint was the speed of the camera in terms of shot-to-shot raw image capture and navigation of the menu system. Nikon has clearly addressed those concerns in the P7100 model, allowing the camera to compete on level ground with Canon’s G12 and other prosumer compact cameras. [Read more…]
Ten Photo Assignments is a new book from Amanda Quintenz-Fiedler. “This book provides real-world assignments that guide prospective photographers to a true understanding and mastery of the craft. Each assignment includes a list of goals, detailed instructions, illustrations, and examples. Individual assignments build on one another, allowing your mastery to grow as the book continues.”
Ten Photo Assignments retails for $19.95; however, it is currently available on Amazon.com for $13.29. It is also available on the Kindle for only $7.99.
NEXTO DI backup drives offer the ability to back up memory cards in the field without the need to fire up a laptop. [Read more…]
Tenba has released a number of cool new bags this year, including the Roadie II rolling camera cases for travelers, the functional and mobile Discovery collection, and the colorful Vector collection camera bags. [Read more…]
The Smith-Victor FLO-220 and its sibling models are affordable, fluorescent lights for video use. The lights come with built-in barn doors and have custom eggcrate louvers available. The lights are daylight balanced at 5600K, use flicker-free tubes, and are dimmable down to 1/4-power. [Read more…]
I have heard from several Sony NEX-5N owners that the “performance improvement” offered by Sony for the NEX-5N’s clicking defect during video capture has been resolved. I recently confirmed this for myself with several NEX-5N models that had the fix applied. In all cases, the clicking was not audible to me anymore.
I’m revising my Sony NEX-5N review to reflect this solution and changing my recommendation for the NEX-5N as a highly-recommended camera.
The Photogenic PL625DR is a recently announced monolight that offers a 6-stop output ranging from 7.8Ws up to 250Ws and has a t.5 flash duration of 1/2000s at full power. [Read more…]