Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The above video does a nice job of summarizing the state of RED and what filmmakers like James Cameron and Peter Jackson are doing with the technology, along with their push toward a cinematic standard frame rate of 48 frames per second. You also get some nice behind-the-scenes at RED Studios.
[via The Daily]
Canon announced the PowerShot S100 and SX40 HS today, both of which feature a new DIGIC 5 image processor. The S100 serves as a replacement for the S95, while the SX40 HS replaces the SX30 IS. [Read more…]
Ricoh has unveiled its GR Digital IV, which features a 10MP and a 28mm f/1.9 fixed lens. The Ricoh GR Digital IV adds sensor-shift image stabilization over its predecessor, the GR Digital III.
Additional features include a 3-inch 1.23 million dot resolution LCD, an improved image processor and quicker autofocus. A special edition, white model will be available in a total of 10,000 units.
No word yet on price or release dates. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details and images below. [Read more…]
Last year, Canon showed off an 8-inch CMOS sensor, which was roughly 40-times the size of the 5D Mark II sensor. We were all summarily impressed; however, Canon has gone off and put this massive sensor into a telescope.
What’s more is that they are recording video at 60fps using this massive sensor, which works swimmingly well in the low-light scenes of space. (I think everyone’s wishlist for the 5D Mark III just went up a couple levels of intensity.)
For all of the amazing details, the below press release is a must read. [Read more…]
Kogan, an Australian online retailer, announced today that it would start selling Canon and Nikon DSLRs, among other electronic gear. The initial prices are substantially lower than retail prices for the same merchandise elsewhere in Australia, which has caused quite a stir. [Read more…]
It seems that rumors of the Canon 1Ds Mark IV just won’t go away. The latest word from Canon Rumors‘ sources proclaim an October announcement – with availability in 2012. Frequent spec rumors include a 30+MP sensor and high frame rate.
With no solid leaks or consistent rumors, it’s all still guess work at this point. With no new pro DSLR from Nikon so far this year though, there’s no new competitive threats to the 1D Mark IV or 1Ds Mark III.
There’s been a lot of speculation that the Japan earthquake has delayed both Canon and Nikon’s new products; however, that is still speculation until we get word from the companies’ mouth one way or the other. And that’s probably not something we are going to get – both Canon and Nikon rarely tip their hand until they are ready to proceed with their own marketing plans (leaks notwithstanding).
I’ve seen some forum and blog postings about the Sony NEX-5n having an overheating issue. As you can see in the above “Overheating Test” video, it records for over 23 minutes before shutting down.
Those large CMOS sensors generate a lot of heat. And while they are great for producing bokeh-filled cinematic shots, they can’t quite replace the endless recording times of camcorders. But camcorders can’t give you the awesome bokeh you get out of the NEX-5n and its ilk (of course there are APS-C format camcorders, but they start at around $2000 and go way up from there). [Read more…]
Western Digital has just unveiled its WD 2go App for iOS and Android devices. The app gives your iPhone, iPad or Android device access to all of the files stored on your WD My Book Live hard drives – even when you’re far from home.
I just got word from a reliable source that there will be no new Canon DSLRs announced in 2011. Bummer. [Read more…]