Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Canon 1Ds Mark IV on Canon Website
When I first saw this list for extended warranty options showing the Canon 1Ds Mark IV, I figured it was a typo since it’s pretty common to see the 1D Mark IV mistakenly listed as the 1Ds Mark IV (even on some of Canon’s sites).
However, this was actually a separate listing from the 1D Mark IV and the 1Ds Mark III, already in the chart above. And, the 1Ds Mark IV listing was a different price. [Read more…]
The Induro BHS-Series Ballheads are a new breed of affordable tripod heads with QR plates and built-in bubble levels. The BHS0 supports 10.3 lbs. The BHS1 supports 12.8 lbs. And, the BHS2 supports up to 18.7 lbs.
The new ballheads range in price from $52 to $76 retail and are available from B&H Photo.
We’re halfway to finding out who wins the Swag Bag Giveaway 2. [Read more…]
The Sony A35 now appears to be widely in stock and shipping. The latest translucent-mirror alternative to DSLRs looks to head up the entry-level end of Sony’s Alpha line with reports that the flagship Sony A77 will be announced next week.
The A35 sports a 16MP CMOS sensor and fast live view autofocus unlike any other manufacturer has delivered in a DSLR. It also records full 1920 x 1080 AVCHD video.
You can find the Sony A35 at B&H Photo and Amazon.com.
The Panasonic ZS10 is a 14.1MP camera with a rather 16x optical zoom (21x if you count Panasonic’s “Intelligent Zoom” as a feature) in a rather compact offering. The ZS10 also features Panasonic’s signature Power O.I.S. Image Stabilization, which is quite necessary for such a long zoom reach. [Read more…]
Stereo3D Toolbox LE v3.0 has been updated to work with Final Cut Pro X for your 3D editing needs. The effects plugin offers a number of powerful features, including the ability to adjust convergence points and auto-crop based on those adjustments. [Read more…]
More rumored specs for what could/might/should be the Canon 5D Mark III have surfaced. This time we’re talking about some specs that could be quite helpful to the video shooters out there – and keep the Canon 5D line strongly grounded in the video realm. [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…]
FCP X Camera Import Window
For all of its faults, Final Cut Pro X offers much better native file compatibility than its predecessor. However, all files aren’t equal when working in Final Cut Pro X. Some files, like the .MTS files produced from AVCHD video capture, require you to take a couple of extra steps to get them into FCP X.
Here are a some simple tips to make it smoother to get those .MTS files off of a memory card or hard drive – and without the need to connect the camera to your Mac. [Read more…]
Mastering the Nikon D7000 is a new book from Darrell Young. “The book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user’s manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option.”
Mastering the Nikon D7000 retails for $34.95; however, it is currently available for $19.22 on Amazon.com or the Kindle version for $9.99.