Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
While WWDC 2011 would have been a fitting time to launch Final Cut Pro X, Apple failed to do so. According to the info we got from Apple at the sneak peek back in April, Final Cut Pro X is due to arrive in the Mac App Store this month. Since the teaser though, it’s been all crickets from the mothership. [Read more…]
Regardless of your current skill level, you have probably used the little green square mode on a camera at some point. This green square (or little green camera) mode is commonly referred to as the full auto shooting mode.
Many times, when you are shooting in this mode, you get great photos. Other times though, your images don’t quite come out the way you envisioned them when looking through the viewfinder. Maybe they are too dark on a person’s face, maybe the thing you want to be in focus is out of focus, or maybe the colors just don’t look right.
That’s what happens when you give control to a dumb box. That’s right. Your camera is dumb – especially when it’s in the little green square mode. [Read more…]
The Fuji X100 has a crazy-high flash sync speed thanks to its 4-leaf shutter. The Strobist crowd is really going to dig this thing. Talk about killing the Sun…
Using an old Nikon SB-26 in manual mode connected via a Pearstone 6′ extension cable, I did some backyard experimenting with the X100. [Read more…]
Amazon has a deal on several Nikon point and shoot cameras – offering up to $80 instant savings along with free 1-day shipping. The sale prices are good through June 25, while the 1-day shipping offer is valid through June 16. Details here.
‘Act of Valor’ is a film that I’ve heard a lot about over the past couple of years from cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, who has been a big proponent of Canon HDSLRs. He’s been talking about how they used the 5D Mark II to get shots they couldn’t otherwise get – using Zeiss lenses and helmet cams for a unique combination of shooting rigs.
The film is looking to be a pretty big deal for Hurlbut and Bandito Brothers. Relativity Media announced today that it picked up worldwide marketing and distribution rights for a $13-million guarantee. [Read more…]
The Flashpoint II Model 320M is an AC/DC-powered 150 watt-second monolight that comes with a portable battery pack for only $200. I bought one of these about 9 months ago to use as a portable light kit. And, for $200, I couldn’t be happier with it. [Read more…]
The Panasonic Lumix GF3 is the latest in the compact Micro Four Thirds GF-series – and it’s the smallest yet. Panasonic says the GF3 is over 16% smaller than its already-small predecessor, the GF2. The GF3 has a 12.1MP sensor, a 3-inch Live View touchscreen LCD and can also capture 1080/60i AVCHD video. [Read more…]
I missed this feature in the initial announcement of the new Sony NEX-C3. Check out the video above for a demo of the NEX-C3 “peaking” feature in action. [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.
Also, you guys crossed the 20,000 mark this week for the group’s total photos. Lucky number 20,000 is featured up top and was captured by Rodrigo Caicedo Lopez with a Canon 7D. Send me a Flickr message with your mailing address Rodrigo and I’ll send you a copy of Strobist Photo Trade Secrets Volume 2 for being part of the Photography Bay community.
Check out the rest of the photos below. [Read more…]
