Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
B&H Photo has the Fuji X100 in-stock right now. The availability on this camera has been a tough cookie over the last several weeks. It only lasted a few hours the last time I saw this camera in stock – expect the same this time.
So, if you want one here is the link to the product page at B&H.
The Panasonic LUMIX G3 is a new 16MP Micro Four Thirds camera that can capture 1920 x 1080 HD video in AVCHD.
The G3 offers a sensitivity range of ISO 160-6400 and a capture rate of 4 frames per second. The G3 has a 3″ articulating touchscreen LCD monitor, as well as an electronic viewfinder.
The Panasonic LUMIX G3 should be available in June at an initial retail price of $699.99 with a 14-42mm kit lens and $599.99 for the body only. Check availability on Amazon.com and B&H Photo.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Sony NEX 30mm f/3.5 lens has shown up a little early in product photos on a Sony talk forum. [Read more…]
Nikon has discontinued its recently-announced Coolpix S6100 and Coolpix S4100 in Asia markets, citing that the earthquake in Japan has lead to production and supply issues with the camera. No word yet on whether there is a similar effect in the US and other markets for these or other Nikon models.
For more info, see the statement issued by Nikon below. [Read more…]
Topaz Labs recently unveiled its new Lens Effects plug-in for Photoshop. Lens Effects allows you to apply depth of field effects and other effects to your images during post processing. Lens Effects uses a depth map for fine tuning out of focus areas, which helps make the depth of field look more natural and optical-based. [Read more…]
The recently announced updates to Photoshop CS5 that enabled remote control of the application from your iPad just got more exciting. Three new “remote” Apps are now available from the iTunes store. [Read more…]
Canon may be making that radio trigger flash and DSLR with a built-in transmitter after all. Recall that I posted the details on Canon’s patent application in August 2010, which covered a radio-signal transmitter and receiver communication between DSLR and Speedlights.
Now Canon Rumors says its been told that Canon has working prototypes of flashes that are triggered via radio communication by an updated version of the ST-E2 transmitter. Presumably, any new flash from Canon that sports built-in radio TTL communication would unseat the 580 EX II as the flagship Speedlight in Canon’s lineup. [Read more…]
Paul Nicklen is renowned Arctic and Antarctic wildlife photographer. Has a passion for these regions and the wildlife within, which is demonstrated by both his photography and words about life there.
In late-2009, I passed along a short video about his encounter with a leopard seal in Antarctica. While it was only less than 2-minutes long, it was a very powerful video, featuring Nicklen’s world-class photography and a very cool story. [Read more…]
B&H Photo has posted that the Zeiss Distagon T 35mm F/1.4 ZF.2 lens is now available for pre-order for the Nikon F Mount version. Here’s the link.
As is custom at B&H, when something is posted for pre-order, it generally means that stock is on the way and almost ready to ship out to customers. No word on the Canon version yet.
When I first handled the Canon PowerShot 500 HS, I wasn’t too pleased with the effectiveness of the touchscreen interface; however, the more I used it, the more fun I had with the camera. [Read more…]