Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The Sony Cyber-shot HX5V is a 10.2MP point and shoot camera that was introduced in January 2010 with the Cyber-shot TX7. The HX5V complements the TX7 well and, fortunately, packs in many of the great features of its thinner counterpart.
To see how the Sony Cyber-shot HX5V stacks up and whether it’s right for you, read on. [Read more…]
Polaroid instant cameras are finally back in town. The new Polaroid PIC-300 is the first instant camera to be introduced since the old Polaroid died and was born anew (recall, however, that we were teased with the Polaroid PIC-1000 mockups back at CES 2010). The Polaroid PIC-300 is a consumer-oriented camera that uses the aptly-named Polaroid 300 Instant Film. However, all this comes at a price.
While the camera will only set you back about $90, the film will suck you dry at $10 for a 10-pack. That’s $1 per exposure folks.
Ah, yes, now I recall why Polaroid died.
The Polaroid 300 format is also smaller than the traditional Polaroid sizes from back in the day. Instead, you get Fuji Instax Mini sizes – about the same size print as a business card.
No doubt that there’s a fun factor to the new Polaroid PIC-300; however, you’ll have to be committed to your nostalgic ideals to jump on this bandwagon. The Polaroid PIC-300 gives new meaning to the expression “make every frame count.”
For those who are willing, it looks like J&R is the only place (aside from Polaroid.com) where you can find the Polaroid PIC-300 right now.
Updated: It’s also available from Amazon.com here.
Full details on the rebirth of Polaroid instant cameras in the press release below. [Read more…]
When the iPhone Photoshop App launched last year, the biggest complaint I had with it was the limitation on sharing your photos directly from the App. You couldn’t share photos from the App except through Photoshop.com – no Facebook, no Twitter, no nothing.
All that has changed with the new version 1.2 update to the iPhone Photoshop App. Now, the App works the way it should have worked when it was first launched. [Read more…]
Remember the Gorillapod Magnetic from PMA 2010? Well, it’s finally available for purchase, and should begin shipping immediately. [Read more…]
Eric Austin has cooked up the above contraption, which is an electric, radio-controlled helicopter with a Canon 7D mounted on it. With his HeliVideo he’s providing his commercial clients with unique still and video shots.
DIY Photography has a nice little Q&A session with Eric if you want to read more about it.
Lightroom 3 and Camera Raw 6 will feature lens correction via lens profiles and manual correction. Check out the video above to see how it works.
Read more about this exciting new feature on Lightroom Journal.
The Nikon AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II lens is the third lens that Nikon has announced since February of this year (and I’ve been told they’re just rolling their sleeves up). The new lens serves as an update to the original 200-400mm f/4 lens. As was the case with the previously announced lenses (AF-S 16-35mm f/4 VR II and AF-S 24mm f/1.4), the new 200-400mm lens carries on the trend of lenses compatible with Nikon’s growing FX-format line of DSLRs.
Like the AF-S 300mm f/2.8 VR II lens released near the end of 2009, the new AF-S 200-400mm lens gets more of a facelift in updates, as opposed to a complete redesign. Obviously, the VR II feature is one of the headliners, which Nikon claims delivers an additional 4-stops of handholdability. The new 200-400mm also receives a new nano-crystal coat on the glass to reduce ghosting and flare. The lens also gets a third focusing mode, A/M, which prevents slight and unintentional movements of the focus ring from canceling the autofocus while shooting.
The 200-400mm VR II lens includes 4 ED elements for what should be exceptional image quality, if we assume the results of the updated 70-200mm f/2.8 and 300mm f/2.8 will transfer to this lens as well. The increased resolving power of the ED elements should pave the way for future, higher-resolution Nikon DSLRs, which are sure to come.
The AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II lens will carry a retail price tag of $6999.95, which is about $900 over the current street price of the existing model. The new lens should be available sometime in late May 2010.
Check availability on B&H Photo, Amazon and Adorama.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Canon has introduced a new rebate program for the Rebel XS and Rebel T1i DSLR cameras. The rebates are instant and apply to the basic kits as well as offering increased savings with the addition of an EF 75-300mm or EF-S 55-250mm IS lens. These instant savings will apply through June 5, 2010.
A list of the applicable rebates is below. [Read more…]
Bandito Brothers, known for its groundbreaking work with DSLR video cameras, shot the above BMW commercial spot using the likes of the Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D3s. [Read more…]
The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), which is made up of an international consortium of photo magazine editors, recently voted on the best imaging products of 2010. Below, you’ll find the categories and picks for the 2010 TIPA Awards. [Read more…]