Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
It seems like lately we’ve been reporting more about what isn’t coming to PMA rather than what will be there. Sony has apparently confirmed to PDN that there will be no new Alpha DSLRs introduced at PMA 2009. Sony plans to focus on point and shoot camera along with accessories instead. Some of those accessories should be for DSLRs though.
Kingston has stepped up the capacity for their Elite Pro series to 32GB. I’ve been using a 16GB Kingston Elite Pro CF card for a a couple of months in my Canon 5D Mark II and have to say that it works quite well. It slows down after about 9 continuous frames (the best I’ve seen so far has come from Lexar’s 300x 4GB CF Card at 15 continuous frames before it slows down). With the Kingston 16GB Elite Pro, it’s also nice to have plenty of room for the 25MB to 30MB RAW files that the 5D Mark II produces.
The Kingston 32GB Elite Pro CF card retails for $154. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More info in the following press release. [Read more…]
Panasonic has released an firmware update (Version 1.2) for the DMC-G1. The update addresses the following issues:
1. Performances in the Auto White Balance and the color reproduction were improved.
2. A reliability on the flash operation in low temperature environments were improved.
3. File write back from PC to the camera was enabled also for the models shipped for Europe.
You can find instructions on downloading and installing the firmware on this page.
For more news and reviews, visit Photography Bay’s Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Reviews and Resources.
Canon has issued a service notice for the original Canon 5D. This is not for the Canon 5D Mark II.
From Canon:
We have discovered that, in rare instances, the main mirror of some EOS 5D Digital SLR cameras may detach due to deterioration in the strength of the adhesive. Accordingly, we would like to convey the details and our service policy concerning this phenomenon.
We offer our sincerest apologies to those customers who have been inconvenienced by this issue. Canon always strives to provide the highest quality products to our customers and we will spare no effort in our quality management to make sure our customers can use our products with confidence. We hope our efforts will earn your understanding.
Phenomenon
The main mirror of the camera detaches and images cannot be viewed through the viewfinder.
Affected products
EOS 5D Digital SLR cameras whose main mirror has detached.
User Support
We will repair and reinforce the mirror portion of the affected products free of charge. If you own one of the affected products, please contact our Customer Support Center.
The Fuji A150 is a 10 megapixel point and shoot camera featuring a 3x optical zoom and 3″ LCD. Conveniently, it is powered by AA batteries. The A150 should be available in February 2009 for $129.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Nikon has released a family of new Coolpix S-series cameras – the S630, S620 and S220. Each should be available February 2009.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Nikon Coolpix S230 is a 10 megapixel point and shoot camera, which features a 3″ touch screen LCD, a 3x optical zoom and vibration reduction. The Nikon S230 should be available February 2009 for $239.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
GigaPan, famous for the giga-pixel panoramic of President Obama’s Inauguration, has introduced its new Epic. The Epic is a robotic mount that enables you to captured amazingly detailed panoramic images with a point and shoot camera.
For more details, see the press release below. [Read more…]
If you are a Strobist follower, you no doubt know of the Honl Photo Speed System. ExpoImaging, maker and distributor of the ExpoDisc, is now distributing the Honl products in the US.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 is a 12.1 megapixel point and shoot camera, which offers a 5x optical zoom and wide-angle end at a 25mm equivalent. It also features a 3″ LCD screen and optical image stabilization. The FX580 carries a retail price of $399.95 and should be available in April 2009. Check availability at Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]