Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
New rumors suggest that Canon may launch three cameras as successors to the 5D Mark III. Two of the cameras are rumored to be named as 5Ds models with 53MP sensors – both with and without an AA filter. The third camera would carry the basic 5D name as the 5D Mark IV. [Read more…]
B&H has Lexar Professional CF and SD card 2-packs on sale with savings up to $50 off regular prices right now with free expedited shipping. Check the all out here at B&H Photo.
Here’s another look at the upcoming Fuji X30 in black. Now we get a better look at the control layout atop the camera. It’s very similar to the X20. The most notable difference being the presence of a video record button where the Fn button was on the X20.
Expect an official announcement soon.
[via DCI]
The Drift HD Ghost is a new action cam that features a wearable on/off remote control with LEDs displaying mode in use, continuous loop video recording, built-in WiFi and an integrated 2-inch Gorilla Glass LCD screen.
The camera captures 1080p HD video at 25/30fps and up to 60fps at 720p. It will accept microSDHC cards up to 32GB. The remote includes a wrist strap and allows you to see when you are and aren’t recording. The built-in WiFi allows the Drift HD Ghost to connect to upcoming iOS and Android apps, which will stream video from the camera to your device.
The Drift HD Ghost retails for $399 and is available here at B&H Photo.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Canon applied for a patent application on a 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens in March 2011. Presumably, this is an update to the consumer grade line of 75-300mm non-IS lenses. There’s no mention of image stabilization in the patent; however, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it couldn’t be an IS lens.
These are the current consumer zoom models in this range:
The other line of thought is that a new 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens with image stabilization could replace the existing mid-grade lens as a cheaper/lower model. [Read more…]
B&H alerted me that it has a limited supply of the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4 lens in stock. I was told you need to act quick if you want one of these because they are in short supply. Here’s the link to the lens at B&H Photo.
One of the many point and shoot cameras announced at CES 2010 was the Panasonic FH20. I spent a little while at CES checking out the new camera and its siblings.
The FH20 is at the top end of the new cameras in the FH lineup. The other new cameras, the FH3 and FH1, are essentially just lower-spec versions of the FH20. Since all the models were preproduction and I couldn’t evaluate image quality at CES, the handling and performance comments on the FH20 pretty much match up with my impressions of the FH3 and FH1 as well. [Read more…]
At CES 2010, Samsung introduced the TL210 and TL205 point and shoot cameras.
The Samsung TL210 features a 12.4MP sensor, 5x optical zoom and a 3-inch LCD rear panel. The TL210 also features a 1.5-inch LCD on the front of the camera. The TL210 should be available in March 2010. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The Samsung TL205 features a 12.2MP sensor, 3x optical zoom and a 2.7-inch LCD rear panel. Like the TL210, the TL205 features a 1.5-inch front LCD. The TL205 should also be available in March 2010. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More detials in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II lens is an update to the former 70-200mm f/2.8 IS lens, one of Canon’s most popular professional lenses. In the updated lens, the internal elements have been redesigned and a flourite and fifth UD element have been incorporated to the lens. According to Canon, a new autofocusing algorithm should increase AF acquisition speed. Additionally, the minimum focus distance has been reduced to under 4 feet. Finally, the Image Stabilization system has been upgraded to a claimed shake-correction of 4-stops, which is a 1-stop improvement over the previous model.
The EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II lens comes with a tripod collar, lens hood and pouch. It should be available in April 2010. Canon has yet to disclose the initial retail price; however, I would speculate the price to be around $2000 or more given Canon’s recent trend of increasing prices.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Here’s a good Sunday morning read.
Thomas Hawk did an online customer service chat with “Carol” at Wolf Camera regarding the shipping status of his pre-ordered Canon 5D Mark II. He didn’t let’em off easy with his questions and elicited some funny responses from Carol re: Apple vs. Microsoft; Canon vs. Nikon; and Sausage vs. Bacon.