Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
One of the big highlights during the new Mac Pro unveil yesterday was the machine’s 8K video editing prowess; however, there is a shortage of cameras capable of capturing 8K footage. During Jonathan Morrison’s Hands-On video (embedded below) of the new Mac Pro, we got a sneak peek of an unreleased Canon 8K cinema camera that was used to capture 8K Pro-Res RAW. [Read more…]
After nearly six years of dealing with the trash can (along with a fair share of criticism), Apple announced a proper successor to the Mac Pro today. The downside (with Apple there’s always a downside) is that the new Mac Pro is quite expensive with a starting price of $6,000. [Read more…]
Later this week, we’re expecting to see the new Sony FE 200-600mm 5.6-6.3mm G OSS super-telephoto lens announced. However, images of the lens have leaked out ahead of the official announcement. [Read more…]
Christian satire news site Babylon Bee recently posted an article mocking consumers who purchase expensive cameras. In the article titled Canon Now Including ‘Professional Photographer’ Certificate With All Cameras Costing At Least $599, Babylon Bee notes:
“If you spend at least $599 on a camera, you’re instantly transformed into a professional photographer, and now you have the documentation to prove it,” a Canon spokesperson said. “In a lot of professions, you have to take classes or practice for years before you truly become a professional, but not in photography. Just buy one of our budget to mid-range cameras, and you’re in.” [Read more…]
Along with the new full-frame Lumix S1H, Panasonic also announced a new Micro Four Thirds lens, the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 ASPH. lens. It offers a 35mm equivalent zoom range of 20-50mm. [Read more…]
Last week, Panasonic announced its new Lumix S1H full frame camera at the CineGear expo. The new SH1 adds to the Lumix Series with the existing S1R and S1 models. It will capture video at 6K/24p at 3:2 aspect ratio, 5.9K/30p with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and 10-bit 60p at 4K resolution.
The S1H features V-Log/V-Gamut with a wide dynamic range of 14+ stops, which are virtually the same as those of the high-end Panasonic Cinema VariCam line.
The Panasonic Lumix S1H should ship in the third quarter of 2019 for $4000.
B&H has the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens for $729 (reg. $1089) as its Deal Zone deal for today only. Check it out while it lasts here at B&H Photo.
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We’re back again with another installment of our reader photos roundup from the Photography Bay Flickr Group. [Read more…]
Last week, Theta Chip, LLC filed lawsuits in federal court against Canon USA, Nikon, Fujifilm, Olympus, and Sigma for infringing a specific patent that covers removable memory cards in cameras and image rotation in camera menu systems, among other things. [Read more…]
B&H has the 21.5″ iMac 4K model for $999 (reg. $1299). It includes a 2GB GPU and 8GB RAM. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
There are several other 21.5″ and 27″ iMac models on sale at B&H now as well. Check them out below.
21.5″ iMac 4K w/ 4GB GPU for $1099 (reg. $1499)
27″ iMac 5K w/ 3.4GHz Core i5, 1TB Fusion Drive & 4GB GPU for $1499 (reg. $1799)
27″ iMac 5K w/ 3.8GHz Core i5, 2TB Fusion Drive & 8GB GPU for $1699 (reg. $2299)
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