Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
DxO Labs has released DxO OpticsPro 10, which adds DxO ClearView, a new feature that eliminates atmospheric haze. This new version also enhances its PRIME denoising technology, a noise reduction approach that DxO claims can improve image quality of up to one full stop over the best noise reduction algorithms currently on the market. [Read more…]
Mylio is a new organization, editing and backup solution that allows users to access their images across all their devices. [Read more…]
The recently-announced Perfect Photo Suite 9 from onOne Software is now available.
Among the key new features are fast previews of RAW files, a new Smart Photo feature, which lets you re-edit photos with previous settings intact and improved masking tools. Additionally, noise reduction is now part of the Suite as a result of user feedback and requests. [Read more…]
Ricoh has announced the new Pentax HD DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6ED DC WR lens for Pentax K-mount DSLRs.
It is a weather-sealed lens with 11 seals. The lens consists of 16 optical elements in 12 groups and features an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) optical element to effectively compensate for chromatic aberrations, and aspherical optical elements to minimize color bleeding.
The Pentax HD DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6ED DC WR retails for $749.95 and should be available in November 2014. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
B&H has the Canon 70D for $999 (reg. $1199) with free expedited shipping. The deal includes a free SanDisk 16GB SDHC card, Ruggard Commando 36 camera bag and a spare battery. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Adorama has the new Panasonic Lumix LX100 in stock and shipping. Recall that the LX100 is the new 4K point and shoot camera with a large, Four Thirds format sensor inside that is the same as what is found in the Panasonic Lumix GM5.
I just received this notice and the pre-order info is still up on Adorama’s site, but they actually have them in stock now and will be shipping out a limited supply on first-come, first-served basis. Check it out here at Adorama.
This is a great video from Canon and Alex Buono, who is the DP for SNL, covering the 4K workflow with the Canon EOS C500. As Buono points out, 4K is important in today’s 1080 world for both reframing options on some projects and future-proofing others with a 4K master. [Read more…]
The above video, courtesy of Andreas Brueckl, shows a 30 minute screen capture (condensed down to 3 minutes) of the grading process that went into a L’Oréal Garnier commercial. The commercial was shot on an Arri Alexa and graded with Baselight. [Read more…]
Check out this impressive video shot with full permission of the authorities inside of the Mexico City International Airport during flight operations. It offers some unique looks at airport operations from perspectives that are otherwise impossible to observe.
The video was shot using a DJI F450, a Zenmuse H3-2D and 3D and a GoPro HERO3 Black Edition. It was shot to celebrate the anniversary of SENEAM (Spanish acronym translation: Navigation Services for Mexican Airspace) and was made by the Mexico-based aerial production company Post and Fly.
Check out this video from B&H Photo on the new 7D Mark II. In the video, Larry Becker gives a good overview of the camera and its features. You can find more specs and details about the 7D Mark II here at B&H Photo.