
It’s time for our weekly break from the gear for a few minutes so we can enjoy another round of reader photos from the Photography Bay Flickr Group.
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Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
By Eric Reagan

It’s time for our weekly break from the gear for a few minutes so we can enjoy another round of reader photos from the Photography Bay Flickr Group.
Check out the rest of the photos below. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
B&H has the Metabones Canon EF Lens to Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Speed Booster in stock with free expedited shipping. This speed booster reduces the crop factor of Canon lenses from 3.02x to 1.75x on the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera. Additionally, the speed booster effectively increases the brightness of a lens by 1 2/3 stops, which means a f/1.2 lens becomes a f/0.74 lens. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
By Eric Reagan
B&H has the Sony FDR-AX100 4K camcorder for $1798 (reg. $1998) through August 30. The AX100 sports a 1″ Exmor R CMOS sensor with a 12x optical zoom lens. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
By Eric Reagan
B&H has the new Leica M-P in stock and shipping. The Leica M-P features a 24MP full frame sensor. It also deletes the signature Leica red dot on the front of the camera in order to provide a more low-profile appearance for those shooting in public places. The Leica M-P is also weather-sealed and sports a new sapphire crystal screen protector to prevent scratches and cracks on the rear display. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
By Eric Reagan

Recent rumors have pointed to a new Zeiss sub-brand, Loxia, for Sony full frame E-mount cameras (e.g., Sony A7R and A7S) coming soon. Full disclosure is expected to happen for Photokina 2014 coming up next month. In the mean time, we have a leaked image of the Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 Planar lens. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
Corel has released PaintShop Pro X7 and PaintShop Pro X7 Ultimate with several new enhancements designed to help the program compete with the professional-grade editing prowess of Photoshop.
Notably, PaintShop Pro X7 adds a new Magic Fill tool that provides content-aware editing in a manner similar to what we experience in Photoshop. Check out the rest of the new features and redesigned tools from Corel’s summary below. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
Olympus has officially taken the wraps off of its new PEN E-PL7. The new mirrorless camera features a 16.05MP Live MOS sensor and sensor-based image stabilization derived from the E-M10. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
The Nikon D810 DSLR Filmmaker’s Kit that was announced at the D810 launched is now in stock and shipping at B&H. The kit includes all of the following gear:
The Nikon D810 Filmmaker’s Kit runs $4996.96. It would total $5,410.54 if you purchased these items separately. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
By Eric Reagan
The Pentax K-S1 is a new mid-range DLSR built around several of the solid technologies inside the Pentax K-3. In a world seemingly dominated by the resurgence of the retro design, Pentax has gone the opposite way with a modern design and a user interface that is designed with the mobile generation in mind.
The K-S1 features a 20MP APS-C sensor with a sensitivity range up to ISO 51,200. Additionally, the camera sports sensor-based shake reduction and 5.4 frames per second. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

DxO Optics Pro has been updated to version 9.5.2 with added support for the Nikon D810 RAW files. Additionally, the new version adds 894 new optic modules, which puts DxO Optics Pro past the milestone of 20,000 DxO Optics Modules.
More info about DxO Optics Pro 9 is available on the DxO Labs website.