Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Nikon has issued a firmware update for the Coolpix S9400 and S9500. The firmware version 1.1 for both models resolves a problem with the audio and video sync while recording videos.
You can download the update for the S9500 here on Nikon’s website.
You can download the update for the S9400 here on Nikon’s website.
Along with several new updates for its cinema cameras, Blackmagic Design has announced the public release of DaVinci Resolve 11.0 Beta. I’ve been pretty excited about this release for a couple months now. If you want to know more about why, read this.
The redesigned Resolve 11 is a major upgrade with a full-fledged NLE built-in. Resolve 11 Lite is a free download for everyone. The full version runs $995 and includes the ability to have multiple users working in the same project on the same timeline at once, along with other advanced features.
You can download the beta in Blackmagic Design’s Support Center and read the full press release below. [Read more…]
Back in April during NAB, we got an update on the development of firmware for Blackmagic Design’s cameras. Specific concerns had been raised about whether or not Blackmagic would continue to support the original Cinema Camera since the company was putting out several new cameras.
Today, Blackmagic made good on its promises and addressed the four big issues that we were told sat at the top of the development list, and then delivered several more updates. Blackmagic has written completely new code for all of its Cinema Cameras and built the user interface around the Blackmagic URSA we saw unveiled at NAB 2014.
Below is an overview of the updates to the Blackmagic Cinema Cameras: [Read more…]
Red Giant has updated its Universe plug-in suite with 9 new effects, as well as updates to existing products. If you aren’t familiar with the suite, Red Giant Universe is a new subscription-based (but you can also purchase a lifetime license) plug-in for video editing applications. Several of the tools inside Universe are free for everyone; however, you have to purchase the premium tools. [Read more…]
The Nikon D810, as the follow-up camera to the D800 and D800E, is rumored to be announced in the next couple of days. The prior date we’ve heard is June 26.
The announcement could hit the press wires as early as tonight or tomorrow night. [Read more…]
Canon has issued an updated product advisory for the 5D Mark III regarding light leaks from the LCD panel. See the full product advisory below. [Read more…]
Current Panasonic Lumix LX7
The previously rumored Panasonic Lumix LX8, which should replace the Panasonic LX7, is now believed to share the same 1-inch class image sensor with the recently released Panasonic FZ1000. [Read more…]
Canon’s next big move in sensor technology might be a new organic compound that maintains a high level of transparency and is uncharacteristically efficient for light transmittance as far as organic electrochromic compounds go.
Rumors have been swirling in recent weeks about Canon’s next big thing and the key feature being tossed around is that Canon has some killer new sensor technology. As I spent a good chunk of my weekend reading Canon patent applications (because I’m more than an average camera geek), I came across a trend of sensor technology and some chemical engineering patents that relate to image sensors. [Read more…]
The new Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM lens should start shipping this week on Tuesday, June 24. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Here’s another great, quick Photoshop tutorial from Phlearn on correcting red skin that commonly shows up on subjects’ faces around the nose and cheek areas.
You can use a Hue & Saturation adjustment layer to first isolate the specific red areas that you are trying to correct and then adjust the hue to blend in with the surrounding skin areas.
[via PetaPixel]