Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Canon has been running solid instant rebates on several DSLRs and lenses for a couple of months now. Those great deals are set to expire on Saturday, September 29, 2012.
If you’ve been holding off on buying a new Canon lens or DSLR, now would be good time to jump on these instant rebates.
You can find the Canon DSLR instant rebate deals here at B&H Photo.
The Canon EF lens instant rebate deals are here at B&H Photo.
Adobe has announced the latest in its Elements line of photo and video editing programs.
Photoshop Elements 11 adds a number of additions and improvements over its predecessor, including the following: [Read more…]
The Gura Gear Bataflae is a new line of camera bags that sports a butterfly multi-access system and stowaway harness for easy access to gear in the field.
The new Bataflae bags are available in 32L and 26L variants, both of which accomodate professional size DSLRs, medium format systems, and long lenses. The Bataflae 32L and 26L retail for $449 and $399, respectively. Check availability at B&H Photo.
More details on the new Bataflae bags available on Gura Gear’s website.
Canon USA has some solid deals on refurbished EF lenses at 20% off the already discounted price tags. A lot of them are out of stock; however, there are still some good ones available – including the excellent EF 24-105mm f/4L IS for $735 (compare to $969 new).
Check out the full listing here on Canon USA’s website.
My mission was to have a successful honeymoon on a tropical island while simultaneously conducting a field test of the Lowepro Flipside Sport 10L AW. Fortunately my wife, also an avid amateur photography had no problem with my multitasking. And the Lowepro was more than up to the challenge as it successfully withstood my abuse in the elements including a trail-run through a rainforest and monsoon. [Read more…]
The new Contour+2 action cam is available now. The new camera features iOS integration, allowing you to start/stop the recording or adjust camera settings from your iPhone/iPad. It ships will a waterproof case that lets you take the camera down to 197′ underwater.
The Contour+2 captures full HD at 24p/30p – and will even capture 854 x 480p video at 120fps; however, that’s still a far cry from Sony’s new action cams that will capture 720p HD video as 120 fps. That said, Contour cameras’ functionality and solid GPS features (in the new Contour+2) offer a lot of value in a somewhat unique package.
You can find the new Contour+2 cameras now available here at B&H Photo.
One of the new products that Vanguard unveiled at Photokina 2012 was its new ABEO Plus tripod line.
The ABEO Plus models are available with sturdy legs that are either diamond-woven carbon fiber or heavy-gauge aluminum. These feature a large lever lock that allows you to quickly adjust the height of the center column, as well as tension adjustable flip-lock legs that let you adjust the tension to counter ordinary wear that occurs over long periods of time.
The ABEO Plus also feature the same 3-in-1 feet found on the excellent Vanguard Auctus Plus tripods. Additionally, the ABEO Plus tripods feature legs that individually adjust to 25, 50, and 80-degree angles with an ergonomic release button, as well as a low-angle adaptor for macro photography.
The aluminum and carbon fiber models range in price from $219.99 to $479.99. Check availability at B&H Photo.
The PhotoPlus Expo kicks off next month in New York from October 25-27. In the lead up to the show, PhotoPlus will be doing giveaways twice per week through its Facebook page.
The prizes will include products and services from exhibitors including Pentax, Lensbaby, Think Tank Photo, B&H Photo, Athentech, Creative Edge, Photobacks, Lumiquest, Shades of Paper, ExpoImaging, Tether Tools, Zenfolio, and Aperture Magazine.
You can get your name in the hat for the giveaways by hitting the Giveaways tab on the PhotoPlus Facebook page.
Zacuto has unveiled a new line of cine rigs for the Blackmagic Cinema Camera. The new rigs are available in a variety of configurations – from run & gun to counterbalanced shoulder rigs, as well as fully kitted tripod rigs.
There’s a great rundown of the new rigs in the video below from Zacuto.
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While Photokina came and went without the oft-rumored Canon 7D Mark II or 70D making an appearance, rumors are still kicking around about what the inevitable camera may actually become and when it will arrive. [Read more…]