Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
It looks like Sigma will be launching a new stabilized version of its 300mm f/2.8 lens (seen above) soon based on the lens’ appearance during a slideshow at Photokina 2012.
There are no specific details about the upcoming lens other than the name designation that appeared on a slide during an official Sigma presentation.
You can watch the full presentation in the video below. [Read more…]
With Photokina 2012 and its many new camera announcements behind us, rumors are kicking up for what’s next. The latest rumor being a preview of a new 46MP Canon DSLR next month in New York at PhotoPlus 2012.
Additional rumored specs include: [Read more…]
Samsung dropped what looks to be a pretty exciting camera with its Galaxy Camera last month, which is a heavy duty Android 4.1 Jelly Bean-powered point and shoot. In it, the camera is not just one of the features, it’s the whole point of the device – something that looks to become a serious trend.
Even with manufacturers that aren’t putting a full-on Android OS inside, we’re seeing a more app-like environment that extends beyond normal camera settings and mode selections (e.g., Sony’s new Apps in NEX models and the Canon 6D‘s built-in WiFi with sharing to iOS and Android devices). So it should come at no surprise that Samsung is expected to build (at least some) future NX mirrorless cameras around the Android OS. [Read more…]
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…]
Polaroid XS7
It seems everyone is jumping in the action cam market with GoPro – and Polaroid is no different. Polaroid unveiled 3 new action cam models at Photokina 2012 – the Polaroid XS7, XS20 and XS100. [Read more…]
SanDisk revealed at Photokina 2012 that it will be pushing toward memory card production on the new CFast2.0 specification memory cards and will not be delevoping XQD cards.
As of today, the only camera to support the XQD memory card format is the Nikon D4. And while it is a great camera, no doubt, the single high-end model is not enough to push the demand in the market towards XQD as “the other memory card.”
CFast2.0 is a specification from the CompactFlash Association, which also designates the specification for current CF cards and the newer XQD cards. CFast2.0 specs offer a theoretical performance up to 600MB/s data transfer speeds.
SanDisk is currently sampling new CFast2.0 cards to camera manufacturers to see if they will bite on the new specification in spite of the overwhelming move toward the SD card standard. Medium format camera maker Phase One has already committed to putting the CFast2.0 cards to work in new cameras due to the higher performance over other card formats.
The Phottix Ares flash trigger is a new 8-channel transmitter and receiver units that have a range of 200m and feature a “fire-all” channel function. No advanced bells or whistles here. Just a dumb transmitter and receiver that are aimed to be reliable and affordable.
No word on the final price yet, but since the Ares is replacing older units like the Tetra, Aster and Strato I, it’s reasonable expect a retail price point well under $100.
Check out the Phottix Online Store, Amazon or Adorama for Phottix products.
The Leica M, M-E and several other new Leica cameras are now available for pre-order at B&H. Check them out at the links below.
The Samyang 10mm F/2.8 ED AS UMC CS lens is a new wide-angle prime for APS-C DSLRs.
The new Samyang lens should be available by year’s end. Check availability here at B&H Photo.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Phottix unveiled the new Mitros TTL flash for Canon, Nikon and Sony systems.
According to Phottix, “Mitros will do everything you expect a top-of-the-line TTL flash to do. Functions include built-in IR triggering with Master and Slave modes, AF assist light, auto/manual zooming flash head, all with fast recharge times. The Phottix Mitros TTL Flash includes a USB port for firmware upgrades and a 3.5mm Sync port.”
The Phottix Mitros TTL flash will be available during Q4 2012 and Q1 2013.
Check out the Phottix Online Store, Amazon or Adorama for Phottix products.