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…]
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

Apple has updated its Camera RAW compatibility to version 3.5 and extends RAW image format compatibility to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ‘11 for the following cameras:
The update is available via OS X system updates or via Apple’s Support Site.
By Eric Reagan

Below you will find this week’s firmware updates. Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware.
Canon 60D version 1.0.8 – “Fixes a phenomenon in which captured images may become overexposed when using the camera’s built-in flash or an external Speedlite in combination with the lenses listed below…” [Canon Website]
Fuji FinePix F300EXR version 1.01 – “Unstable volume level during movie recording is fixed.” [Fuji Website]
Nikon Coolpix P7000 version 1.1 – “Image recording time at image quality settings that include NRW (RAW) has been reduced. Lens control has been optimized to reduce the frequency with which the “Initializing lens. Cannot focus.” message is displayed. An issue that, in some rare cases, prevented zoom operation has been resolved. An issue that caused the monitor display to exhibit a loss of detail in highlights (blown highlights) when the shutter-release button was pressed halfway with Active D-Lighting enabled has been resolved.” [Nikon Website]
By Eric Reagan
Where’d that 2000 fps setting on the Canon 7D come from? [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

DualEyes, one of Singular Software’s magical audio-syncing programs, is now available for Mac in beta form. Best of all . . . it’s free.
If you’ve never tried PluralEyes or DualEyes before and you shoot video and audio on a dual system with your HDSLR, then you really ought to give it a try. To get an idea of what you’re missing, check out my prior review of PluralEyes for Final Cut Pro.
More details on DualEyes for Mac at Singular Software’s website.
By Eric Reagan

LIVE UPDATE: Growing list of announced cameras and accessories below.
The 2011 Consumer Electronics Show takes place January 6-9 in Las Vegas. While the show is massive, encompassing everything from video games to car tech to household appliances, there are a number of cameras and other photo products unveiled during or around the event each year. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

Canon has released a firmware update for the Canon 60D. The new firmware version 1.0.8 fixes an overexposure issue when using flash in combination with certain Canon lenses.
You can download the update on Canon’s website.
By Eric Reagan

Last year at CES, Polaroid teased a new instant camera (the PIC-1000 – shown below) based on a classic retro design and created quite a buzz about the coming camera. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
The Hoodman Cinema Kit is a rather affordable alternative to the popular Zacuto Z-Finder for all the HDSLR enthusiasts on a budget. The kit comes with a HoodLoupe 3.0, a HoodEye 3.0 eyecup and Cinema Strap bungees for securing the HoodLoupe to an HDSLR’s LCD. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
Just a reminder, you can still get a Think Tank Photo Urban Disguise 30 camera bag for free from Photography Bay.
If you want in on the action, click here for details.
Oh, and once we give this camera bag away, there’s another, bigger prize that will be up for grabs. So, after you enter to win, encourage your photography pals to do the same.