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Nikon D7000 Announced

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The Nikon D7000 is the successor to the very popular Nikon D90.

The D7000 features a 16.2MP sensor, a 39-point AF system and a large sensitivity range covering ISO 100-25,600.  Additionally, the D7000 can capture 1080p HD video at 24 fps, or 720p video at either 24 or 30 fps.

The Nikon D7000 should be available in October 2010 at an initial retail price of $1199.95.  A kit version of the D7000 packaged with an 18-105mm kits lens will also be available for $1499.95.

Check on Nikon D7000 availability below.

Nikon D7000 (body only)

Nikon D7000 (w/ 18-105mm lens)

Nikon D7000 Key Features

  • 16.2 megapixel CMOS sensor
  • 39 point AF system
  • 2016 pixel RGB sensor/ Scene Recognition system
  • 6 fps for 100 frame burst
  • 1080p (24 fps) / 720p (24 or 30 fps) HD video
  • Full time AF with video and live view
  • ISO 100-6400, expandable to 25,600
  • Magnesium alloy top and rear for durability
  • Accepts AF and AF-S lenses
  • Dual SD card slots

More images and details in the press release below. [Read more…]

 

Nikon SB-700 Speedlight

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Along with the new D7000, Nikon has announced a new Speedlight, the SB-700.

The Nikon SB-700 Speedlight looks to be sort of an SB-900 Jr., with the ability to use it as a Commander or Speedlight Remote in Nikon’s Creative Lighting System.   The SB-700 offers a number of other improvements over the SB-600, which make it appear to be a reasonable alternative to the Nikon SB-900.

The Nikon SB-700 should be available in November 2010 at an initial retail price of $329.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

There are plenty more details about this new Speedlight in the press release below. [Read more…]

Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4G and AF-S 200mm f/2G ED VR II Lenses

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Along with the new D7000 DSLR, Nikon has announced a couple of new lenses, the AF-S 35mm f/1.4G and AF-S 200mm f/2G ED VR II.

The AF-S 35mm f/1.4G should be available in November 2010 at an initial retail price of $1799.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

The AF-S 200mm f/2G ED VR II should be available in October 2010 at an initial retail price of $5999.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the full press release below. [Read more…]

Canon PowerShot G12 and SX30 IS Announced

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Canon has announced two new advanced point and shoot cameras in the PowerShot G12 and PowerShot SX30 IS.

The Canon G12 features a 10MP sensor, 5x optical zoom lens and the ability to capture 720p HD video at 24 fps.  Additionally, the G12 offers a sensistivity range of ISO 80-3200, and has a new HDR mode, which allows for multiple shots to be combined into one image.  The G12 has a 2.8″ vari-angle LCD at 461k dot resolution.

The Canon G12 should be available in October 2010 at an initial retail price of $499.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

The Canon SX30 IS is a superzoom camera with a 14.1MP sensor, 2.7-inch vari-angle LCD and a whopping 35x optical zoom lens (24-840mm equivalent).  The SX30 IS can capture 720p HD video at 30 fps and offers a sensitivity range of ISO 80-1600.

The Canon SX30 IS should be available in September 2010 at an initial retail price of $429.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Olympus E-5 Announced

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The Olympus E-5 is the new flagship DSLR that replaces the aging Olympus E-3.  The E-5 features a 12.3MP Live MOS sensor, a 3″ swiveling LCD and sensor based image stabilization, among other new features.

The Olympus E-5 carries an initial retail price of $1699.99 and should be available in October 2010.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

Olympus E-5 Key Features

  • 12.3MP Live MOS Sensor
  • 720p HD Video Capture
  • Built-in Image Stabilization
  • ISO 100-6400
  • 11-point TTL Autofocus
  • 5 fps
  • 3″ Swivel LCD (920k dot resolution)
  • Built-in Wireless Flash Control
  • CF and SD Card Slots

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Samsung NX100 Announced

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The Samsung NX100 follows the well-received NX10 in Samsung’s mirrorless camera lineup.  The NX100 features a 14.6MP APS-C image sensor, a 3-inch AMOLED screen and a more compact design than found on its sibling.  The NX100 is capable of capturing 720p HD video and offers a sensitivity range of ISO 100-6400.

Samsung did not provide pricing or availability information for the NX100 prior to the embargo date; however, I will update this page when such info becomes available.  In the mean time, you can check availability on Amazon.com.

Along with the NX100, Samsung has also announced several new NX-series lenses available in 2011, including the following:

  • 60mm Macro
  • 18-200mm
  • 16mm
  • 85mm
  • 16-80mm

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Paul C. Buff Vagabond Mini Lithium

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The Vagabond Mini Lithium looks downright tasty for those who use AC monolights on a regular basis.  This new AC converter uses a lithium battery to power your monolights for several hundred shots in the field.

While the Vagabond Mini Lithium was designed with Alienbees monolights in mind, it is also compatible with third party monolights.  There are plenty of other tech specs to read up on, but the best news of all is the price.

The Vagabond Mini Lithium is set to ship with a battery, charger, shoulder strap and light stand mounting clamp for $239.95.  Additional batteries will cost $89.95.

More details at AlienBees.com.