Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. One way for you guys to score some points would be pick up a pink or red camera for your better half. Thankfully, several camera makers provide plenty of options for you to choose from. Check them out below. [Read more…]
In the first comparison of the Canon 1D Mark IV and Nikon D3s, we looked at JPEG image samples that came straight from each of these cameras; however, I promised to deliver images processed from the RAW files of each camera as well.
As we are well aware by now, the Canon 1D Mark IV and Nikon D3s deliver impressive results at what were previously ridiculous sensitivity settings. To see the results of the various RAW conversion methods on images produced by these class-leading cameras, keep reading.
Nikon has released a firmware update for the D3S to version 1.01. The new firmware addresses the following issues: [Read more…]
Apple has announced Aperture 3, which offers a number of improvements over Aperture 2, including Faces, Places and Brushes. Obviously, the big news for photographers is the ability to make local adjustments with the Brushes tool. Additionally, Aperture 3 allows you to import HD video from your DSLRs and even edit it make your own movie without ever leaving Aperture. It also includes the ability to easily export video files to Apple’s Final cut software.
Aperture 3 is available for $200 or as an upgrade for Aperture 2 users for $100.
More details at Apple.com and in the press release below. [Read more…]
Nikon has announced two new FX format lenses – the AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR and the AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED. [Read more…]
The Canon EOS MOVIE Plugin-E1 for Final Cut Pro is a plug-in currently in development that is intended to allow footage from EOS DSLRs to be edited more quickly and easily in Final Cut Pro. The plug-in will be introduced in a free Beta release in March 2010.
Key features of the plug-in includes the enabling of the “log and transfer” of footage from the 5D Mark II, 7D and 1D Mark IV. Moreover, the plug-in converts Canon EOS DSLR footage to Apple’s ProRes 4:2:2 at twice the speed of what you get out of the box with Final Cut Pro. Adding timecode, reel names and metadata to footage will also be a faster and smoother task.
Stay tuned for updates on the availability of the EOS Movie Plugin-E1 for Final Cut Pro.
Canon has introduced a number of new point and shoot cameras for its Spring 2010 lineup – the SX210 IS, SD3500 IS, SD1400 IS and SD1300 IS. [Read more…]
The Canon Rebel T2i (the Canon EOS 550D in markets outside the US) is an 18MP DSLR that serves as a replacement to the popular Rebel T1i. The Rebel T2i offers a number of advancements, including an improved metering system and a number of HD video recording options. The Rebel T2i should be available in March 2010 at an initial retail price of $899 packaged with the EF-S 18-55mm IS lens or $799 for the body only. [Read more…]
Dear Nikon,
I think you are doing a great job with your cameras, lenses and accessories. The entry-level series that started with the smaller form-factor Nikon D40 through the current D3000 and D5000 has been a real hit. The D40 is a fantastic little camera that you have continued to build upon over the past several models in this line. The D5000 is now one of the best bang-for-your-buck DSLR cameras on the market.
I understand that you needed to pull the AF motor out of these camera bodies in order to make them smaller. I totally get that. I will also say that you have done a good job with your lens selection since the D40 was introduced. There are so many great AF-S lenses available now and you seem committed to continuing this trend. To that end, kudos to you.
That said, we are all missing one crucial AF-S lens that is not in your lineup at this time – an AF-S 50mm f/1.8 lens. [Read more…]
Topaz Labs has updated its Topaz Detail 2 Photoshop plug-in with a speed boost, redesigned user interface and several other enhancements.
You can get more info at Topaz Labs’ website and in the press release below. [Read more…]