Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The Nikon D3S offers video recording to its FX-format 12.1-megapixel sensor at 1280×720 resolution and 24fps. These videos are short clips from panning a landscape – with the top one being a slow pan and zoom and the bottom video being a faster panning action. [Read more…]
Nikon has updated Capture NX2 to version 2.2.4 for Mac, which adds support for Mac OS X version 10.6.2, along with other bug fixes.
Compatibility with Mac OS X version 10.6.2 has been added.
Specifications have been modified so that when 25 Photos on Page, or a higher number of photos per page, is selected for Select Layout in the Print layout dialog, the Use Thumbnail Data (Draft Use Only) box is automatically checked.
This resolves an issue that prevented printing when 25 Photos on Page, or a higher number of photos per page, was selected for Select Layout.
Capture NX 2 would quit unexpectedly when certain settings files were applied with the Apply Settings box checked in the Watched Folder panel of the Batch Process dialog. This issue has been resolved.
An issue that caused Capture NX 2 to freeze when switching images after the Color Picker had been opened has been resolved.
You can find the update for download on Nikon’s website.
The Casio EX-H15 is a 14.1MP point and shoot camera that packs a 10x zoom lens into a rather compact body. It serves as a replacement to the EX-H10 in Casio’s point and shoot lineup. The EX-H15 housing has a nice feel with a variety of colors available on the aluminum finish.
While the body is a a little thicker than some of the other point and shoot cameras announced by Casio at CES 2010, the 10x zoom makes it worth the added girth. I was actually surprised at just how far that 10x lens extended from the both of the camera at the max telephoto end of the zoom. [Read more…]
The Samsung HZ35W and HZ30W serve to replace the HZ15W and HZ10W. The biggest improvement in the HZ35W and HZ30W is the inclusion of a 15x zoom lens, as opposed to a 10x zoom lens in last year’s models.
Both cameras offer a 12MP sensor and a stabilized 15x optical zoom that begins at the widest setting with a 24mm equivalent field of view on a full frame camera. While both cameras offer a 3-inch display, the HZ35W uses an AMOLED screen and the HZ30W provides the traditional LCD panel. The cameras can also record 720p video at 30 fps in H.264 format.
The HZ35W distinguishes itself further with the inclusion of GPS geo-tagging with location data, visual map and real time location display.
The HZ35W and HZ30W should be available in March 2010. Check availability for each of the cameras on Amazon.com:
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Samsung TL110 is a 14.2MP point and shoot camera with a 2.7-inch LCD and 5x optical zoom. The TL110 features optical image stabilization and can record 720p video at 30fps in H.264 format. The TL110 should be available in February 2010. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The Samsung TL105 is a lower-spec’d version of the TL110, featuring a 12.2MP sensor, 4x optical zoom and the same 2.7-inch LCD panel. The TL105 does not offer optical image stabilization (digital-only), but is capable of recording HD video at 720p and 30 fps in H.264 format. The TL105 should also be available in February 2010. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Samsung SL630 is a 12.2MP point and shoot camera that features a 5x optical zoom lens with image stabilization. The SL630 has a 2.7-inch LCD screen and can capture VGA video at 30 fps.
It should be available in March 2010. Check availability on Amazon.com.
Additional details in the press release below. [Read more…]
There were some solid finalists for the Seagate / O’Neill Contest that ran last month. After choosing the finalists, I left the task of choosing the winners in the hands of photographers, Rich Legg and Nicole Young.
So, here’s the winners: [Read more…]
Tamrac recently introduced the Zipshot tripod, which is a light and ultra-portable alternative to the run-of-the-mill tripods out there. The Zipshot weighs 11 ounces and can carry a maximum load of 3 lbs (e.g., a prosumer DSLR with a kit lens). It also includes a built-in ball head.
As you can see in the video, the whole thing pops open in just a few seconds thanks to the bungee cords inside the tripod legs. It’s not exactly the sturdiest tripod, but can still get the job done, particularly if you use a remote or timer. [Read more…]
Canon is holding a new contest for aspiring filmmakers that gives you a chance to win a Canon 7D, 5D Mark II or some Canon lenses. Vincent Laforet has created a new short film, Cabbie (seen above), but you have to pick up with the subsequent chapters based on the still image provided by Laforet at the end of Cabbie. Laforet and other all star film makers will pick the winning chapters after Cabbie for a total of seven chapters (six winners).
The deadline for chapter 2 is February 11.
You can get details in the press release below and over on the Vimeo group, Beyond the Still. [Read more…]
One of the many point and shoot cameras announced at CES 2010 was the Panasonic FH20. I spent a little while at CES checking out the new camera and its siblings.
The FH20 is at the top end of the new cameras in the FH lineup. The other new cameras, the FH3 and FH1, are essentially just lower-spec versions of the FH20. Since all the models were preproduction and I couldn’t evaluate image quality at CES, the handling and performance comments on the FH20 pretty much match up with my impressions of the FH3 and FH1 as well. [Read more…]