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LockPort USB Saves USB Ports for Canon 5D Mark III & Mark II

May 22, 2013 By Eric Reagan

LockPortUSB_1

LockCircle has announced its new LockPort USB, which is designed to help avoid damaging your 5D Mark III and 5D Mark II mini USB camera port.

Previously, LockCircle released the LockPort HDMI port savers, which proved successful and led to the logical development of a port saver for USB ports on HDSLRs. LockPort HDMI was eventually developed and released for Nikon D600 and D800 HDSLRs, so I would expect a LockPort USB model to be in the works for those cameras as well.

LockPort USB is available for $139 direct from LockCircle. More details here on LockCircle’s website.

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: 5d mark ii, 5d mark iii, Canon, D600, d800, hdslr, LockCircle, LockPort, LockPort USB, Nikon

 

Nikon D800 for $2,349 – Deal Alert

May 14, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Nikon D800

Adorama has the Nikon D800 refurbished for $2,349 (compare to $2,796 new w/ current rebates). Check it out here at Adorama.

Filed Under: Nikon Tagged With: adorama, d800, deal, Nikon, refurbished, sale

DxOMark Redo: 5D Mark III Sensor Better than the D800?

April 29, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Nikon D800 vs Canon 5D Mark III

Shortly after the Canon 5D Mark III and the Nikon D800 were released last year, DxO Labs published the results of the sensor performance of both cameras. The initial tests showed much better results for the D800’s sensor than the 5D Mark III.

Now, the DxO team is singing a different song after further comparisons between the cameras using high quality lenses. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Canon, Nikon Tagged With: 5d mark iii, 5D3, Canon, d800, dslr, dxo, DxOMark, hdslr, nikon d800, review, test

$90 Battery Grip from Vello Now Available for Nikon D800

February 3, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Vello Battery Grip for Nikon D800

B&H now has the Vello BG-N7 battery grip available for the Nikon D800 and D800E for only $90. I had previously tested the Vello grips for the Canon 5D Mark II and 7D, and found them to be solid performers – especially considering the price. Check out the Vello grip for the D800 here at B&H Photo.

Filed Under: Nikon Tagged With: b&H, b&h photo, battery grip, d800, dslr, Nikon, Vello

Eye-Fi Firmware Update Fixes Nikon D800 Support

November 20, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Eye-Fi SD Card

Eye-Fi has finally cracked the Nikon D800 bug that caused problems with direct mode support. The latest firmware update available on Eye-Fi’s website adds direct mode support for the Nikon D800.

More details available on Eye-Fi’s website. Firmware update instructions are available here.

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: d800, eye-fi, Nikon

Switronix Introduces Power Cable for Nikon DSLRs

November 8, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Switronix has a new power cable for Nikon DSLRs that provides access to hours of runtime from any V-mount or 3-Stud battery. The Switronix XP-DSLR-EL15 power cable is compatible with all Nikon DSLRs that accept the Nikon EN-EL15 battery (like the Nikon D800 or D600).

The cables feature a regulated 9.2v battery paddle and an inline female P-Tap connector for 12vdc, housed in an enclosure. The XP-DSLR-EL15 also includes both red and green LED indication to display status of battery power.

Switronix power cables have been available for Canon DSLRs and other cinema cameras for quite some time and have proven popular for extending shoot time in video projects.  For more details on the new Switronix XP-DSLR-EL15, check out Switronix’s website.  It should be available soon at B&H Photo and other retailers.

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: D600, d800, hdslr, Nikon, switronix

Canon 1D X DxO Test Grades Are In – It’s the Best Canon Yet.

November 1, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Canon 1D X Comparison

Canon 1D X Comparison via DxO Labs

The Canon 1D X just got its DxO Mark scores published and it scored better than any Canon full frame sensor to date.  That said, it still failed to best the Nikon D4, let alone the Nikon D800.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon D800

Canon 1D X vs. Nikon D800

However, stepping away from the numbers, the Canon 1D X is a heckuva camera that can certainly hold its own in just about any shooting environment.

What do you think about the DxO score and comparisons for the Canon 1D X?  Would these test results sway your opinion of the camera?

[via DxO Labs]

Filed Under: Canon Tagged With: 1D X, Canon, d4, d800, dslr, Nikon

Canon 5D Mark III Gets Another Price Drop – Down to $2,994

October 29, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Canon 5D Mark III

The Canon 5D Mark III dropped to $3199 last week, which was the cheapest we’ve seen it thus far.  Now, the 5D Mark III is down to $2994 at B&H Photo, which puts it even with its chief rival, the Nikon D800.

Also, the 5D Mark III w/ 24-105mm f/4L IS kit lens is down to $3749.

Filed Under: Canon Tagged With: 5d mark iii, b&H, b&h photo, Canon, d800, deal, Nikon, sale

Nikon D800 Sensor Confirmed as “Made by Sony”

September 3, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Nikon D800

It’s been no secret that Sony is a major supplier of sensors in past Nikon DSLRs.  With the past few generations of DSLRs, however, Nikon has been rather coy about the sourcing of the actual sensors within the cameras.  When asked, Nikon reps usually respond by saying the sensor is “designed by Nikon” and refuse to provide further details on who actually makes the sensor. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Nikon Tagged With: d800, dslr, full frame, fx format, Nikon, sensor, Sony

Canon EOS 3D Rumored as 46MP Resolution King

August 22, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Canon EOS 3D Rumors

Rumors of a high megapixel DSLR from Canon have really been heating up since the 1D X launched with “only” 18.1MP.  The rumors persisted after the 5D Mark III rolled in at roughly the same resolution as its predecessor.

Now comes a spec list from Canon Rumors for a Canon EOS 3D rumored to weigh in at a whopping 46MP . . . that’s 10MP more than the current resolution king – the Nikon D800.

Canon EOS 3D Spec Rumors

  • 46 MP
  • 3.7 frame per second
  • Dual DIGIC 5+
  • ISO: (25) 50-6400 (12800)
  • AF: Same as 1DX
  • USB 3
  • CF+SD

Even though I used to joke about cameras with resolution at 40MP, Canon has plenty more room to work with on a full frame image sensor given that it developed a 120MP APS-H sensor more than two years ago.  And we just thought the megapixel wars were over . . . .

Who would pick up a 46MP Canon DSLR?  What price would you be willing to pay for this camera?

Filed Under: Canon Tagged With: 1D X, 5d mark iii, Canon, Canon 3D, canon rumors, d800, dslr, EOS 3D, high resolution, Nikon

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