Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
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 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…]
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.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
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:
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
A big rumor hit the blogosphere tonight (via a purported leak from a forum across the Pacific) with details and specifications for a Canon mirrorless camera, dubbed the Canon EIS 60. [Read more…]
Olympus is teasing a new E-Series announcement for later this week. Rumors suggest a new Olympus E-5 as a successor to the Olympus E-3.
A possible spy shot of the E-5 is depicted below from 43rumors.com. [Read more…]
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.
Sigma has issued a notice to customers concerning potential problems with aperture operation of Sigma lenses on the Sony A33 and A55 cameras.
See the full details in Sigma’s statement below. [Read more…]
Along with above image that’s rumored to be a leaked shot of the new Pentax K-5 uncovered up by Lens Tip, additional rumors have surfaced about the Pentax K-5’s specifications. A poster over in the Pentax forums provides detailed specifications passed along from a retailer.
The Pentax K-5 is rumored to be announced on September 22. Full spec list is below. [Read more…]
The Pentax K-r is an entry-level 12.4MP DSLR with a ton of features. In addition to a CMOS image sensor, the Pentax K-r features a 3-inch LCD 921k-dot resolution screen, a 6 fps frame rate, built-in Shake Reduction and low light sensitivity up to ISO 25600. In addition to the still image features, the K-r can capture 720p video at 25fps. The K-r is powered by either a rechargeable lithium-ion battery or by 4 AA batteries.
The Pentax K-r should be available in October 2010 starting at an initial retail price of $799.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.
In addition to the K-r, Pentax also announced a new 35mm f/2.4 lens, which will be available in October 2010 at an initial retail price of $219.95. Check availability at Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below.