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Nikon D3s Announced

October 13, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Nikon D3s

Nikon has announced the D3s, a 12-megapixel, professional DSLR that serves as a refresh to the Nikon D3 (announced in October 2007).  The new D3s offers improved frame rate, higher sensitivity settings and video recording capabilities. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Nikon Tagged With: digital camera, dslr, Nikon D3s, photographer

 

Canon Rebel XS / 1000D Firmware Update Version 1.0.6

October 13, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Canon has released a firmware update for the Rebel XS / 1000D.

Firmware Version 1.0.6 incorporates the following changes.

1. Some cameras may exhibit a phenomenon in which the LCD monitor does not display, the shutter does not release, and the busy indication remains lit in the viewfinder.
2. The message, “Err 99 Shooting is not possible. Turn the power switch to <OFF> and <ON> again or re-install the battery”, appears on the camera’s LCD monitor, and after the above operation is carried out, the LCD monitor displays in a language that is different from the actual language setting.

To learn more and download Firmware Version 1.0.6, visit Canon’s website.

Filed Under: Canon Tagged With: 1000d, Canon, digital camera, dslr, firmware, rebel xs

Ricoh CX2 Firmware Update – Ver. 1.13

October 5, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Ricoh CX2

Ricoh has released updated firmware for the Ricoh CX2 camera.  The new firmware addresses following issues:

1 With the step zoom ON, there may be rare occasions that the camera power will be off in zoom lever operation.

2 In Manual focus, if you enlarge the center part of the image in the screen, the enlarged part may become black-out rarely.

To get more details and download firmware version 1.13, see Ricoh’s website.

Filed Under: ricoh Tagged With: digital camera, firmware, photography, ricoh cx2

Hasselblad H4D Series

September 28, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Hasselblad H4D

The Hasselblad H4D series is the follow up to the H3D platform.  The first camera in the new H4D series is the H4D-60, which is a 60-megapixel, medium format camera.  The H4D series of cameras will feature Hasselblad’s True Focus with Absolute Position Lock technology, which ensures accurate focus during any recomposition after autofocus is initially achieved.

The H4D-60 should be available in January 2010 for 28,995 EUR.

Hasselblad H4D

More details below.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: digital camera, Hasselblad H4D, medium format, photography

Canon 7D Available Soon

September 27, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Canon 7D Availability

Several reports are coming in that the Canon 7D is or soon will be available in the US.  Notably, B&H Photo is now accepting orders for the Canon 7D body only, which usually means they are expecting its arrival very soon.

Other stores where you can order/pre-order the Canon 7D are as follows:

Amazon.com

Adorama

B&H Photo

Calumet

International Availability:

Jessops

Amazon.de

Amazon.fr

Amazon.co.jp

Keep watching Photography Bay’s Canon 7D Reviews and Resources or stay glued to the front page for the latest updates on this new DSLR.

Filed Under: Canon Tagged With: availability, b&h photo, canon 7d, digital camera, dslr

Nikon D5000 Recall – First Hand Report [Featured Reader Comment]

September 26, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Nikon D5000

Photography Bay reader, John, is a Nikon D5000 owner who had a unit affected by the official Nikon D5000 recall.  John took the time to put together a thorough account of his experience with the recall process into a comment here on Photography Bay.  I think his first hand report of his experience should be reassuring to those of you who own a D5000 or a looking to buy one. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Nikon Tagged With: digital camera, dslr, Nikon D5000, photography, recall

Nikon D3000 Review

September 21, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Nikon D3000

The Nikon D3000 is an entry-level 10.2-megapixel DSLR.  It follows closely with the feature set and functionality of the Nikon D40, D40x and D60 cameras.  However, the D3000 is focused even more directly toward the first-time DSLR user.  Several manufacturers are putting forth a serious effort to make the transition from point & shoot cameras to DSLRs easier on everyone involved.  Cameras like the Nikon D3000 and Sony A330 make DSLRs a viable choice for those who don’t necessarily have a desire to really “get into” photography.  At the same time, the D3000 maintains flexibility and room to grow as a photographer whenever he or she is ready.

No bones about it, the D3000 is a great little camera.  But, is it for you?  Read on for the full picture on this bargain of an entry-level shooter. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Nikon Tagged With: amateur, beginner, digital camera, dslr, nikon d3000, photography

Point-and-Shoots to Suit Your Personality

September 16, 2009 By Chris Gampat

Maria Sharapova and her Canon Powershot Diamond Collection

Camera manufacturers design point-and-shoot cameras for the specific needs and wants of consumers the same way that they target their DSLRs to different professional markets. While we as photographers will always sing the praises of how awesome our DSLRs are, the general population will opt for a “nice” point-and-shoot. We know many of these people and they make come to us asking camera questions. Here’s a round up of cameras for the different personalities in your life. If they’re a student, link them over to my post on Back-To-School digital cameras.

Author’s Note: The camera’s above are a special series of Canon Powershots that Maria Sharapova designed with Canon. They were available in a contest.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: Canon, digital camera, Olympus, Panasonic, photography, point and shoot camera, Sony

Olympus E-P1 and Lens Firmware Update

September 14, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Olympus E-P1

Olympus has released a firmware update for the E-P1 Micro Four Thirds camera, along with updates for the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 and 17mm f/2.8 lenses.

The firmware update for the E-P1 is described as providing improved operation when using the C-AF, which is something that I found to function quite poorly in the Olympus E-P1 Review.  The firmware updates for the lenses are described as providing improved AF operation.

You can download the updates on the Olympus Japan website.

Filed Under: Olympus Tagged With: 14-42mm, 17mm, digital camera, firmware, lens, micro four thirds, Olympus E-P1, photography, update

7 Things to Hate About the Canon 7D

September 13, 2009 By Eric Reagan

Canon 7D

Last week, we pointed out 7 Things to Love About the Canon 7D.  After several comments discussing both the pros and cons of the Canon 7D, it’s time to take a closer look at what the naysayers think of the camera.    Here’s 7 things about the Canon 7D that turn some people off. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Canon Tagged With: canon 7d, digital camera, dslr, photography

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