Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Adobe has updated Lightroom 2 to version 2.5 and Camera Raw 5 to version 5.5.
Lightroom 2.5 and Camera Raw 5.5 now include support for the following cameras:
The updated versions can be downloaded here.
Carl Zeiss announced the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE lens for Canon DSLRs (EF-mount) today. Zeiss already produces an 18mm f/3.5 Distagon T* lens for Nikon F-mount and Pentax K-mount cameras. Canon users should be pleased that Zeiss is continuing its comitment to the EF-mount.
The new ZE lens should be available Fall 2009 at an initial price of EUR 1049.00. No official word on US prices yet; however, if it matches up with the existing Nikon and Pentax mounts, expect it to be around $1250 in the US. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the news release below. [Read more…]
The D3000 is Nikon’s current low-end DSLR model. It features a 10.2-megapixel DX-format CCD sensor, as found in the Nikon D60 that the D3000 replaces. The updates are fairly subtle; however, it is clear after spending some time with it that Nikon is targeting a very entry-level crowd.
Expect more details in a full review coming soon. For now, you can take a look at the below sample images from the D3000 and judge for yourself. These images are from a production camera as shipped from Nikon. Don’t expect any real differences from what we know the Nikon D60 could do though. [Read more…]
The Nikon D5000 is a great entry-level camera. Solid autofocus, exposure metering and noise control are just a few standout features of the D5000. However, those features don’t mean much if you fail to use them properly.
Here’s 10 great photos from photographers who really get the most out of their D5000. [Read more…]
DxO Labs has updated DxO Optics Pro to the latest version 5.3.5, which adds support for the Sony A850. The update also provides better noise control for the Sony A900 and adds support for the Tamron 18-270mm Di-II lens. There are many more updates in the new version. Get more details in the press release below and check out the full compatibility list on DxO’s website. [Read more…]
David Ziser has been on tour for a big chunk of 2009 with his Digital WakeUp Call seminar. Digital WakeUp Call is an evening-long event that takes place in several cities throughout the US. While we’re well into the year, there are several major cities still on the map for David to hit before winding up in November, including Indianapolis (tonight), Chicago, Detroit, Columbus, Philadelphia and many others. [Read more…]
Sigma has announced the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS lens for Sigma, Sony, Nikon, Pentax and Canon mounts. Sigma claims that the Optical Stabilization system will help you achieve an additional 4 stops of hand-holdability. The new lens should be available at an initial retail price of $499.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the news release below. [Read more…]
Several retailers have already begun taking pre-orders for the new Canon 7D. The Canon 5D Mark II was plagued with availability problems last fall/winter for those not on the pre-order bandwagon. Here’s a short list of retailers where you can pre-order the Canon 7D or sign up for notifications for when it is in stock:
International Availability:
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.
The Panasonic Lumix GF1 is a 12.1-megapixel Micro Four Thirds camera, which offers a more compact form factor than its predecessors, the G1 and GH1. The new Lumix GF1 looks more like the Olympus E-P1; however the GF1 also offers a pop-up flash, a feature that I sorely missed on the Olympus E-P1.
The Panasonic Lumix GF1 should be available in October 2009 at an initial retail price of $899.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the news release below. [Read more…]
Today, Canon has announced the EOS 7D to add to its lineup of DSLRs. The Canon 7D is an 18-megapixel DSLR that adds several upgrades from prior generation prosumer DSLRs.
While the 18-megapixel APS-C (1.6x crop) CMOS sensor is an upgrade of 3-megapixels over the 50D, the Canon 7D is more akin to the pro-level 5D Mark II in terms of its features and build. A new autofocus system consisting of 19 cross-type points will likely be welcomed by most shooters. Additionally, Canon has addressed the cries of many aspiring filmmakers by including several frame rate options, including 1080p recording at 24fps.
The Canon 7D is likely to become known as the pro-level crop-sensor camera in Canon’s lineup.
The 7D should be available in September 2009 at an initial retail price of $1699 for body only and in a kit with Canon’s EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM at an initial retail price of $1899.
If you want one before Christmas, you should probably get in line by pre-ordering the 7D now so as to avoid the long wait-list that plagued the 5D Mark II’s arrival. [Read more…]