Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The Canon 70D is a new 20.2MP APS-C camera featuring the DIGIC 5+ processor and a newly developed Dual Pixel CMOS AF system for fast focusing during video and live view. According to Canon, the new AF system allows the 70D to capture video with AF accuracy and speed close to that of a camcorder. [Read more…]
Numerous leaks and “confirmations” from around the web point to an unveiling of the Canon 70D at some point later tonight or in the early hours of the morning. Lots of official images are starting to leak out as well. [Read more…]
DxO Labs has rated the best lenses for the Nikon D600 according to their overall scores based on tests in DxOMark. 72 different lenses were tested with the highest score going to the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G and the AF-S 85mm f/1.8G lenses both getting a DxOMark score of 40.
It’s interesting to see the dropoff in scores from prime to zoom lenses. The highest rated zoom lens was the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED with a DxOMark score of 28.
Below are the top 10 primes, followed by the top 10 zoom lenses. [Read more…]
Nikon has released a firmware update for the D7100. Firmware version C: 1.01 provides the following improvements or modifications: [Read more…]
Canon has released a firmware update for the Rebel T4i.
Firmware Version 1.0.4 incorporates the following fixes: [Read more…]
The above image has surfaced of a man carrying a full-size Canon EOS camera with that appears to be an EOS 3D strap attached to the camera. Could the fabled Canon EOS 3D be just around the corner? [Read more…]
Pentax has announced a pair of new DSLRs – the entry-level K-500 and mid-level K-50.
The K-50 features 81 weather seals and availability in 120 customizable color combinations. It is equipped with a 16.3MP APS-C CMOS sensor and captures 1080p HD video at 24, 25 or 30 fps.
The K-50 has sensor-based image stabilization, a 3-inch 921k-dot res LCD and is powered by either Li-Ion or AA batteries. [Read more…]
Lowepro recently lauched a pair of camera bags in its new Transit series.
The Transit Sling 250 AW and Backpack 350 AW feature fast-access, front to back rotation for rapid camera retrieval and UltraFlex fit system for more organization options. Both new bags offer side acces to your DSLR, a hideaway tripod mount and an all-weather cover. [Read more…]
It looks like a retailer has leaked the upcoming Pentax K-50 online, complete with specifications for the 16MP APS-C DLSR. The camera looks to be a entry-level shooter priced at €699 in Europe (a guess at US pricing would be in the $700-$900 range with kit lens) and should replace the Pentax K30. [Read more…]
The Nikon D7100 is the successor to the popular D7000. As such, it builds on the success of its predecessor as a high resolution prosumer camera. While the D7000 offered a 16.2MP sensor, the D7100 steps up to a 24.1MP sensor and carries on the traditional DX format (APS-C) for the line. [Read more…]