Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Raise your hand if you ever fog up your lens with your breath to clean it off… (I know I’m very guilty.)
Ok, so maybe it won’t kill your lens. According to Nikon though, there are acids in breath that can damage lens coatings. Instead, Nikon recommends via its support site to use a blower bulb, then brush, and wipe the lens with a lint free cloth. [Read more…]
Peak Design has a winner of a new camera strap system on its hands with its Leash and Cuff models. Peak Design previously brought us the Capture Camera Clip for packing our DSLRs and mirrorless cameras on our belts and camera bag straps. Now, Peak Design is after the camera neck and wrist straps. [Read more…]
Think Tank Photo launched a new outdoor photography backpack company called MindShift Gear. Think Tank Photo is launching this company with a Kickstarter program for a new rotating outdoor backpack, the rotation180° professional. You can check the project out here on Kickstarter.
It looks like MindShift Gear will focus solely on outdoor photography backpacks, while Think Tank Photo will remain committed to the professional urban market.
Nikon Rumors has a great roundup about their thoughts, tips and suspicions surrounding what new Nikon gear should realistically be appearing in 2013.
The biggest rumor for most shooters is the fusion of the D300s and D7000 lines. NR expects to see a Nikon D400 or D8000 that servers as a successor to both lines with the Nikon D3200 and D5200 rounding out the low-end consumer market. Personally, I think this makes a lot of sense now that there is a higher-end amateur camera with the Nikon D600 that’s just a little bit above the D300s price range (based on the launch retail price). Accordingly, a D400 or D8000 model could now slot easily between the D300s and D7000 to answer the prosumer sports and wildlife call with its APS-C sensor.
Additionally, NR expects a higher resolution full frame model (the D4x?) toward the end of 2013 that would likely be situated above the D4, and would use a 36MP or 52MP sensor. A show of hands for who needs 52MP please?
The Canon 6D should start shipping this week from B&H Photo. Also, there’s a $200 instant rebate on the Canon 6D w/ EF 24-105mm f/4L lens kit valid through Jan. 5.
Nikon has issued a firmware update for the Nikon D4 that increases “focus accuracy when a lens and teleconverter with a combined maximum aperture of f/8 is used.”
You can download the update here on Nikon’s website.
Adorama has a killer deal currently on the Canon Rebel T3 with EF-S 18-55mm IS lens for $370 (reg. $549). Note that you’ll need to add the camera to your cart to see the final total of $370. I’m not sure how long this will last. Check it out here at Adorama.
Canon Rumors has info that Canon will bring some new EF-S lenses for its APS-C format cameras during the first half 0f 2013 to go along with the rumored Canon 7D Mark II.
Rumored lenses include an EF-S zoom fisheye lens, as well as a new macro IS lens. As noted by CR, the EF-S 18-200mm IS lens is due for a replacement and would be a logical choice to get Canon’s new STM focus motor to play nice with video AF on entry-level DSLRs like the Canon Rebel T4i and its eventual successor.
Triggertrap Mobile for iOS and Android devices will now allow wireless triggering functionality via WiFi network. [Read more…]
Nikon’s Nikkor-branded lens have been produced since 1959. Today, there are over 75 million of them in the wild.
Nikon hit the 65 million lens mark in October 2011, then hit 70 million back in May 2012 – and Canon just rolled past the 80 million EF lens mark. [Read more…]