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DSLR Gear No Idea

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Do you know someone who has all the latest DSLR gear but has no idea how to use it? Check out the above video as it pokes a little fun of those DSLR users.

And, if you find yourself in that boat, check out these three articles on the basics of exposure for a step in the right direction:

  1. Lens Speed and Aperture
  2. Shutter Speed
  3. ISO

[via Gizmodo]

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 DI VC Macro & 70-200mm f/2.8 DI VC Lenses Priced, Available This Month

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70-200mm f/2.8 SP Di VC USD Zoom Lens

Tamron has put a price tag and availability date on its new 90mm Macro and 70-200mm zoom lenses.

The Tamron 90mm f/2.8 DI VC Macro lens will be available in Canon mount starting November 30 for $849.  Nikon and Sony mounts to follow thereafter.  Pre-order options are at the links below.

Likewise, the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 DI VC lens will also be available on November 30 for $1499 with Nikon and Sony versions to follow.  Pre-order options are at the links below.

Nikon D5200 Not Coming to the US Until 2013

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Nikon D5200

The Nikon D5200 was announced yesterday throughout Europe, Asia and Australia; however, Nikon USA has remained silent.  It now appears that Nikon USA will not announce the D5200 until CES 2013 in January, which will give Nikon a shiny new DSLR to show off at the massive consumer trade show.

Accordingly, those of you hoping to get your hands on the D5200 in time for the holidays will just have to wait a little longer.  In the mean time, there’s sure to be some killer deals on the Nikon D5100 as it nears its end-of-life.

[via Nikon Rumors]

Nikon D600 Kits w/ Instant Rebates

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Nikon D600 Kit

The new Nikon D600 has a couple of rebates available for the kits that include either the 24-85mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens or the 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens at $100 off and $150 off, respectively.  These instant rebates expire November 17, 2012.

Check out the deals at B&H Photo via the links below.

Nikon D600 + 24-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens $2,596 after $100 instant rebate

Nikon D600 + 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens $2,996 after $150 instant rebate

Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM and EF 35mm f/2 IS USM Officially Unveiled

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Canon has taken the wraps off a pair of new stabilized lens – the EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM and EF 35mm f/2 IS USM, priced at $1500 and $850, respectively.  Both should be available in December 2012.

Canon EF 35mm f:2 IS USM

B&H Photo has pre-orders up for both lenses at the following links:

Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM

Check out the details below. [Read more…]

Nikon D5200 Unveiled

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Nikon D5200

The Nikon D5200 is a new entry-level DSLR with a 24MP CMOS sensor and the ability to capture 1080p HD video.  The D5200 replaces the aging D5100 with what looks to be solid upgrades all the way around.

In addition to the increased resolution, the D4200 also adds an improved AF system, a side-articulating LCD screen and WiFi compatibility by virtue of the new Nikon WU-1a WiFi module.

Nikon D5200 Key Features

  • 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor
  • 1080p HD video capture
  • EXPEED 3 image processor
  • 5fps still image max frame rate
  • ISO 100-25600 (w/ expansion)
  • 3-inch vari-angle LCD (921k-dot res)
  • 39-point AF system
No word yet on US pricing or availability. The D5200 should be available elsewhere in the world beginning in December.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS & EF 35mm f/2 IS Lenses Confirmed

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Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS & EF 35mm f/2 IS

The recently-rumored Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS has been confirmed through an image and spec leak alongside a new EF 35mm f/2 IS lens.  Additionally, the EF 24-70mm f/4L IS lens will be a kit lens for the Canon 6D, which should ship in December.  Apparently, the rumored 50mm f/1.4 IS lens will not be making its way out this round.

The EF 24-70mm f/4L IS lens may end up replacing the current 24-105mm f/4L IS as the defacto kit lens for other full frame DSLRs going forward.  That’s just speculation; however, the lenses completely overlap.  Of course, some will deride a decision to go with the shorter lens as compared to the longer reach offered by the 24-105mm version; however, there’s no denying the reduced footprint and weight around your neck offered by the 24-70mm f/4L IS.

The 24-70mm f/4L IS lens is believed to weigh only 600g, while the 24-105mm f/4L IS weighs in at 670g.  Likewise, the 24-70 is believed to be 93mm max length, while the 24-105  max length is 107mm. [Read more…]