Photography Bay

Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips

 

Nikon D400 Book Available for Pre-Order?

By

Nikon D400 Book

Now that we’re through the gauntlet of camera releases over the past few months, I suppose it’s time to fuel the fires for the next round for Summer and Fall 2012.  What could be better to kick up the rumor mill than a book listing for the Nikon D400 on Amazon?

It’s available for pre-order and currently dated for September 2012.

[via Nikon Rumors]

Nikon D3200 Unveiled

By

 Nikon D3200

The Nikon D3200 is a 24.2MP DSLR capable of shooting 1080p HD video.  It offers an expanded sensitivity range of ISO 100-12800 and will capture still images at a rate up to 4 fps.  HD videos are captured in either 24p or 3op frame rates.

The D3200 features an 11-point AF system and is compatible with the Nikon WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter, which allows image sharing with Android devices (iOS devices are planned for future integration) and remote operation from the device.

The Nikon D3200 retails for $699.95 with an 18-55mm VR kit lens and should be available in May.  Check availability at B&H Photo.

Highlights of the Nikon D3200:

  • 24.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor
  • Full HD (1080p) video recording with fulltime AF, manual exposure control and stereo sound via a microphone input jack
  • Optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter lets users remotely control the Nikon D3200 and transfer photos for sharing from Android platform smartphones and tablets
  • Intuitive Guide Mode to walk users through key camera functions and settings
  • 4 fps high-speed continuous shooting at full resolution
  • Standard ISO range of 100-6400, expandable to ISO 12,800
  • EXPEED 3 Image Processing and an 11-point AF system that works with Nikon’s Scene Recognition System
  • The Nikon D3200 outfit with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens will be available in late April for $699.95 SRP
  • The optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter will be available in late May for $59.95 SRP

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

Nikon AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

By

Nikon AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Alongside the D3200, Nikon took the wraps off of a new FX-format prime lens, the AF-S 28mm f/1.8G lens.

Highlights of the AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G:

  • Fast f/1.8 prime lens designed for shooting stills or recording HD video in low-light situations
  • Engineered for Nikon FX-format D-SLRs (42mm focal length equivalent when mounted on DX-format D-SLRs)
  • The AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G lens will be available in late May for $699.95 SRP

Full rundown in the press release below. [Read more…]

Nikon D7000 Time Limit Broken via Unofficial Firmware

By

Nikon D7000

The Nikon D7000 has received an unnofficial firmware update that allows you to get around the lowly record time limits for video.  The Nikon Hacker team now has lifted the limit to 25-30 minutes for the D3100, D5100 and D7000 cameras.  Note that this is an unofficial update and not sanctioned by Nikon.  use at your own risk.

[Nikon Hacker via Nikon Rumors]

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM Now Available

By

Sigma 50-150mm

The new Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 APO EX DC OS HSM now available at a street price of $1099.  The lens range works out to roughly a 75-225mm equivalent on APS-C cameras like the Canon 7D and Nikon D7000.  Canon, Nikon and Sigma-mount versions are expected to ship by the end of April.

The lens is currently available for pre-order at B&H Photo.