Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Many recent camera models feature “tips” or “suggestions” on shooting modes and camera operation. Nikon filed a patent application in June 2011 that shows off more of these kind of helpful hints.
I don’t know that these new warnings and suggestions indicated in the patent offer much more than what we already see in the latest entry-level DSLRs. However, it got me to thinking about what would be good ideas to implement in these tips or guide modes. [Read more…]
A couple of recent Nikon patent applications show off some new features and diagrams for pro-level DSLRs. [Read more…]
Canon has sent out “save the date” notices for an event in New York on October 26. There hints and logos within the invite suggests something relating to both Canon’s DSLR and printer lines. [Read more…]
Lensbaby has a new Movie Maker kit for PL-mount cameras, which includes the Lensbaby Muse PL with Double Glass and Composer Pro PL with Sweet 35, as well as one Composer Pro with a Canon mount. [Read more…]
A lens missing from Nikon’s lineup recently appeared in a published patent application at the USPTO. Canon’s 70-200mm f/4L and 70-200mm f/4L IS lenses have been popular lenses over the past few years. The original f/4L was so popular that Canon decided to make an IS version and keep both lenses in the lineup.
Now, it looks like Nikon will be jumping on this popular lens size… [Read more…]
Think Tank Photo’s 20% off its modular system is still going on. Complete list of gear here.
They’ve also added several more items to choose “free” if you spend more than $50 when visiting from one of Photography Bay’s links. In addition to the Pixel Pocket Rocket, Cable Management 10, and Security tag, you now can also select a LARGE Lens Drop In, RU Thirsty, Whip it Out, Skin 50, Skin 75 Pop Down, Skin Double Wide, Skin Strobe, or a Skin Chimp Cage. These are available to choose at checkout.
What would you say about a lower resolution full-frame camera from Canon? Something more like the 12MP of the original 5D, but with improved noise handling of the newer DSLRs? Hmm…
Sounds good, eh? [Read more…]
Check out the above view of Earth from the International Space Station at night. I was surprised to see how much area that a lightning strike covered with its glow. I couldn’t find any info about which camera was used to capture these images, but it would make sense that it’s a Nikon D3s or other Nikon body since the raw images were sourced from NASA.
SanDisk has announced a new 64GB Extreme Pro SDXC UHS-I card to complement the existing line of 8GB to 32GB UHS-I cards announced earlier this year. With a max write speed of 90MB/s and 95MB/s read speed, the new 64GB UHS-I card blows away the Extreme Pro UHS-I cards that were announced in January, which clocked in at 45MB/s. [Read more…]
DigitalRev says on its Facebook page that it has received an invite to a Canon “Pro” announcement on September 22.
Canon sure is making some noise this week with a “major” tease and a mirrorless hint. Now this?
Any guesses/wishes on what this might be?
[via Photo Rumors]