Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Amazon has a cool little widget on its digital camera home page that shows the most “wished for” cameras from users. (If you’ve got an Amazon account, you can add items to your own Wish List.) Some of the top “wished for” cameras among all Amazon users are listed below. [Read more…]
The season finale of House is on tonight. Normally, that wouldn’t be news for Photography Bay. However, it’s a bit different because the entire episode was filmed with the Canon 5D Mark II and Canon EF lenses.
You can catch a preview of the episode here.
I can’t say I’ve ever watched an episode of the show, but I think I’ll join in tonight just out of the curiosity factor. The show starts at 8PM ET / PT. [Read more…]
Sigma has announced that its 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM lens will now be available for Sony and Pentax DSLRs. The lens should be available for both mounts later this month.
Check availability on Amazon below.
Sigma 120-400mm DG OS HSM for Sony DSLRs
Sigma 120-400mm DG OS HSM for Pentax DSLRs
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
While there’s been no official word from Sony yet, it looks like the next entry-level DSLR from Sony has surfaced in Vietnam. According to specs provided by tinhte.com, the Sony A290 is equipped with a 14.2MP CCD sensor, max sensitivity of ISO 3200, SteadyShot sensor-based stabilization and a frame rate of 2.5 fps. The A290 appears to be a mild upgrade from the A230 and, keeping with the entry-level spec-list, still does not appear to offer the Quick Autofocus Live View based on the body design and roughly translated specifications.
[tinhte.com via Slashgear]
The Canon EOS series started with the EOS 650 film camera in 1987 (that’s mine above). Since then, Canon has produced 40 million EOS SLR cameras, 20 million of which have been digital. While it took 10 years for Canon to produce its first 10 million EOS cameras, it has take less than 3 years to produce the last 10 million units.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
In a story at Amateur Photographer, Sony UK’s Paul Genge is attributed with the above quote. Not that any of this is surprising, considering recent developments.
It was only a matter of time.
With overwhelming success of the Canon 5D Mark II and subsequent video-capable DSLRs, it was only a matter of time before someone broke the mold and put a DSLR-sized sensor in a true camcorder body. I suspect that Canon and Nikon are both working on a similar concept; however, it looks as if Sony may be the first one out of the gate.
Sony has announced that it is working on a camcorder based on the 14.2MP CMOS sensor found in the newly announced NEX-5 and NEX-3. The camcorder will allow the new Sony E-mount lenses to be used, as well as existing Alpha-mount lenses. [Read more…]
Canon has announced its lineup of lenses and flashes eligible for instant rebate savings for Spring / Summer 2010.
This is an instant rebate program too – no mailing receipts and UPC codes and then waiting 6-8 weeks. The rebate applies for purchases on qualifying Canon gear made between May 9 and July 10, 2010.
The specific items are listed below, along with links to product pages for each lens or flash at Amazon, Adorama and B&H Photo. [Read more…]
Canon has unleashed yet another round of rebates – this time for the 5D Mark II. These instant rebates will be in effect through July 10, 2010.
Taking into account the recent price drop on the 5D Mark II and the $100 instant savings now in effect:
the 5D Mark II body will sell for around $2399;
and the 5D Mark II w/ 24-105mm L lens will sell for around $3199.
You can find the 5D Mark II at trusted online sellers via the links below.
B&H Photo is featuring mail-in rebates on several Tamron lenses, including a $100 rebate on the Tamron 18-270mm superzoom lens. The rebates are valid through May 10, 2010.
See all the lenses here on B&H Photo.