Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The Leica V-Lux 3 is a new point and shoot superzoom camera featuring a 12.1MP CMOS image sensor and a 25-600mm equivalent zoom range. The V-Lux 3 is capable of RAW image capture and can capture full-res stills at 12 fps or 60 fps at 3.5MP. The V-Lux 3 also captures 1080/60p AVCHD video.
The V-Lux 3 is bundled with Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements licenses. The V-Lux 3 should be available in January. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Ricoh has unveiled a new Leica-mount unit for its GXR system. The unit is equipped with an APS-C format CMOS sensor and the Leica M-mount.
In addition to capturing 12MP still images, the new GXR Mount A12 unit records 720p HD video.
The Ricoh GXR Mount A12 should be available in September at an initial retail price of $649. Check availability on Amazon.com.
Full details on the in the press release below. [Read more…]
In the below video, Leica gives us a little behind-the-scenes of its lens manufacturing process. It’s rather amazing how much of the lens is made by hand. [Read more…]
The Ricoh GXR may finally get noticed since there’s a new lens mount unit that will accept Leica M-mount lenses. [Read more…]
Hasselblad was recently acquired by a Swiss and German private equity group. Interestingly, in the press release announcing the acquisition, Hasselblad’s Chairman and CEO said the company would continue its high-end medium format production but would also focus on “exploiting the potential we see in brand new markets.” [Read more…]
Leica has introduced its new M9 variant that’s geared toward the pro shooter. [Read more…]
Below you will find this week’s firmware updates. Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware. [Read more…]
Leica has unveiled its V-Lux 30 point and shooter, which sports a 14.1MP sensor, a 16x optical zoom (24-384mm equivalent) and the ability to capture 1080i AVCHD video.
The Leica V-Lux 30 is essentially a clone of the Panasonic Lumix ZS10. Other than the cosmetic differences in the two cameras, the only thing separating them is about $400. The V-Lux 30 retails for $749, while the middle-class Panasonic ZS10 retails for $399 (although the street price is now under $350).
Check availability for the V-Lux 30 on Amazon.com if you’re really itching to pay twice as much for a Leica logo.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
NAB 2011 takes place in Las Vegas from April 9-14 this year. If you are familiar with the NAB Show, it serves as the cornerstone trade show for the National Association of Broadcasters and, in recent years, has featured new product announcements that are very relevant to the growing HDSLR user base.
Relevant exhibitors for the HDSLR crowd include Adobe, Avid, Camtrol, Canon, Cinevate, Hoodman, IDC Photo Video, iKAN, Jag35, Leica, Litepanels, Manfrotto, Marshall, Red Digital Cinema, Red Giant Software, Redrock Micro, Sennheiser, Singular Software, Sony, Tiffen, Tokina and Zacuto. [Read more…]
Ricoh has announced that it will offer a Leica lens mount unit for the Ricoh GXR system. The new unit will include an APS-C format 12.9MP CMOS sensor and will feature a newly-developed focal plane shutter. The Leica GXR lens unit is set to be released Fall 2011. No word yet on price.