
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…]
Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
By Eric Reagan

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…]
By Eric Reagan

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…]
By Eric Reagan
Nikon has extended the instant savings on its DSLR and lens combos through September 24. Instant savings on Nikon Coolpix models have been extended through October 1.
More details on the deals over at B&H Photo.
By Eric Reagan

Panasonic Lumix G X 14-42mm Lens
The Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm lens is a new retractable design aimed at reducing the overall size of Micro Four Thirds cameras like the Panasonic GF3.
The new Lumix G “X” lens will be available as a kit option for the GF3 in a configuration dubbed the Panasonic GF3X. The compact 14-42mm lens will also be available separately. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

A reliable tipster sent in word that we’ll be hearing more from Canon in mid-September. It should be the 13th or 20th – most likely it will be Sept. 13 (Canon loves Tuesdays). [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
The long-delayed Canon 300mm and 400mm f/2.8 lenses should ship in the next couple of weeks. I’ve received confirmation that at least one of the lenses will be available in the US the week of August 14. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
Lensbaby recently unveiled a pair of new portrait kits that include the Lensbaby Composer, along with additional optics inserts and a carry bag. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan
A tipster sent me an email that there will be a limited number of Canon 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye lenses coming to Canon USA next week. This info is consistent with Canon’s previously announced delay and just squeezes this lens into the promised July delivery date. [Read more…]
By Eric Reagan

The Canon mirrorless camera rumors continue to swirl with a Japanese patent from Canon. The patent appears to call for a lens adapter between a Canon mirrorless camera body and existing EF lenses. The lens adapter seems to communicate aperture control between the two. No word on focus control though.
[via Photo Rumors]
By Eric Reagan

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…]