Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
The new Sony A3000 E-mount camera that sports a traditional DSLR style is now in stock and shipping at B&H. The A3000 features a 20.1MP APS-C sensor and captures 1080p HD video with an impressive $398 price tag for the body and lens kit. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 is finally official. The new flagship Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus features a 16.3MP sensor, along with a fast dual phase-detect and contrast-detection AF system.
The OM-D E-M1 features built-in image stabilization, a 3-inch tilting LCD and a frame rate of 10fps. The E-M1 also features a rugged magnesium alloy body with weather-proofing for protection from the elements. [Read more…]
Earlier this year, Fuji revealed a lens roadmap for its XF series of lenses. One of the lenses on that roadmap has now surfaced in what appears to be official product images from Fuji – the XF 23mm f/1.4 R. [Read more…]
Alongside the new A3000, Sony has released the NEX-5T as a successor to the popular NEX-5R. Although a mild upgrade to the NEX-5R, the NEX-5T features Near Field Communication for easier WiFi connectivity.
The Sony NEX-5T sports a 16.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor (same as the NEX-5R) and is available in a kit with the 16-50mm power zoom lens with Optical SteadyShot inside. The NEX-5T features the same Fast Hybrid AF system found in the NEX-5R, which combines phase-detection and contrast-detection AF for fast and accurate autofocusing. [Read more…]
Along with the upcoming Sony ILC-3000, the Sony NEX-5T has leaked out ahead of its official release later this week. The camera is expected to be a minor update to the popular NEX-5R. [Read more…]
B&H has the Sony NEX-6 with 16-50mm lens for $798 (reg. $898) with free shipping now through August 31. The deal also includes a free $50 B&H gift card, a SanDisk 16GB SHDC card, a camera bag and UV filter. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
The second-gen Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras is now in stock and shipping. The first-gen lens was an excellent lens and highly sought after among Micro Four Thirds users. I expect this version to achieve similar status. Check it out in black or silver here at B&H Photo.
PocketWizard has a new off-camera flash tutorial (above) hosted by Joe Brady that covers the ins and outs of off-camera flash with mirrorless cameras. In the tutorial, Brady takes the Sony NEX-6 and NEX-7 for a spin with the PocketWizard Plus III and MiniTT1 and a variety of speedlights. [Read more…]
In Nikon’s latest financial results, the company revealed that its Nikon 1 series mirrorless camera sales have been less than expected in the US and Europe.
Nikon Imaging president Yasuyuki Okamoto beats around the bush about why the Nikon 1 series isn’t catching on, stating “In Europe and the U.S. the ratio of mirrorless to SLRs hasn’t grown at all, unlike in Asia, where it’s quite popular with women because it’s light. We had higher expectations for other regions. But people who like cameras tend to just go for SLRs, even though they’re very heavy.” (emphasis added).
Or maybe, just maybe . . . people who like and know cameras want a mirrorless camera that offers competing image quality with a SLR. The Nikon 1 series of cameras does not. This is apparently obvious to everyone but Nikon Imaging’s president. [Read more…]
B&H has a limited stock of the new Ricoh GR 16.2MP APS-C fixed lens camera. Check it out here at B&H Photo.