Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
I finally got to get some hands-on time with the new Fuji X-Pro1 at CES 2012. After handing out Camera of the Year honors in 2011 to the Fuji X100, I’ve been itching to see what Fuji had coming for the oft-rumored interchangeable lens lineup. Based on what I’ve seen so far, the Fuji X-Pro1 looks like it won’t disappoint and should easily be in the running for the 2012 Camera of the Year. [Read more…]
The Canon G1 X was a bit of a surprise from the only major camera manufacturer without a mirrorless interchangeable lens system. While it doesn’t offer interchangeable lenses, the G1 X features an image sensor that’s bigger than the Nikon 1 and Micro Four Thirds (Panasonic and Olympus) cameras. I had some time with a pre-production model at CES 2012. Check out my initial hands-on impressions below. [Read more…]
Along with the leaks of the Nikon D4, the new Fuji X-series mirrorless camera leaked out today. The X-Pro1 may very well be the interchangeable lens camera we’ve all been waiting for ever since the X100 was announced. [Read more…]
There have been plenty of rumors lately about Canon’s response to the mirrorless camera systems that every other major manufacturer is cranking out like gangbusters. The most consistent rumor of late seems to be that Canon is working on a sort of “Super G Series” camera(s).
I like it. Here’s why. [Read more…]
The Nikon FT1 lens adapter allows you to use Nikon F-mount lenses on the Nikon 1 Series cameras and provides autofocus with AF-S lenses.
Check out a quick AF test that popped up on YouTube below. [Read more…]
Jill-e Designs has unveiled a couple of new camera bags for compact system (aka, mirrorless) cameras. The bags are designed to accommodate a compact camera body along with a couple of lenses.
The new Jill-e Essential Camera Bags should be available this month at a retail price of $79.99. Check out the Jill-e camera bags at B&H Photo.
Tamron has unveiled a new superzoom lens for Sony NEX cameras like the NEX-5N. The 18-200mm lens is designed for Sony’s E-mount and includes built-in Vibration Compensation.
The new lens features a stepping AF motor that’s specifically designed to accommodate the contrast-based AF in Sony NEX cameras and offers smoother AF during video capture.
It weighs in at 16.2 oz. and uses 62mm filters. It is available in black or silver to accommodate the most popular design choices for Sony’s NEX models and should be available later this month.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
The Nikon 1 Series cameras are getting a big price break with a savings up to $250 off. Several Nikon 1 Series kits are $150 off, then you can get up to $100 more off when buying another lens in the kit.
See all the deals here at B&H. Click the “Buy together & save” link to get the additional deals on extra lenses.
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Oh. Sweet. Goodness.
It looks like the upcoming Fuji X-series interchangeable lens camera that’s been hinted at for some time now has finally found its way onto the Internet. [Read more…]
Even though the Sony NEX-3 is last year’s model, it’s still a competent camera – and Amazon has a solid deal now through December 3. The Sony NEX-3 kit with an 18-55mm lens and the 16mm f/2.8 pancake lens is only $499.
The 16mm lens alone is normally $250, so this is quite a bargain.
Here’s the link to Amazon.