Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Shortly after the Canon 5D Mark III and the Nikon D800 were released last year, DxO Labs published the results of the sensor performance of both cameras. The initial tests showed much better results for the D800’s sensor than the 5D Mark III.
Now, the DxO team is singing a different song after further comparisons between the cameras using high quality lenses. [Read more…]
B&H has dropped the prices on the Canon 5D Mark III and Mark II models.
The 5D Mark III is priced at $3199 now (down from $3459).
The 5D mark II is priced at $1699 now (down from $1799).
It looks like Amazon and Adorama are also showing the same prices on the 5D Mark III, which means this comes from Canon and makes me wonder if Canon is feeling the pressure from Nikon and not moving as many of the higher-priced 5D Mark IIIs in comparison to Nikon’s D800 (which is still cheaper, BTW).
At $1699, the 5D Mark II is the cheapest full frame camera by a long shot over the new, “affordable” Canon 6D and Nikon D600. And, despite its age, is still a very solid camera.
After a pair of release candidates for a single version update, Adobe has released final versions of Lightroom 4.1 and Camera Raw 7.1, which are now available on Adobe.com. Lightroom 4.1 and Camera Raw 7.1 offer support for the following cameras: [Read more…]
Zacuto now has a new Z-Finder frame that works with the Canon 5D Mark III and Nikon D800. The new frame is compatible with all current Z-Finders, so the new cameras won’t require an entirely new finder.
The new Z-Finder frame retails for $60 and is available at the Zacuto Store and B&H Photo.
DxO Optics Pro 7.5 is now available and includes a number of improvements and supported cameras. Version 7.5 is now fully 64-bit compatible and touts faster processing and start-up times. Additionally, more than 200 new optics modules are included and the Nikon D800 is supported in the Elite edition.
DxO Optics Pro 7.5 is available at a 30% discount through the end of June.
More details on DxO Labs’ site.
Camera Raw 6.7 is officially final and available for download. The latest update includes support for the following camera models: [Read more…]
Nikon is recalling some EN-EL15 batteries (with specific serial numbers noted below). The Nikon EN-EL15 battery is used in the Nikon D7000, D800, D800E and Nikon 1 V1 cameras.
Affected serial numbers are identifiable as follows: [Read more…]
The Canon 5D Mark III turns out to be the best performing Canon DSLR to ever grace the DxO sensor testing lab; however, DxO still has the Nikon D800 markedly ahead of the 5D3. [Read more…]
‘Through the Lens’ – shot on the Nikon D800.
Lots more D800 videos below, including several other short films.
[UPDATE: Official D800 announcement here. Available for pre-order at B&H here.]
Well, the Nikon D800 appears to no longer be a rumor. A Brazilian site, Ztop, has published an article with official images and specifications for the camera.
Sure enough, the D800 sports a full frame 36.3MP CMOS image sensor, as well as other specs noted below. [Read more…]