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Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Lens Released

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Tamron SP 15-30mm f2.8 Di VC Lens

Tamron has released its new SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens for Canon, Nikon and Sony A mounts. Note, however, that the Sony A-mount version does not include the VC motor for image stabilization.

The lens offers full frame coverage with XGM and LD glass elements in the front group to minimize chromatic aberrations, along with Tamron’s eBAND and BBAR coatings to reduce ghosting and flare. It has a 9-blade aperture and features a built-in lens hood.

The Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens retails for $1199. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

 

Mastering the Nikon D810 – New Book

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Mastering the D810

Mastering the Nikon D810 is a new book from photographer Darrell Young, who is a veteran author of this series.

“This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user’s manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles.

Darrell’s friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The information in this book goes beyond the camera itself and also covers basic photography technique.”

Mastering the Nikon D810 retails for $39.95; however, it is currently available for $30.17 on Amazon.com.

It is also available as a Kindle Edition for $19.99 here on Amazon.com.

CES 2015 Preview

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Holy cow! 2014 blew right by us. There were so many great new cameras and photo gear accessories released in 2014. Just a couple that stick out are the Sony A7S and Panasonic GH4, which were the first two real 4K-capable prosumer cameras to hit the market. Then Panasonic stepped up the 4K game with the pocketable LX100 and the superzoom FZ1000. [Read more…]

Nikon D810 Filmmaker’s Kit Review

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The Nikon D810 is by virtually all regards an excellent full frame camera. It’s 36MP full frame sensor is class-leading in terms of resolution overall image quality.

The D810 is also quite the competent video camera, with plenty of new bells and whistles added over previous Nikon HDSLR offerings.

Nikon thinks the D810 is such a great HDSLR for cinematographers that it makes the camera available in what is called the Nikon D810 DSLR Filmmaker’s Kit, which is the focal point of this review. [Read more…]

Nikon Announces “I AM Generation Image” Campaign

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Nikon has announced a new marketing campaign, “I AM Generation Image.” The campaign is “a platform designed to inspire people to create great images by amplifying the voices of creative individuals.”

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See the full press release below. [Read more…]