Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
It looks like the Canon 6D may have finally been revealed in some low-res images. And, it looks to be a full frame, direct answer to the new Nikon D600.
Purported specs include a new 20.2MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC 5+ processor. Check out the full list of supposedly leaked specs below. [Read more…]
The Tamron SP 90mm F/2.8 Di VC USD lens is a new 1:1 macro lens that will be available for Canon, Nikon and Sony Alpha mount cameras later this year.
As with the new Tamron 70-200mm lens announced today, the Canon and Nikon mount version of this 90mm macro lens will features Tamron’s Vibration Compensation, while the Sony model will not due to the presence of Sony’s sensor-based SteadyShot image stabilization system. As such, the Sony models is designated as the Tamron SP SP 90mm F/2.8 Di USD.
Pricing for the new lens has not yet been announced. I would expect this lens to be priced in the $1000 range. The current non-VC Tamron 90mm macro lens retails for $499 at present.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Tamron has announced a new 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. The new lens will be available for Canon, Nikon and Sony Alpha mounts later this year.
The Canon and Nikon mount version of the lens will features Tamron’s Vibration Compensation, while the Sony model will not due to the presence of Sony’s sensor-based SteadyShot image stabilization system. As such, the Sony models is designated as the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di USD lens.
Pricing for the new lens has not yet been announced. However, I would expect this lens to be priced in the $1500-$2000 range. The current non-VC version is quite the bargain at $769 right now.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Along with the new Nikon D600 DSLR, Nikon unveiled a new 18.5mm f/1.8 lens for its 1 Series mirrorless cameras.
The 1 Nikkor 18.5mm f/1.8 offers a full frame effective focal length of 50mm. Essentially, the new lens becomes a “fast fifty” when used with the Nikon J1, J2 and V1 cameras.
The new 18.5mm f/1.8 lens should be available in November for $189.95. It will be available in black, white and silver. You can order the lens here at B&H Photo.
The Nikon D600 is available for pre-order with retail delivery expected next week on Sept. 18.
Nikon has finally take the wraps off one of its worst-kept secrets – the full frame D600 DSLR.
The Nikon D600 is a bit of an entry-level to the full frame DSLR world. While it packs a whopping 24.3MP sensor (most likely the same sensor or derivation of the one inside the new Sony A99), it also features some limitations like a max shutter speed of 1/4000s (instead of the 1/8000s shutter speed found on the Nikon D7000 and higher models).
Nonetheless, the D600 offers full frame prowess at a more affordable retail price point than ever before. At just $2099.95, the Nikon D600 is most certainly a bargain and will likely fly off shelves for months to come. You can order the Nikon D600 body here at B&H Photo.
The D600 is also available as kit with the Nikon AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR lens for $2699.95. The D600 w/ 24-85mm lens kit is available here at B&H Photo.
The Nikon D600 should be in stores on September 18.
Nikon has provided several full size sample images here on its website, some of which are RAW files converted to JPEG in Capture NX 2.
Along with the Nikon D600, a new WU-1b was announced, which allows you to wirelessly connect the D600 to Android devices and share images or remotely operate the the D600’s shutter from up to 50-feet away. The WU-1b will be available September 18, 2012 for $59.95.
Here’s a quick little tease to tide you over until the Nikon D600 launches in a little while. Amazon has a promo for the Nikon D600 in the search results for the D600.
While the official page isn’t active yet, it’s clear that the D600 will be here shortly.
[via Nikon Rumors]
More details on the upcoming Nikon D600 have leaked out further confirming the 24.3MP FX format DSLR with 1080/24p HD video capture. The specs indicate that it will carry several limitations as a low-end full frame camera. Notably, the D600 is limited by a max shutter speed of 1/4000s, 1/200s sync-speed and a sensitivity range of ISO 100-6400. (The D7000 reaches up to 1/8000s shutter speed, while the D3200 and D5100 also max out at 1/4000s.)
The D600 will also be compatible with the new WU-1b wireless mobile adapter for connecting it with iOS and Android smartphones and tablets – just like the WU-1a for the Nikon D3200.
Check out the rest of the specs below. [Read more…]
Carl Zeiss will be showing off the new Apo Sonnar T* 2/135 lens at Photokina 2012. The new lens will be available for Canon and Nikon mounts in the ZE and ZF.2 series, respectively.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFMhilBU7BU&w=640&h=360]The new Zeiss lens should be available in December 2012 for around $2000.
Samyang is bringing the new T-S 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC lens to market for Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Sony mounts. The new tilt-shift lens covers full frame sensors. It sports two aspherical elements and two extra dispersion elements. [Read more…]