Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
At the end of every year, a lot of people reflect back and give their opinions as to what was the camera or other product of the year. I decided to take a look in the statistics I receive from Amazon.com to see the products that were hot with Photography Bay readers last year. Below you’ll find a list of the cameras, lenses and more that were the most popular items among PB readers in 2009. [Read more…]
The Canon EOS 7D is a 18-megapixel DSLR featuring an APS-C format CMOS sensor. At the time of its release, the 7D is situated in the EOS lineup between the 50D and the 5D Mark II.
The Canon 7D brings a number of improvements and new features to the Canon prosumer lineup. Taking these advancements into account, Canon has finally produced a DSLR whose specs outshine its Nikon counterpart – in this case the Nikon D300s. [Read more…]
Nikon has updated Capture NX2 for Windows to version 2.2.4. The update address several compatibility and functionality issues with Windows 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.
Get additional details and download the update on Nikon’s website.
If you were thinking that you had waited a little too long to order a Canon or Nikon camera and figured you’d just pay a little more at a retail store, B&H Photo has got you covered.
You can still get some solid deals at B&H on Canon and Nikon cameras and get them shipped quick and free – with plenty of time to wrap them up before Christmas.
Here’s the Canon free 2nd day shipping promo items: Canon cameras @ B&H Photo.
And, here’s the Nikon free overnight shipping promo items: Nikon cameras @ B&H Photo.
Nikon has announced the AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens and TC-20E III teleconverter. The new AF-S 300mm lens features Nikon’s VR II image stabilization and Tripod Detection Mode, which detects and compensates for tripod-specific vibrations. The new lens also features three Extra-low Dispersion glass elements for superior image quality and Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor. The TC-20E III teleconverter is a 2x focal length converter and uses an aspherical element to reduce aberrations.
The AF-S 300mm f/2.8 lens will be available in January 2010 at an initial retail price of $5899.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The TC-20E III will be available in January 2010 at an initial retail price of $499.95. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Sigma has announced the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM lens for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax and Sigma mounts. The addition of optical stabilization and HSM focus motor will make the new 17-70mm an attractive carry-around lens for crop-sensor DSLRs.
No word on price or release date yet. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Several Nikon DSLR and lens combos have solid instant rebates available, which make for a heckuva deal in time for the holidays. These rebates run through December 12, 2009.
All you have to do to take advantage of the rebate is order one of the camera and lens combos noted below. The following links take you to Amazon.com. You have to add both products to your shopping cart and Amazon will automatically apply a $200 or $100 discount (depending on the combo) at checkout.
Nikon D5000 (body only) and Nikon 70-300mm VR lens = $200 instant rebate
Nikon D5000 w/18-55mm VR kit lens and Nikon 70-300mm VR lens = $200 instant rebate
Nikon D3000 w/18-55mm VR kit lens and Nikon 55-200mm lens = $100 instant rebate
Nikon D3000 w/18-55mm VR kit lens and Nikon 55-200mm VR lens = $100 instant rebate
Nikon D90 and Nikon 70-300mm VR lens = $200 instant rebate
Nikon D90 w/ 18-105mm VR kit lens and Nikon 70-300mm VR lens = $200 instant rebate
Nikon D300s and Nikon 70-300mm VR lens = $200 instant rebate
Nikon D700 and Nikon 70-300mm VR lens = $200 instant rebate
Additional detail are available on the respective product pages on Amazon.com.
Nikon has updated Capture NX to version 2.2.3, which adds support for the D3s RAW files, fixes glitches for embedded GPS information and other minor fixes.
You can download the latest version on Nikon’s website.
Carl Zeiss has announced the ZF.2 series for the Nikon F mount. While the lenses are still manual focus, the lens CPU supports all other important operations like auto aperture settings and EXIF transmission. [Read more…]