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Sony A560 and A580 Promo Images Leak Out

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Another day, another Sony product leak.  This time up, product images of the new Sony A560 and A580 (replacements for the A500 and A550) have surfaced – just a day after the A33 and A55 were revealed.

The Sony A560 and A580 are rumored to feature 14MP and 16MP sensors, along with the ability to capture AVCHD video at 1080i.  More images of the A560 and A580 below. [Read more…]

Nikon D3100: 14.2MP, Full-Time Video AF and 1080p H.264 AVCHD

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It’s here.  1080p on a Nikon DSLR.

The Nikon D3100 is the first Nikon DSLR to feature 1080p video capture – and it does so at 24p with full time autofocus.

The D3100 is an entry-level DSLR with its $699.95 price tag, which includes a kit lens.  Nikon has traded up from its previous 12MP DX sensor, to a new 14.2MP CMOS sensor with Nikon’s new EXPEED 2 image processing system. [Read more…]

4 New Nikon Lenses: 55-300mm VR – 28-300mm VR – 24-120mm VR – 85mm f/1.4

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Nikon has announced the following 4 new lenses:

  1. AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR – B&H Photo / Amazon
  2. AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR – B&H Photo / Amazon
  3. AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR – B&H Photo / Amazon
  4. AF-S 85mm f/1.4G – B&H Photo / Amazon

All of these new lenses should be available in September 2010.  More details on each lens below. [Read more…]

Sony A33 and A55 Promo Images Leak Out

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It looks like the Sony A55 and A33 have leaked out into the open via a Chinese forum. Recall that the Sony A55 and A33 are rumored to be just two of four DSLRs that are impending release (the other two being the A560 and A580), all of which supposedly will feature the ability to capture AVCHD movie footage.

As you will see in the following images, the swivel LCD looks to remedy one of the features that I have taken issue with in previous Sony DSLR models – that being the ability to move the LCD when shooting in portrait orientation.

Check out the rest of the images below. [Read more…]

The Wild Side of Photography – New Book

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The Wild Side of Photography is a new book from Cyrill Harnischmacher that offers inspiration for unconventional photo projects, such as building a tilt/shift lens for your DSLR, camera tossing and capturing images from a kite.

The Wild Side of Photography carries a retail price tag of $29.95; however, it can be found for $19.77 on Amazon.com.

More details below. [Read more…]

Free Datacolor Color Management Webinar Today

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Datacolor and Manfrotto Distribution are putting on a free color management webinar today from 2-3pm EDT entitled “How to Get Great Prints”.  Obviously, Datacolor makes the Spyder3 color management products, which will probably be at the forefront of the discussion, but you’ll likely learn a few things about color management in moving from digital images to prints on a more general basis as well.  Plus, it’s free.

You can get additional info in the announcement below, and you can register and learn more about the webinar at the following link:  https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/836772233

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Canon PIXMA MG8120 and MG6120 Wireless Photo All-In-One Printers

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Canon has announced new all-in-one photo printers in its PIXMA series, the MG8120 and MG6120.

The new printers feature Canon’s Full HD Movie Print, which allows users to print individual frames from movies captured on compatible EOS and PowerShot cameras. The PIXMA MG8120 also features a built-in Film Adapter Unit, which aids in scanning old 35mm slides and negatives.

Both printers feature six ink takes that provide a max color resolution of 9600 x 2400 dpi, and can churn out a 4×6 print in 20 seconds.  The printers are also compatible with iPhone and Android smartphones through Canon’s Easy-Photo Print application, which is available in the iTunes App Store and the Android Market for free.

The Canon PIXMA MG8120 carries an initial retail price of $299.99, while the MG6120 is priced at $199.98.

Additional details in the press release below. [Read more…]