Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Apple has issued an update to Digital Camera RAW to version 5.03, which adds RAW image support for the Canon EOS M2 in Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’11. The update also resolves an issue that prevented lens correction from working properly with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 images and address a color cast issue on some Olympus OM-D E-M1 images.
The update is available through the Mac App Store’s “Updates” tab.
B&H has the Sony A3000 with the 18-55mm OSS kit lens for $279 (reg. $398). The deal includes 4% rewards and free next day delivery.
Note that you have to add the kit to your cart before you see the final deal price. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
A Sony ILCE-5000 camera has been registered on the Taiwan National Communication Commission website, which likely points to the upcoming release of the camera. CES 2014 would be a good time frame to see it show up.
The Sony A3000, A7 and A7R all carry the “ILCE” moniker in their technical product number. While we all refer to the cameras with an “A” prefix, they are technically the Alpha 3000, Alpha 7 and Alpha 7R – or more precisely (using the symbol) ?3000, ?7, and ?7R. It would be logical then that the ILCE-5000 follows the new “Alpha” branding (“NEX” is dead) and carries the product name ?5000 when it officially arrives. [Read more…]
The new Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens now has official pricing, and comes in at $1069 (a slight price hike of $120 over the 200-500mm lens it is replacing). The lens is available for pre-order in Canon, Nikon and Sony mounts and is expected to be available on January 17, 2014. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
New Sony A7 and A7R owners can rejoice. Samyang has introduced five new full-frame lenses for Sony E-mount, including:
So far, only the 14mm f/2.8 lens is available for pre-order. Expect the others to follow soon.
With the warm reception we’ve seen from the Sony A7 and A7R, expect the third-party lens lineup to continue to grow for the Sony E-mount. Also, while these lenses were clearly released in response to the A7 and A7R, they are also compatible with the Sony APS-C E-mount cameras.
The Senal SMH-1000 studio headphones have the look and feel of the Sony MDR-7506 headphones, which pretty much set the standard for professional monitoring headphones in the sub-$100 range. In many cases, the Sony MDR-7506 headphones are even better than other models that cost substantially more. [Read more…]
B&H has the Sony A7R in stock in limited quantities. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
I have been enamored with the Sony RX10 ever since it was announced. I know a lot of folks are down on the RX10’s price; however, we’re talking about a 1″ sensor with a f/2.8 fixed aperture 24-200mm equivalent lens.
Below is some of the first footage I’ve seen and I remain impressed with this little super camera. [Read more…]
B&H has the new, full frame Sony A7 in stock with free shipping. The A7 (along with its sibling, the A7R) is Sony’s first full frame mirrorless camera at Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Additionally, Sony’s new 35mm f/1.8 OSS full frame E-mount lens is in stock. It includes 4% rewards right now as well. check it out here at B&H Photo.
Sony continues to push the imaging industry with new concepts in a number of different directions. The new Sony QX10 and QX100 camera/lens modules for smartphones is one of those wildly different ideas.
And I love the idea of how Sony is pushing the boundaries with the QX10 and QX100.
After having an opportunity to use the QX10 and QX100 a bit at PhotoPlus 2013, I feel like the execution in this first generation, however, leaves something to be desired. [Read more…]