Month: March 2013
Canon 70D announcement delayed until April 2013
Canon has announced four new cameras in a few minutes on March 21. One of these shooters is the world’s lightest and smallest DSLR camera ever, while two others are powered by the DIGIC 6 image processor. However, neither of these is the EOS 70D, as Canon has decided to delay its release date until April 2013.
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS unveiled with DIGIC 6 image processor
Canon has decided to introduce its next-generation image processing engine with the help of a couple of PowerShot cameras. The new system is called DIGIC 6 and it will become available in both the PowerShot SX280 HS and PowerShot SX270 HS. The 20x optical zoom compact cameras will be released as of April 2013 in the US.
Canon 100D / Rebel SL1 becomes world’s smallest and lightest DSLR
Canon has taken the wraps off of the smallest and lightest DSLR camera in the world. It is not called EOS-b, as the Japanese manufacturer has officially christened the camera Rebel SL1 in the United States and EOS 100D in other markets. The new shooter promises a lot of things in a small package at a very aggressive price tag.
GoPro issues DMCA takedown notice to DigitalRev for Hero3 review
GoPro is the manufacturer of the Hero series, those unbelievable cameras which can record movies in the harshest conditions. However, the Hero3 does not seem to be able to handle product reviews, as its maker has issued a DMCA takedown to DigitalRev, asking the retailer to remove an article from its website.
Canon 700D / Rebel T5i touchscreen DSLR officially announced
Canon has released a successor for the EOS 650D / Rebel T4i, just a few months after its introduction. The Canon 700D, also known as Rebel T5i in North American markets, is now the flagship DSLR camera of the EOS Rebel series. It continues the tradition of its predecessor by featuring an articulated 3-inch LCD touchscreen.
Nikon to begin manufacturing DSLRs in Laos as of October 2013
Nikon has posted a new press release, explaining that it will move some of its entry-level and mid-class DSLR camera production from Thailand to Laos. The company will also manufacture some interchangeable lenses in the Southeast Asian country, as all operations are scheduled to begin in October 2013.
Intel-made infographic reveals what happens in an internet minute
Billions of people now have access to the internet. It does not matter whether they are connected through a computer, smartphone, or tablet. What matters is that about 640,000 GB of data is transferred in a single minute over the internet. The information comes from Intel, whose engineers have compiled an interesting infographic.
Nat Geo photographer Instagrams foot shot from Burj Khalifa rooftop
National Geographic photographer, Joe McNally, uploaded a foot shot on Instagram. Usually, this is neither a big deal, nor very artistic. However, this time it is different as the foot shot has been captured on the rooftop of the world’s tallest building, called Burj Khalifa. The building sits on top of the Dubai skyline, measuring 829.8 meters.
Canon to announce at least five new lenses by the end of 2013
Let there be lenses, said Canon’s god, as the company is rumored to prepair for a year full of new optics. A source familiar with the matter has revealed that the Japanese manufacturer will introduce at least five new lenses over the course of 2013. Moreover, two of them might even be announced within days.
Ilford unveils Harman Titan 8×10 pinhole camera
Driven by the success of the 4×5-inch pinhole camera, Ilford has announced a new and bigger product. Photography fans behold the Harman Titan 8×10 pinhole camera. This product is made out of the same injection-molded ABS material, which means that the camera weighs only 800 grams. Ilford will release the shooter as of this April.
Photographer Alexander Morris builds DIY Instagram photo booth
A photographer took matter into his own hands and built a photo booth from scratch. The source of inspiration for the Do-It-Yourself booth has been the Instagram logo. However, the equipment behind the project is a lot more powerful that the mobile devices being employed by Instagram photo-editing users.
Controversial Facebook photo brought New Jersey cops to a man’s door
Photographers need to be very careful when it comes to the photos they upload on the internet. A New Jersey person learned this the hard way, after a controversial photo he uploaded on Facebook brought the local police to his door. The cops were also accompanied by child protection services, but everything went better than expected.
Photographer shoots professional portrait photo with an iPhone
Philippe Echaroux is a very popular photographer. His impressive photography collection also includes a professional-looking portrait photography of random people on the street. His latest project involves something different, as he captured a professional portrait using an iPhone, cheap lighting, and a mobile photo-editing tool.
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS DIGIC 6-powered camera to be announced soon
The rumor mill believes that Canon’s schedule is completely full this week. According to sources familiar with the matter, the Japanese company will introduce the Canon PowerShot SX280 HS in the following days. This camera’s specs have been leaked on the web and it seems like the camera will be unveiled soon, alongside the EOS-b.
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM is the best 35mm wide-angle lens, DxOMark says
DxOMark tested the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens on a Nikon D800. The results were simply amazing and the product was proclaimed as the best high-speed 35mm wide-angle lens for digital cameras. DxOMark added that the lens set a new benchmark for fixed-focal length optics, as it trumped Carl Zeiss and Nikkor lenses.
Category winners of the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards announced
The World Photography Organisation has announced the winners of the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards in the Open, 3D, Youth, and National Award categories. Once again, the judges have elected exquisite photos as the winners, while the photographers are waiting for the “Overall Winners” to be revealed in April 2013.
Canon EOS-b aka Kiss X7 photos leaked on the web
The photos of the smallest and lightest DSLR camera ever from Canon have been leaked on the web. The camera will be called Canon EOS-b in the United States, while Japanese consumers will encounter it under the name of EOS Kiss X7. Its specs and photos surfaced on the web, along with its release date for the Asian market.
Olympus E-P5 to feature E-M5’s 16.1-megapixel image sensor
The rumors about a new Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus have intensified over the past few weeks. The company will definitely announce a new PEN camera, which will be called E-P5. However, the rumor mill says that the new MFT system will feature the same old 16.1-megapixel image sensor found in the OM-D E-M5.
Fujitsu announces new image sensor which can measure pulse in real-time
Fujitsu has announced the development of an image sensor which could have enormous implications in health care. The new technology can monitor a person’s pulse through facial imaging. Fujitsu’s new image sensor can be embedded into smartphones, tablets, and PCs, and it can calculate the pulse in five seconds.
Camera shoppers can buy compatible lenses using Amazon Lens Finder
Amazon has launched a new service for its online shoppers. The new tool is called Lens Finder and it allows photographers to find compatible lenses for their Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, and Sony cameras. The feature can be easily used and it finds lenses for a specific type of camera in no time.
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