Month: March 2013
Nissin Di700 flash gun officially announced
Nissin has officially introduced a new flash gun during an event which takes place in the UK. Focus on Imaging 2013 visitors were pleasantly surprised by Kenro and Nissin, which have announced the new Di700. The accessory is capable of creating numerous light changes, thus being suitable for multiple types of photography.
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The 120 Pinhole Project is a DIY 120 medium format film camera
More than 37,000 projects have been funded through the Kickstarter project. Many of them are related to photography and one more could become a dream come true for a photographer. It is called “The 120 Pinhole Project” and it consists of a very cheap do-it-yourself 120 medium format film camera.
Canon 70D finally coming on March 21 or 22
Canon may have finally decided to issue a direct replacement for the EOS 60D. The next-generation camera will most likely be called 70D. An inside source has confirmed that Canon will hold a press event on March 21, while another source has revealed that the new camera is actually coming on March 22.
Canon 7D Mark II to be announced in late summer or early fall
Canon is finally going to replace the aging EOS 7D, says the rumor mill. The new camera is described as a “baby EOS 1D X” and, most likely, will go by the name of 7D Mark II, when it will be unveiled later this year. Information is still scarce, but the new camera is rumored to be aimed at sports and wildlife photographers.
More Sony NEX-7n specs and new details leaked on the web
A new mirrorless camera is being cooked in the oven by Sony. The Japanese corporation is actively working to release a direct replacement for the NEX-7. The latest details leaked on the web are confirming what we had already known: the Sony NEX-7n will be announced in April with a new 24-megapixel image sensor.
Fotodiox RhinoCam can turn Sony NEX cameras into medium format systems
Fotodiox has announced an innovative system, called Vizelex RhinoCam, which is capable of capturing panoramic and full 645 medium format images at 20 or 30 times cheaper costs than ever before. The company says that the RhinoCam can be attached to all Sony NEX cameras and turn them into medium format systems.
Samsung NX1100 manual published online ahead of official announcement
Samsung is preparing to announce a replacement for the very unpopular NX1100 mirrorless camera. There are plenty of details to confirm this, including the fact that the NX1100 user manual has been published online on the official German website of the Japanese manufacturer, inviting everybody to come and download it.
Topsy-Turvy camera obscura now open in the New York City park
People who want to find out the history of photography can do so by going to the Madison Square Park in New York City. Here, two artists have designed a huge camera obscura, one of the earliest moving image technologies, which allows visitors so see the surrounding areas in real-time using light coming through a hole in the structure.
Carl Zeiss to announce three new prime lenses for X and E mounts soon?
Carl Zeiss is working on its next-generation prime lenses for Fujifilm’s X and Sony’s E mount digital cameras. The Germany-based imaging product manufacturer is expected to unveil three new prime lenses in the near future. The pricing range and some partial specs have been leaked before event which will take place sometime in April.
Huge panorama photos made out of 35mm film strips by Thomas Kellner
Thomas Kellner is a popular photographer, well-known for his ability of creating surreal panoramic images of monuments located around the world. His latest project is complete and is called “Tango Metropolis”. The project consists of amazing panorama photos made out of 35mm film strips, carefully placed on top of each other.
$25 Raspberry Pi camera module shipping this April
In February 2013, Raspberry Pi had announced a $25 camera module. Less than one month later, the company confirmed that the camera will be shipping this April. Additionally, Raspberry Pi started a interesting contest which is now open for anybody who wants to win one of the 10 pre-production camera modules by getting creative.
JackPod seeks funding to become a universal smartphone tripod mount
The Kickstarter platform had been used by thousands of people to launch their projects. Photographers are making use of it, as well, and the latest idea, from someone who understand the needs of photography, is called JackPod! It consists of a universal smartphone tripod mount, but it needs money to become a reality.
Instagram for Android application ported to BlackBerry 10 OS
Instagram is without a doubt the most popular photo-editing and photo-sharing service for mobile devices. More than 100 million people are using the service on a monthly basis. The numbers may increase soon, as the Android application has been unofficially ported to BlackBerry 10 smartphones.
Leica Store Miami now open with M Type 240 camera on display
Leica Camera has opened a new store in the United States. It is the third store which can be found in the country and is located at 372 Miracle Mile, Miami. The Leica Store Miami offers the entire product portfolio to photographers, who can even take cameras, such as M Type 240 and X2 Paul Smith Limited Edition, for a test drive.
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Sony and Olympus to announce new cameras soon?
Sony will release a new mirrorless camera in the following weeks. The shooter is rumored to feature a full-frame image sensor. Moreover, Olympus is also said to be on the verge of announcing a new camera. It appears a new Micro Four Thirds system will be unveiled this April, with an expected shipping date of June / July 2013.
Nikon Coolpix A becomes the world’s first DX-format compact camera
Nikon has finally bridged the gap between DSLR and compact cameras with the help of the new Coolpix A shooter. This is the world’s first compact camera to feature a DX-format CMOS sensor. The Nikon Coolpix A comes packed with a 16.2-megapixel sensor without anti-aliasing filter, delivering sharp photos in most situations.
Nikon Coolpix P330 officially announced
Nikon continues the tradition of high-performance premium compact cameras with the launch of the Coolpix P330. The digital camera comes packed with an attractive specifications sheet, including 12.2-megapixel sensor, and will be released in the following weeks for the usual price of advanced Coolpix performance shooters.
Nikon reveals Coolpix L320 16-megapixel superzoom camera
Nikon has unveiled its next-generation superzoom compact camera in the body of the Coolpix L320. This new bridge camera offers an impressive 26x optical zoom, which is said to be perfect for most shooting situations. The Nikon L320 offers a 35mm equivalent of 22.5–585mm focal length range and will become available soon.
Nikon unveils new AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm telephoto lens
Nikon announced three new cameras, but took its time to reveal a new lens, too. Ten years have passed since its predecessors launch, therefore the AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens decided to make an appearance to replace its sibling. It comes with a new optical design and autofocus system, ideal for wildlife photography.
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