Month: September 2013
Zeiss 24-70mm f/2.8 lens to become available for Sony NEX-9
Sony will announce an E-mount camera will a full frame image sensor this October. Since it will be the first of its kind aimed at photography, the device requires a set of lenses to provide more creative options to photographers. According to the rumor mill, the Zeiss 24-70mm f/2.8 lens will make the switch from “A” to E-mount next month.
Bonzart Lit launched as a cute DSLR-like toy camera
Bonzart makes a lot of cute devices. The company has just introduced a new one, consisting of a toy camera. It is called Bonzart Lit and it sports a DSLR-esque design. The product features a 3-megapixel sensor and captures photos that display a lot of vignetting. Dubbed as a hipster’s dream, the Lit is available now for a very small price.
Nikon 1 AW1 underwater camera unveiled with two new lenses
After being rumored recently, the Nikon 1 AW1 underwater camera has become official. It is a rugged shooter which can withstand freeze, drops, and to be submerged under several feet of water. It comes alongside the 1 Nikkor AW 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 and 10mm f/2.8 lenses, which are not compatible with other 1-system cameras.
New Panasonic Micro Four Thirds camera coming this October
Plenty of cameras are rumored to become official within the next few months. One of them is a new Panasonic Micro Four Thirds camera, that will become the smallest of its kind ever. The list will be completed by a high-end Olympus compact camera, which is said to sport a fixed zoom lens and to come at the PhotoPlus Expo 2013 event.
The Top 4 Lenses for Portrait and Wedding Photography
One of the most often heard questions on the Shoot Me: MCP Facebook Group is: “what lens should I use for (insert specialty) photography?” Of course, there is no right or wrong answer, and there are an exponential number of external factors that play into this decision: what is the space like, how much room…
Phottix introduces new Mitros+ TTL Transceiver Flash
Phottix has begun teasing the so-called Mitros+ a few days ago. Sources were speculating that we might be looking at a flash gun with built-in radio control. Well, the rumors have become true as the Mitros+ TTL Transceiver Flash is here and it comes with the awesome capability of TTL triggering via an Odin transmitter.
Rugged Nikon 1 camera rumored to be announced soon
Nikon has been rumored to announce a new 1-system mirrorless camera recently. It seems like the gossip talk was pretty accurate as inside sources are claiming that a rugged Nikon 1 camera will become official soon. Details are pretty scarce, but if everything goes according to plan, then the new device is coming this week.
Sony NEX-9 specs list leaked ahead of announcement
After hearing a lot of gossip talks about it, Sony’s E-mount full frame camera has received its first specifications sheet from the rumor mill. Sources have revealed that the Sony NEX-9 specs will include WiFi, articulated screen, OLED electronic viewfinder, and an image sensor with 5-axis IS and a big number of megapixels.
Next-generation Canon EOS M specs to include same 70D sensor
Canon is rumored to launch a pair of EOS M replacements by the end of this week. However, more reliable sources say that a few more weeks need to pass until the launch event. Before that, the new Canon EOS M specs have been leaked on the web and they include the EOS 70D image sensor, totaling 20.2 megapixels.
Sony A99 replacement coming within the next few months
Sony is believed to make the surprising decision of discontinuing its flagship A-mount camera: the A99. Everything is supposed to occur as soon as November 30, 2013, a little over a year after the device’s introduction. Follow some shy rumors, now it becomes clear that the Sony A99 replacement will be unveiled very soon.
Fujifilm X-A1 becomes official along with XC 50-230mm lens
Fujifilm has been rumored to announce an entry-level X-Trans-less mirrorless camera since early 2013. The company has finally met the expectations of the rumor mill with the new Fujifilm X-A1. The digital camera is not here alone, as the Fujinon XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS is a new zoom lens compatible with the X-mount system.
ExpoImaging announces Rogue Safari Pop-Up Flash Booster
Have you ever wished to get more luminosity from your DSLR’s built-in flash? Wouldn’t have been great if it also came packed with a bigger range? Well, ExpoImaging has the solution for that and it is called Rogue Safari Pop-Up Flash Booster. This accessory can be mounted on your DSLR in order to provide 8x more light.
Infographic reveals the most popular cameras on stock sites
Have you ever been curious to find out which are the most popular cameras on stock photography websites and if owning one of them means a better chance at selling your photos? Well, then you should check out the “What Gear for Shooting Stock” infographic by Stock Photo Secrets with data from the Dreamstime site.
Adobe Lightroom 5.2 software update released for download
Adobe has officially released for download the final version of the Lightroom 5.2 software update. It comes packed with new features, bug fixes, newly-supported cameras and lens profiles. Furthermore, the Camera RAW 8.2 and DNG Converter 8.2 are also available now with plenty of new tools and it solved problems among others.
Old crime scenes mashed up in New York City: Then & Now photos
Everybody loves “then-and-now” photos. They show us the past and present of certain locations. Photographer Marc A. Hermann is also a fan of these mash-ups, but he has decided to come up with his own project. It is called “New York City: Then & Now”, and consists of blending in old crime scene photos with modern backgrounds.
Nikon D600 & D5100 wiped from MAP list, D5300 & D610 in sight
Nikon D600 and D5100 have been removed officially from the Minimum Advertised Price list. This decision will allow retailers to set their own prices for the two cameras. Additionally, this is another evidence that the D610 and D5300 DSLRs are in the works and that their release dates might be closer than first thought.
Fujifilm X-E1S to be unveiled at PhotoPlus Expo 2013
Fujifilm is rumored to replace the X-E1 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera just one year after its introduction. Sources familiar with the matter have revealed that the new device is coming as soon as PhotoPlus Expo 2013, which opens its doors to the press on October 23. The camera is said to retail under the name of Fujifilm X-E1S.
Sony NEX-9 full frame camera coming in mid-October
Unless it is all part of a major hoax, Sony will announce an E-mount camera with a full frame image sensor. Multiple details have been leaked throughout the summer and all of them point to the fact that the device is coming soon. According to new intel, the so-called Sony NEX-9 will be unveiled during an event scheduled for mid-October.
Next Canon EOS M camera coming by the end of this week
The next Canon EOS M cameras are almost here. The Japanese company is rumored to unveil two new EOS Ms this week, while a telephoto zoom lens is expected to become official as well. With stock levels almost depleted, this is the right time for the next-gen mirrorless cameras to be launched and Canon is said to deliver soon.
World’s first SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 card announced
The SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 card has just been announced, becoming the first CFast 2.0 storage solution in the world. The manufacturer says that its product will provide reading speeds of up to 450MB/s and writing speeds of up to 350MB/s, getting the endorsement of popular digital imaging companies, such as Canon.
Goodbye Lazer Beams and Green Screens: Unique Sets for School Portrait Business
Why oh why do the big box chain school portrait companies use the green screen method? Creating backdrops that look as if our children are walking through the forest or that they are taking flight in outer space? This question is one that I have asked myself for the past 9 years. With a 9th…
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