Month: April 2014
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens price set below $1,000
After months of speculation and rumors, the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens price and release date details have been revealed officially by the Japanese corporation. Just like the rumor mill has predicted, Sigma will launch its new Art lens this spring for an amount sitting below $1,000, thus being cheaper than the competition.
Nikon 1 J4 high-speed mirrorless camera becomes official
The rumors and speculation are now over as Nikon has finally introduced the Nikon 1 J4 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The company advertises this device as a high-speed camera with a hybrid 171-point autofocus system and the ability to record 120fps slow-motion movies using its 18.4-megapixel image sensor.
Nikon Coolpix S810c Android-powered compact camera announced
Nikon continues the legacy of the world’s first digital camera powered by the Android operating system with the introduction of the Nikon Coolpix S810c. The new compact camera takes the place of the Coolpix S800c with 16-megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor, 12x optical zoom, lens, a larger touchscreen on the back, and many other features.
Nikon unveils AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens
Nikon has announced a new 18-300mm lens without a depth of field scale and one thirds of a stop darker at the telephoto end. The new AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens does trump the current version in one area: size. It is lighter and more compact, while its other advantage is the price, which has shed about $100.
Lensbaby 5.8mm f/3.5 Circular Fisheye lens revealed
Lensbaby has announced a lens which adds special effects to your photos. The new Lensbaby 5.8mm f/3.5 Circular Fisheye lens is an ultra wide-angle optic which captures circular photos, hence its name. The new product will be released soon for a very low price for photographers using Canon and Nikon APS-C DSLR cameras.
Leica T Type 701 mirrorless camera photo and specs leaked
On April 24, Leica will hold a product launch event. During the show, the Germany-based manufacturer will reveal the Leica T Type 701, a mirrorless camera with support for a new interchangeable lens system called T-mount. A photo and some details regarding the device have just showed up on the web and you can see them here!
Olympus XZ compact camera with 50mm f/1 lens is in the works
Sources in Japan have discovered a patent submitted by Olympus regarding an 11mm f/1 lens for compact cameras with a 1/1.7-inch-type image sensors. This is a sign that a new Olympus XZ compact camera is in development and it could feature this amazingly-bright lens, offering a 35mm focal length equivalent of 50mm.
Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 lens release date and price leaked
Mitakon is rumored to release its new prime lens with a bright aperture on April 20. Inside sources are reporting that Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 lens, aimed at Sony E-mount cameras with full frame image sensors, will become available soon for a price around $800, a very small amount to pay for such an impressive optic.
First Nikon 1 J4 photo and more specs showed up online
The first Nikon 1 J4 photo has just been leaked on the web, following weeks of rumor and speculation. Inside sources have also revealed more specs of the upcoming mirrorless camera. Additionally, the first image of the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens has showed up online, too, ahead of its announcement.
Batch Editing in Lightroom – Video Tutorial
Batch editing is one of the best benefits of using Lightroom as a starting point for your photo edits. It’s quick and easy! And once you’ve done all that you can with your photos in Lightroom, you can even open them into Photoshop in a batch for any final edits you’re looking to make. …
Adobe Lightroom 5.4 and Camera RAW 8.4 updates released
Adobe is keeping itself busy these days as the company has just released Lightroom Mobile for iPad. The company is back with more news, such as Adobe Lightroom 5.4 and Camera RAW 8.4 software updates being released for download. Beside the usual bug fixes, the updates are bringing support for new cameras, including Nikon D4s.
Nikon Coolpix P700 specs and launch date leaked online
A lot of announcements are expected to occur in May. To the list we can add the Nikon Coolpix P700, a bridge camera that will serve as a replacement for the Nikon Coolpix P600. This device has just had its specs leaked on the web and it promises to offer a staggering 35mm focal length equivalent of 2000mm at the telephoto end.
Blackmagic URSA 4K modular camera announced at NAB Show 2014
Blackmagic Design has taken the stage at the National Association of Broadcasters Show 2014 in order to announce a new 4K camera. It is a different camera as it allows users to change the image sensor and the lens mount. The new Blackmagic URSA is an amazing modular shooter and it is coming to the market this summer.
Reflecta x8-Scan 35mm film scanner to be released in May
After introducing the tiny Braun SixZero action camera, Kenro is back with another announcement. The Reflecta x8-Scan is a compact device that is capable of scanning 35mm film strips. This gadget is the best friend of a photographer who is still using 35mm film cameras as it provides a simple way to digitize the film strips.
Adobe Lightroom Mobile for iPad released for CC subscribers
Have you ever been hit by creativity while on the go and wished that you were home to edit your photos? Well, Adobe has been thinking about this and has decided to correct the problem. The result is called Lightroom Mobile for iPad, which has just been announced and released for download for Creative Cloud subscribers.
JVC GY-LSX2 and GW-SPLS1 4K cameras spotted at NAB Show 2014
JVC Kenwood has revealed a pair of 4K camera prototypes with Micro Four Thirds lens mounts at the NAB Show 2014, as promised. The JVC GY-LSX2 and GW-SPLS1 share the same image sensor, but their specs lists are a little different. The shooters are still in development and their launch details will become official at a later date.
The 4 Best Tax Tips for On Location Photographers
This blog post highlights tax deductions you will want to know before you go to your next photo shoot.
Sony A7S mirrorless camera announced with 4K video recording
The speculation is over now as Sony has introduced its FE-mount mirrorless camera capable of recording 4K videos. The Sony A7S is now official, courtesy of the NAB Show 2014 event, and it promises to deliver high quality video recording with full pixel readout, wide dynamic range, extended sensitivity, and many other features.
Atomos Shogun becomes first 4K recorder to support Sony A7S
It did not take very long for someone to announce the first external recorder to be compatible with the new Sony A7S mirrorless camera. The Atomos Shogun is its name and it is on-display at the NAB Show 2014. The manufacturer adds that this is world’s first 4K HDMI / 12G SDI recorder / deck and will be released later this year.
JVC Kenwood to release a Micro Four Thirds 4K camera soon
The Micro Four Thirds system is about to get bigger. JVC Kenwood has publicly revealed that the company will launch a 4K camera in the near future. The device will feature a Super 35mm image sensor and support for Micro Four Thirds lenses. The recent period has been fruitful for the MFT mount as Kodak has also joined the system.
Kenro releases Braun SixZero action camera
Action cameras are becoming more and more popular. As a result, a lot of companies are releasing a lot of products in this category. Kenro is back with another device of this kind, which is already available for purchase. It is the Braun SixZero and features a waterproof housing that can withstand depths down to 30 meters.
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