Month: June 2014
New Nikon Coolpix compact camera or D800s DSLR coming soon
Nikon is rumored to hold a product launch event in the near future, most likely by the end of the month. A new Nikon Coolpix compact camera is said to be the epicenter of the event. However, inside sources are not ruling out the fact that the Nikon D800s DSLR camera could actually take this role and replace both the D800 and D800E.
Canon 7D DSLR camera rumored to be discontinued this June
The Canon 7D DSLR camera has been around for about five years. The rumor mill is claiming that its time is finally up, as the Japan-based company will discontinue this model by the end of the month. As a result, the road will be paved for the 7D Mark II, a sought-after replacement that photographers have been demanding for years.
Sony A58 A-mount camera to be discontinued soon
The Sony A58 A-mount camera is believed to be the next in line to be discontinued. The shooter will reach the end of its life cycle sometime this summer, thus making room for a replacement that may well be announced at the Photokina 2014. Additionally, it seems like Sony is preparing a new RX camera as well as an E-mount mirrorless shooter.
New high-end Nikon telephoto lenses to employ fluorine coating
Nikon is rumored to replace five of its Nikkor telephoto lenses within the next two years. The 200mm, 300mm, 500mm, 600mm, and 200-400mm are the designated models and it seems like all new high-end Nikon telephoto lenses will feature fluorine coating, just like the 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR and 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lenses.
Olympus 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens price rumored to be $1,799
After breaking the “news” that a new Olympus PRO lens is scheduled to get a proper official announcement soon, the same source is back with more details about the product. It seems like the Olympus 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens price will stand at about $1,800, the same amount you have to pay for the Four Thirds version of the lens.
Q1 2014 was another bad quarter for digital camera shipments
Digital camera makers simply cannot catch a break! The latest industry reports confirmed that digital camera shipments in Q1 2014 decreased when compared to shipments recorded during the same period in 2013. The main source of the decline is the compact camera business, which has dropped by more than 41.5%.
Next-gen Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 lens to feature new AF motor
The next-gen Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 lens is once again a subject of the rumor mill. Inside sources are reporting that the upcoming X-mount optic will come packed with a new autofocus motor that will provide faster and more accurate autofocusing. However, there is still no evidence to suggest that the lens will be weathersealed.
Ultra-compact Sony FE-mount camera coming at Photokina 2014
Sony is rumored to be working on a new E-mount mirrorless camera with a full frame sensor. The upcoming shooter is said to be similar in design and size with the NEX-5-series MILCs. According to an inside source, the ultra-compact Sony FE-mount camera will be unveiled officially at the Photokina 2014 this September.
Super-Powerful Lightroom Adjustment Brush Tips to Make Editing Easier
Our Lightroom Local Adjustment presets are designed to be strong enough to handle most photo editing situations that you can throw at them. We have local presets in the following Lightroom preset collections: Illuminate InFusion Infused Light Enlighten Odds are, there are some photos that the default settings of our presets will be great on,…
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Phase One announces Schneider-Kreuznach 40-80mm f/4-5.6 lens
Phase One, Schneider-Kreuznach, and Mamiya have put their efforts together in order to create the exceptional Schneider-Kreuznach 40-80mm f/4-5.6 lens. This product features a complex internal design and a leaf shutter design. It provides excellent optical quality and it is available as of today for Phase One medium format cameras.
Nikon D600 issues have cost the company almost $18 million
Nikon has recently posted the Q&A session regarding the financial results for the year ending March 31, 2014. Among the answers, the Japan-based company has also provided a reaction to the notorious Nikon D600 issues. According to the manufacturer, almost $18 million have been pledged to service faulty D600 units.
Fujifilm X-T1 mushy D-pad buttons fix coming within two weeks
The weathersealed Fujifilm X-T1 camera is affected by another issue, following the light leak one. Users have reported that the Fujifilm X-T1 mushy D-pad buttons are almost unusable, so the company has been working on a fix for some time. According to inside sources, a fix is on its way, but it will not be free, unfortunately.
Sigma FE-mount lenses are not in development, company says
A lot of photographers who have purchased Sony E-mount cameras with full frame sensors, such as the A7 and A7R, have been wondering whether Sigma is readying any products for this series. However, it seems like Sigma FE-mount lenses are not in the works and will not be released in the near future, said a company rep.
Nikon 10-145mm f/4-5.6 lens patent revealed
Nikon 10-145mm f/4-5.6 lens patent has been discovered in Japan. It describes a superzoom optic aimed at cameras with 1-inch-type image sensors. However, this does not necessarily translate to 1-series mirrorless shooters, as Nikon may be working on a high-end compact camera to compete against the Sony RX100 III and Fuji X30.
MCP Photo A Day Challenge: June Themes
To learn more about MCP Photo A Day. For June, our themes are inspired by TV Shows that aired in the 80s. This should be fun! You can interpret these themes any way you want – take them literally, represent the show, or use words from the titles. Pretty much, use the titles to inspire…
Lifelines: touching photos of homeless people and their pets
For years, people have been experimenting with animal-assisted therapy. Pets give us comfort and a sense of security, which are both necessary for out mental well-being. Photographer Norah Levine has taken a series of touching photos of homeless people and their pets as part of the philanthropic “Lifelines” project.
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