Camera Accessories
Canon 1200D / Rebel T5 entry-level DSLR camera announced
Canon has announced a new entry-level DSLR camera in the EOS series. Canon 1200D is now official with an 18-megapixel APS-C sensor and plenty of other features specific to low-end cameras. The camera will go on sale under the Rebel T5 tag in the US and EOS Kiss X70 in Japan as of March 2014 with a kit lens and an affordable price.
New Canon PowerShot G1X II specs and photo show up online
With the CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2014 fast-approaching, new Canon PowerShot G1X II specs and photo have been leaked on the web. Sources have also identified a couple of accessories for the shooter, including an external viewfinder and a waterproof housing, that will become official in the near future.
Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-4 / WG-4 GPS rugged compact cameras announced
After being leaked by the rumor mill, the Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-4 / WG-4 GPS rugged compact cameras have become official. The company has also introduced the HD Pentax DA AF 1.4x AW rear converter for K-mount cameras and lenses. All products will be present at the CP+ 2014 and will be released on the market as of March.
Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS to be announced at CP+ 2014
It appears that the Pentax brand is one step closer to its demise, as the Pentax WG-10 and Pentax WG-3 / WG-3 GPS rugged cameras will be replaced by models bearing the Ricoh brand. A photo of the Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-4 / WG-4 GPS ruggedized shooters has been leaked online ahead of their official announcement at the CP+ 2014.
Sony SPA-TA1 to let you mount QX10 and QX100 on tablets
Opinions are certainly divided when it comes down to this subject. Well, no matter what your stance is on whether one should take photos with a tablet or not, the Sony SPA-TA1 accessory has been announced officially. It is an “arm” that allows QX10 and QX100 users to mount their lens-style cameras on tablets and capture images this way.
Pentax HD DA 1.4x AW AF teleconverter leaked on the web
Another product that is rumored to be announced at the CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2014 in Japan has been leaked on the web. A photo of the Pentax HD DA 1.4x AW AF teleconverter has just showed up online, revealing some details about this digital accessory which could become official sometime in mid-February.
Revolutionary MōVI M10 camera stabilizer finally available
After being delayed several times, the revolutionary MōVI M10 gimbal has begun shipping to its customers. Almost six months have passed since the initial release date of the MōVI and many videographers have almost become desperate for it. Either way, the camera stabilizer manufactured by Freefly Systems is now available for a hefty price tag.
New Nikon camera updates breaking third-party battery support
The latest Nikon camera updates have fixed some bugs in the D3200, D3100, D5200, D5100, and Coolpix P7700 shooters. However, users are dissatisfied with the new firmware, as it is allegedly breaking support for third-party batteries. Photographers are claiming that, since installing the updates, they can no longer use cheaper replacement batteries.
SD Association unveils new SD card format for 4K video cameras
The ability to record videos at 4K Ultra HD resolution is as prohibitive as it used to be. Additionally, TV makers are launching affordable HDTVs capable of displaying footage at this resolution, so all that we need is affordable memory types. The SD Association is working on this and has launched a new SD card format.
Profoto B1 revealed as an off-camera flash with TTL support
Have you ever wanted an off-camera flash with the power of 10 Speedlights and wireless TTL support? Well, today you are in luck as the Profoto B1 has just been unveiled and as a revolutionary lighting accessory with many features. The B1 will be released soon, but users will have to decide whether its abilities are worth the price.
Metabones Canon FD to Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster unveiled
Have you ever been a fan of Canon FD lenses? Do you own a Micro Four Thirds camera? How would you like to combine these two? Well, if your first thought is that this is impossible, then think again as Metabones has announced a Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster, allowing owners to attach Canon FD lenses on their shooters.
EasyGimbal is a video stabilizer for your GoPro Hero3 camera
GoPro Hero3 is a versatile camera. It can meet the demands of most action photographers who want to capture videos without worrying about what is going to happen with the recording device. However, most films do not turn out really smooth. EasyGimbal is now on Kickstarter and it is aiming to provide a solution for shaky videos.
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.
Zenmuse Z15-GH3 gimbal for Panasonic GH3 officially unveiled
DJI Innovations, the manufacturer of the popular Phantom quadcopters, is also making gimbals for a number of cameras. A new version is here, called Zenmuse Z15-GH3, which is aimed at the Panasonic GH3 camera, as its name is suggesting. The gimbal is perfect for steady aerial videos, thanks to it 3-axis stabilization system.
Letus 1.33x anamorphic adapter is almost finished, coming soon
The anamorphic widescreen format is a more common term among videographers. This more likeable format works better with movies, but most cameras cannot provide such features at decent prices. Thankfully, third-party makers are hearing the prayers of indie filmmakers and the Letus 1.33x anamorphic adapter is almost here.
Lexar announces world’s fastest 64GB microSDXC UHS-I card
During the past couple of months, SanDisk has been able to brag with the world’s fastest 64GB microSDXC card in the world. However, all things come to an end and Lexar will take over this “burden” now, with the help of its new High-Performance microSDXC UHS-I card, that offers a speed rating of 600x and read speeds of 90MB/s.
Nikon P7800 compact camera and LD-1000 LED announced
Nikon has announced a replacement for the P7700 camera and a brand new LD-1000 LED Movie Light, which should help Coolpix and 1-system shooters to brighten up dark environments. The new Nikon P7800 comes with an exciting new feature, but the compact camera is lacking an important one found in its rival, the Canon G16.
Mitakon Lens Turbo brings Pentax K lenses to Fujifilm cameras
A new Mitakon Lens Turbo has been announced. It consists of a Pentax K mount adapter for Fujifilm X-mount cameras. This means that full frame K lenses can now be attached to X cameras, such as X-Pro1. It will provide a 0.726x magnification, as well as a faster aperture to unleash the “true power” of the full frame format.
Control your DSLR from a smartphone via WiFi using Weye Feye
Cameras with built-in WiFi are very easy to be controled from a smartphone using dedicated apps. However, not all shooters have it, so XSories has decided to provide a WiFi-enabled solution, called Weye Feye. It can be connected to Nikon and Canon DSLRs, and then users can control the cameras using their mobile devices.
Revolve Automated Motion ensures that you capture smooth time-lapses
How would you feel if you found out that you can capture amazing time-lapses and smooth videos for a few hundred bucks? Well, no matter what you think, the Revolve Automated Motion system is available on Kickstarter and it is compatible with all sliders, allowing photographers to capture professional-looking time-lapses.
Fujifilm Neopan 400 B&W and Provia 400X films discontinued
Film photographer has almost disappeared from the market. Although there are lots of photographers still shooting like this, their numbers are diminishing rapidly. As a result, film makers are discontinuing such products. The latest films to be proclaimed “extinct” are the Fujifilm Neopan 400 B&W and Provia 400X.
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