Cameras
Nikon D4 firmware update A:1.04 / B:1.02 now available for download
The Nikon D4 is the flagship camera for professional photographers. It was released early last year and the company worked constantly at improving the DSLR. As a result, a new Nikon D4 firmware update is available for download. Despite being a minor upgrade, it fixes a major bug which affected the photographers.
24-70mm lenses compared using Nikon D800E and Canon 5D Mark III
Choosing a camera kit is not easy for a professional photographer. There are too many things to be taken into consideration and since most people are on a limited budget, camera systems need to be put under serious testing. Roger Cicala is looking to buy a new kit and the first thing to do is to see how systems differ.
Photographer builds Polaroid instant camera made out of popsicle sticks
Imagination runs wild in some photographers. Usually, the best photographers are also the most interesting and there is much to be said about Maxim Grew. This UK-based photographer has created a unique Polaroid instant camera using popsicle sticks, card, duct tape, and his creative vision.
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 compact camera officially unveiled
Olympus continues the company’s compact digital camera tradition with the brand new Stylus XZ-10. The shooter is packed in a lightweight camera body and is said to compete against Nikon’s new Coolpix and Canon’s new PowerShot compact digital cameras.
Pentax announces new WG-10, WG-3 GPS and WG-3 ruggedized cameras
Three new ruggedized cameras have been officially introduced by Pentax. One of the three rugged Pentax compact cameras does not need any kind of cable as it supports Eye-Fi cards and cutting-edge Qi wireless charging, alongside a built-in GPS and an altimeter.
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR announced with world’s fastest autofocus system
Fujifilm has officially launched a premium compact ultra zoom camera which features the world’s fastest autofocus system. Its name is FinePix F900EXR and its Intelligent Hybrid AF system can guarantee an autofocus time of just 0.05 seconds, which is faster than what any other camera on the market can provide.
New Nikon Coolpix cameras lineup unveiled
Today, Nikon announced seven new Coolpix digital cameras, continuing the tradition set by this series of compact shooters. The new Coolpix cameras were built with affordability in mind, but without compromising image and video quality. There is a camera for each consumer and, after all, it is still about caring for one’s budget.
Canon PowerShot Elph 330 HS, 115 IS and A2500 officially introduced
Canon has introduced its new generation digital cameras in the PowerShot series. The company wanted to release a “powerful” PowerShot lineup consisting of compact cameras with wide-angle and long telephoto lenses. As a result, the Canon PowerShot Elph 330 HS, 115 IS and A2500 came to life.
Sonnikon, the Franken-camera project
Brendan Taylor is possibly one of the first people that have managed to transform a film SLR into a digital Micro Four Thirds camera. Taylor’s receipt is very simple: take an old, nonfunctional Nikon Nikkormat EL 35mm manual SLR and fit inside Sony NEX’s parts.
Nikon D600 oil / dust accumulation issues still persist after being serviced
Nikon released the D600 in September, last year. The camera is aimed at both professional and enthusiast photographers, however, it was discovered to have some oil / dust accumulation issues with its image sensor. Photographer Kyle Clements posted a timelapse video demonstrating that the issues still persist even after having the camera serviced.
Nikon D5200 sensor scores higher DxOMark rating than D3200
DxOMark, the company which is actively testing camera sensors, has given its overall rating for the Nikon D5200, which is higher than the score achieved by the company’s other 24-megapixel shooter, the D3200. This was to be expected as the new shooter is placed one category above its Nikon counterpart.
Kodak-branded Micro Four Thirds camera to be released in Q3 2013
China was witness to a new Kodak-branded camera which was shown off at a press conference in Peking. The new Micro Four Thirds camera is planned for release in late Q3 of 2013. Made by JK Imaging, the new Micro Four Thirds camera is going to have a built in WiFi transmission function.
Pentax announces Efina and K-5 II / K-5 IIs firmware update 1.01
Pentax launched a new digital compact camera for entry-level users called Efina, a shooter which will have serious competition as Sony, Olympus, Samsung, and Panasonic unveiled their line of point-and-shooters at CES 2013. The digital imaging company also announced the availability of firmware update 1.01 for its DSLR cameras, the K-II and K-IIs.
Canon launching new EOS-M body and three lenses soon?
Canon introduced its first mirrorless camera with interchangeable lens in June 2012, in order to compete against other mirrorless camera makers like Nikon. The company is rumored to reveal an EOS-M successor in the coming months, along with three new lenses.
Canon Experience Stores opening tomorrow alongside EOS 70D DSLR?
More details have been revealed about the imminent launch of the first Canon Experience Store. The company will open its first store in Calgary, Canada where Canon is also preparing a couple of surprises consisting of a new DSLR camera and lens. The rumor mill says that the former is actually the EOS 60D replacement.
Samsung added five new cameras to Smart Camera family
Samsung has launched its upgraded version of Smart Camera concept, together with five new cameras that run the new technology. It states that the new camera concept is designed with smartphone users on mind, thus combining touch-type big screens and Wi-Fi functionality for faster upload and sharing.
Rollei Powerflex 240 HD superzoom camera announced
Rollei has introduced a new digital camera called Powerflex 240 HD. The new compact superzoom camera will become available in the near future with a 24x optical zoom lens, in order to continue the company’s tradition which began in 1920 thanks to Paul Franke and Reinhold Heidecke.
Fujifilm X100S and X20 listed for pre-order at B&H
Fujifilm announced the X100S and X20 cameras at the Consumer Electronics Show 2013. The former is a high-end retro style compact camera continuing the tradition of the X100, while the latter is a point-and-shoot camera, meant to be a successor to the X10, both being premium X-series shooters.
Toshiba image sensor discovered inside Nikon D5200
The recently-introduced Nikon D5200 was thought to feature an Aptina or Sony image sensor, as seen in previous Nikon-branded cameras. However, Toshiba took everybody by surprise with its copper-based 24.1-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, capable of shooting high-quality 1080p videos.
Ambarella sets free the 4K UltraHD format onto consumer market
Ambarella has launched today at the new A9 SoC (System on a Chip) camera, designed especially for the consumer market. The new camera is capable of recording videos at 4K resolution, thus putting 4K technology and slow-motion movies into the hands of the masses at reduced costs.
Is Canon EOS-1D C that different from its X bearing sibling?
Canon may have introduced high-end DSLR cameras, but one of them is aimed at photographers, while the other is designed for videographers. They are the 1D X and, respectively, 1D C. As the two devices look similar on the outside and on the inside, we are trying to find out what’s the REAL difference between EOS-1D C and EOS-1D X?!
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